Half Shell vs. Full face Helmet
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
[QUOTE=Krakanator;4788858] Wind in my eyes being the biggest factor. The full face has me covered there because I have found that sunglasses do not block the wind from my eyes. Goggles are not an option (no offense to goggle wearers). QUOTE]
I tried three or four kinds of sunglasses with the same result, finally I bit the bullet and bought a pair of HD driving glasses, they have high impact lenses that go clear at night and dark during the day but most importantly they have a soft foam pad that presses up against your face around your eye to keep the wind out. They were grossly expensive but do work great. I can't remember exactly but I think they were around $80.00 and I must say they are worth it.
I tried three or four kinds of sunglasses with the same result, finally I bit the bullet and bought a pair of HD driving glasses, they have high impact lenses that go clear at night and dark during the day but most importantly they have a soft foam pad that presses up against your face around your eye to keep the wind out. They were grossly expensive but do work great. I can't remember exactly but I think they were around $80.00 and I must say they are worth it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Simpson County Kentucky
What's wrong with California is 36+ million people and roughly 22 million that have a drivers license. Add to this the traffic and number of accidents that do involve motorcycles and you may find the reason for a mandatory helmet law.
I wear a full face on my sportbike and a half shell on my Harley. The full face is horrible and pulls my head all over the friggen place at 70mph where the half shell does not. The noise factor is no different on one or the other as I use an MP3 while riding so I don't hear anything except the music. If I were back in California I wouldn't use the MP3 but here in Kentucky I don't have to worry about traffic and where I rider rarely even see another vehicle.
I wear a full face on my sportbike and a half shell on my Harley. The full face is horrible and pulls my head all over the friggen place at 70mph where the half shell does not. The noise factor is no different on one or the other as I use an MP3 while riding so I don't hear anything except the music. If I were back in California I wouldn't use the MP3 but here in Kentucky I don't have to worry about traffic and where I rider rarely even see another vehicle.
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Cruiser
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From: Northridge, Cali
What's wrong with California is 36+ million people and roughly 22 million that have a drivers license. Add to this the traffic and number of accidents that do involve motorcycles and you may find the reason for a mandatory helmet law.
I wear a full face on my sportbike and a half shell on my Harley. The full face is horrible and pulls my head all over the friggen place at 70mph where the half shell does not. The noise factor is no different on one or the other as I use an MP3 while riding so I don't hear anything except the music. If I were back in California I wouldn't use the MP3 but here in Kentucky I don't have to worry about traffic and where I rider rarely even see another vehicle.
I wear a full face on my sportbike and a half shell on my Harley. The full face is horrible and pulls my head all over the friggen place at 70mph where the half shell does not. The noise factor is no different on one or the other as I use an MP3 while riding so I don't hear anything except the music. If I were back in California I wouldn't use the MP3 but here in Kentucky I don't have to worry about traffic and where I rider rarely even see another vehicle.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Simpson County Kentucky
I went to Chatsworth High in the 10th grade. I know that area pretty well and it has only become worse. I even remember when we had to take the old road into Semi Valley. You're probably right, 100 miles might just do it.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Born and raised in the NC Mtn's
Full face for me. Imagine getting hit in the face by a bug or worse a rock going 75mph on the freeway.
i have 2 half shell but wear my VERY little skull cap(not legal here in NC)
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I wear a novelty 1/2 and it doesnt look bad....Probably wouldnt do much but it gives peace of mind to family.
I bought a DOT daytona and it looks so god awful I sent it back. I am still in search of a decent looking helmet but dont think it exsists.
I know helmets are for protection not looks but come on, they cant all be that bad.
I bought a DOT daytona and it looks so god awful I sent it back. I am still in search of a decent looking helmet but dont think it exsists.
I know helmets are for protection not looks but come on, they cant all be that bad.
