jester3681 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2012/sep/16/ohio-motorcycle-crash-kills-2-neither-had-helmet-ar-1173151/RIP, riders. Please wear helmets, folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Sounds like a 45 and 44yr old mom and dad(assuming they have children)...Stupid, selfish, and stupid some more.I feel sorry for everyone else but them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 :rip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Why do so many riders have trouble with freeway ramps? I don't get it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Because they can't ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopLeft Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Sad to hear. Regardless of gear worn, not sure it would have helped crashing into concrete wall.Condolences to family & friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Critter could also be the blame.:rip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Yeah well, you can ride a concrete wall. Gotta think fast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmanlyst Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Sad news, I really don't get what destination is more important than taking 2-3min to throw on a helmet. Thoughts and prayers to the family. :rip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I don't know the people involved, but maybe the "no helmet " headline is just to make you think next time you ride? I have not noticed, but when car accidents are reported, is there usually a comment about the driver wearing a seat belt or airbags deployed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 2-3 mins to put a helmet on? Mine goes on in 20 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmanlyst Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 2-3 mins to put a helmet on? Mine goes on in 20 seconds.same,was just using a general time lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZ900 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) ... Edited November 13, 2012 by KZ900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I don't know the people involved, but maybe the "no helmet " headline is just to make you think next time you ride? I have not noticed, but when car accidents are reported, is there usually a comment about the driver wearing a seat belt or airbags deployed?I've noticed them getting better about listing no seatbelts in fatalities. Usually it's something along the lines of "driver was elected from car and flew 100 feet before hitting guard rail - no seatbelt was worn." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 If you don't wear a helmet your head probably isn't worth protecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkason Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 If you don't wear a helmet your head probably isn't worth protecting.I'm with you on this. It's sad as can be when a rider passes, but no helmet is self inflicted stupidity. I prefer to live like tomorrow will come and I've not missed one tomorrow yet. Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've said it before and I'll say it again.... "Anyone who doesn't wear a helmet has nothing up there worth protecting." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Why do so many riders have trouble with freeway ramps? I don't get it...a ramp that a semi can take at 65mph too. rip.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've said it before and I'll say it again.... "Anyone who doesn't wear a helmet has nothing up there worth protecting."have you ever overheard the converstations of people that don't wear a helmet?they almost always justify it by saying it will cause injuries. like snapping your neck etc. I can't help to not roll my eyes at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 :rip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Last year there were 166 motorcycle fatalies in Ohio. Of those 46 had helmets on.Http://statepatrol.Ohio.gov/statistics/statspage3.aspThat number speaks for itself.RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 have you ever overheard the converstations of people that don't wear a helmet?they almost always justify it by saying it will cause injuries. like snapping your neck etc. I can't help to not roll my eyes at them.I've had a guy tell me he doesn't wear gear because he has wrecked over a dozen times and never been seriously hurt therefore he doesn't need it. I have heard the arguments against helmets, just as I've heard arguments against seatbelts. At the end of the day I support it as a personal choice as long as I don't wind up paying for in higher insurance premiums (or wasting the money of a national health service).So if someone wants to ride without a helmet, drive without a seatbelt, smoke or engage in any other behaviors that are risky then that's their choice; but don't expect me to celebrate or evangelize that behavior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporttour Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Rider education and training could have saved these lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojocho Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've had a guy tell me he doesn't wear gear because he has wrecked over a dozen times and never been seriously hurt therefore he doesn't need it. I have heard the arguments against helmets, just as I've heard arguments against seatbelts. At the end of the day I support it as a personal choice as long as I don't wind up paying for in higher insurance premiums (or wasting the money of a national health service).So if someone wants to ride without a helmet, drive without a seatbelt, smoke or engage in any other behaviors that are risky then that's their choice; but don't expect me to celebrate or evangelize that behavior.THIS +1000I don't want big brother telling me what to do. including when to wear a helmet or seat belt. With that said, i ALWAYS were a helmet and seat belts, but that is my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 :rip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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