Do you HAVE to wear a bike helmet in California ?

You_Just_M

Well I'm 14 years old is it illegal if I ride around without a helmet would I get stopped by the police ? What if Im riding with an adult ? Do I still have to wear a helmet if I ride on my own street or neighbor hood ? Thanks so much

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YES, even on the sidewalk, at any age you MUST wear it, and so must the adult wear one. You would look pretty bad in a wheelchair suffering from brain injuries! You only have to hit your head on a kerb and you are history!

I want to buy a sports bike.?

ohni0000

A guy want to sell a soprts bike for 4000 dollars. Is this a good deal??
2006 KAWASAKI ZZR 600 Silver, Garage Kept, Clean. Custom exhaust, Hotbodies Windshield, Undertail, Tire Hugger, Seat cowl. Not ridden bike in 6 months has 10000 miles on it. also comes with helmet , jacket and bike stand and straps. please click on link below to tell me shoud i buy this bike, what do you think???

http://picasaweb.google.com/ohnu0000/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCOWs6dCQ7YjhyAE&pli=1&gsessionid=JjkYiyFeO7Hg-SzpkIHxSA#5358443281894701522
I Have no riding experience ever!!!

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It looks like a good deal, all the custom parts are worth a couple of thousand. Accessories are a bonus too.

Go and see the bike in the flesh/metal. Look for evidence of the bike being dropped. Check service history, log books, amount of tread remaining on tyres (good tyres aren't cheap).

I'd also recommend buying a new helmet. Safety first. You don't know how the old helmet has been treated.

Perhaps consider buying a smaller bike if you have no experience. Then move your way up. Just an idea.

Hope this helps. Good luck and safe riding.

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What is the history envolving the use of bikers using duct tape as protectors?

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Mad About

I'm not taling about outlaw bikers, though it might have started with them. I recently ran across a photo of Brandon Lee and his bike, and he had duct tape on his boots and on his hands. And I just wondered where that originated.

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Cyclists sometimes use duct tape to keep out wind and cold by wrapping their feet and covering their helmet vents. Some also use it to help secure worn out velcro or shoe closures. I have no idea why anyone on a motorcycle would put it on their feet or hands, unless they got caught out with no boots or gloves and the tape was all they could find. But I suspect Brandon Lee has enough disposable cash to make sure that stuff is always available.

Can skateboard helmets be used for inline skate helmets?

Scrumdiliu

I know that there is a difference between bicycle helmets, skating helmets, skateboard helmets, and snowboarding helmets but I was wondering if skateboard helmets and skate helmets could be used as the same?

I am a new skater and I think it would be idea if I get skate pads, etc.

Also do you recommend a brand? I was looking at Walmart and they seemed pretty safe.

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There are two types of helmets: Bicycle and Multisport.
The names don't really describe the differences but are based on history of their development.

Bicycle helmets are lighter and usually have more air vents to keep you cool. They are usually more aerodynamically shaped. They are designed for the types of accident you get while moving forward and are good for rec/fitness/race skating.

Multisport helmets are designed for protection when there is more risk of hitting the back of your head such as skateboarding or doing tricks on skates or bikes.
They tend to be hotter because of lack of vents. They are tend to have a round shape and cover the back and sides of the head. The lining is made to protect if you hit another object on the way down (like a rail for grinding).

All helmets are only designed for one hard hit. They may not appear to be damaged but they may not protect well against a second hit.

For your skates, get the helmet appropriate for the type of skating you will be doing.

This goes for your pads also. The pads for aggressive and freestyle skating are thicker and cover more area than for rec/fitness/race skating.

For rec/fitness/racing skating, wrist guards are really important. You will almost always slide on your hands. However, I wear aggressive glove style wrist guards because they cover more skin in order to keep it intact.
Knee pads are more optional for "straight ahead" skating. When (not if) you fall, you should be sliding instead of falling straight down. The pads keep the skin from being scraped up. I have found that the scrapes are just below the knee and not just in the area that the pads cover. However, scrapes there heal faster and are not as painful while healing than ones on your hand. Tegaderm is a wonderful way to cover this kind of scrape. It keeps it moist so that you don't have the pain that happens when dry scabs crack and peal. It also is waterproof, can stay on for a week, and can cover large areas.
I have yet to know anyone who has significantly scraped up an elbow in straight ahead skating.

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What is the history envolving the use of bikers using duct tape as protectors?

bike helmets history image

Mad About

I'm not taling about outlaw bikers, though it might have started with them. I recently ran across a photo of Brandon Lee and his bike, and he had duct tape on his boots and on his hands. And I just wondered where that originated.

Answer
Cyclists sometimes use duct tape to keep out wind and cold by wrapping their feet and covering their helmet vents. Some also use it to help secure worn out velcro or shoe closures. I have no idea why anyone on a motorcycle would put it on their feet or hands, unless they got caught out with no boots or gloves and the tape was all they could find. But I suspect Brandon Lee has enough disposable cash to make sure that stuff is always available.

Can skateboard helmets be used for inline skate helmets?

Scrumdiliu

I know that there is a difference between bicycle helmets, skating helmets, skateboard helmets, and snowboarding helmets but I was wondering if skateboard helmets and skate helmets could be used as the same?

I am a new skater and I think it would be idea if I get skate pads, etc.

Also do you recommend a brand? I was looking at Walmart and they seemed pretty safe.

Answer
There are two types of helmets: Bicycle and Multisport.
The names don't really describe the differences but are based on history of their development.

Bicycle helmets are lighter and usually have more air vents to keep you cool. They are usually more aerodynamically shaped. They are designed for the types of accident you get while moving forward and are good for rec/fitness/race skating.

Multisport helmets are designed for protection when there is more risk of hitting the back of your head such as skateboarding or doing tricks on skates or bikes.
They tend to be hotter because of lack of vents. They are tend to have a round shape and cover the back and sides of the head. The lining is made to protect if you hit another object on the way down (like a rail for grinding).

All helmets are only designed for one hard hit. They may not appear to be damaged but they may not protect well against a second hit.

For your skates, get the helmet appropriate for the type of skating you will be doing.

This goes for your pads also. The pads for aggressive and freestyle skating are thicker and cover more area than for rec/fitness/race skating.

For rec/fitness/racing skating, wrist guards are really important. You will almost always slide on your hands. However, I wear aggressive glove style wrist guards because they cover more skin in order to keep it intact.
Knee pads are more optional for "straight ahead" skating. When (not if) you fall, you should be sliding instead of falling straight down. The pads keep the skin from being scraped up. I have found that the scrapes are just below the knee and not just in the area that the pads cover. However, scrapes there heal faster and are not as painful while healing than ones on your hand. Tegaderm is a wonderful way to cover this kind of scrape. It keeps it moist so that you don't have the pain that happens when dry scabs crack and peal. It also is waterproof, can stay on for a week, and can cover large areas.
I have yet to know anyone who has significantly scraped up an elbow in straight ahead skating.

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What type of motorcycle should I start out with?

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Tanner

I am wanting to get a motorcycle this summer and I don't know what would be best for me. I haven't ridden an actual motorcycle before (but have with my dad on his with him controlling it). I can see myself on various kinds of motorcycles and enjoying them. I can see myself on cafe racers, sporty motorcycles, enduros, rat bikes, and also standard motorcycles. The reason i think I would like a cafe racer is because they have that history with them that I find amazing and I like the look of them too, I can see myself on a sport motorcycle like a cbr 250 or a ninja 250 because I have heard that they are really fun to ride. I like how enduros can go off road but they tend to be expensive (or at least that I don't find any decent priced ones). Rat bikes(: I love how they have personality but they tend to be hard to come by that I actually like. I'm only 17 and I would like to point out that I do not like the idea of american chopper looking motorcycles or touring motorcycles. I want a motorcycle that won't make me look like another kid on a motorcycle. I'm thinking about racing some friends on it and I would like to add in a possibility of doing it off road too. I think I would be using it for some fun in lively towns most but not stunts. I wish to learn how to drift on a motorcycle too like in supermoto or moto rally kinds of ways but I want to avoid enduros as much as possible. I will also be using this for my primary commuting vehicle too. If you have any suggestions please help me out on this because I need an expert of some level of help deciding.

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The first thing you have to do is make up your mind. Do you want to drag race? track race? go off road? race off road? commute? Each of these forms of riding require a different style of motorcycle. No one bike will do them all.

If you are thinking of "racing your friends" on public roads, just stop now and never get on a bike. Not only is street racing quite illegal (you tend to lose your license when the police catch you), but you give respectful riders a bad name, and your crashes cause OUR insurance rates to increase. Buying a race class bike, Like a CBR600, r6, etc makes you what we in the motorcycle community call a squid, which is not a compliment. It means you are just a child on a motorcycle, who is on WAY more bike than they can safely handle, and who also tends to ride like a jackass and get hurt or killed.

That being said...

The best bikes for beginners, and especially younger riders, are sub 600cc single or twin engine motorcycles.
Sport / standards include the ninja 250 ,cbr250, ninja 500, gs500.
Cruisers include the Shadow 600, shadow 750, vulcan 900
Dual sports / enduros are not as popular these days, but a street legal honda xr250, klr250, or classic enduros make great learning tools. Their insurance is the cheapest of the bunch too, which is something you should check before buying any bike.

About your age, keep in mind that until you are 18, you cannot legally own or insure a motorcycle, or any vehicle for that matter, it will have to be your parents bike with you being insured on their policy until you are 18. Just food for thought.

If you are serious about a motorcycle being your primary means of transportation, you should consider what kind of storage comes on the motorcycle you choose. You will need a place to store your helmet, armor jacket, cloves, some basic tools, and any odds and ends you pick up while running errands and such. This is where bikes like the klr250, or klr650 shine. Many second hand ones can be found with weatherproof storage in the form of saddlebags and top cases. I recommend locking luggage, so that your things can be secure when you are away from your bike. Keep in mind you will need a full set of quality rain gear for inclement weather, and you will be caught in inclement weather. Rain hurts above 40mph and I will leave it at that.

Based on what you mentioned, I would recommend a dual sport for your first bike. They are relatively cheap to buy, maintain, insure, and are quite durable. The capability to go on and off road keeps you from getting bored too.

If that isnt your style, a ninja 250 is the most proven starter bike in the united states. Tens of thousands of riders have learned to ride on them and the are one of the most economical bikes on the road.

For your commuting purpose, a cruiser is hard to beat. I used my cruiser with a windshield and saddlebags for 1 year in college and can attest to the practicality of them as your main method of transportation.

Do you HAVE to wear a bike helmet in California ?

You_Just_M

Well I'm 14 years old is it illegal if I ride around without a helmet would I get stopped by the police ? What if Im riding with an adult ? Do I still have to wear a helmet if I ride on my own street or neighbor hood ? Thanks so much

Answer
YES, even on the sidewalk, at any age you MUST wear it, and so must the adult wear one. You would look pretty bad in a wheelchair suffering from brain injuries! You only have to hit your head on a kerb and you are history!

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