Saw my best friend killed because he wasn't wearing a helmet, 41 years ago, like yesterday, still. When I was working at the MC dealership, I had to ride bikes around the lot w/o one. Never felt right, even then. No helmet and local lane splitting will not be a part of my future riding experience. What ever anyone else wants to do, is up to them. I will not judge, as they may have not been through or seen what I have, the things that that have molded my decision. tp