Helmet or No Helmet, Not a debate! A simple do you wear always or sometimes.

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Thread: Helmet or No Helmet, Not a debate! A simple do you wear always or sometimes.

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    Helmet or No Helmet, Not a debate! A simple do you wear always or sometimes.

    So, as the thread states, do you always wear, never wear or sometimes wear.

    Personally, i feel that i should, though i also feel it takes away the most enjoyable part of riding.

    I purchased the ultimate helmet last week that i have been eyeballing, Shark Evoline 3. I wore it some today, i also rode without it some. I feel like i am more inclined from dusk on to wear one as it is a bit cooler, the bugs get bad and the chance of deer become worse. My question is if you sometimes wear one, how do you carry it with you so that as the time where you want it approaches you have it readily available?

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    My wifes helmet (small) fits inside the saddelbags fine, mine however does not. I was thinking about fabricating a bracket on the rear to hold mine for when i am ready. Have you seen anything that fits the bill?

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    I was seriously disappointed when I found out the F6B side case couldn't hold my helmet. I ride with it on, but like locking my helmet in the side case when parked in public. My BMWs and my C-14 could could hold my helmet in the side case.
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    BTW, there is nothing I see funnier, than a guy riding with no helmet on and a helmet hanging off the bike. If that's not giving the middle finger to Karma, I don't know what is!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by chipmaker View Post
    BTW, there is nothing I see funnier, than a guy riding with no helmet on and a helmet hanging off the bike. If that's not giving the middle finger to Karma, I don't know what is!!
    Ironically that was me today, dumbo turned in front of me, luckily a ride in "attack mode" and was able to slow and divert quickly. i know that wont always work..

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    When I was younger I wore one "sometimes" until I had a minor accident and bounced my head off the ground without it. I decided to always wear one from then on. I always had to wear one in battle, so I guess I can handle wearing one when I go to "battle" with traffic everyday. Plus they provide great shade from the sun and protection from wind burn. More pro then con in my book.

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    I have thrashed two full face helmets killing deer with Goldwings. I am still here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chipmaker View Post
    BTW, there is nothing I see funnier, than a guy riding with no helmet on and a helmet hanging off the bike. If that's not giving the middle finger to Karma, I don't know what is!!
    Chip, I can fit my modular Nolan closed and standing up in my bag. Takes a little effort, but it works. Always did that in the top case on my '06 RT. And I always wear my helmet, no exceptions. Too many crazy people out there. And it's so much cheaper than buying a new head.

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