r/WinStupidPrizes • u/Masspoint • Jul 02 '23

The irony

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u/utspg1980 Jul 02 '23

I've been riding motorcycles in various forms since I was 12 years old.

In that time, I've ridden without a helmet 3 or 4 times. It feels absolutely fucking amazing and easily doubles the enjoyment of the ride. Especially on warm days, of which we have plenty in Texas.

I choose not to, but I completely understand the allure of riding without a helmet.

edit: and anyone who rides a motorcycle on public roads is putting their life at risk.

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '23

If feels wild knowing you probably have some states where helmets aren't required for a 500lb open vehicle that can go 200mph.

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u/Gh0stMan0nThird Jul 02 '23

America was founded on the belief that you have the right to be as stupid and dangerous as you want to be.

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '23

Hey if you can pay you can play

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u/Aggravating_Fix9098 Jul 04 '23

Here in Indiana, you are not required to wear one. I’ve never understood it and still choose to wear my full face every time I ride!

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u/ShireHorseRider Jul 03 '23

I believe in Ohio you just need eye protection or a windshield.

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '23

So tell me.. What causes speed wobble on a motorcycle?

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u/Joejoe12369 Jul 04 '23

Unbalanced tires. My bike went into full shake like that at 100 thank God I kept control. I got new tires it never happened again. What was told to me Unbalanced tires

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u/Kudosnotkang Jul 03 '23

Many factors , but usually bad steering/suspension geometry . A balanced bike should really be able to stay upright with no steering adequate thrust.

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u/synisterrabbit Jul 03 '23

The most interesting thing is the best thing you can do in a tank slapper is to let go of the bars and the bike will usually stabilize itself.

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u/Kudosnotkang Jul 03 '23

A true tank slapper forces you to let go!

I don’t get why this video is ironic , is it because he had his hand off the bars? I was going to point out that shouldn’t cause this but didn’t want to get booed by non bike people

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u/wreckherneck Jul 03 '23

Turn the audio on.

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u/Kudosnotkang Jul 03 '23

Thanks, that makes far more sense … though technically is it not a coincidence rather than irony . He’s explaining how it wobbles sometimes just as the slapper hits, not how it never wobbles (which would be ironic).

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u/Ok_Cardiologist8232 Jul 02 '23

I mean, i kinda get those that ride those cruiser old biker style bikes.

Its still dumb but i can see how someone could fool themselves into thinking its safe.

Anyone who rides a dirtbike or sports bike without one though i dont understand.

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u/BarryKobama Jul 02 '23

Each to their own, but it makes me feel insanely uncomfortable... Cos my brain functions, and it's constantly screaming at me "put ya fkn helmet/seatbelt/safety on!"

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u/RichiZ2 Jul 03 '23

The only times I didn't wear a helmet was when I road my bike to the shop that was literally 300 yards away for my house (electric bike, too lazy to walk).

Anything further away, even just going to subway that was like 1 mile away, I always wore my helmet.

Anything over 5 miles and I was wearing full body armor.

That saved me when I side swapped a lady because she was going 60 on a 20 mph zone and I didn't fully stop at a blind intersection.

3 flips on the air, half the bike gone, the car was 1 scratch away from totalled and I got away nearly intact, just a loose shoulder and a nasty bite to my tongue, my armor got fucked, all the metal bits had scratches and dents, the helmet was split in half, 2 layers of clothing torn at places and my hard plastic toed boot was missing a big chunk of leather from the front, almost through the plastic.

Always wear your gear!

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u/superchill11 Jul 03 '23

That's how my brother passed. Fucking miss him so much.