Im very torn on helmets. The couple times I did ride I didnt wear one. I liked being able to see and hear.
Flip side, you can spare your head some major road rash and or have an open casket funeral. Also can have an annoying chick on the back and she cant talk your ear off.
Ok those pics are messed up! Who stole his sneeks!
Seriousely though, you have to respect bikes and keep it within your ability to ride. Ive had my stupid moment(s)/crash and lived to tell about it. Probably shouldnt have but live and learn. Road rash hurts like nothing I could ever compare it to.