Helmet
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 142
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From: SE Wisconsin
I have a full face and a 3/4 that I wear. My state doesn't require helmets, so at times I don't wear one.
Since you're a new rider, if you haven't already, I also suggest you take a class such as the MSF beginners safety class.
Since you're a new rider, if you haven't already, I also suggest you take a class such as the MSF beginners safety class.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2009
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Lots of choices in between these two, just get what you think is right for you and don't worry about what anyone else thinks of it.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 327
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From: Seacoast, New Hampshire
Ditto on Full face and MSF Course.
I am in a no helmet state but prefer a full face 90% of the time.
A good FF reduces noise and helps you see without wind, or bugs, in your eyeballs.
But buy a good one that fits.
Mike
I am in a no helmet state but prefer a full face 90% of the time.
A good FF reduces noise and helps you see without wind, or bugs, in your eyeballs.
But buy a good one that fits.
Mike
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 7,217
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From: Southern Ohio
I very seldom wear a helmet, just my preference...they all make all of us look like "The Great Gazoo"...if your friends tell you that yours doesn't, they're just being kind, so please return the favor to them...that being said, I have a full face H-D that I actually like wearing on the highway at night...a 1/2 H-D and a skid lid, that I usually wear one or the other when I cross the bridge to WVa where a helmet is required...but as already said, every helmet and head is different and I wouldn't think of buying one without trying it on...just IMO
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 80
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From: Schuylkill County Pa.
I also have a HJC full face .Got it last year when I first started riding also but would like to switch to a 3/4 for the summer months. Not to comfortable with a half.. Any other takers on this for the summer 3/4 vs. half for the summer.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,156
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From: So Cal
Im wearing a Carbon Fiber 1/2 Helmet from www.carbonfiberhelmets.com 90% of the time, great helmet, very light and DOT approved, if its cold or bad weather I have a Shoei Full Face
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Republic of Texas
I have a closet full of helmets. Look like a herd of turtles on the floor. If I wear a helmet it depends on why. Rain or cold --full face with shield. Required one for riding to work---half helmet. Club event required---usually half helmet. I am still looking for one that is smaller and lighter but haven't found it yet with the strap assembly I want.
Last edited by oldairboater; Mar 4, 2009 at 10:19 AM.
