Safety.... not what you want to hear...

[stealth1]

From observations made at the MSTA rallies I have attended, encouraging helmet use in this group is like preaching to the choir. I am amazed by the number of helmetless riders I see in this area. Even on days when the weather is cold, windy or rainy when I would be wearing a full face helmet for protection from the elements even if it did nothing for crash protection, I see them cruising down the road squinting into the wind on everything from cruisers to sports bikes. I just don't get it. I guess I'm just not "cool."

[RichGrab]

From observations made at the MSTA rallies I have attended, encouraging helmet use in this group is like preaching to the choir. I am amazed by the number of helmetless riders I see in this area. Even on days when the weather is cold, windy or rainy when I would be wearing a full face helmet for protection from the elements even if it did nothing for crash protection, I see them cruising down the road squinting into the wind on everything from cruisers to sports bikes. I just don't get it. I guess I'm just not "cool."

And that is it in a nutshell John. We're not cool enough! I'm no GQ model, but I'd like to keep what little looks (and brains) I have should I crash - and my helmet will help. I crashed many years ago not wearing a helmet, and lost my prescription glasses. Had to ride 20 miles down a mountain road (Angeles Crest Hwy. in Souther California) in the dark with no glasses. Ever since then, helmet always, and that isn't the only reason.