Re: [ST] Helmet Laws

[John Ulizzi <jaulizzi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

.....not to mention it feels good to have your pillion
hang on and press their body to yours....at least it
does for mine...

:-)

--- "Masiak, Richard"
<Richard_Masiak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> That's like our stupid state passing a law requiring
> hand rails to be on a bike riding a passenger and
> the passenger isn't allowed to hold onto the rider.
> 
> Yet in the DMV driving booklet (for m/c) it says for
> the passenger to hold onto the driver AND shows a
> picture wrapping the arms around the mid section.
> 
> Talk about a contradiction.
> 
> IMO - That law is to prevent passengers from riding
> on rice rockets, since no rice rocket has handles
> (nor a place for handles) for a passenger to hold
> onto.
> 
> Regardless of handles I'd prefer my pillion to be
> holding me anyway.  That way I know where they are,
> especially when accelerating.  I can feel the pull
> on my ab and adjust accordingly for safety. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> dbardell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 8:58 AM
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> Subject: Re: [ST] Wrap-up of Roethlis-what-his-name?
> 
> <<SNIP>>
> 
> Zoltan,
> 
> 
> Couldn't agree more.  And talk about sending a mixed
> 
> message, Since our Guv.  signed into law the "no
> helmet 
> required law" here in PA --  
> 
> A rider going for his/her motorcycle license, that
> is 21 
> or older, can complete the MSF safety course (and is
> 
> required to wear a helmet while taking the course). 
> 
> 
> But if they pass the course, they do not need to
> wear a 
> helmet. 
> 
> Guess a little training makes the head harder!!!!
> 
> Dave Bardell
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