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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:

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          Old 08-09-2010 | 12:14 PM
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          Well, 15 pages of Real Harley Riders telling you to wear what you're comfortable with. Guess you have your answer. It's not about what anyone thinks. It's about riding what you want...how you want it! $crew the a$$hole!
           
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          Old 08-09-2010 | 01:17 PM
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          Originally Posted by DeathProof72
          BTW, there are some great options to consider in terms of summer protective jackets. While not as protective as leather, there are a number of good armoured mesh jackets to consider. I wear a Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0 jacket, which does come in just black to match your helmet if you want. Personally, I prefer High Res Yellow, so as to be seen! As you can see, I am not personally concerned either for image...Safety first, seriously...

          I wear the same jacket, except mine is white/black instead of hi-viz/black. I actually wanted the hi-viz jacket but it was back ordered so I opted for the white. Great jacket.
           
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          Old 08-09-2010 | 02:12 PM
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          Originally Posted by inswva
          I wear the same jacket, except mine is white/black instead of hi-viz/black. I actually wanted the hi-viz jacket but it was back ordered so I opted for the white. Great jacket.
          Same issue here actually, back ordered 4-6 weeks I was told, I just ended up being lucky enough to find one new that was still available on Ebay, for a great deal less than my dealer too :-)

          I wear it with this helmet:



          Yeah, I am definitely seen!!!!
           
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          Old 08-09-2010 | 02:14 PM
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          Originally Posted by tlustine
          Well, 15 pages of Real Harley Riders telling you to wear what you're comfortable with. Guess you have your answer. It's not about what anyone thinks. It's about riding what you want...how you want it! $crew the a$$hole!
          Amen....

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          Old 08-09-2010 | 02:18 PM
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          Default Real Harley Riders wear full face helmets
          After a near death experience with a beanie on.....you bet a wear a Shoei RF-1100 full face. All the gear all the time for me.

          You do what you want.....I just don't want to see the end result
           
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          Old 08-09-2010 | 03:18 PM
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          i heard the same crap from alot of people when a ride with my ff. the one problem i have is carrying the damn thing around when i'm not on it.
           
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          Old 08-09-2010 | 07:00 PM
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          Originally Posted by cmwalker12
          i heard the same crap from alot of people when a ride with my ff. the one problem i have is carrying the damn thing around when i'm not on it.

          Amen to that! But then again, I don't carry a purse so my helmet is a fashion accessory
           
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          Old 08-09-2010 | 09:20 PM
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          Originally Posted by Vroom Vroom
          Amen to that! But then again, I don't carry a purse so my helmet is a fashion accessory
          LOL, I use mine AS a purse sometimes. Makes a better "junk" holder than a 1/2 lid any day, LOL..
           
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          Old 08-09-2010 | 11:12 PM
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          Originally Posted by cmwalker12
          the one problem i have is carrying the damn thing around when i'm not on it.
          I hang mine on the right rear turn signal. Then I run a little cable/lock through the helmet opening, over the fender, and through the rear wheel.

          Ron
           
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          Old 08-10-2010 | 02:52 AM
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          I have only ridden one year and have 3 different kinds depending on my mood. I have a FF I bought right off and when I felt more relaxed and confident I did by a Vanity but only used it around town. When I went home on leave this year I bought a 3/4 Modular Harley helmet and love it! Tell the guy Real Harley riders support ANY other rider period!!!!!
           
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