My First Motorcycle Adventure

[ArizonaKev]

Wow, it does sound like you had a nice adventure!

I am going to be the one 'party pooper' here though and say that I really think you ought to wear a helmet, at all times - even if only to set a good example for your son. Especially if you are in your first year of riding (probably why they have that law).

I used to do stuff like that sometimes - make sure my kids were protected while I was not - until one time my daughter brought to my attention that she would feel absolutely horrible if something bad were to happen to me, even though she might be ok. I guess if I were you, I might think "so what would happen if we did get in a bad wreck, and I cracked my melon, and my kid - who was wearing a helmet, and therefore was ok, had to see me like that?"

I live in Arizona, a "no helmet necessary" state, but I choose to wear a helmet at all times. I have kids, and I don't want to die and leave them alone because of carelessness, because I wanted to "feel free", or look cool. Or even worse, have them take care of me for the rest of my life because I'm a vegetable. Just think about it - that's all I'm asking.

Ok - I am done with my soapbox rant! I am glad you made it though your adventure safely, and you will all have some definite stories to tell!

Have fun, and ride safe :2tup:


AZ Kev