Just what I was thinking, however, I have the right to refuse anyone transportation on the back of my bike. I would not carry someone I cared about with out a helmet if there were one available. I'd feel too guilty if something were to happen.
Amazing! Husband refuses to let his wife wear a helmet to ride pillion.
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Just what I was thinking, however, I have the right to refuse anyone transportation on the back of my bike. I would not carry someone I cared about with out a helmet if there were one available. I'd feel too guilty if something were to happen.
FJRHank
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That's a great suggestion
But, it appears like Ricks relative isn't quite the type of lady to do such a thing.
Sounds to me too Rick like the guy cares mostly about his image, and thinks wearing gear is unnecessary... We've seen this before. Would honestly advise the wife to just refuse to ride also: "No Helmet? not me then... and I wish you'd wear one too!"
pretty amazing guy... not!
As I read the posts I was thinking the same thing, I would not let my wife ride helmet-less, and she would not let me, and we made our kids all have good gear when riding. But the reason is CARING about ones well being, so it is a little different, but not really that much.
It is still a mutual mandate in the end, just a smarter one.
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Maybe the bee stung him where his brains are....
Or it was Anaphylactic Shock causing low low pressure and no blood flow to the brain
Scary Mitch. I was just thinking the same thing.
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Maybe she should do the same on him.
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Me three.
I'd make sure the medical insurance was good and had a long term care clause too as well as having that *large* life policy.
I wonder if his mistress suggested it...
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rickj
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Actually, he wasn't "allowing" her some freedom. He was "dictating" that she could not wear a helmet as it would interefere with his freedom. In fact, she has a helmet from when they used to live in California and wants to wear it. Apparently, not wearing a helmet is part of the local culture and among the people he hangs out with.
One more point worth considering is that this is not an accomplished rider. Combine that fact with his attitude and you have a rider that is likely more likely to be involved in an accident (IMHO). Very scary, and I hope she takes my advice.
Rick
She needs to buy her own bike...on his dime and gear up!!! ;-)
thumperjdm
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The husband obviously has no care about his wife, and is only worried about the "image" he/they convey to his buddies while on the bike.
His refusal to let her wear a helmet while riding speaks volumes about how he treats her when they're not on a bike. She needs to dump that jerk before he kills her, whether accidentally or...
His refusal to let her wear a helmet while riding speaks volumes about how he treats her when they're not on a bike. She needs to dump that jerk before he kills her, whether accidentally or...
wjbertrand
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Yup, these are the guys making up the statistics. To them chrome is more important than skill.
TwoBrittanys
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That's the beautiful part of freedom and choice. He can buy as much chrome as he wants. If he chooses not to improve his riding skills, that's his choice. I have to say this: IMHO she is just as irresponsible as he is if she gets on that pillion without a helmet. Just say NO.
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That has to top my list of stupidest things I've ever heard of anyone doing for sure. While you can't cure stupid, you don't have to hang around with it. :capwin:
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rickj
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I agree, and I spoke to her about this. (Actually, I care about her so it was more of a scolding than a talk.) I hope that she'll heed my advice and not get on the back of his bike again without proper gear - minimally a helmet.
Rick
Another verification that God, in his infininte wisdom, somehow made more horses' a**es than he did horses.
If they go down, I hope she lands on him!! He is apparently so hard headed he does not need a helmet.
If they go down, I hope she lands on him!! He is apparently so hard headed he does not need a helmet.
Ya hit the nail right on the head here... That, however, means that it is likely that dumping the guy could be more dangerous than riding without a helmet. Anyone who "lets" or "won't let" someone else wear safety gear, or anything else for that matter, likely either uses intimidation to not need to use violence or he's a domestic violence perpetrator. May she survive.
Wow.
This is really sad and not amazing. Where does this kind of thinking come from?
Anyone that has ridden a motorcycle more than one summer knows it in their heart; it is only a question of when and not if.
They are called accidents because you can not plan on the day or the time when disaster may occur.
Now and then I will take that ride without the helmet on, because mother nature has provided to perfect a backdrop and the sun feels just too glorious to be encumbered by the hard hat.
It is always a short (and very sweet) ride, and I focus on being more cautious than normal.
But that is my own decision, made in the full knowledge that, without the helmet on, this could be the last time I will ever ride.
I have the benefit (?) of having once crashed my Electraglide at 55 MPH on the interstate in the dark, and having that cost me only one week in the hospital. I was wearing the helmet that night as I almost always do, but I know without a shadow of a doubt, if I had not been wearing it, I would not be here typing this.
The idea that anyone would impose their will on someone that they love, to the point of death is beyond reason.
Those that fight mandatory helmet laws would be equally appalled; for their mantra is "choice".
This is really sad and not amazing. Where does this kind of thinking come from?
Anyone that has ridden a motorcycle more than one summer knows it in their heart; it is only a question of when and not if.
They are called accidents because you can not plan on the day or the time when disaster may occur.
Now and then I will take that ride without the helmet on, because mother nature has provided to perfect a backdrop and the sun feels just too glorious to be encumbered by the hard hat.
It is always a short (and very sweet) ride, and I focus on being more cautious than normal.
But that is my own decision, made in the full knowledge that, without the helmet on, this could be the last time I will ever ride.
I have the benefit (?) of having once crashed my Electraglide at 55 MPH on the interstate in the dark, and having that cost me only one week in the hospital. I was wearing the helmet that night as I almost always do, but I know without a shadow of a doubt, if I had not been wearing it, I would not be here typing this.
The idea that anyone would impose their will on someone that they love, to the point of death is beyond reason.
Those that fight mandatory helmet laws would be equally appalled; for their mantra is "choice".
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rickj
Former ST1300 Rider. FJR now.
Let me add one more piece of information. Many of you probably assumed that the husband was riding a Harley or other bike that he'd have all chromed out.
In fact, he rides a Honda!
Rick
In fact, he rides a Honda!
Rick