Full face helmets
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 347
Likes: 1
From: Lexington, IL
FF here . .HJC model . . with Detachable HD Windshield. .the only feature is an internal set of sunglasses that deploy while riding. I don't have any complaints but wish it had some built in speakers for the radio. 
On really windy days I notice buffetting, BUT it's still much better than w/o windshield . . .was amazed that I could do 600 mile days on this bike w/o any major discomfort.
I've always worn FF so I don't notice anything wrt to heat, etc. I do need to check out those EXO Scorpions it sounds like.
Have a good one,
Dave
On really windy days I notice buffetting, BUT it's still much better than w/o windshield . . .was amazed that I could do 600 mile days on this bike w/o any major discomfort.
I've always worn FF so I don't notice anything wrt to heat, etc. I do need to check out those EXO Scorpions it sounds like.
Have a good one,
Dave
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 259
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
I wear one (EXO Scorpion - with a inside flip-down smoked sunshade in addition to the clear full visor). I'm constantly flipping the visor up at stops but other than then, I keep it pretty much down. I wear it to keep the noise down, provide a bit more protection, and lastly - it's amazing the amount and size of the bugs I have to clean off that thing after a long ride...
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 24,733
Likes: 9,242
From: Snow Hill, NC
If you are up north or in Canada (way up north) then you can wear a full face all summer but here for example it will be almost 100 degrees Saturday with the humidity in the 90% ...That is just out of the question...Shorty and 6" windshield....
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: south jersey
i went thru a short period of being bothered by the wind noise... I put cotton in my ears or little foam ear plugs... perfect.. the windshield provides a nice smooth ride for sure... but, there's something about riding without it that I can't live without!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 5,120
Likes: 17
From: Indiana
Rode with the scorpion for the first time today. Definitely quieter then my bosses helmet. No wind noise from the bottom, but a little from the visor near the temples. It seems the shield doesn't form with the ruber near that area, so it doesn't have a full seal, which is the first I've seen on a visor. Overall I'm happy with it and a lot quieter then the half helmet for my everyday 64 mile round trip. For weekend rides I'll probably wear the half with my ear plugs.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 6,235
Likes: 65
From: Joliet, Illinois
Always wear a FF helmet. I find they work quite well to reduce wind noise. Without my helmet, once I hit 50, the wind noise in my ears pretty much drowns out everything - at 60 or better, forget about hearing anything. With my FF on, wind noise isn't an issue, unless I ride with the face shield open - then it makes a whistling noise at 40 and above.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 194
Likes: 0
From: Alberta, Canada
I need music so noise cancelling ear buds for me... no wind noise at all
db
db
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 460
Likes: 1
From: Western KY
Huh?
I use a FF most of the time.. due to the wind, bugs, and even the sun on long rides. I have looked like rudolph or rocky the racoon plenty of times.
Sunscreen helps...as long as you remember it.
For quick trips or just around town, I leave the helmet at home.
I bought a $60 DOT helmet and yes it has a little noise. It's very comfortable though, and serves the purpose quite nicely....and if someone steals it, I'm not gonna stroke out.
I like to listen to music as well, but i have to turn it up so loud to hear, its really almost annoying after a while....plus I like being a little more aware of sounds around me. (like horns blowing or tires screeching......or bumblebees humming towards me at an incredible rate of speed)
Regular earplugs do help to keep the ride more enjoyable and protects your hearing a little more than nothing at all, or just the helmet, or very loud music.
I have worked for 22 years with ladies who are Speech and Hearing specialists....and i can tell you we are all damaging our hearing on these bikes with the loud pipes and the wind.
Part of it though I reckon... mmm hmmm.
Sunscreen helps...as long as you remember it.
For quick trips or just around town, I leave the helmet at home.
I bought a $60 DOT helmet and yes it has a little noise. It's very comfortable though, and serves the purpose quite nicely....and if someone steals it, I'm not gonna stroke out.
I like to listen to music as well, but i have to turn it up so loud to hear, its really almost annoying after a while....plus I like being a little more aware of sounds around me. (like horns blowing or tires screeching......or bumblebees humming towards me at an incredible rate of speed)
Regular earplugs do help to keep the ride more enjoyable and protects your hearing a little more than nothing at all, or just the helmet, or very loud music.
I have worked for 22 years with ladies who are Speech and Hearing specialists....and i can tell you we are all damaging our hearing on these bikes with the loud pipes and the wind.
Part of it though I reckon... mmm hmmm.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 754
Likes: 2
From: New Bern, NC
I've got a 3/4 Scorpion with a full face shield. Works great a keeping the noise to an acceptable level, has vents front and rear, you can easily open the face shield a little for the extra airflow in hot weather, or to talk to a buddy at a traffic light.
I use a tool bag mounted high, above the headlight to help control wind buffeting. Seems to work pretty well.
The Scorpion scores well on both safety and comfort. It's also cheaper the the HD helmet.
I've had full face helmets, 1/2 helmets, etc., and I like the 3/4 best.
I use a tool bag mounted high, above the headlight to help control wind buffeting. Seems to work pretty well.
The Scorpion scores well on both safety and comfort. It's also cheaper the the HD helmet.
I've had full face helmets, 1/2 helmets, etc., and I like the 3/4 best.