Currently I own a Night Rod Special and have never second guessed wearing a full face helmet while riding it. However, in the next month or so I'm thinking of moving on to a Fatboy Lo. I don't really want to get out on the road without a full face helmet as I can't help but notice that they really don't fit the cruiser style, and I don't want to sacrifice the safety of a full face for a helmet with less surface area coverage.

Anyway, here's my question...if you had to wear a full face (or if you already do) on a cruiser, what kind (style, brand, model) do you feel most suits the cruiser style bikes?

 

An FF helmet is an FF helmet, regardless of the style of bike. Just avoid the ones that are covered in all those "go faster" graphics and you shouldn't look too bad.

Also, styling aside, a full-face helmet means that if you do come off you're more likely to retain a full face...

 

Probably something plain black that doesn't call attention to itself. I have a red and silver Vega full-face, but it's only for rain and long trips (when it might rain) through helmet states. Al that colorful crap looks like it belongs on a sportbike. Of course, mine is red and silver with sporty graphics, but it's the model that fit best and cost least. I guess I could paint it if I cared.

 

Studies have shown that Novelty Half-Helmets are safer than a full face helmet in the event you are traveling under a very low bridge, A DOT approved full face helmet will sit higher on your head and possibly hit the underside of a very low bridge whereas a cheap novelty helmet will sit low on your head possibly saving your life. You will also have more money in your pocket from the dramatic fuel savings with the more aerodynamic Half helmet.

 

LMAO... good stuff

I have a Fat Bob. I wear a Full Face scorpion in flat black. I have worn FF for the 25 years I have been ridding. I have had people claim that the reason they dont wear a FF is because they cant hear. Ride down the road at 55 mph with a half helmet and tell me what you hear. Dont wear what your not comfortable with because you think it looks right.

 

Wear what you want to and enjoy the ride.

 

Depends if your FF matches your outfit or not................



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I've got a fatboy and wear a full face. Yeah, a novelty dome fits the bike best, but if you've decided give up style to preserve that smile your momma loves so much:

1. Go with either black, or paint that matches the bike
2. A tinted visor ups the cool factor a bit.

 

Chapter 3 in the HOG fashion police manual is very clear on the wearing of full face helmets:

"Wearing a good full face helmet is always in style and is a must for every well heeled "biker", but remember:

1. Wearing a black helmet before 6pm is in poor taste and is never acceptable.
2. White helmets can only be worn from the Easter holiday through Labor Day.

One final point, never EVER wear a full faced helmet with a windshield. It just isn't done. You will be shunned by all the fashion conscious "bikers" you meet on the road and no one will respond when you throw the "infamous" Harley wave."

 

Get an orange one. That would make the highest point while you are moving a nice bright color.