"W P Dixon" wrote in
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Yep,
You can get mighty darn toasty in leathers in the summer. I could
only
manage them during the cooler months. Levi's never let me down
though..slide across Lakewood Blvd. one wet afternoon (blasted concrete
roads!) Few scratches on the Katana's cowling, but not on me
I hated when Pete Wilson made the helmet law out there. I think the
other protective clothing does as much to save your butt than the helmet
does.

Patrick
student SP
aircraft structural mech
Snipola

I've always worn a helmet. Had no choice at first since I was still
a 'kid' when I started and Mom said so. But I got so used to it I
don't like to go without it. Before the law I tried riding without
it a few times and it's ok at lower speeds.

In fact, I'm now considering moving to a full face helmet to cut down
on wind noise. I started to notice my ears ringing after riding and I
think it's caused by the wind noise. Then I noticed a slight bit of
tinnitus. I wear earplugs now. I can hear sirens still just fine.

I have mixed feelings on mandatory helmet laws, though. I understand
they don't do much good in direct head impacts above 35 mph or so,
but it's better than nothing, and I think people should wear them.
But then I'm wary of governments deciding things for you "for your
own good". Reeks of communism.

Brian
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