I used to drive an 18 wheeler too. What I hated more than motorcycles was people that would do real dumb things. Like cut right in front of you, for an exit. While you look at three or four kids heads looking out the back window. Big trucks can't stop on a dime, or even a silver dollar. So these people were using their kids as wepons on the street. Then there are the drunks. I think 12 lashes with a Cat-O-Nine tails for first offence, might work.

BTW both of my bikes are 750cc. Pleanty big enough to pull leagal speeds (and above) around any hill here in Ca.

Funny thought about helmets. I did see a young lady riding on back. Flip flops, short shorts, tiny tank top, no gloves, but a full face helmet. I guess she figgured that when she fell off, she would just slide down the road on her head.

I have a "bomber" jacket, and I alwise wear long pants, shoes, and gloves when riding. I do use an open face helmet rather than the closed face. Mostly because I ride a lot, and I haven't been able to get a closed face helmet that has a "beak" like a cap. I like that to keep the sun out of my eyes for part of my commute.

-Fadac