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12 Aug 2011 01:37 #468546 by elfmagic17
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Just the other day a Childhood friend died from a head injury sustained from impact with a utility pole, without a helmet. He was riding a scooter, probably would have saved his life. Please try to persuade everyone to wear a helmet no matter "dorkey' they might think it looks. I see young teens all the time riding them without, only go 35 but it takes less speed than that to crack your skull. Please, I beg you wear a helmet!

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77 KZ650B1 (Runs Great, but needs painted and a little work.)
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12 Aug 2011 01:42 #468549 by DoubleDub
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Scooters are everywhere around the college campus here in Madison, last month or so a kid died because he clipped the curb on his scooter and was thrown - smacked his head and didn't make it.

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12 Aug 2011 01:52 - 12 Aug 2011 01:53 #468552 by clutch
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Wearing a full face helmet a few years ago when I layed down my kz 250 definitely saved the skin on my face (I have the scuffed up face shield to prove it), if not my life too. I always wear a helmet!

Southern Maryland, USA

1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)

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Z1 (need I...
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31 Aug 2011 19:46 #473346 by Lazyman06
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The wreck I had about 3.5 years ago would've killed me if I didn't have my helmet. It would've ripped my face completely off.

1979 KZ1000 MK II frame
1980 KZ1000 C3 police engine
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01 Sep 2011 13:09 #473500 by Househunter
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I agree. I always wear full gear, i.e. riding pants, coat, boots, gloves and Snell rated helmet. Before I got my new coat (with orange and white reflective stripes) I even wore a green safety vest over my old black coat. I've had some people joke with me about it and my response is this: "I'd rather be a live Geek than a cool looking dead guy!" With that said, I still ride with the thought that every car I see is going to either pull out, or turn in front of me. DEFENSIVE DRIVING!

Be safe!

Steve w

78 KZ 1000 A2A

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01 Sep 2011 15:37 #473525 by roy-b-boy-b
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Sorry for the loss of your friend.

I just had a wreck and the replacement cost for my helmet is $320.12.

I think that is a good trade off for my noggin. Roy

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01 Sep 2011 16:36 #473545 by cobura
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Helmets are cool and all, but aparently you dont need one if you ride a harley, because harleys are invincible. And sleeveless T-shirts make you go faster! Dont believe me, just ask the %90 of bikers around my town.

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03 Sep 2011 01:40 #473947 by elfmagic17
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roy-b-boy-b wrote: Sorry for the loss of your friend.

I just had a wreck and the replacement cost for my helmet is $320.12.

I think that is a good trade off for my noggin. Roy


Thanks Roy, I've known Him since we were about 3 years old. I'm glad you got out of it with your life and Pray the you heal Quickly. It just rips at my heart that even a cheap 40 doller helmet might have prevented his deadly injury and really sickens me to see all these Teens riding without and that their parrents don't seem to give a D@mn. Not gona happen in my "house"! You can bet if my Sone rides He will have a Helmet and Gear.

Kenny Hicks
74 Honda CB550
75 Honda CB360 (runs and rides good but not a show bike)
77 KZ650B1 (Runs Great, but needs painted and a little work.)

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