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Old May 1, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Everytime I hear a bug or rock bounce off my FF helmet or face shield with a metalic "tink", I am glad I am wearing it. Knowing that would have left a mark. And that is not a rare thing by no means if you ride a lot.
 
Old May 1, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dickey
Well, I will dedicate my next on-the-job kill ( I am an exterminator) in your honor. I'll make 'em die EXTRA slowly. least I can do for a fellow HDF member!
Thanks man!
 
Old May 1, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Have had more than a couple ground hornets go down my shirt. Looked like an idiot trying to pull the bike over and contain them with one hand so they stop biting and stinging. The june bug to the forehead is quite an experience too.
 
Old May 1, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Taking a large bug to the face is never fun. I always wear a FF whenever I know I'm going to be out on the interstate or a highway doing over 50mph. Half helmet for around town. Even then they still sting.
 
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