03-16-2015, 06:30 PM
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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?
#601
12-02-2012 | 11:52 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,292
Likes: 262
From: Milton, Delaware
I don't like the look of a windshield on a non touring style bike, so I use a quick detach style that I can take off when I get to where I'm going. There's no way I can take the blast of wind on my chest for hours, let alone the parachute effect it has on a 1/2 helmet. Last year I bought a FF to use during the cold weather. I like the FF so much that I've only used the windshield a couple of times since I got it. I think I look much cooler with the helmet on than I do with the windshield on. If anyone doesn't like it, no problem: it's my bike, my helmet, my head, and my money. I bought a FF for my wife and she likes it so much she actually asks if she can go with me sometimes now. I had never realized how uncomfortable she was prior to it.
Besides, with the FF on no one can tell how ugly I am and I have a better chance fitting in with real bikers.
Besides, with the FF on no one can tell how ugly I am and I have a better chance fitting in with real bikers.
Last edited by Deucedog; 12-02-2012 at 11:56 PM.
#602
12-02-2012 | 11:53 PM
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,766
Likes: 16
From: Roseville, CA
http://www.motorcyclecenter.com/p/Sh...FUjZQgodiGQABQ
The CF is lighter, but doesn't provide any better safety protection.
#603
12-02-2012 | 11:57 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,158
Likes: 34
From: Gulf Breeze, FL
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Arai-Cors...FWrZQgodNzMAaQ
http://www.motorcyclecenter.com/p/Sh...FUjZQgodiGQABQ
The CF is lighter, but doesn't provide any better safety protection.
http://www.motorcyclecenter.com/p/Sh...FUjZQgodiGQABQ
The CF is lighter, but doesn't provide any better safety protection.
(Get the head size wrong on one of those haha!)
Last edited by rickss69; 12-03-2012 at 12:13 AM.
#604
12-03-2012 | 12:32 AM
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 393
Likes: 1
From: Southern Indiana
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?
I wouldn't pull out of my driveway without a good quality helmet on my noggin.
Here's what I wear its a Bell Star
#605
12-03-2012 | 02:04 AM
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 990
Likes: 8
From: CALIFORNIA
#606
12-03-2012 | 02:11 AM
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 393
Likes: 1
From: Southern Indiana
Well I hear ya man but Jesus never wore a helmet man he wore a Crown of thorns.
#608
12-03-2012 | 07:04 PM
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: concord california
I wear a full face helmet because I ride my sportster very hard, I lean into corners deep and I know its not a street bike but I like pushing my harleys limits, dragging peg is pretty common for me so if anything ever happens i'll be very happy that i have a full face helmet on so i dont need facial reconstructive surgery.
#609
12-03-2012 | 08:17 PM
#610
12-04-2012 | 08:51 AM
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Idaho
Time I checked my title, my name was on it. Guess that means I'm a HD owner.... Well said.