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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?
#811
#812
I love my full face helmet. I used to ride scooters with an open face.
Let's just say, after slipping on some oil on a roundabout and going flying, landing on my face, chin, nose, and then having my bike land on me, I will never wear anything other than a full face again.
Let's just say, after slipping on some oil on a roundabout and going flying, landing on my face, chin, nose, and then having my bike land on me, I will never wear anything other than a full face again.
#813
On Wednesdays I have a 80 mile one way commute. It is my main chance to ride, during the week. There was a 30% chance of rain and overcast. I didn't pass one motorcycle on the way to work. On the way home it rained the whole way. I passed one other motorcycle, also an Ultra. You know we both had FF helmets on. With the right rain gear, I don't have to give up any ride time. It was a steady soaking rain, but not a blinding thunderstorm, which I do hate.
All the badasses who won't wear a FF were riding around in their cages. Usually I wouldn't care, but I think that's funny, because someone on here said you might as well be in a cage if you wear a FF.
All the badasses who won't wear a FF were riding around in their cages. Usually I wouldn't care, but I think that's funny, because someone on here said you might as well be in a cage if you wear a FF.
#815
On the way home it rained the whole way. I passed one other motorcycle, also an Ultra. You know we both had FF helmets on. With the right rain gear, I don't have to give up any ride time. It was a steady soaking rain, but not a blinding thunderstorm, which I do hate.
All the badasses who won't wear a FF were riding around in their cages. Usually I wouldn't care, but I think that's funny, because someone on here said you might as well be in a cage if you wear a FF.
All the badasses who won't wear a FF were riding around in their cages. Usually I wouldn't care, but I think that's funny, because someone on here said you might as well be in a cage if you wear a FF.
#816
Big bugs here in S GA.
Got hit right in the adams apple with somethin that was real big, i don't know what it was and i was going about 65-70 and it choked me up, so, keep your head down, and wear the ff.
I just got a HJC is-2, and i love it, but, i put in a 100 mile ride yesterday, and that wasn't the only thing that run into my face shield, and i was glad i had the ff.
Got hit right in the adams apple with somethin that was real big, i don't know what it was and i was going about 65-70 and it choked me up, so, keep your head down, and wear the ff.
I just got a HJC is-2, and i love it, but, i put in a 100 mile ride yesterday, and that wasn't the only thing that run into my face shield, and i was glad i had the ff.
#818
#819
Rofl! I switch between 3/4 and full-face (for rain and cold). I also sometimes wear a purple backpack, because my bike doesn't have bags yet (and it's the only backpack I have). AND, my boots are brown.
Granted, I just got my Harley, and before that I rode a Honda. But I don't plan on changing my gear one bit (though I do want some storage for practicality).
I don't care what they think. I am not trying to be a biker. I just LOVE to ride a bike! And dayum if this big twin isn't the most amazing thing I've ever experienced on two wheels.
And honestly, around here (in Indiana), I think wearing a helmet at all makes you an outcast -- nobody seems to wear them.
Granted, I just got my Harley, and before that I rode a Honda. But I don't plan on changing my gear one bit (though I do want some storage for practicality).
I don't care what they think. I am not trying to be a biker. I just LOVE to ride a bike! And dayum if this big twin isn't the most amazing thing I've ever experienced on two wheels.
And honestly, around here (in Indiana), I think wearing a helmet at all makes you an outcast -- nobody seems to wear them.
#820
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??? ???
Real Harley guys are an opinionated bunch. There's obviously a narrow line between "real" Harley guys and "fake" or "unreal" Harley guys because depending on who you ask, maybe nobody is a real Harley guy. Since buying a Harley here is a short list of things which make you not a real Harley rider:
Being too stylish
Not being stylish enough
Wearing a helmet or type of helmet
Not wearing a helmet or type of helmet
Having skulls or flames
Not having skulls or flames
Riding a Sportster
Riding a Bagger
Having too much chrome
Having too much black
etc.
etc.
Half of the stuff I hear about being a "real" Harley guy comes from people who look like they raided Bret Michaels' wardrobe.
Also, don't forget, there's "real" motorcyclists and sometimes "real" motorcyclists are at odds with things "real" Harley guys do or like. It's a confusing world!
I say do what you want, including dressing like Bret Michaels, if that's what you're into.
883, bagger, face, faced, full, harley, harleys, helmet, helmets, iron, mc, mightier, never, *****, ride, riding, tshirt, wear, wears, weird
??? ???
Real Harley guys are an opinionated bunch. There's obviously a narrow line between "real" Harley guys and "fake" or "unreal" Harley guys because depending on who you ask, maybe nobody is a real Harley guy. Since buying a Harley here is a short list of things which make you not a real Harley rider:
Being too stylish
Not being stylish enough
Wearing a helmet or type of helmet
Not wearing a helmet or type of helmet
Having skulls or flames
Not having skulls or flames
Riding a Sportster
Riding a Bagger
Having too much chrome
Having too much black
etc.
etc.
Half of the stuff I hear about being a "real" Harley guy comes from people who look like they raided Bret Michaels' wardrobe.
Also, don't forget, there's "real" motorcyclists and sometimes "real" motorcyclists are at odds with things "real" Harley guys do or like. It's a confusing world!
I say do what you want, including dressing like Bret Michaels, if that's what you're into.
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