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**Botch** · 06-09-2008, 05:20 PM

I live in Riverdale, a small "suburb" of Ogden UT. We had kind of a bad Saturday this last weekend:
10:30 am: 22-year old took a turn too fast, busted up his leg and head. Medevac'd to the hospital. No helmet.
1:45 pm: 31-year old crashed into a parked car. Shattered his femur. DWI. Medevac'd.
5:50 pm: 26-year old took a turn too fast, bike slid 75 feet and wrapped itself around a telephone pole. Driver cracked his skull open and major road rash. No helmet. Medevac'd.

Utah doesn't currently have a helmet law, but I wouldn't be surprised if that changes soon. Dang...

**wrightme43** · 06-09-2008, 05:26 PM

Dang it man.
I dont like helmet laws but I think your stupid if you ride without one.

madmanmaigret · 06-10-2008, 08:29 AM

Botch I dont think it will change the helmet law.... the harley guys will just do helmet runs until they repeal it.... florida is the same way.

Gemini77 · 06-10-2008, 08:45 AM

Trying to look cool with no helmet is not worth your life!!!!!

bluenova · 06-10-2008, 09:00 AM

Personally I think there should NOT be a law making you use a helmet. It doesn't effect anybody else, unless maybe you get a bug in your eye and crash into another road user, but they are certainly not going to ban face-less helmets any time soon so that doesn't really matter.

I would never ride without a helmet, but that's me, I like my life.

**FZ6inNH** · 06-10-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bluenova

Personally I think there should NOT be a law making you use a helmet. It doesn't effect anybody else, unless maybe you get a bug in your eye and crash into another road user, but they are certainly not going to ban face-less helmets any time soon so that doesn't really matter.

I would never ride without a helmet, but that's me, I like my life.

NH doesn't have a helmet law but they do have an eye protection law so it's either s windshield that you *must* view *through* to drive, or eyewear to cover your eyes. They aren't real specific so most just wear cheap sunglasses.

I wear my helmet no matter what. I am in the extreme minority in NH.

dako81 · 06-10-2008, 02:49 PM

I wouldn't ride without a helmet, and wouldn't let my friends get away without an earfull for riding without a helmet.

But, I would NEVER use force or advocate using force against someone to make them do something that they don't want to do.

bluenova · 06-11-2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FZ6inNH

NH doesn't have a helmet law but they do have an eye protection law so it's either s windshield that you *must* view *through* to drive, or eyewear to cover your eyes. They aren't real specific so most just wear cheap sunglasses.

I wear my helmet no matter what. I am in the extreme minority in NH.

Makes perfect sense. Here you have to wear one, but it can be an open helmet where anything can fly into your face. Doesn't make any sense at all.

**Nelly** · 06-11-2008, 04:12 AM

This is such an emotive subject:

The UK & Australia have a mandatory helmet law, this does not stop us from enjoying the sport. The statistics stand up for themselves, Blunt head trauma kills, the face and chin area take about 70% of impacts whilst riding.
In my view if people don't have the sense to look after themselves then the state needs to step in and regulate the safety.
You all wear a seat belt which like the UK caused an uproar when it was first brought in. Now it is second nature to all of us.
My 2p worth.

Nelly

FZ6 Tas · 06-11-2008, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Nelly

This is such an emotive subject:

The UK & Australia have a mandatory helmet law, this does not stop us from enjoying the sport. The statistics stand up for themselves, Blunt head trauma kills, the face and chin area take about 70% of impacts whilst riding.
In my view if people don't have the sense to look after themselves then the state needs to step in and regulate the safety.
You all wear a seat belt which like the UK caused an uproar when it was first brought in. Now it is second nature to all of us.
My 2p worth.

Nelly

Spot on!!! Those who say that it should be your decision and you are not hurting anyone else, what about your friends and family and the other motorists that witness an accident that seriously injures or kills. To me it seems like a selfish approach not too but then again it's always been the law in Aus since I've been alive and it just makes sense to me.

06-09-2008, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	A Bad Saturday I live in Riverdale, a small "suburb" of Ogden UT. We had kind of a bad Saturday this last weekend: 10:30 am: 22-year old took a turn too fast, busted up his leg and head. Medevac'd to the hospital. No helmet. 1:45 pm: 31-year old crashed into a parked car. Shattered his femur. DWI. Medevac'd. 5:50 pm: 26-year old took a turn too fast, bike slid 75 feet and wrapped itself around a telephone pole. Driver cracked his skull open and major road rash. No helmet. Medevac'd. Utah doesn't currently have a helmet law, but I wouldn't be surprised if that changes soon. Dang... __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

06-09-2008, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,174 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Re: A Bad Saturday Dang it man. I dont like helmet laws but I think your stupid if you ride without one. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

06-10-2008, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: A Bad Saturday Botch I dont think it will change the helmet law.... the harley guys will just do helmet runs until they repeal it.... florida is the same way. __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

06-10-2008, 08:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gemini77 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Champaign, IL Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Red - "So Sexy") Posts: 130 Rep Power: 6 Member #688	Re: A Bad Saturday Trying to look cool with no helmet is not worth your life!!!!! __________________ 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Red M4 Carbon Fiber Exhaust / FZ6 Fender Eliminator Kit / Red Yamaha Swing Arm Decal / Red Yamaha Billet Oil Cap / Red Rim Stripes *TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK*

06-10-2008, 09:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
bluenova FZSIXer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Belgium Bike: FZ6 S2 '07 Naked - Blue Posts: 264 Rep Power: 7 Member #594	Re: A Bad Saturday Personally I think there should NOT be a law making you use a helmet. It doesn't effect anybody else, unless maybe you get a bug in your eye and crash into another road user, but they are certainly not going to ban face-less helmets any time soon so that doesn't really matter. I would never ride without a helmet, but that's me, I like my life.

06-10-2008, 02:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
dako81 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Saint Joseph Michigan Bike: Red '07 FZ-6 Posts: 558 Rep Power: 12 Member #15	Re: A Bad Saturday I wouldn't ride without a helmet, and wouldn't let my friends get away without an earfull for riding without a helmet. But, I would NEVER use force or advocate using force against someone to make them do something that they don't want to do. __________________ -Brad 2007 Red FZ-6 - Scorpion Stainless Steel cat back, FAZR6 FE Kit, soon to be POR-15 rustproofed gas cap valley lol My Rider Resume

06-11-2008, 04:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,328 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	Re: A Bad Saturday This is such an emotive subject: The UK & Australia have a mandatory helmet law, this does not stop us from enjoying the sport. The statistics stand up for themselves, Blunt head trauma kills, the face and chin area take about 70% of impacts whilst riding. In my view if people don't have the sense to look after themselves then the state needs to step in and regulate the safety. You all wear a seat belt which like the UK caused an uproar when it was first brought in. Now it is second nature to all of us. My 2p worth. Nelly __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

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