Long Ride With Out Full Face Helmet
#41
I am bout to do an 800 mile run I have a Shark Helmet for this type of ride it is a 3/4 which converts to full face if necessary. If I am staying local or a somewhat short couple hundred mile run it is a skull cap all the way. Anything with major highway running gets more - not worried about a bug ro two, but dont want to eat a pebble from a truck or car at 70 mph....
There are many reasons for not wearing a full-face helmet, though I've yet to hear any that are convincing. Most, I believe, seem to be excessively concerned with their image -- or, one might say, the way they look when they're posing. Not that I care what they wear -- it's more about having to listen to their tortured reasoning about it.
#42
Wear a full face Arai, perf Joe Rocket Jacket, AlpineStar race gloves and Oxtar boots.
As the temps get cooler i wear my Joe Rocket Leather pants.
Came from a sport bike and dirt bike back ground. I don't ride for an image.
I do however believe in letting people wear what they want. If you feel comfortable with just a skull cap, wear it and enjoy!
As the temps get cooler i wear my Joe Rocket Leather pants.
Came from a sport bike and dirt bike back ground. I don't ride for an image.
I do however believe in letting people wear what they want. If you feel comfortable with just a skull cap, wear it and enjoy!
#43
I find it interesting that many people seem to wear their full-face helmet on trips, and a beanie the rest of the time. Is there some statistic that shows that most accidents only happen to people who are on long trips? Or to people who are going faster than 65 mph? What, exactly, is the logic here?
There are many reasons for not wearing a full-face helmet, though I've yet to hear any that are convincing. Most, I believe, seem to be excessively concerned with their image -- or, one might say, the way they look when they're posing. Not that I care what they wear -- it's more about having to listen to their tortured reasoning about it.
There are many reasons for not wearing a full-face helmet, though I've yet to hear any that are convincing. Most, I believe, seem to be excessively concerned with their image -- or, one might say, the way they look when they're posing. Not that I care what they wear -- it's more about having to listen to their tortured reasoning about it.
#44
I don't like wind & bugs in my face at high speed interstate riding, so I do have a windshield, but will still wear a FF helmet when I travel. The full face with a tinted visor, keeps the UV rays off my scalp, face & ears. Even with sunglasses, the smoked vison makes things easier when riding into the sun on a hot day, and the constant roar of the engine & the wind are hard on the ears long term without. On the down side, I don't like the additional weight on my neck. Funny though, When I ride to town in the evening, I usually just wear a cap, event hough city riding is probably more risky than riding out on the highway.
#45
#46
Wear whatever YOU feel is enough protection & YOU are comfortable with, anybody else's opinion doesn't really matter.
I personally hate wearing any type of helmet, as it messes up my hair...LOL...just kidding!
I don't like the added weight on my head & the added wind resistance they bring, especially the way it pulls up on the 1/2 helmet. That being said, I do wear a FF when the temperature is below 40 or so. I also use a windshield for LONG distance, with a backrest, to take of the strain.
Bugs, sand, & rocks do suck, but it's part of being in the wind.
Also unless the forecast is 60%+ I consider it a clear day. 30% just means they've covered their @$$es in case it rains...they can say they told you so
I personally hate wearing any type of helmet, as it messes up my hair...LOL...just kidding!
I don't like the added weight on my head & the added wind resistance they bring, especially the way it pulls up on the 1/2 helmet. That being said, I do wear a FF when the temperature is below 40 or so. I also use a windshield for LONG distance, with a backrest, to take of the strain.
Bugs, sand, & rocks do suck, but it's part of being in the wind.
Also unless the forecast is 60%+ I consider it a clear day. 30% just means they've covered their @$$es in case it rains...they can say they told you so
#47
#48
I find it interesting that many people seem to wear their full-face helmet on trips, and a beanie the rest of the time. Is there some statistic that shows that most accidents only happen to people who are on long trips? Or to people who are going faster than 65 mph? What, exactly, is the logic here?
There are many reasons for not wearing a full-face helmet, though I've yet to hear any that are convincing. Most, I believe, seem to be excessively concerned with their image -- or, one might say, the way they look when they're posing. Not that I care what they wear -- it's more about having to listen to their tortured reasoning about it.
There are many reasons for not wearing a full-face helmet, though I've yet to hear any that are convincing. Most, I believe, seem to be excessively concerned with their image -- or, one might say, the way they look when they're posing. Not that I care what they wear -- it's more about having to listen to their tortured reasoning about it.
#49
I got hit in the face by a rock about the size of a silver dollar as it fell off an oilfield lowboy trailer when I was doing 140 km hr. I yelled a battle cry as it hit me in the bottom of the glasses and cheekbone. Although it's hard to look cool with tears rolling face on a highway I wouldn't have i any other way. Half helmet for life..
#50