Full Face Helmet For A Dyna
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Corona, Ca
I'm finding alot of the FF are designed for the forward design of the sport bike. I have found a few with the cruiser design for the vents to work better. The Qwest being one. 07 bobber how do you like the arrow? Wind noise, fit, finish, overall? Do you have a pic with it on?
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From: Puget Sound, WA.
Well, let me explain I'm not "scared" of my bike, i respect it. Im sorry you have also had to go through this. If its me my bike and a nice twisty road I'll push if through like a sport bike. I flat fukin go, in fact my whole group does. That said I'm 31 with two kids and Id rather have them talk to daddy than pray he's in heaven. Will a helmet help maybe, sure can't hurt. I guess what I'm trying to say is if you can't learn from the mistakes of other...that's not my fault. Ride safe.
It's that hesitation in the back of your mind that gets people in trouble in a tight spot- my motto has always been, "When in doubt-power out" that a old guy on a bike taught me.
What you wear and what courses you take mean nothing in a encounter with a 1200-10,000 lb vehicle.
I think an expensive helmet and gear give you a false sense of security that increase your chances of an event because you're not in the elements that give you the sensory input to give you the signals of danger or changing conditions on the road.
That's just my $0.02
Ride Forever!
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: SC Lowcountry
Never had that problem with my HJC FF & a Turtle Fur neck gaiter. I doubt the high end lids can keep your head warm in those temps without something around your neck.
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From: sugar land, gulf coast, tx
I found that the modular helmet, the BILT brand from Cycle Gear, about $100, works great. Has a quick flip up chin guard, and flip down tinted visor. Washable interior, good vents and ear buds work great inside the helmet. Have over half a dozen helmets and this one works best for me.
About the original poster's mention of knowing riders who have died, I have known three who have died, one right in front of me, in '73. I haven't ridden with out at least a helmet since then, normally armored jacket, riding boots, and sometimes armored pants, too. Just me, though, live and do as you desire. tomp dd50
About the original poster's mention of knowing riders who have died, I have known three who have died, one right in front of me, in '73. I haven't ridden with out at least a helmet since then, normally armored jacket, riding boots, and sometimes armored pants, too. Just me, though, live and do as you desire. tomp dd50
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From: Alberta
One buddy who owns a bike shop often comments about HD riders and their choice of helmets with the line: "no need to spend more on a helmet than the contents are worth". I was wearing a Nolan modular when I hit a deer; doctor said had I not been wearing a full face helmet, my neck would have been broken as my head apparently snapped foreward to my chest (I hit the back of my head hard enough to knock me out; came to shortly with no inujuries, helmet was sure smashed) I replace that Nolan with an identical one; it had proven it's worth to me. Recently I bought a Schuberth modular; lighter, quieter, better vis and physically smaller exterior than the Nolan. I had gone into the shop to try Arai helmets, but I know they won't work with glasses as sooner or later putting the helmet on I will drop the glasses onto the pavement and break them, probably in Pumphandle Saskatchewan or someplace like that...
Cruiser
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From: Texas
Check out "SUOMY ". I picked up one of the Vandal helmets and I Love it. Been wearing it year round in Houston TX. Quiet, vents well great fit and well made in Italy. Others didn't fit well and hjc I tried on was loud.
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If you would like to keep a little cash for other things like the mortgage or fuel then look at Nolan, Arai, Shoei touring lids. I ride with at Nolan N90 and really like it, it's pretty quiet and fits me well, though it does amplify the low frequency vibes at low speeds on a Dyna.
