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Considering whether or not to wear a full face helmet? There is a lot of different variations from full face to no helmet. Choose the Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) that makes you feel comfortable. Some factors to consider:
Read the full discussion below to find out what forum members are wearing.
Read the full discussion below to find out what forum members are wearing.
Real Harley owners dont wear full face helmets?
#121
08-01-2010 | 11:16 AM
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From: SoCal, USA
OK...maybe some of the new high-tech helmets aren't as good as they're cracked up to be:
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#124
08-01-2010 | 02:28 PM
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From: Reseda, CA
#126
08-01-2010 | 02:46 PM
Sup guys. I recently bought a '10 Iron 883 and have put about 250 miles on this summer. Its my first bike and my first time ever on a motorcycle. I took all my safety classes and got my license so Ive been taking the necessary steps to become a responsible owner. Ive done a few mods, including drag bars, new seat, pegs etc. The bike looks wicked and people can't believe its a harley and I get tons of compliments.
I wear an Icon SSR full face helmet thats flat black to match the bike. Someone told me today "real harley owners dont wear full face helmets". Im new to the whole culture but I understand it. Ive seen guys wearing vanity helmets that are not DOT approved and they do look cool but I dont want to risk my safety. I already feel weird enough driving without my leather jacket, but its been a constant 90 degrees and humid and I just cant do it.
So my question is, do I look douchey riding around with a full face helmet and gloves and nothing else? Am I the butt of all jokes when other motorcycle guys drive by?
I wear an Icon SSR full face helmet thats flat black to match the bike. Someone told me today "real harley owners dont wear full face helmets". Im new to the whole culture but I understand it. Ive seen guys wearing vanity helmets that are not DOT approved and they do look cool but I dont want to risk my safety. I already feel weird enough driving without my leather jacket, but its been a constant 90 degrees and humid and I just cant do it.
So my question is, do I look douchey riding around with a full face helmet and gloves and nothing else? Am I the butt of all jokes when other motorcycle guys drive by?
#127
08-01-2010 | 03:58 PM
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From: Central Florida
My Abate saftey class 20 years ago,,
The grizzly bear of a classic biker, tats, chain drive wallet n kick start boots, long hair an beard,,with a few bugs in it.
Came up to us In the parking lot, said "Ok Time for the helmet lesson"
He held up a Helmet,,out dropped a cantelope,,splat,,in chuncks on the parkin lot,,, He said, "Lesson over" and we moved on.
You wake up in a hospital missin teeth and your jaw wired shut,,You'll
want to kill the guy who Dissed ya.
The Abate biker,,didn't wear a helmet, just a leather cap, His comment
"I'm a free man I do as I please"
Came up to us In the parking lot, said "Ok Time for the helmet lesson"
He held up a Helmet,,out dropped a cantelope,,splat,,in chuncks on the parkin lot,,, He said, "Lesson over" and we moved on.
You wake up in a hospital missin teeth and your jaw wired shut,,You'll
want to kill the guy who Dissed ya.
The Abate biker,,didn't wear a helmet, just a leather cap, His comment
"I'm a free man I do as I please"
#129
08-03-2010 | 10:11 AM
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