Greetings and thank you for another great video! Back in the 70's I was selling Honda's (but wanted a Triumph) and my big brother wanted me to get him a discount on a helmet. Knowing he was accident prone, I picked out the Bell Star Magnum which looked liked a deep sea diving helmet and he hated it and mf'd me to no end. Three weeks later he slid in some sand and high-sided and was flipped face first onto the road. He punctured a rib so no talk in the hospital but asked me for a pad and pen on which he wrote: HELMET.......thanks Brother!!!
Hi Jared I have had a slow speed fall on an MZ in 72, helmet was an Everoak open face type wrecked. I had a higher speed cycling fall hitting a road sign (aluminium flat type) helmet wrecked again concussion but ok. Long live helmets sir Ps loved the Wurks stuff 👍👍
Always wore a 3/4 open face, then with a flip shield. This year, I went with a modular for the first time. It's a little easier than a full face if I need a quick drink of water while riding.
cool stuff! Good choice with the Cardo and i love the chin mounts co. Its nice to see Biltwell upping their game with more safety in their lids. Ride safe.
Skid lid by law for me? But I agree with another one of your commenters a subject I didn’t realize I needed to learn about!? Super educational! I see both schools of thought. Completely free = dangerous (which danger in and of itself has a cult following) Hot & Restrictive = Safe more easily livable haha. We all know we should be wearing them without a doubt but I do get the “Free” helmet-less mind set? Either way thanks for another great video!
Great video, it's a really interesting subject. Being an Aussie in my 40s I've grown up always having to wear a helmet in my bicycle and motorcycle by law, it's always odd to see someone riding without a helmet.
I have a lot of old helmets here for other people. never have found one that fits me. i bought a older model C3 though in the biggest size they have - trying to find reasonable max room innards for it,
Umm Mr Weems ya mentioned your big trip coming up but you didnt give us an update on how you where going to leave as with the large sink hole or wash out in the only road in or out of your neighborhood lol has that been dealt with ? at least temporally so ppl can get out and back in . ?
Neat video, One of those subjects I didn't know I needed to learn about until I saw your video. Interesting that we still have same arguments about helmets they were having 110 years ago.
i started with watching Freddie Dobbs....then Joe at the Wurks because of the work he did on Freddies Bonneville...and now...am subscribed here...LOL...the history of the helmet was great info...I live in Ohio..and tend to wear a helmet when the weather starts getting colder...
Uncle J.. Your video is much better than the one I made.. way more info, way more detail.. like I say, you are a master.. Keep twisting that wrist uncle J..
@@weemsmotorco really Uncle Jared? I would appreciate it very much.. my little channel just isnt "popping" right now.. needs allot of work.. but I would love it if a veteran youtuber even just watched one of my videos.. 🙏
For motorcycle riders over the age of 21 in Florida, there is more flexibility regarding helmet use. Riders in this age group have the option to ride without a helmet, but this freedom comes with a specific financial stipulation. These riders must have an insurance policy in place that provides at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries that might be incurred during a motorcycle crash. This requirement ensures that riders who choose not to wear a helmet have some level of financial safety net in the event of accidents.
Greetings and thank you for another great video! Back in the 70's I was selling Honda's (but wanted a Triumph) and my big brother wanted me to get him a discount on a helmet. Knowing he was accident prone, I picked out the Bell Star Magnum which looked liked a deep sea diving helmet and he hated it and mf'd me to no end. Three weeks later he slid in some sand and high-sided and was flipped face first onto the road. He punctured a rib so no talk in the hospital but asked me for a pad and pen on which he wrote: HELMET.......thanks Brother!!!
That is one heck of a story!
Been wearing a full face helmet for alot of years. Cool video.
Right on!
I never wore one untill.i had kids. Then slowly started wearing one and now always do. I have the biltwell lane splitter and love it
Right On!!!
Interesting history! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Jared I have had a slow speed fall on an MZ in 72, helmet was an Everoak open face type wrecked. I had a higher speed cycling fall hitting a road sign (aluminium flat type) helmet wrecked again concussion but ok.
Long live helmets sir
Ps loved the Wurks stuff 👍👍
Oh wow! Glad you enjoyed the content!
Always wore a 3/4 open face, then with a flip shield. This year, I went with a modular for the first time. It's a little easier than a full face if I need a quick drink of water while riding.
Good Point! But who has a cup holder on their bike!?!?
cool stuff! Good choice with the Cardo and i love the chin mounts co. Its nice to see Biltwell upping their game with more safety in their lids. Ride safe.
Thanks for watching!
Skid lid by law for me? But I agree with another one of your commenters a subject I didn’t realize I needed to learn about!? Super educational! I see both schools of thought. Completely free = dangerous (which danger in and of itself has a cult following) Hot & Restrictive = Safe more easily livable haha. We all know we should be wearing them without a doubt but I do get the “Free” helmet-less mind set? Either way thanks for another great video!
Billy, glad you enjoyed it and your input!!!
Thanks for the helmet education. Very cool.
That's what I'm here for!
Great video, it's a really interesting subject. Being an Aussie in my 40s I've grown up always having to wear a helmet in my bicycle and motorcycle by law, it's always odd to see someone riding without a helmet.
I think it’s the same in the USA, It’s a great safety thing!
I have a lot of old helmets here for other people. never have found one that fits me. i bought a older model C3 though in the biggest size they have - trying to find reasonable max room innards for it,
The more the better!
Very interesting very important piece of kit don't go near the bike without it's your head .well done weems
Thanks!
Thank you for your service. I did Viet Nam in 1970 - Lefty. You ought to have drawing for your old helmet.
Thanks for the idea!
Personally I'm a fan of the open face "BELL" helmets !
I love open faces also but they don’t work well with microphones.
@@weemsmotorco So true.
I did not know any of this!!! Great video!!!!😊
Thanks for watching!
Umm Mr Weems ya mentioned your big trip coming up but you didnt give us an update on how you where going to leave as with the large sink hole or wash out in the only road in or out of your neighborhood lol has that been dealt with ? at least temporally so ppl can get out and back in . ?
They did a temporary fix!
@@weemsmotorco Hey thats great now your trip is on ..
Neat video, One of those subjects I didn't know I needed to learn about until I saw your video. Interesting that we still have same arguments about helmets they were having 110 years ago.
Glad it was helpful!
i started with watching Freddie Dobbs....then Joe at the Wurks because of the work he did on Freddies Bonneville...and now...am subscribed here...LOL...the history of the helmet was great info...I live in Ohio..and tend to wear a helmet when the weather starts getting colder...
Welcome to the Channel! Hope you enjoy the content!
Uncle J..
Your video is much better than the one I made.. way more info, way more detail.. like I say, you are a master..
Keep twisting that wrist uncle J..
Wow, thanks! I will go check yours out!
@@weemsmotorco really Uncle Jared? I would appreciate it very much.. my little channel just isnt "popping" right now.. needs allot of work.. but I would love it if a veteran youtuber even just watched one of my videos.. 🙏
Jared why did you choose the biltwell lane splitter helmet and what research did you do to help yourself arrive at that decision?
Honestly, I love the look, fit, and they are friends!
Good gear is no joke.
You know it!
Interesting history about helmet’s!! Are you still stuck in your subdivision? Just curious.
They are working on a temporary fix
Maybe you can tell me...What's the best helmet choice for riding in hurricanes?
Oh Man! Time to research!
Cool 😎
Thanks Robert!
For motorcycle riders over the age of 21 in Florida, there is more flexibility regarding helmet use. Riders in this age group have the option to ride without a helmet, but this freedom comes with a specific financial stipulation.
These riders must have an insurance policy in place that provides at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries that might be incurred during a motorcycle crash. This requirement ensures that riders who choose not to wear a helmet have some level of financial safety net in the event of accidents.
Correct!
Te Lawrence is still a hero in Arab countries/ the new helmets are way to big I would find a old one because I have no fear off dying
Pete, well said!!!