DailyReminderToWearAHelmet
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Friendly and daily reminder to always wear a full faced helmet when riding a motorcycle and to dress for the slide, not for the ride. Don't risk your life because you think it won't happen to you. We're only as safe as the worst driver out there. Be safe, not sorry.
Check that you're not using data.
FP edit: Send pictures of damaged helmets that I can use for future days
nabps
Friendly because asphalt is usually not so at 60mph
mightyjazzman
As someone who's worked in an A&E (UK ER room), "dress for the slide not for the ride" is the best advice I've ever heard. Glad you're ok
alcoholicpotatoeatingpaddybasterd
That should buff right out
misterslartibartfast
Dude, you go through a lot of helmets. Maybe biking is just not for you
BulldozerBeauty
And wear a full-face one with jaw protection! Something like 12% of head injuries hit the jaw and so many people wear open-face helmets.
TheSauceGuy
Holy shit, was actually using data. OP being the real MVP here
NoFudge
I'm a MC rider AND I had my wifi turned off. Thank you!
NotSoMuch
Well, that was downright helpful all around.
Purtypreencess7
i told my buddy id teach him to ride under the circumstance he got a legitimate full face, preferrably DOT AND SNELL certified.
BlackBirchOwl
I hate the states that don't require helmets. Always made me nervous when I ride.
88wut
That guy probably stopped riding
ChickenChickenBurningBright
You ran over a Lego, didn't you?
BeardyMcFace
Might have hit a bunch of Logos.
ChickenChickenBurningBright
Too bad, if it had been Pathos he might have been able to power through.
kawaiikittyDICK
Thanks for the reminder. I have unlimited data. Also, this post is true. Stay safe.
whatupmyknitters
for some insane reason, helmets are not legally required for motorcyclists in colorado. but splitting lanes is illegal.
UpvoteTotem
I keep the carbon fiber knuckle gloves that saved my fingers in a slide as a reminder. Gear up. Every time.
justyouraverageaussiegirl
When you have no data left so you have to use wifi
JasonD
SluttyToast
That's been sanded away, not in an accident.
shakexandxbake
A sander accident.
SluttyToast
>:(
OhLookSquirrel
It's not if you go down, but when you go down. And personally I'd rather sweat in leathers than bleed in gauze.
DailyReminderToWearAHelmet
Sweat in leather than bleed in gauze. I like that saying, mind if I use that for an upcoming day? I'll credit you of course
OhLookSquirrel
No problem :) thanks for asking.
scaylos
ATGATT
PharmaceuticalEnhancement
Amen. I friend of mine was riding on the back of her boyfriend's bike when he hit sand. Life flight, etc. we were terrified for her.
tarazak
Thanks for the reminder. My internet was unplugged. Ride safe!!
5YK0515
Try not falling off your bike.
PrinceMaggot
Thank you kindly, another upvote for you.
DailyReminderToWearAHelmet
and one to you, good sir
angelGrinderSciFiLover
what about half helmets
annaZon
This is so important. I would like to add that even if you don't die, traumatic brain injuries are fucking terrible and can fuck up 1/2
annaZon
Families because of severe personality changes, loss of impulse control, aggression, etc. It seriously ruins lives, so wear a fuckinghelmet
PossiblyJewish
I've worked with kids who have TBIs. It's a fucking roller coaster.
anActualHumanPerson
Wait, there's wifi on my motorcycle now? Sweet.
EuphCat
Don't do imgur while you drive
coolguy4206969
That way you can watch Netflix while you ride.
notsostealthyninja
Netflix and slide
Blango27
My buddy wired a charger and a mount on his bike so he can use GPS while riding.
gesthemene
I did that this weekend. If your phone supports it, use an induction charger to help regulate and voltage spikes from the battery
gesthemene
any*
Combatmatt
Only as safe as the worst driver? We're utterly fucked then
FlyingDestinyTitan
Well that´s the point
ChomskyWouldnt
This is why I don't ride... I trust myself, but not other people
TearingAway
exactly.
TheZade
"Dress for the slide, not the ride"
GreenTea988
"Check that you're not using data" best advice tbh
TheTreesAreTalking
Couldn't be more right. Losing meat hurts
Koshokai
Have a missing patch of leather instead of elbow from being put down on the interstate by a hit and run pos...if it's 115° the jacket goes
HeeyBuddy
"Skate fast..."
TwistedNerve08
Today I saw someone riding a motorcycle and they had a helmet strapped to the rear seat instead of wearing it...
badgersbadgerswedontneednostinkinbadgers
Guy I work with always talks trash about "squids" yet wears shorts and the quarter-helmet skull cap when he rides.
shakexandxbake
Did you inform him he is one? Lol
RyanTheComputerGuy
Helmets are also one time use, never re-use a helmet that has been involved in an accident before, effectiveness is vastly reduced otherwise
thefrayedendsofsanity
And car seats.
newsguycraigevans
You should, but the death certificate will still read "Blunt force injuries to extremities and abdomen".
TexasORR
Never buy used helmets. What. so. ever.
confirmedbunburyist
Holds for bicycle helmets, too.
LegionofMartyrs
Never reuse a helmet that has fallen from any height higher than your waist is actually what DOT recommends.
kumaclimber
I trust Snell http://www.smf.org/helmetfaq#aDroppedHelmet
Cal1te
Man I need to replace my Caberg pretty badly 7 years old, its been dropped,kicked,slid set on fire etc.I can't imagine its in the best nick.
Cal1te
PS: Don't leave your helmet resting against your exhaust silencer :D
AlexImguram
Genuine question on UK racing licence test: If you damage your crash helmet, should you A) replace it, or B) place a sticker over the crack
LoodGookin
Obviously C) drill holes in it so that air can pass through and keep your head cool.
Purtypreencess7
or cut a channel so it doesnt mash your mohawk.
carrionstorm
That's right kids. Can't reuse a helmet like you do a condom
charlietrundlethegreat
Yea you're right! you can't wash the damage off.
ApparentlyDaAsianIsTakenByOtherAsiansThisIsSad
Probably why there's kid...
DrCortex
And probably there's more than one
NoGodsNoHeroes
Krawlin
Oh honey...
hopethisisarelevantname
Also, just like condoms, it's safer if you wear two at the same time.
TunkkisOfFinland
Sure...
Hammertulski
They're compromised if dropped, too.
kumaclimber
Incorrect http://www.smf.org/helmetfaq#aDroppedHelmet
UpvoteTotem
Yep, I am super careful every time I put mine down
kumaclimber
It's probably fine. Snell says so
Purtypreencess7
this.
kumaclimber
This isn't a thing.
Purtypreencess7
if you say so. your melon, not mine.
kumaclimber
http://www.smf.org/helmetfaq#aDroppedHelmet
MyCatLikesToFruitcake
My husband works at a motorcycle place and if the helmet is dropped they can't sell it I think.
kumaclimber
http://www.smf.org/helmetfaq#aDroppedHelmet
SouthernUTAH
It's against the law that's why
MyCatLikesToFruitcake
Makes sense, who knows what a simple drop could do to the interior.
kumaclimber
http://www.smf.org/helmetfaq#aDroppedHelmet
MyCatLikesToFruitcake
Neat