riding without a lid on?

well theres too many idiots out there, the general intelligence of our country is shocking, so we obviously thought that some people needed being told

Originally Posted by Draper

well theres too many idiots out there, the general intelligence of our country is shocking, so we obviously thought that some people needed being told

Why do we need the stupid people to survive??? ... to breed more stupid people??? I mean WTF is that all about???

The more that get the Darwin award the better surely?

Originally Posted by STRAMASHER

Honda AX-1 250 single.... enjoy Greece

Originally Posted by natcar

in Greece on holiday

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

in cyprus

Glad I'm not the only one then!

Did a biking and sailing holiday in the greek islands when I was a teenager, no helmet, even though I did ask for one, guy at the rental place looked at me like I was asking for a pair of pink fluffy gloves! No full license either but he was happy with the green piece of paper that said "Driving License" across the top. Also had no registration plate, the bike was brand new and the guy said so long as I didn't ride on the mainland it didn't need to be registered. He had applied for the registration and your allowed to use it while your waiting apparantly?

Big thanks to Stramasher for reminding me what bike it was I rented, I had long forgotten just knew it was a 250 enduro, just did an image search on AX-1 on google and it bought a big smile

Where legal, no helmet is liberating, so long as you are satisfied with the risk you are taking! It's a personal choice, and on that holiday I rode along flat out at 80 mph thinking....

"I can't breathe 'cos of the windblast, the bugs are stinging my face, eyes streaming tears behind the massive aviator sunglasses (Top Gun has a lot to answer for!), denim jacket flapping like blazes, nice blonde on the back (have to dig the photo of that one out of the attic ) and if I come off I'm DEEAAAD!. But HEY, isn't it this fuggin' GREAT!?"

The biggest problem I had was the sunburn, my forehead and nose were like a piece of crispy bacon!

If you enjoy the wind in your hair and are personally happy to take the risk for a one-off on holiday, then I won't critise you. You may think I'm a maniac, but it's my life, and I'm not going to hurt anyone else by not wearing a helmet and neither are you.

Charley Boorman jumped off a bridge over Victoria falls with what he described as a "frayed looking old rope" tied to his feet. Folk jump out of planes whilst hoping the parachute opens, or climb rock faces with no ropes every day! Again thier choice!

I've had a sh1tty day at work and now I'll be smiling the rest of the night with those memories

Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S

When I was a kid, I'd always ride without a lid (off road) it was great in the height of summer ... such freedom!!

Me too!

Would I let my kids do it? - not a chance!

Originally Posted by Draper

well theres too many idiots out there, the general intelligence of our country is shocking, so we obviously thought that some people needed being told

Oi! Why are you riding a bike without a lid in your avatar !?!?

Did I mention I'm in a great mood now!

[northwind]

Originally Posted by Ratty46

nah mate injuries are teh top reason, i wouldnt want to be a vegatable for the rest of my life. saying that a big peivce of gravel/stone could cause some serious injurys or you could lose control of your bike.

Ah, I could've explained that better, I don't mean that's the best reason, I mean it seems to be the most persuasive. I think some people think "I won't fall off" or "I won't have an accident", same as they do with riding in jeans and a t-shirt, so this stuff that's out of your control seems to have a bigger impact sometimes. People are odd.

[mr.anderson]

Wel, we must all remember that the law clearly states that wearing a lid is compulsory unless you are a member of the Sikh religion and wear a turbin.

Not sure how much that would help if you chucked it though.

ahh yes blue true, the world may be a better place without them...

oh and ralph i was parked up at a mates cos he's always wanted a bike, so he went abit crazy taking photos... but its all good cos i wouldnt have ne of me on it otherwise!

[northwind]

You can get armoured turbans, and bike helmets with sculpted turbans on- sounds mad but it's true. Genius! Funny, both of the sikh bikers I know wear helmets. I don't really know what the religious issue is.