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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:

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          Old 12-02-2012 | 05:40 PM
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          Originally Posted by Deuuuce
          Wow! Didn't know that existed! Perhaps the only one.

          But you can't bring yourself to invest $270 for a Snell helmet? LOL, that's said.
          No, what I said was I would consider that one when I tired of my current Bell FF. The other Snell rated helmets I have seen (not modular) run upwards of $700...have at it if you like. If you are going to quote someone at least do it in it's entirety.
           
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          Old 12-02-2012 | 06:05 PM
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          I have a 1/2 and ff modular i wear the 1/2 when riding around town with the boys and I use the ff when i'm going to and from work
           
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          Old 12-02-2012 | 06:17 PM
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          Real Harley riders wear what ever they want and don't need to ask.
           
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          Old 12-02-2012 | 07:25 PM
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          Originally Posted by trainedkilla
          I rode sportbikes and wore full face helmets for years. With that being said, once I bought a Harley, I will never wear a full face helmet again. I have a half helmet and a 3/4 helmet.

          The full face helmet is needed on a sportbike because of the high speeds and riding position. On a Harley, if you are scared of getting a little wind on your face, jump in the cage.
          That is hilarious. About as logical as a quarterback not needing a faceguard.


          Originally Posted by rickss69
          No, what I said was I would consider that one when I tired of my current Bell FF. The other Snell rated helmets I have seen (not modular) run upwards of $700...have at it if you like. If you are going to quote someone at least do it in it's entirety.
          Non-modular FF Snells can be found for $200 and up. If you're going to shop, do a little research.
           
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          Old 12-02-2012 | 08:34 PM
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          Wear what ever you want man. I have a full face helmet right now but also plan on getting an open face for when it gets warmer out.
           
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          Old 12-02-2012 | 08:41 PM
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          Originally Posted by Deuuuce




          Non-modular FF Snells can be found for $200 and up. If you're going to shop, do a little research.
          You still don't get it...I was never looking for a non-modular. I also said they go for "upwards" of $700...do a little more reading.
           
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          Old 12-02-2012 | 09:17 PM
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          Originally Posted by rickss69
          [COLOR=Blue]They are out there, but can't bring myself to invest that kind of money just for the Snell rating. I just found these that I would consider when I tire of the Bell...
          Originally Posted by rickss69
          No, what I said was I would consider that one when I tired of my current Bell FF. The other Snell rated helmets I have seen (not modular) run upwards of $700...have at it if you like. If you are going to quote someone at least do it in it's entirety.

          Originally Posted by rickss69
          You still don't get it...I was never looking for a non-modular. I also said they go for "upwards" of $700...do a little more reading.
          Sorry, I missed your point. They are upwards of $3,995, I don't understand the point of "upwards of $700" when they start much lower and go much higher. But okay, moving on.
           
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          Old 12-02-2012 | 11:06 PM
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          The only time you really need a helmet is on a day that you're gonna have a
          wreck, but the law says ya gotta wear one here in WA.

          I don't care for the looks or feel of a FF helmet, makes me look like a big
          claustrophobic bug. A coupla my buddies have 'em, though, and like 'em a
          lot.

          It's your head and your dollar, man, not anyone else's.
           
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          Old 12-02-2012 | 11:14 PM
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          Originally Posted by Deuuuce
          Sorry, I missed your point. They are upwards of $3,995, I don't understand the point of "upwards of $700" when they start much lower and go much higher. But okay, moving on.
          Upwards "of" $700, not upwards "from"...anyway, if you have a link for one of those $3995 helmets we would all like to see that lol.
           
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          Real Harley riders ride Harleys. The rest is commentary.
           
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