I cant stand do gooders who want to tell me how I should think, act, or what I must do to protect me from myself. I am responsible for my own ass and as long as I am not bothering you or getting in your way, butt out. I am older than most of you out there and have been riding longer than most of you been alive. I got this far by using my brain and riding well and aware, and I work on riding skill constantly. The last time I effed up was 20 years ago. I learned something from that little incident. I have 2 bikes, a sport bike and a cruiser. With the sport bike, I know I'm gonna head for some corners and play a bit, so the helmet and full gear is mandantory when I ride that bike. On the other side, the VTX1300 is an ez ride. I typically head for local country roads, mostly at about 40mph. I'm lucky to see another car on that ride. I admit I enjoy cruising sans helmet. The risk factor in that ride is low, so I'm comfortable with it. Its not like I'm jumping on I-70 and playing in traffic. That situation demands a helmet. So I'm about 50% time with and without the helmet. Its my choice.
