Opinions on helmets?
Thread Starter
|
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From:
Opinions on helmets?
I'm getting back into bikes after a 15 year layoff, and I'm looking for some advice on helmets. I'm thinking of buying a half helmet for the majority of my riding, and in addition a full face helmet for cold weather riding. Any advice on models, types, or features would certainly be appreciated.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,513
Likes: 4
From: Midland, TX
RE: Opinions on helmets?
I wear a half helmet in the summer and when riding around town. The rest of the time, I wear a 3/4 with a face shield. On cold rides, I wear one of those head and neck covers under the helmet. Even though I have a wind screen on my bike, I've been nailed by bugs too many times on the face shield of my 3/4 helmet not to wear it on the road.
Guys that ride without a windshield and helmet are a whole lot tougher than me.
Guys that ride without a windshield and helmet are a whole lot tougher than me.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Opinions on helmets?
If you go half helmet one with removable ear flaps is nice for different weather also vents that open and close to cool the scalp on hot days, a visor that's also removable for that face shield. Fit is everything and there is many different fits for different heads so try them on and see what's comfy for you.
Banned
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 14,496
Likes: 156
From:
RE: Opinions on helmets?
Dutch
Helmets are a matter of choice for the most part, I ride with a 3/4 helmet in the cold weather, and a german helmet in the warmer weather because it's much more comfortable.
Stop by the NEW MEMBERS AREA on the main page and introduce yourself to the people here, they are a great bunch!
Helmets are a matter of choice for the most part, I ride with a 3/4 helmet in the cold weather, and a german helmet in the warmer weather because it's much more comfortable.
Stop by the NEW MEMBERS AREA on the main page and introduce yourself to the people here, they are a great bunch!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 8,129
Likes: 1,981
From: Ottawa, CANADA
RE: Opinions on helmets?
I use an NXT 1/2 helmet all the time. It's light, low profile and DOT approved. If it's cold I have a face mask, and in the rain... well, my face gets wet, heheheh...
Cheers!
[sm=icon_rock.gif][sm=icon_rock.gif][sm=icon_rock.gif]
Cheers!
[sm=icon_rock.gif][sm=icon_rock.gif][sm=icon_rock.gif]
Tourer
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 458
Likes: 0
From: N.J. !!!!!
RE: Opinions on helmets?
ORIGINAL: Clammy
I use an NXT 1/2 helmet all the time. It's light, low profile and DOT approved. If it's cold I have a face mask, and in the rain... well, my face gets wet, heheheh...
Cheers!
[sm=icon_rock.gif][sm=icon_rock.gif][sm=icon_rock.gif]
I use an NXT 1/2 helmet all the time. It's light, low profile and DOT approved. If it's cold I have a face mask, and in the rain... well, my face gets wet, heheheh...
Cheers!
[sm=icon_rock.gif][sm=icon_rock.gif][sm=icon_rock.gif]
Trending Topics
Banned
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,122
Likes: 0
From: Clinton,Illinois-100,000-mile-picture
RE: Opinions on helmets?
Have you decided on a color yet?
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
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
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 240
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Opinions on helmets?
I wear a half helmet on short rides. Got it at the HD store. Has detachabel ear flaps for when it gets cold. I use a full face Shoei for long trips. I just like the protection of the visor when hauling down the road. Shoei makes a good helmet.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: Redmond, Washington
RE: Opinions on helmets?
I'm one of those people who likes to cover all bases here in the PNW/Seatte due to the weather people having a 50/50 chance of being accurate in their predictions...so I have a full face (for winter cold and wet riding) with a face mask to cover neck and ears in really cold weater); a 3/4 with visor for those spring/fall days; and a shorty for those hot days like today..........only problem with the shorty is when I encounter unpredicted rain, my rx riding goggles fully exposed to the rain at 60mph just are not effective in seeing the road!!