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    45 mile fun ride today

    (fun except for the couple miles of 45-mph twisties where I was following a Corvette Stingray going 35)

    Counting other bikes with and without helmets (optional in PA)

    12 without
    15 with

    At one point it was 9 without and 3 with.

    I didn't include myself (with).

    oh and I did get a bikerhandwave from a cage, and another from a pedestrian.
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    #2
    Originally posted by kerrfunk View Post

    oh and I did get a bikerhandwave from a cage, and another from a pedestrian.
    Im like a kid named Corky, I wave at everyone riding. Hell I throw a hand to the Scooter riders here. Its funny, the Hardcore riders, try not to look when they see a non waveable bike coming. So just to be an ass, I get all tarded and wave like I got jelly in my pockets. YYYEAAAAHHHHHHHH. Theyve started waving back.

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      #3
      Originally posted by kerrfunk View Post
      oh and I did get a bikerhandwave from a cage, and another from a pedestrian.
      I've been tempted to do the bhw from my cage (when I'm stuck in it), but I never have. Maybe I'll try it some day, see if I can blow some minds

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        #4
        My 75 mile ride Sunday had a 100% success rate on the wave, and even most pillions waved back. I stopped for a drink at a 7/11, and some jailbait on the back of her boyfriends scooter gave me a nice smile and wave.

        It was mostly no helmets around here, I saw probably ~25 bikes: 3 full facers (2 of which were pillions whose driver had nothing), and maybe 7 or 8 half or 3/4 helmets. I personally was rocking my modular helmet, with tinted shield to keep from getting a weird face sunburn

        It's a lot of fun being on a motorcycle

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          #5
          Originally posted by kerrfunk View Post
          45 mile fun ride today

          (fun except for the couple miles of 45-mph twisties where I was following a Corvette Stingray going 35)

          Counting other bikes with and without helmets (optional in PA)

          12 without
          15 with

          At one point it was 9 without and 3 with.

          I didn't include myself (with).

          oh and I did get a bikerhandwave from a cage, and another from a pedestrian.
          At least you had a nice can to look at.

          Next time on that road, I'm sure you'll pull over before the twists and wait to pick your moment.

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            #6
            Missouri has a helmet law. At least for now. The Missouri State Legislature passed a no helmet required except for interstates. Gov has yet to sign or
            veto.

            They really are trying to kill us off (cagers that is).

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              #7
              Ohio doesn't have a helmet law, except for one that requires you and your passenger to wear a helmet for one year after getting your license endorsement. It's funny, they stamp "mc novice until xxxx" in red on your license and I've heard that some cops misunderstand the law and think that these 1st year license holders are under the same restrictions as permit holders.

              I wear a helmet, but it is a 3/4 one with the pull down face shield. I tried on some full helmets, I'd like the chin protection, but I just feel really uncomfortable in them, it's like it really restricts your view. I'm hoping mine will be good enough in a crash.

              This is so funny - Ohio just passed a helmet law for riding a bicycle if you are under 18. I would be very upset right now if I were 15 again. When I was this age, in the early 90's not one kid ever wore a helmet on a bicycle.

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                #8
                Originally posted by geisterfahrer View Post
                I've been tempted to do the bhw from my cage (when I'm stuck in it), but I never have. Maybe I'll try it some day, see if I can blow some minds
                I got one, and it was from a cop! Took me by surprise....I'm thinking he either rides, or was just in a pretty good mood that day.

                Tony.
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Mysuzyq View Post
                  I got one, and it was from a cop! Took me by surprise....I'm thinking he either rides, or was just in a pretty good mood that day.

                  Tony.
                  'round here it's a small town, most of the cops wave. a couple assume i was just speeding or something, given the look on their faces, though

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Hammered View Post
                    Im like a kid named Corky, I wave at everyone riding. Hell I throw a hand to the Scooter riders here. Its funny, the Hardcore riders, try not to look when they see a non waveable bike coming. So just to be an ass, I get all tarded and wave like I got jelly in my pockets. YYYEAAAAHHHHHHHH. Theyve started waving back.
                    That's pretty funny

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                      #11
                      Helmet law in effect here in Maryland. I have a friend who seems to really object to wearing anything on his head except for his hair. As a new rider, I never had the opportunity to become accustomed to being helmet-less. So, I took advantage of this and went full face for maximum safety. Regarding waves, I have had nearly a 100% success rate in my neck of the woods. Friendly cyclists are good!

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Hammered View Post
                        Im like a kid named Corky, I wave at everyone riding. ........I get all tarded and wave like I got jelly in my pockets.
                        Okay, these two lines are just about as funny as it gets......great imagery..........jelly in my pockets???
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