03-16-2015, 06:30 PM
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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?
#1461
10-06-2015 | 01:26 PM
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Roseville, CA
My point was that he was preaching about being so safe he wore a bright yellow helmet yet purposely impaired his hearing.. Those ideas contradict each other.. If you read on I also say that I didn't care what any of you wear or don't wear... I've been riding more of my life than I haven't and have been down a few times.. I am well aware of what I'm risking wearing a skid lid .. For me it's all about defensive riding.. Apply what you've learned ride like no one sees you.. Change lane position often, have an exit strategy.. Wear a fire suit for all I care.. 
#1462
10-06-2015 | 02:10 PM
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 120
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From: Staffordshire, UK
#1463
10-06-2015 | 02:23 PM
After a catching a large chunk of asphalt/concrete/rock this morning, I'm going to a FF from my half.
I was rolling southbound on I-75 at 5:30 into work this morning and didn't even see it coming. No vehicles immediately in front of me, and whatever it was caught me just above the brim of the helmet. It rocked my head right on back. If it had hit 2" lower, or if I'd had no helmet, I'd be on a table in a bag at the county coroner's office. As is, it penetrated the outer paint and part of the shell. It looks as if a giant tried prying it open with a screwdriver.
In full daylight, I might have seen it and been able to duck. In the dark, you get almost no warning when something is flying into your head at 70+ MPH.
I have a life I plan on hanging onto for awhile and avoiding stupid risks is a valid strategy.
I still ride between 800-1,000 miles a week, but no more half helmets at night for me.
I was rolling southbound on I-75 at 5:30 into work this morning and didn't even see it coming. No vehicles immediately in front of me, and whatever it was caught me just above the brim of the helmet. It rocked my head right on back. If it had hit 2" lower, or if I'd had no helmet, I'd be on a table in a bag at the county coroner's office. As is, it penetrated the outer paint and part of the shell. It looks as if a giant tried prying it open with a screwdriver.
In full daylight, I might have seen it and been able to duck. In the dark, you get almost no warning when something is flying into your head at 70+ MPH.
I have a life I plan on hanging onto for awhile and avoiding stupid risks is a valid strategy.
I still ride between 800-1,000 miles a week, but no more half helmets at night for me.
Trying to duck or be evasive on the road to miss a piece of something you didn't see? Like a matrix movie trick...but no slo-mo... Glad your ok!
I have a few helmets. 2 are full face, one is modular and one not. And I've a 1/2 too with I guess what you'd call snow goggles. I wear glasses and or contacts too. For me it’s not if you’re "real" or not - I don't care...I like the protection. Pending on the temperature I'll decide what's more comfortable. My 1/2 is just new to me this season and I have to say I do like it on the hot days.
In PA they do a bit of tar and chip on our roads. AND like you I've had something hit me to make the ricochet noise off the helmet or its hit my goggles. Afterwards I always think and THANK myself for wearing what I do when I ride. Even on my UC with the faring I've had things come up and hit me in the helmet.
Ride the way you like and ride with what you want or not on your head or body...your choice. Just like its mine.
#1464
10-06-2015 | 04:26 PM
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,882
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After a catching a large chunk of asphalt/concrete/rock this morning, I'm going to a FF from my half.
I was rolling southbound on I-75 at 5:30 into work this morning and didn't even see it coming. No vehicles immediately in front of me, and whatever it was caught me just above the brim of the helmet. It rocked my head right on back. If it had hit 2" lower, or if I'd had no helmet, I'd be on a table in a bag at the county coroner's office. As is, it penetrated the outer paint and part of the shell. It looks as if a giant tried prying it open with a screwdriver.
In full daylight, I might have seen it and been able to duck. In the dark, you get almost no warning when something is flying into your head at 70+ MPH.
I have a life I plan on hanging onto for awhile and avoiding stupid risks is a valid strategy.
I still ride between 800-1,000 miles a week, but no more half helmets at night for me.
I was rolling southbound on I-75 at 5:30 into work this morning and didn't even see it coming. No vehicles immediately in front of me, and whatever it was caught me just above the brim of the helmet. It rocked my head right on back. If it had hit 2" lower, or if I'd had no helmet, I'd be on a table in a bag at the county coroner's office. As is, it penetrated the outer paint and part of the shell. It looks as if a giant tried prying it open with a screwdriver.
In full daylight, I might have seen it and been able to duck. In the dark, you get almost no warning when something is flying into your head at 70+ MPH.
I have a life I plan on hanging onto for awhile and avoiding stupid risks is a valid strategy.
I still ride between 800-1,000 miles a week, but no more half helmets at night for me.
#1466
10-07-2015 | 12:06 AM
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,292
Likes: 262
From: Milton, Delaware
I considered getting some of that high reflective tape and making racing stripes or something on my helmet, so it would still look stylish but have that safety factor. I've also just discovered that there is reflective spray paint, but I'm not sure how it would look, I know little about it.
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