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Old 02-20-2008, 06:03 PM
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Been wearing my Nexl half helmet since 2001. After numerous close calls and age creeping up on me started thinking about more protection. Just received my Shoei RJ 3/4 today and it will take some time to adjust to the change. I guess I am just getting old. Just bought a bagger, now a 3/4 lid. Whats next Depends?
 
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good for you! i like my dot 1/2 helmet, but protection is by far more important.[sm=goodidea.gif]
 
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Old 02-20-2008, 06:37 PM
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then go with a full face modular
 
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So how old are ya??? Kind of wanting to see when I might start thinking like that???
 
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ORIGINAL: radridd

Been wearing my Nexl half helmet since 2001. After numerous close calls and age creeping up on me started thinking about more protection. Just received my Shoei RJ 3/4 today and it will take some time to adjust to the change. I guess I am just getting old. Just bought a bagger, now a 3/4 lid. Whats next Depends?
I dumped mine because of the dang wind dribble when i hit 60.
 
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Default RE: Hanging up the half helmet!

since I got a better fitting more slim fitting 1/2 helmet I don't have a problem with the wind unless it is really bad out. I suppose for the safety aspect it is worth it so good for you
 
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I've seriously been thinking about going to a full face. the thought of grinding my face off on the pavement just doesnt sound to appealing. [:'(]
 
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Full face is the way to go............
 
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Default RE: Hanging up the half helmet!

Look at the bright side; once you start wearing Depends, it'll cut down on bathroom breaks during rides!! More time in the saddle.
 
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Default RE: Hanging up the half helmet!

I'm old. Wear a full face helment. Not to protect my head being a German-Scot-Irishman my head is very hard. But my jaw-I need to eat with it and eating is very important so I protect it with a full face helment.

If you see an old fart with a full face helmet parked along the side of the road and off the bike standing by a road sign. That will be me having an arguement with the sign.
 


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