Could Tennessee be next?

[BigDave in PA]

I believe FF helmets are dangerous, for me at any rate, they cut down my ability to do a shoulder check.

I totally agree here. I've had a fusion on C5,6&7. I don't have enough neck movement to safely wear my full face. I've tried and it causes too much stress on my neck to try to turn me head that far especially if the intersection is at an angle. Now I'm looking at a fusion of C3&4. That means I have will 5 vertebrae in my neck that will be solid. I'm not sure how that will affect my riding.

[dilligaf]

I totally agree here. I've had a fusion on C5,6&7. I don't have enough neck movement to safely wear my full face. I've tried and it causes too much stress on my neck to try to turn me head that far especially if the intersection is at an angle. Now I'm looking at a fusion of C3&4. That means I have will 5 vertebrae in my neck that will be solid. I'm not sure how that will affect my riding.

Man, that is not what I want to hear.   ::( I just had C4, 5 & 6 fused. I'm not all that sure I want to continue riding if I can't wear a full face. But, we shall see.  ;-T  :BEER:
Matt

[atavar]

If you cant turn your head enough to do a shoulder check you better get lots of really big mirrors!!
Sorry to be a downer but this is one of the realities of life.  You really need to be able to look over your shoulder
to ride a bike or drive a car on public roads.   Mirrors can ameliorate some of this, but still.

When I lived in Phoenix a buddy of mine was center-punched by a geezer (uninsured) driving an old town car.  The geezer blamed the accident on his wife who had stayed home even though she knew the old guy couldn't turn his head to the left to check traffic.  A good bro was laid up for a long time and lost a nice bike because an old guy wanted to go to the 7-ll .

I'm just sayin..

[atavar]

This would actually be a really good case for one of those new fangled video helmets.

[rodekyll]

The problem with having a neck like that is that you can't tolerate much weight on your noggin, either.  I'm just getting back into riding after a couple years off because of those issues.  I could only wear my open-face shoei on account of the Nolan felt like it was crushing me.  Trying to keep my head on a swivel (my standard driving mode) was not possible.  The options were to ride helmetless or not ride.  I won't ride without a helmet.

[dilligaf]

All my Physical Therapist all know I ride and that my main gold is to get back on that motorcycle. If fact when I showed up last week for my first session first words out of Julie mouth were "Matt you didn't ride that motorcycle did you". They and the YMCA came through for me four years ago and I trust them to do it again.  ;D Right now they expect me to lose a little neck movement but not enough to stop me from riding. :BEER:
Matt

[rodekyll]

I'm much better since my surgery last August, but I stayed away from the bike until January.  I'm riding and getting used to the weight and bulk of my gear again.  I've had it out at least one day each week this year (until I broke the atf pump shaft last week -- haven't fixed it).  I feel clumsy overall, and I'm admittedly riding clumsily.  It takes some getting used to.  Don't be in too much of a hurry.

[oldmxdog61u]

Personal choice. If you are so worried about tax payer dollars, stop voting in perpetrators of the nanny state. Look where the money really goes. At this rate, and level of argument,  Next thing i will be required to ATGATT when i ride my horse.

[Thunderbutt]

Florida does not require a helmet, however, you must carry proof of medical insurance with a minimum coverage of $100,000.  I usually wear a helmet a they have saved my melon on numerous occasions crashing dirt bikes, circle and road race cars. I have full face for longer trips on the highway and lighter, cooler full coverage for around town rides.

A suggestion to those with neck/back related injuries, try one of the newer helmets manufactured with carbon fiber.  They are much lighter, more aerodynamic and the prices have really come down over the past several years. 

[blackcat]

Florida does not require a helmet, however, you must carry proof of medical insurance with a minimum coverage of $100,000.

Florida Law:
"A person over 21 years of age may operate or ride upon a motorcycle without wearing a helmet if they are covered by an insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle."

$10K will get you a day or two? in a medical facility.

[dilligaf]

MY brother lives in  Tampa and if I understood him correctly if you over 21 and do not wish to wear a helmet you must have insurance or completed a motorcycle safety course. If true, the states are starting to understand the value of education as a way to reduce accidents.  I see it as a win-win.  ;-T

A suggestion to those with neck/back related injuries, try one of the newer helmets manufactured with carbon fiber.  They are much lighter, more aerodynamic and the prices have really come down over the past several years. 

The lighter, the better but doesn't carbon fiber become brittle when exposed to rays from the sun?   :BEER:
Matt

[blackcat]

MY brother lives in  Tampa and if I understood him correctly if you over 21 and do not wish to wear a helmet you must have insurance or completed a motorcycle safety course.

No or:

"Helmet Laws
If you're at least 21 years old and have a minimum medical insurance policy of $10,000, you can bypass wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle. Otherwise, you'll have to wear a helmet.

All riders must have some sort of eye protection, such as goggles or glasses, or have a windshield on the bike."

http://www.dmv.org/fl-florida/motorcycle-license.php

[dilligaf]

Then it's a win for the insurance company only.  Nothing like free money.  ::(  :BEER:
Matt

[Thunderbutt]

Sorry about the miss quoted amount for insurance guys, put my commas and periods in the wrong places.  I have a bad case of bronchitis and on some serious meds.  should have proof read before posting