I started riding with a full helmet back in GA. Then in SC, I went with no helmet, and really did not use a helmet at all from 1989-2002 (off and on). Then Louisiana enacted a helmet law, and I got a half-helmet. I hated that thing - at the time I was on a V-Star with no windshield - my neck would be sore after anything over a half hour.

I moved here(VA) last Sep and bought my first Harley. Helmet law here, so I went with a 3/4. I then got a windshield and can wear my 3/4 with the visor up with now wind/buffeting. I'm going to get another half, since the windshield makes it enjoyable. I'm also going to get a full before next winter. So, I guess I will have all three types of helmets eventually.

 

Thanks to everyone who replied.......ride safe

 

I have a half that I don't wear anymore - grew up racing moto-cross and always had full face. Used the half for about 6 months then decided I wanted to go back to a full face. Have a couple of dings on the visor where rocks and road debris has flipped up from trucks etc and glad that wasn't my face at 60 mph! Each their own, but I like my face and my full face helmet.

 

Nothing wrong with riding with a fullface. I normally use a 1/2 shell myself, and got totally away from even owning a fullface for several years, but then on a roadtrip about 8 years ago I got caught in a torrential downpour, and realized the fullface had it's uses. I picked up an HJC flipfront fullface. Kinda gives you the best of both worlds. A little noisier at highway speed, but also allows you the fun open faced, when it is either screaming hot, or you just want some fresh air on your cheeks. I highly recommend them. They're great.

 

I am amazed at how many "bikers" think a full face is not cool (around here anyway).
I had always worn full for motocross as a kid, then they were a natrual with my Kawa, Suz, Hon.

Then I bought my Harley and whoa!

Right now I am wearing an open face with red and black and gold metal flake maltes cross's on it and a clear bubble shield. My dad bought this helmet new in 1972 at the same time as his Norton.

Thankfully he never throws anything away and I was able to dig up his old lid when I bought my bike last year.

I get more comments about my "cool lid" than my bike, but Im not dumb enough to think that it will be of any help in the event of a crash, as I said I use to motocross and I know what breaking a full face is like.

Buddy of mine with a Dyna got a full "Harley Davidson" face from his wife last year, its still in the box cause she said "he's too cool for a full face" even one that says Harley Davidson. Weird.

However I asked if it would be rude of me to ask them to sell it and she said $75! Never worn and she would rather see somebody using it.

She wears a half too...hahahahaha

I just need to go get it now that spring is in the air.

Sammy

 

Full face moduler Always for my comute. Period. Freeway, longer rides, etc always get full face moduler. If I just run to the store or an evening ride, then I may use the half helmet. Recently bought a Caberg Moduler. Love it! I don't like the look but I tell ya, nothing like opening up the lid at a stop light when it is hot! It also has a flip down visor inside! Kinda goofy looking but if I'm riding and come around a corner and find the sun in my eyes, I just reach up and flip down the visor! Very nice!

Scott

 

I always wear a full face when riding.
Tom

 

First, who gives a rats pituie what others think. Its about you - what you are comfortable with and what you want to wear.
Me-I have a full face but for me it gets too hot, too heavy for me and it limits what I see and hear - which really bugs me. I have a 3/4 that I wear when the outdoor temp is 42 or below; and I have a shortie that I wear most of the time. Especially when it is raining, the face shield covered with rain and the windshield covered with rain do not provide optimalseeing for me.But the 3/4 and full are a must for the colder weather riding.

 

If I'm riding on the local roads I wear a half helmet . I like the visibility and the open feeling it provides. When I'm riding on the highway I wear a KBC modular helmet .As soon as I exit the freeway the chin bar flips up and I ride with it open.