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Just think, of all the sheriff dept.& city police & state trooper divisions that have motorcycle patrols, not one of them (in the USA), with all their risk management studies, even ALLOW their officers to wear a full face helmet.


An often overlooked fact. With the exception of time in the military, I have not and will not live in a state where helmets are required. However I always wear an open face helmet of some sort. (Okay some of the antiques I have worn would more accurately be described as helmet-like) This is my own decision and that's the way I like it. 'Let Those who Ride Decide' extends to type of helmet as well. No helmet looks cool, rather there are differing degrees of nerdiness depending on the helmet.

If you don't want to wear a helmet, fine.
If you only want to wear a half helmet, fine.
If you only want to wear an open face helmet, fine.
If you only want to wear a full face helmet, fine.

But if you want to tell me why a full face helmet is safer, I will in turn point out that riding in your car is safer still.

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