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Interesting and important information but I think they're missing the boat on the statisitics.
I think they have to look at helmet usage, experience and bike type. Here in AZ, Harleys are extremely popular, and (IMO) less than 5% of those riders/passengers wear helmets or other protective gear. I don't see any way a person can go down in t-shirt/tank top/jeans/shorts/sneakers at 50 to 80 mph and expect to survive.
I routinely wear a suit, lid, gloves and boots. I realize the cruiser crowd must think I'm a complete loser, but I'm going to do my best to stick around to raise my kids.
I wish motorcycling was more about a fantastic ride on a beautiful, open road and less about looking cool and fitting in. I'm not for mandatory helmet laws, but I do wish the cruiser and squid cultures were more supportive of safety gear.
I think they have to look at helmet usage, experience and bike type. Here in AZ, Harleys are extremely popular, and (IMO) less than 5% of those riders/passengers wear helmets or other protective gear. I don't see any way a person can go down in t-shirt/tank top/jeans/shorts/sneakers at 50 to 80 mph and expect to survive.
I routinely wear a suit, lid, gloves and boots. I realize the cruiser crowd must think I'm a complete loser, but I'm going to do my best to stick around to raise my kids.
I wish motorcycling was more about a fantastic ride on a beautiful, open road and less about looking cool and fitting in. I'm not for mandatory helmet laws, but I do wish the cruiser and squid cultures were more supportive of safety gear.