For those that actually wear helmets..
#51
05-01-2007, 02:00 AM
RE: For those that actually wear helmets..
Originally Posted by "Proficient Motorcycling" by David Hought
The helmets of thousands of accident victims (dead and alive) have been analyzed. The following diagram shows how often the helmet was hit and where. All those numbers add up to 100%. Notice the chin area (under the visor) get's creamed more than any other part of the face. The following diagram shows that 45.3% of impacts are in areas not covered by a 3/4 helmet. What does this mean? Wear a full-face helmet!
I got this off XL-Forum. Here.
The helmets of thousands of accident victims (dead and alive) have been analyzed. The following diagram shows how often the helmet was hit and where. All those numbers add up to 100%. Notice the chin area (under the visor) get's creamed more than any other part of the face. The following diagram shows that 45.3% of impacts are in areas not covered by a 3/4 helmet. What does this mean? Wear a full-face helmet!
I got this off XL-Forum. Here.
#52
05-01-2007, 02:41 AM
RE: For those that actually wear helmets..
This could go on forever!
Two days ago a motorcyclist hit the back of a truck at a high rate of speed. No helmet and lived.
A freind of mine was in a accident in a truck and died. No seatbelt, inturnal injuries.
You hit a car at 40 mph, chances are the helmet won't help.
A video in this forum shows a rider died wearing a full faced.
So. Does it really matter?
Guess it's up for discussion.
Two days ago a motorcyclist hit the back of a truck at a high rate of speed. No helmet and lived.
A freind of mine was in a accident in a truck and died. No seatbelt, inturnal injuries.
You hit a car at 40 mph, chances are the helmet won't help.
A video in this forum shows a rider died wearing a full faced.
So. Does it really matter?
Guess it's up for discussion.
#53
05-01-2007, 01:20 PM
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RE: For those that actually wear helmets..
ORIGINAL: ******
HJC, this is the Old one, and the reason I wear the new one.
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HJC, this is the Old one, and the reason I wear the new one.
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I wear a full face too and prefer it. I don't like the wind on my face at speed or having it dry my eyes out. Also don't like bugs and crap on my face. I've got an AGV Stealth which looks pretty metric, but don't care. It's got great venting and is light weight.
#54
05-01-2007, 01:26 PM
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RE: For those that actually wear helmets..
ORIGINAL: Dallastx
This could go on forever!
Two days ago a motorcyclist hit the back of a truck at a high rate of speed. No helmet and lived.
A freind of mine was in a accident in a truck and died. No seatbelt, inturnal injuries.
You hit a car at 40 mph, chances are the helmet won't help.
A video in this forum shows a rider died wearing a full faced.
So. Does it really matter?
Guess it's up for discussion.
This could go on forever!
Two days ago a motorcyclist hit the back of a truck at a high rate of speed. No helmet and lived.
A freind of mine was in a accident in a truck and died. No seatbelt, inturnal injuries.
You hit a car at 40 mph, chances are the helmet won't help.
A video in this forum shows a rider died wearing a full faced.
So. Does it really matter?
Guess it's up for discussion.
Freedom of choice.
End of story.
#55
05-01-2007, 07:37 PM
RE: For those that actually wear helmets..
Full-face - always hot or not. I too am a sport Bike convert, and I'm ugly enough and cannot afford to grind my face along the pavement. I'm sure youv'e seen the crashed helmet photos, there is nearly always grind damage to the chin bar area.
Your choice,
Imjonesy
Your choice,
Imjonesy
#57
05-13-2007, 03:53 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
RE: For those that actually wear helmets..
ORIGINAL: Dallastx
Well since I don't give a damn, I wear a half helmet in heavy traffic and nothing in light traffic. If I die, I'll be happy on my bike.
Well since I don't give a damn, I wear a half helmet in heavy traffic and nothing in light traffic. If I die, I'll be happy on my bike.
And even if yourunprotected, or marginally protected, head hits something solidyou might not die. You might only suffer a head injury. That might only leave you with memory or speech problems. You might still be happy anyway.
Not preaching, just something you should consider when making your choices.
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05-13-2007, 06:16 AM
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RE: For those that actually wear helmets..
My full face is my favorite to wear, it keeps the wind noise down and lets me concentrate on watching out for crazies. I also have a 3/4 and 1/2 helmet for warmer days, or when I just want to look cool. Oregon requires a helmet so I have never really thought about riding without, but I believe I would wear a helmet anyway, I also always wear my seatbelt in my car. Just don't see the need in taking the risk!