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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?
#522
05-13-2012 | 02:40 PM
#523
05-13-2012 | 03:35 PM
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
I love a good bee to the lip at 80. Feels fantastic.
#525
05-13-2012 | 04:46 PM
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,898
Likes: 67
From: Saint Amant, Acadiana
I wear some sort of face protection when riding without windshield. In cold weather it's often full-face. I don't give a crap if it makes me a wussie. The way I ride my Sporty is a nightmare for most folks. I do power slides, I pull wheelies, I do get my rear up on brakes, ... etc. I do have fun riding it. If you want a big bug hit you between your eyes at 120+ MPH go ahead riding a half helmet without a windshield. I had it once, got both eyes black and blacked out for a fraction of a second. I was lucky to get my eyesight back before it got fatal.
#526
05-13-2012 | 04:58 PM
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
#528
05-13-2012 | 11:23 PM
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: North Eastern PA
#529
05-14-2012 | 12:18 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,044
Likes: 144
From: Lawrenceville,GA/Rome,Italy
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?
#530
05-14-2012 | 12:50 PM
Premium Sponsor
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 967
Likes: 39
From: Reno, NV
Who cares what anyone else thinks? It's your face and your bike! : ) I'd rather be "a fake harley owner" or "not a real man" than have half my face get rubbed off on the pavement.
Last edited by longrideshields-2; 05-14-2012 at 12:52 PM.