[Newfie TLR]

I heard this morning it was pulled back.

Abtech, RR, CBRVFR, what's up with that?? Youz guyz vote in a Hardley owner for Governor or Senator or what???

[abtech]

Originally Posted by Newfie TLR

I heard this morning it was pulled back.

Abtech, RR, CBRVFR, what's up with that?? Youz guyz vote in a Hardley owner for Governor or Senator or what???

Haven't heard about this (this year). It has been jerked about 5 times in the past 15 years only to have the governor step in at the last moment and "over-ride" it. Interestingly, at least 2 local state representatives are members of psuedo outlaw clubs.

The local MC club Iron Mustangs owned some serious property about 10 miles from my house and hosted MotoCross for several years at "Mustang Acres". A few years back, they sold it to a development company that put in several large vendors (Home Depot, Borders, Holiday Inn Express etc.) and at least 4 medical office complexes. I heard they pulled in over 300 million for the property.

Not too shabby for a bunch of bikers . . .

[Intimidator]

If someone is ignorant enough to not wear a helmet, **** em'. Survival of the fittest right

[abtech]

Originally Posted by Intimidator

If someone is ignorant enough to not wear a helmet, **** em'. Survival of the fittest right

I do need a new lung, maybe there'll be a few more available shortly . . .

[Intimidator]

Originally Posted by abtech

I do need a new lung, maybe there'll be a few more available shortly . . .

If that's the case.....you may be in luck!

[JamesEarl15]

Actually earlier last week the law was passed that you dont have to have your helmet on. I suppose last year alot of crimes were happening where people would robb stores with their helmets on and ride off. That is what sources say.....

[CBRVFR]

Here's the poop

"They protect you. They protect your head,“ said George, who voted against the bill. "Passing this law will increase the number of deaths, injuries and the cost.“

But Republican Sen. Bruce Paterson of Canton, who voted for the legislation, said the issue is about freedom.

"People have died so that we can be free — to allow people to be free in a free land unencumbered by big government's intrusion,“ he said.

Cropsey's bill now goes to the House, where Rep. Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba, has introduced his own version of the bill. That bill has been referred to the House Transportation Committee for debate.

"People have died so we can embrace our stupidity and selfishness, unencumbered by logic and discipline."

Well, more will die now.

I can't believe it. Of all the things that the MIchigan house could do to actually benefit riders - increase rights under the crappy no fault laws, ban dangerous road resufacing practices, prosecute people that run into us with their cars and trucks, or institute the death penalty for bike thieves, THIS is what they come up with.

This just gives the damned insurance companies another license to rape us.

Here's a better quote from an elected official in Michigan:

People that ride without helmets are ****ing posers.

[Newfie TLR]

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Here's the poop


"People have died so we can embrace our stupidity and selfishness, unencumbered by logic and discipline."

Well, more will die now.

I can't believe it. Of all the things that the MIchigan house could do to actually benefit riders - increase rights under the crappy no fault laws, ban dangerous road resufacing practices, prosecute people that run into us with their cars and trucks, or institute the death penalty for bike thieves, THIS is what they come up with.

This just gives the damned insurance companies another license to rape us.

Here's a better quote from an elected official in Michigan:

Woahhhhhhhhh there Pal, take a pill. You're gonna spin a bearing!!!

[Red Rider]

The Senate already approved the repeal but it has yet to pass the House. Granholm has already gone on record as saying she'll veto it if it makes it that far. Don't hold your helmetless breath...

Detroit Free Press

[sheepofblue]

Originally Posted by abtech

Haven't heard about this (this year). It has been jerked about 5 times in the past 15 years only to have the governor step in at the last moment and "over-ride" it. Interestingly, at least 2 local state representatives are members of psuedo outlaw clubs.

The local MC club Iron Mustangs owned some serious property about 10 miles from my house and hosted MotoCross for several years at "Mustang Acres". A few years back, they sold it to a development company that put in several large vendors (Home Depot, Borders, Holiday Inn Express etc.) and at least 4 medical office complexes. I heard they pulled in over 300 million for the property.

Not too shabby for a bunch of bikers . . .

then you need to change your location. You are in Brighton with the Yuppies

PS We actually got an approved day off school once to ride Mustang Acres

[l'timbré]

Hope you are jocking about needing a lung

Originally Posted by abtech

I do need a new lung, maybe there'll be a few more available shortly . . .

[Newfie TLR]

Originally Posted by l'timbré

Hope you are jocking about needing a lung

That's the first thought came to my head too!

[sonofarex]

Originally Posted by Intimidator

If someone is ignorant enough to not wear a helmet, **** em'. Survival of the fittest right

i pretty much just agree with this...

and also it angers me that they're making this about "freedom"

seems these type of people will eat up anything you sell to them if you somehow relate it to being "patriotic"

[Intimidator]

Originally Posted by sonofarex

seems these type of people will eat up anything you sell to them if you somehow relate it to being "patriotic"

My sentiments exactly.

[EDDIE110171]

In Florida they repealed the helmet law years ago. But get caught driving a cage without a seat belt and you'll be fined. WTF

[abtech]

Originally Posted by l'timbré

Hope you are jocking about needing a lung

Wish I was.

[abtech]

Originally Posted by sheepofblue

then you need to change your location. You are in Brighton with the Yuppies

PS We actually got an approved day off school once to ride Mustang Acres

Brighton and Fowlerville are parsecs apart . . .

[Kuss929]

I hope this does pass as it will make it easier for me to sellect the people I ride with.

[l'timbré]

I will have you in my prays for what it's worth

Originally Posted by abtech

Wish I was.

[abtech]

Originally Posted by l'timbré

I will have you in my prays for what it's worth

It's really not as serious as all that. I appreciate the good thoughts, but it is something I have been living with for nearly 10 years and doesn't really affect my day to day life (I can't run endurance races anymore ).

[CBR12345]

Any new word on this? Any new news?

I want to see the first buddy of mine who gets wacked by a june bug between the eyes or in the lip so i can go...hahahahahahahahahhaah at his stupid arse

[Mojave954]

More air for the rest of us. Willing to bet, most people will continue to wear them. Maybe not the up and coming riders but most of the old dogs, 'cept for the harley guys.

[CBR12345]

well i too will wear mine. But i would like to know any updates on this issue? has this passed?

[CBRVFR]

The bill passed the State Senate, (unbelievably...) and the house referred it to the transportation committee. You can contact them directly if you want to have some input.

Here's a link that will enable you to follow the bouncing cranium...


http://www.legislature.mi.gov/mileg....hlight=helmets


I'm thinking of writing to suggest an amendment that would allow no-helmet use for Harleys and other "beginner's bikes" under 40 RWHP.

[CBR12345]

Im all about wearing my helmet, but im more about personal freedoms. Its my head and I should have the choice to protect it (and I do).