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Old 03-03-2009 | 06:30 PM
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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.
 
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Old 03-03-2009 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cke91082
Hey I am a new rider in Ohio. Just curious if you wear a helmet, what kind style should i look for
It depends on what you want the helmet to do. If you want the highest level of protection, get a Snell & DOT approved full face. If you just want to keep the LEO's from messing with you, get a beanie and put a DOT sticker on it.
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.
 
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Old 03-03-2009 | 06:56 PM
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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
 
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Old 03-03-2009 | 07:23 PM
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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
 
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Old 03-03-2009 | 09:43 PM
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I wear a skid lid brand half helmet. Lightweight and fits good. If it is cold I wear a Baclava with it.
 
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Old 03-03-2009 | 10:23 PM
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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.
 
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Old 03-03-2009 | 10:27 PM
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Haven't had one on since we got rid of mandatory law here in the mid 70's, and wont ride in to a state that they are mandatory
 
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Old 03-03-2009 | 10:31 PM
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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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Old 03-04-2009 | 01:24 AM
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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.
 

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Old 03-04-2009 | 05:04 AM
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Helmets are a personal choice...
 


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