Research Papers / Motorcycle helmets should be mandatory for all riders - research thesis statement [4]

I'm writing a research paper for my English 101 class and I'm having trouble deciding whether or not this is a good thesis.

Here is my actual thesis statement: Motorcycle helmets should be mandatory for all riders.

I want to know if putting it into a my intro. paragraph like this will be OK. Here's what I was considering: Motorcycles are probably the most dangerous form of transportation. It only makes sense that helmets should be required for all riders and passengers on motorcycles.

Or should it be more direct?

Please help! Thanks!