Critical of other bikers http://isitnormal.com/story/812/ I know how you feel. I once saw a guy wearing shorts, a T-shirt, and sandals on a bike. I didn't stop him and tell him off or anything, but I thought, "What an idiot." For people who say he should mind his own business: Perhaps you don't realise how much of a HUGE difference protection makes. It's the difference between getting out of the crash almost completely unharmed, and having to be sent to hospital. In the case of a helmet, life and death. It's just common sense. http://isitnormal.com/story/812/#comment-9568 2005-11-23 06:41:53 I think you should mind your own business. I like to ride when the weather is warm, I'll wear a helmet because it's the law here, but otherwise just a T-shirt and shorts. I know I would be safer in leathers, but I just can't be bothered. If I wanted safety, I wouldn't ride a bike anyway. If some loony would start harassing me at the petrol station I'd tell him to get lost. http://isitnormal.com/story/812/#comment-7405 2005-10-05 01:33:33 If that isn't normal, then the way I see it, normal is over-rated. Most people probably don't bother because they're don't want to "annoy" fellow bikers, of because they assume that it's not their responsibility, but I know too many people whose lives have been saved by the use of leathers and a helmet. I don't ride, personally, but if I did, I'd wear leathers and a helmet, and I'd probably do the same thing you do. It sure beats losing all the skin on your back because some inattentive motorist pulled out in front of you. http://isitnormal.com/story/812/#comment-6571 2005-08-25 16:17:55 In our society it is not normal to care about the safety or well being of perfect strangers enough to confront them when they're doing something stupid, but it should be. If it is a fashion thing that you're hung up on, then you are cracked. http://isitnormal.com/story/812/#comment-5170 2005-07-11 16:45:58 Some people just have a bike for fuel efficiency or fun, not because they are true bikers. If you are worried about the style, you have problems. If you are worried about their safety, that's fine. Helmets are probably more important, though. http://isitnormal.com/story/812/#comment-4405 2005-06-30 16:54:11 Not strictly normal but admirable that you are so concerned for other peoples well being. Personally I would even go near a motorbike but I am a total wuss. http://isitnormal.com/story/812/#comment-3793 2005-06-22 04:50:22