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Harly's and FF helmets are like oil and water...

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Old 11-25-2011, 11:16 AM
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Default Harley's and FF helmets are like oil and water...

...but FF helmets offer better safety IMO.

So, what FF helmet looks like it belongs on a Harley?
 
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IMO - FF helmets for HD only look right on cafe racers... Other than that IMO they are oil and water.

 
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See it all the time around here. Not so unusual. But the beanies do dominate.
 
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I wear a FF 99.9% of the time. I admit it feels fantastic to ride without a helmet but I am willing to compromise, for the increased injury protection. I wish I could be confident about when it would be safe to ride without, but with deer in country and cagers in city never know when you can get whacked.

Might as well wear the helmet which protects the most impacted areas.
 
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Old 11-25-2011, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBlackPharoah
IMO - FF helmets for HD only look right on cafe racers... Other than that IMO they are oil and water.

I find it funny someone with a picture of a rider wearing one of those neoprene neck and face covers would attempt to pass judgement on the appearance of a FF helmet on a Harley... lol

For someone who obviously cares more about the 'look' than the ride why would you choose to go out in public with a condom on your head?
 
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DOn't care what it looks like I wear one on Long trips and cooler weather

Well mine is a Modular ( with a mild over all skull graphix )but I think the Flater colors or low on graphix solid colors look best on the Harleys.

Then again some say my Harley is Oil and Water and not a good thing for Harley as well lol
 

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i didnt realize that just cause i ride a harley,im never gonna have need for a helmet.if i worried about what looked good id never go out.wear the helmet u choose to wear.enjoy the ride !
 
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Old 11-25-2011, 12:12 PM
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I'd rather be seen in a FF than one of these stupid lookin things:

 
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80-90% of Harley riders have FF around here. Even when it's warm out.
 
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After seeing the damage done to the face I prefer a FF Helmet. Not to mention it is quieter and less buffeting.
 


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