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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?
#451
02-17-2012 | 11:37 PM
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
From: St Louis, MO
Hey man, YOU bought the bike you like, YOU made the mods to make the bike look like YOU want and YOU do what YOU have to do to protect yourself and ride for a long time.
I have been down twice, neither were controllable by me, it happens in a split second and you need to be protected, period. I never ride without a jacket with armor and Bohn Armor protection under my jeans.. for a helmet, I wear a Fulmer V2 with a clear or smoked bubble shield, I am a little old school but still want to be protected. Listen to yourself not the RUB's who think they know what is cool. Surviving the crash is cooler than anything...
Enjoy your new bike and ride safe
I have been down twice, neither were controllable by me, it happens in a split second and you need to be protected, period. I never ride without a jacket with armor and Bohn Armor protection under my jeans.. for a helmet, I wear a Fulmer V2 with a clear or smoked bubble shield, I am a little old school but still want to be protected. Listen to yourself not the RUB's who think they know what is cool. Surviving the crash is cooler than anything...
Enjoy your new bike and ride safe
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?
#454
02-18-2012 | 03:17 AM
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,377
Likes: 20
From: Kafar Hanusi
What the hell...
The helmets and gear they make these days are are fantastic, compared to days of old.
I always wear helmet, boots gloves, but recently added some nice low profile under clothes body protection.
For less than $200, I got stealth CE elbow sleeves (fit under any normal hoody), CE lo-pro full back protector and some padded shorts (hips, tailbone).
Is is light, comfortable and breathes well. You can't barely tell I am even wearing armor under my hoody.
Going down would not be fun with full protection, less so with none.
It's your life, make your choice...
I always wear helmet, boots gloves, but recently added some nice low profile under clothes body protection.
For less than $200, I got stealth CE elbow sleeves (fit under any normal hoody), CE lo-pro full back protector and some padded shorts (hips, tailbone).
Is is light, comfortable and breathes well. You can't barely tell I am even wearing armor under my hoody.
Going down would not be fun with full protection, less so with none.
It's your life, make your choice...
and my question is answered here.
New riders expect to go down, its that simple.
Although I know sooner or later I will, I do not armor-up for the fall, who knows what the situation will be.
I also do not ride my bike like I stole it.
I ride as you see me in my pics, t-shirt, jeans & boots, if its cold my jacket or full body suit.
I do not, nor will I ever 'dress up' to go on a ride. The most I do to look cool is raise the flags. Yes I made dual flag poles as I'm a dual citizen. Stars & bars + Israel, I fly them both.
IMO: The guys that dress up need help, what are you afraid of? I think you don't know you have to ride agressively defensive, look out for the other guy and get away from him.
#455
02-18-2012 | 09:17 AM
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 660
Likes: 1
From: boston
#456
02-18-2012 | 09:57 AM
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 832
Likes: 3
From: Colorado
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 you don't like things hitting your face, like bugs, gravel, etc... wear the full face. If you don't like being cold, if it's someplace/some time cold, wear a full face. If you don't like the sting of rain on your face...you know the drill.
#460
02-18-2012 | 05:53 PM
It's your life. We are allowed some freedom of choice as to what we have to wear while riding,your life,your choice