FF helmet without face shield - how safe?
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RE: FF helmet without face shield - how safe?
First time you catch a bee in your open FF or a dragonfly in the eye, you'll know what that shield is there for. Most FF helmets I have owned have had a series of stops or notches in the shield to allow for increasing degrees of cracking it open to let some air in. I usually ride with it up two clicks or 1/4 inch to let a little fresh air in.
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RE: FF helmet without face shield - how safe?
If you insist on riding a bike, but need as much 'protection' as possible, why stop with a FF helmet?
This should be hitting the dealer showroom next Spring, at a reasonable cost of only $2,499.
This should be hitting the dealer showroom next Spring, at a reasonable cost of only $2,499.
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RE: FF helmet without face shield - how safe?
This is the most stupid question I have heard today!
Think about the logic (or lack of) of what you are asking, circumstances change...so consequences do too!!
Think about the logic (or lack of) of what you are asking, circumstances change...so consequences do too!!
RE: FF helmet without face shield - how safe?
Unless there is a rock, or jagged edge in the pavement, or stick or....whatever else you want to insert here, running with the visor up or off won't provide any less protection in case of accident.
Ah, another one of these very useful replies.....if the question bothers you, or you have seen it TOO many times.....don't waste your time replying.
And pkenyon1.....with all of the answers and advice already given in this thread I'd say it's not a stupid question at all. Again, thanks for the wonderful advice and input!!
ORIGINAL: sporty2003
here we go again.another day and week or month.it's total amazing
here we go again.another day and week or month.it's total amazing
And pkenyon1.....with all of the answers and advice already given in this thread I'd say it's not a stupid question at all. Again, thanks for the wonderful advice and input!!
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RE: FF helmet without face shield - how safe?
ORIGINAL: JohnC88
I didn't notice any instructions with my helmet. I've ridden 80 mph pretty regularly with the shield up. The shield is firmly attached and isn't going anywhere. Sometimes it is harder to see (depending upon wind and debris in the air) and I will flip the shield down, but there is always some amount of head buffeting no matter what you wear.
I didn't notice any instructions with my helmet. I've ridden 80 mph pretty regularly with the shield up. The shield is firmly attached and isn't going anywhere. Sometimes it is harder to see (depending upon wind and debris in the air) and I will flip the shield down, but there is always some amount of head buffeting no matter what you wear.
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RE: FF helmet without face shield - how safe?
ORIGINAL: OldFenderGuy
If you insist on riding a bike, but need as much 'protection' as possible, why stop with a FF helmet?
This should be hitting the dealer showroom next Spring, at a reasonable cost of only $2,499.
If you insist on riding a bike, but need as much 'protection' as possible, why stop with a FF helmet?
This should be hitting the dealer showroom next Spring, at a reasonable cost of only $2,499.
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RE: FF helmet without face shield - how safe?
ORIGINAL: Bishop73
Unless there is a rock, or jagged edge in the pavement, or stick or....whatever else you want to insert here, running with the visor up or off won't provide any less protection in case of accident.
Ah, another one of these very useful replies.....if the question bothers you, or you have seen it TOO many times.....don't waste your time replying.
And pkenyon1.....with all of the answers and advice already given in this thread I'd say it's not a stupid question at all. Again, thanks for the wonderful advice and input!!
Unless there is a rock, or jagged edge in the pavement, or stick or....whatever else you want to insert here, running with the visor up or off won't provide any less protection in case of accident.
ORIGINAL: sporty2003
here we go again.another day and week or month.it's total amazing
here we go again.another day and week or month.it's total amazing
And pkenyon1.....with all of the answers and advice already given in this thread I'd say it's not a stupid question at all. Again, thanks for the wonderful advice and input!!