Full Face Helmet - First Time
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Columbus, GA
I've always been a FF rider. I love my MC riding but I want to protect my noggin.
Also I have the speakers and mic in the helmet. Ditto on the Bell transitions visor. It is nice but wish it would get a little darker in the summer sun. My older Bell Vortex smoke shield is very dark and I got used to it on a bright day.
Also I have the speakers and mic in the helmet. Ditto on the Bell transitions visor. It is nice but wish it would get a little darker in the summer sun. My older Bell Vortex smoke shield is very dark and I got used to it on a bright day.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 462
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From: Southern California
I've always worn a full face helmet, since the mid 1980's.
I know a chick that told me it looks weird if I ride my RG with a full face helmet.
She also said I'd get laid because I have a 2016 Road Glide.
I know a chick that told me it looks weird if I ride my RG with a full face helmet.
She also said I'd get laid because I have a 2016 Road Glide.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2020
Posts: 385
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From: DC
I've never been a full face helmet guy, I always thought it looked "weird" on a touring bike. I'm taking a trip from Michigan to Georgia and decided to give it a go for both comfort and additional protection on the longer ride. Man, have I been wrong about full faced helmets, this thing was awesome! I picked up the Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS that included a photochromatic shield (transitions lens). I really like the auto tinting shield, no need to worry about changing shields or glasses when going from dark to light or vice versa. If I had one dig on it, and it's minor, I wish it would get a bit darker. When riding directly into the sun I would have liked the tint to be a bit more dark. Other then that I have no complaints. The helmet is only about 3.5 pounds, really no different then my 1/2 helmet as far as strain on my neck. I also rigged up my headset which allowed me to clearly listen to the radio and make phone calls with no problems.
I'll still use the 1/2 helmet for around town and shorter rides, but longer rides will definitely throw on the full faced.
This was the helmet I bought.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...lx-mips-helmet
I'll still use the 1/2 helmet for around town and shorter rides, but longer rides will definitely throw on the full faced.
This was the helmet I bought.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...lx-mips-helmet
You'll love the ability to take and receive calls, listen to music, communicate with your passenger or riding buddies or get GPS directions from your phone, etc.
Most reviews say Cardio is the best. For a FF helmet choose a kit without a boom mike.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: anacoco, la
This was another big advantage to the full face. I was able to rig the speakers and mic in the helmet and able to listen to radio more clearly then competing with the wind. Could also talk on the phone through the Boom Radio, my wife said it was clear as a bell at 70 MPH. Wish it would allow you to voice to text for text messages.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Utah
Honestly for two reasons. Better protection from the cold and provide more protection in case of an accident. No particular reason why this was the ride to go full face, just something said do it.
I can't say enough how convenient the transitions shield is...riding from day to night and not have to worry about changing shields or glasses.
I can't say enough how convenient the transitions shield is...riding from day to night and not have to worry about changing shields or glasses.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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I'm a FF or modular guy - especially the latter.
I low speed get off the day after Christmas on a cold road with cold tires on (off) my Suzuki 1250 Bandit showed me the value of a modular; the chon bar was scraped up badly. That would have been my face!
I low speed get off the day after Christmas on a cold road with cold tires on (off) my Suzuki 1250 Bandit showed me the value of a modular; the chon bar was scraped up badly. That would have been my face!
Banned
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 300
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From: New Hampshire
So I'll chime in here - started off riding with a Bell 3/4 hat in the early 70s. Switched to a FF maybe 10 years later, can't remember exactly. I'm riding now under a Shoei that should be replaced this winter cause its just plain old and worn out.
We wear leather to protect our delicate hides. Road rash is, bluntly, ugly, not so much a badge of honor. Why wouldn't we protect the noggin as well? IDK.... I DO believe the "State" has no business telling us what to do. (Just wait! Things are about to get worse...) To each his/her own, YMMV, yada yada.
Many years ago (1976?) I listened to an interview with the reigning champ of road racing at the Loudon, NH, track. The reporter asked him if he rode on the street, and if he wore a helmet while doing so. This was during one of those periods when NH's laws that didn't require motorcyclists wear hats was being challenged. (NH still lets the rider decide.) The champ said he wore a hat on the street as well as on the track. He then said something that has stuck with me, and also made a bit of sense. He said, and I quote: "You know, you can always buy another helmet, but you cain't ever buy another head."
We wear leather to protect our delicate hides. Road rash is, bluntly, ugly, not so much a badge of honor. Why wouldn't we protect the noggin as well? IDK.... I DO believe the "State" has no business telling us what to do. (Just wait! Things are about to get worse...) To each his/her own, YMMV, yada yada.
Many years ago (1976?) I listened to an interview with the reigning champ of road racing at the Loudon, NH, track. The reporter asked him if he rode on the street, and if he wore a helmet while doing so. This was during one of those periods when NH's laws that didn't require motorcyclists wear hats was being challenged. (NH still lets the rider decide.) The champ said he wore a hat on the street as well as on the track. He then said something that has stuck with me, and also made a bit of sense. He said, and I quote: "You know, you can always buy another helmet, but you cain't ever buy another head."
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I bought a modular with shades that lower into position at the flip of a switch because I didn't think the transition visor would be dark enough. It also has integrated blue tooth which I thought would only be useful for music since I didn't think the distraction of a phone call while biking was a good thing. However, on one of the first times on the road with the new helmet, a call came in. I hadn't even positioned the microphone on its flexible stalk and simply left it tucked into its pouch in the side of the chin piece. I answered the call and it was as clear and loud as if I was sitting at home on the couch. My Badass skid lid stays home most of the time now.
