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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?
#221
08-16-2011 | 11:34 AM
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From: Bedford UK
#223
08-16-2011 | 11:39 AM
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#224
08-16-2011 | 08:10 PM
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From: Illinois
When I ride my 07 FXSTC I wear a FF helmet.
When I ride my 08 Buell Ulysses XT I wear a FF helmet.
When I ride my 09 XR1200 I wear a FF helmet.
When I ride my 10 Dyna SG I wear a FF helmet.
When I ride my 10 Ultra I wear a FF helmet.
When I ride my 12 V-Rod I wear a FF helmet.
When my 12 Road Glide Custom gets here in Sept. I will ride it with a FF Helmet.
Hell yes!!!! FF helmets and Harly's go together.
When I ride my 08 Buell Ulysses XT I wear a FF helmet.
When I ride my 09 XR1200 I wear a FF helmet.
When I ride my 10 Dyna SG I wear a FF helmet.
When I ride my 10 Ultra I wear a FF helmet.
When I ride my 12 V-Rod I wear a FF helmet.
When my 12 Road Glide Custom gets here in Sept. I will ride it with a FF Helmet.
Hell yes!!!! FF helmets and Harly's go together.
#226
08-17-2011 | 12:55 PM
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,598
Likes: 3
From: 27°51' N, 082°17' W
Been riding 35+ years. Normally wear a half or 3/4 but took a 200 mile freeway ride today including 2 rainstorms. Wore the FF and may start wearing it all the time. Worked great with or without the rain. Not hot even in the Florida 90 degree heat. Didn't feel like any different of a Harley rider than I do without it.
#227
08-22-2011 | 07:05 PM
Novice
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 17
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From: Washington DC
I wear a full face
I wear my old dirtbike helmet I got when I was 15. I removed the MX visor. My head's still about the same size, it's DOT certified, vintagey looking, helps remind me of my childhood, and it's no where near as bobble-headed as normal road helmets. Plus I get the added bonus of reducing face smashing should anything bad ever happen compared to wearing a shitty novelty or Biltwell Hustler type helmet. I don't know if it's "cool" or whatever but I don't really care. I think it's pretty sweet.
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Other pics at http://therosshallproject.blogspot.com/
Last edited by EPMD; 08-22-2011 at 09:16 PM.
#228
08-22-2011 | 08:18 PM
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From: Mansfield Texas
#229
08-22-2011 | 08:52 PM
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,820
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From: Somewhere In NY
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?
If it makes you feel safer wear it
I think someone that is nervous and doesn't feel safe is just as dangerous as someone that doesn't know wth they are doing
So wear whatever makes you feel better and **** everyone else
