This is what works for me when I wear a FF. It's a gun safety lock. I can mount it several places on the bike. Sissy bar, handlbars, frame etc.

 

It's much easier with a FF than a 1/2 helmet. I pop the RS-1 face shield off (it's the Transitions photochromatic and expensive) and stick it in the saddlebag. I put the helmet over the sissy bar and run a cable lock through the face opening and then through the sleeve of my mesh armored jacket. That way everything is secure and I don't have to carry anything with me.

 

Going into the HD dealership yesterday they had 5 bikes on the showroom floor however a good 75% of the showroom flow was devoted to shirts, jeans, fashion jackets and other trinkets. Everyone in the store was shopping for clothes. Just because I ride a HD I refuse to become a biker fashion statement. Half the HD leather jackets they had were not even made out of competition grade leather or have venting and armor! I dress for function not style. Arai FF helmet and good quality Olympia 4 season textile gear, armored gloves and touring boots.

 

funny thing ... i recently saw a posting on youtube with a guy perched on an iron and wearing a full-face helmet as well. couldn't believe the crappy postings by people about it. i say f&%k 'em. much rather keep my noodle in one piece than try to please the posers. are they here to ride or compare shiny half-shell helmets ... c'mon.

btw, i'm glad to hear the iron is a real winner with first time riders. i just put in an order for a 2012. it too, will be my first set of wheels. taking the course only two weeks before it delivers ... crazy stoked!

 

Oh yes we do! Schuberth C3 flip-up with built-in Scala comms.

 

I always wear a full face helmet. I don't care about cool or not.

 

I wear a Shoei ff, although I did just order a Rockhard 3/4 , got a buddy who has one and it is a really nice helmet. Probably just wear it for short trips around town, but my ff for every thing else.

 

Another member just posted this:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...sometimes.html



Would have been a bad, bad thing to have a half helmet (or a non-DOT pretend helmet) on for that one....

 

Congratulations! After you get your license, take it easy at first and practice what you have learned. Welcome to the Harley family!

 

Do what you feel is right.