If you HAD to wear a full face helmet - what style would you choose?
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 276
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From: Spokane, WA
I always wear a FF helmet.
This past summer I "ditch tested" the helmet shown below. I went off the road at 35 mph into a ditch and broke 7 ribs and a collarbone and took 27 stitches to my R leg. I was in the hospital for a week.
My helmet was scratched up badly on the L side and back but my head was in perfect condition.
I like these new dual purpose helmets because they have a sun visor which I think is important since I've had 2 facial skin cancers.
This past summer I "ditch tested" the helmet shown below. I went off the road at 35 mph into a ditch and broke 7 ribs and a collarbone and took 27 stitches to my R leg. I was in the hospital for a week.
My helmet was scratched up badly on the L side and back but my head was in perfect condition.
I like these new dual purpose helmets because they have a sun visor which I think is important since I've had 2 facial skin cancers.
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5
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From: Texas coast
SHOEI RF1100 in flat black...
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 795
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From: Manasquan NJ
I wanted the Shuberth (newerC4) but did not fit my head, so I went for the Shoe Neo . Had a Nolan104 in past. It broke. Also have an Arai XD dual sport ( awesome ), but Kind of weird looking on a cruiser though.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 282
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From: England
I know people will argue otherwise but I have always worn a helmet, I really can't see what not wearing a helmet solves, I for one don't want my head splattered down the road like an over ripe melon, secondly I don't often wear open face helmets, especially since last year coming off the sportster and seeing the chin worn down on the full face, it could have been my chin. But everyone to their own I suppose.
I know people will argue otherwise but I have always worn a helmet, I really can't see what not wearing a helmet solves, I for one don't want my head splattered down the road like an over ripe melon, secondly I don't often wear open face helmets, especially since last year coming off the sportster and seeing the chin worn down on the full face, it could have been my chin. But everyone to their own I suppose.
but, i'm on my 4th bell revolver evo... i just ordered this one:
https://www.ridersdiscount.com/bell-...-shield-139975.... found on sale here:
guess they messed up.. the price is now 219... i ordered it last night... odd
http://www.ebay.com/itm/391538055265
dennis kirk has the rally striped at $119.... i'd rather not deal with a stripe
https://www.denniskirk.com/3306491XS...ad=45713335957
Last edited by cvaria; Oct 6, 2016 at 08:47 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 147
Likes: 15
From: Bergen County
I have the carbon fiber version. Doesnt even feel like i am wearing anything at all with the weight and large viewing port.
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Orange County
Anyone try the Touratech? Looks like a pretty nice helmet, a guy at work has one - pretty light-weight.
https://touratech-usa.com/Store/Tour...-Carbon-Helmet
Would really like to find a quiet helmet.
https://touratech-usa.com/Store/Tour...-Carbon-Helmet
Would really like to find a quiet helmet.
