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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?
#82
07-29-2010 | 12:06 PM
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Chicago
#83
07-29-2010 | 12:54 PM
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 832
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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?
#84
07-29-2010 | 12:59 PM
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 309
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From: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Only way you are a "douche" is if you let what others [U]may[U] think about you, change your opinion or what you put on your dome.
I remember when I donned by flat-black 3/4 helmet a year or so ago...everyone around here freaked out. Now I see those same dudes wearing heavy-flake ones. They are the bitche$.
LAW
I remember when I donned by flat-black 3/4 helmet a year or so ago...everyone around here freaked out. Now I see those same dudes wearing heavy-flake ones. They are the bitche$.
LAW
#86
07-29-2010 | 02:13 PM
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,646
Likes: 39
From: Midtown Tulsa
My entire club, well 90%, wear full face modular helmets and talk **** to the ones who don't wear a full face. It looks like most people that I see around on the Harleys wear a full face. I know for a fact it saved my best friend's life and that's good enough for me. Matter of fact, another guy from a different club went down this weekend and only had a half helmet on and really eff'd his face up...
#88
07-29-2010 | 02:46 PM
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 566
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From: Seattle, WA
#90
07-29-2010 | 02:53 PM
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