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Got this link from another board. I had never given this much thought, but would be helpful in the event of a wreck. They don't cost anything (can get 1 free per month) and could help save your hide. Of course it's something we hope never needs to be used...All it is is a small info sheet you fill out with your medical history/info that goes in a little pouch you can attach to your helmet.<br><br><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/pr ... ?Item=MICS" target="top">www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/product.a ... <!--EZCODE LINK END--> <p><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:navy;">Nate - 87 FZR1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:navy;">Have <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>you</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> seen my fairing? Who cares...I got new ones!!!</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i></i>

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Not a bad idea there Onion. <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">There are some who call me........Tim?</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">Director of Entertainment <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">1994 FZR 1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

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Now that's slick. I think something like that would be a great place to put a 'don't remove this helmet' and a 'contact' in along with a brief medical history if you have any allergies or medical issues. <br><br>I like to ride agressively. I live in fear of getting in a bad wreck and not dying. Of having some well meaning EMS person take off my helmet and leave me a damaged Superman....... <br><br>Pardon my french but f that. I'd rather die doing what I enjoy best than survive for years afterward and never get to ride again.<br><br>Sorry for the serious moment, but I can't take it back, I really mean it. <p>_____________________________________________<br>Listen Pal, that is not YOUR lane, it's the fast lane.<br> <br>Goin' to da GP.. <br><br>Slack? There'll be no slack here!</p><i></i>

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I recently saw an article on how to do proper first aid for a downed biker. One of the first things was DO NOT REMOVE THE HELMET. Yeah...if the EMS crew gets their first or another biker is there to help you shouldn't have to worry. But...some Joe Schmo probably isn't going to realize that the helmet needs to be left alone.<br><br>And Tim....you can kiss the fattest part of my arse <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:navy;">Nate - 87 FZR1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:navy;">Have <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>you</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> seen my fairing? Who cares...I got new ones!!!</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i></i>

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lol on the smiley oburn <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:steelblue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:medium;">-John</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... cement.jpg" target="top">1995 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... 00x600.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... resize.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1040</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

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All current Shoei Helmets incorporate S.E.C. (Shoei Emergency concept) where the cheek pads can be unhooked and removed with the helmet still in place, thereby allowing the remainder to be removed from the victim without any undue strain on the neck. <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Clint.</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;">'87 FZR1000T</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;">gen·e·sis (jen-i-sis)n. pl.:The coming into being of something; the origin.</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><br></p><i></i>

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I wonder just how many emergency medical personel know (or care) about that?<br>Most of em will cut the strap instead of simply undoing it....<br>Poof $600 helmet<br>same thing with your leathers<br>They are trained to do it their way not the way some manufacture says. <br>I know a lot of folks in Seattle that have medical info (blood type etc) on the helmet though<br>I DO think the "Do not remove helmet" should be on the helmet too though......<br>Jim<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :cheers --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif ALT=":cheers"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

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Might have to fold up a copy of Shoeis procedure and slip it into that little helmet pouch then. Its a shame to see a practical concept wasted. Anyway now if any of you come across and injured rider in a Shoei, you can advise the medicos on the correct removal of said helmet. Consider yourself educated on another benefit from the craftsmen at Shoei. <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Clint.</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;">'87 FZR1000T</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;">gen·e·sis (jen-i-sis)n. pl.:The coming into being of something; the origin.</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><br></p><i></i>

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<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>Most of em will cut the strap instead of simply undoing it....Poof $600<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br><br>True, Jim, but more than likely an accident that leaves you unable to remove the helmet yourself would mean the helmet is no longer any good. I remember in my MSF course they said a basic fall of 4ft (i.e. dropped while hanging on your mirror) is enough to void the DOT or Snell rating.<br><br>Kind of scary to consider the fact that a EMS crew may <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>not</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> know that the helmet should be left alone. <p><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:navy;">Nate - 87 FZR1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:navy;">Have <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>you</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> seen my fairing? Who cares...I got new ones!!!</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i></i>

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Yea I know.....I thought of that after I posted that little rant...<br>I had my $1000 Bates (1977) leathers cut off of me by the EMS folks instead of just unzipping them. <br>Jim<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :cheers --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif ALT=":cheers"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

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I agree that it doesn't make a lot of sense with some of the things they do.<br><br>"Hey...lets run this big sharp pointy thing down the length of his body instead of using the zipper!" <p><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:navy;">Nate - 87 FZR1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:navy;">Have <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>you</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> seen my fairing? Who cares...I got new ones!!!</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></p><i></i>

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My buddy is an EMS and I gotta say that they cut it for a reason! Unnecessary movements of the body= less chance of paralysis! They mean well! Not to jump on anyone though. Just my 2 pennies! <p><br>Freelance Bodyman<br><br>I be ridin the Cali Bay Area '88 & '89 FZR1K BOTH ARE ONLY HALF NAKED NOW!!!</p><i></i>

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If they are strapping you to a body/back board, no reason they can't duct-tape the helmet to the board like they do your head. <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">There are some who call me........Tim?</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">Director of Entertainment <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">1994 FZR 1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

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I agree Tim, that'd be a far better option than having half your hair pulled out when they remove the tape at the hospital. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Clint.</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;">'87 FZR1000T</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;">gen·e·sis (jen-i-sis)n. pl.:The coming into being of something; the origin.</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><br></p><i></i>

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