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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?
#203
08-12-2011 | 09:27 PM
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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?
#204
08-12-2011 | 10:07 PM
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From: USA
#205
08-12-2011 | 10:17 PM
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From: navarre ohio
#207
08-12-2011 | 11:40 PM
those Iron's are bad *** i think!
as for a FF, I wear a Daytona 3/4. had a skid lid half and hated it wind noise is hell. So a 3/4 block the wind and still looks cool to me and protects well. I dont wear a FF cause i feel i cant see the best out of them and that to me is not safe at all.
wear what you want brother and enjoy the road!
as for a FF, I wear a Daytona 3/4. had a skid lid half and hated it wind noise is hell. So a 3/4 block the wind and still looks cool to me and protects well. I dont wear a FF cause i feel i cant see the best out of them and that to me is not safe at all.
wear what you want brother and enjoy the road!
#209
08-13-2011 | 01:33 AM
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From: Roseville, CA
That's true. Then again you can fall over making a u-turn on a slippery patch, hit your head and die. Or flip over a car that doesn't see you and land on your face.
#210
08-13-2011 | 07:52 AM
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: NY
The FF is not just for safety, but comfort. I have a 1/2, but whenever I ride with it two things happen. One, the thing is always trying to pull off my head. And two, I invariably get hit in the face by something large and painful (dragonfly, bees, rocks, etc.).
Absolutely. I have the half for short rides during the heat of the day. If I'm going for a longer ride or anytime after late afternoon or night I wear the ff. Damn bugs hurt and make a mess on your glasses. Not to mention less wind noise and it's just plain safer.