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Jun 17, 2008 | 09:10 PM

#11

Darthvader

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From: Found on road alive

RE: Helmet?

I bought the half helmet and just picked up the face shiled for it today...man it is so nice for wearing glassed. Keeps the crap from hitting your forehead to. HD Helmet was 85.00 and the shield was 25.00. No one at the store knew they made a shield for this type of helmet.

Jun 17, 2008 | 09:10 PM

#12

Slipstrm

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From: Texas

RE: Helmet?

I wear my Full Coverage, I prefer to not wear a helmet, but most of my miles are&nbsp\\;highway at 70+mph.
Its better than gettin' bloodied and beat by bugs and debris
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Jun 17, 2008 | 09:32 PM

#13

Airborne350G

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From: Living in open carry state :D

RE: Helmet?

I wear a HJC AC-3 Carbon with shield. Works real well and does not get hot.

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Jun 17, 2008 | 09:40 PM

#14

bberck

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From: S.E. MO

RE: Helmet?

I always wore a full faced helmet in the past. I bought a half helmet with the Harley but plan to get a full faced when the weather cools off.

Jun 17, 2008 | 09:59 PM

#15

dbcoooper

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From: Alberta, Canada

RE: Helmet?

You guy's make very good points.&nbsp\\; A lot of riders around my town wear the beannie and glasses.&nbsp\\; I wondered how they are on the highway with bugs ect.&nbsp\\; I took a rock of the side of my helmet the other day...startled me a bit...glad I was't wearing half and goggles then!&nbsp\\; Although chicks van't see my good looks at the lights! he he

Jun 17, 2008 | 10:10 PM

#16

Ainokea

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RE: Helmet?

I wear a suit and need to wear chaps so I don't get my pants dirty.&nbsp\\; What's the problem with chaps.

Jun 17, 2008 | 10:42 PM

#17

Cajun Fat Bob

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From: Lafayette, Louisiana

RE: Helmet?

i wear an hd full face helmet for the highways (sometimes) and a little beanie helmet for the short trips...wear what you want, its your head....

Jun 17, 2008 | 11:04 PM

#18

XKROME

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From: Glendale AZ

RE: Helmet?

one thing to consider. side vision is reduced with a full faced. it contributed to me getting broadsided back in 1988. haven't worn one on the street since.

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Jun 17, 2008 | 11:17 PM

#19

firestop52

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From: Ohio

RE: Helmet?

This might sound dumb but I have noticed that I go a lot faster when weareing a full face helmet. I guess the wind in my ears when wearing the 1/2 helmet that I usually wear makes me realize how fast I am going. Good point about side vision being reduced.