I live in Massachusetts, helmets are mandatory. and besides, even if its werent a law, id still wear a helmet. BTW if you dont have a full face helmet, shatter-proof glasses are also mandatory by law here.

you should learn how to ride!! Its the best feeling in the world, next to sex of course. being in an open air cockpit, with only the wind and the engine peircing your ears. leaning the bike over and dropping your knee down to really cut the corner, and then opening the throttle all the way and feeling the shear acceleration of a speed machine as you fight to keep your grip on the bike. . . there is really nothing like it.