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Old 03-16-2015, 06:30 PM
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Considering whether or not to wear a full face helmet? There is a lot of different variations from full face to no helmet. Choose the Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) that makes you feel comfortable. Some factors to consider:

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          This is the one I think I'll have, the colour will match my bike
           
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          I just started riding, I have 2 helmets. a FF and a 3/4. I like the flip up visor the Mr Taipan is showing. Who makes that?
           
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          This is what I rock!
           
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          I have been using full face helmets since day one... Currently have a Nolan N104, and the Shoei before that one... just the other day I bought my first open face for local runs...

           
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          I wear a 1/2 helmet, it's my choice. I would not give anyone **** about there choice to wear a FF. The fool doesn't know his *** from a hole in the ground.
           
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          Seriously though, I wear an open face too, but due to flies, bugs and for a different look I'm considering something along the lines of these to wear whilst riding my 48...





           
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          Walked out to the bike yesterday to ride home from work. A guy who works here and has a Road Glide was putting on a FF helmet (I wear a FF Modular Nolan N104 EVO). I have known him 4 years and he has always used a Half Face. Shocked me. He said he had 3 friends this year (one was a female) who went down and tore up their face. He decided that a FF was it for him from now on.

          Seeing someone I know destroy their face also got me in a FF over 10-years ago (I always wore a Half Helmet and a 3/4 with shield during cold weather). The key to a FF is to get the "right" FF helmet that "fits" correctly with wide eye port and great ventilation. It does takes away that full wind in your face freedom, no denying that. No point in the story, just relating that I am seeing more and more Harley riders going to Full Face helmets.

          Life is comprised of compromises and risk management. It is up to the individual what they feel is right for them. I believe in freedom of choice
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          I love my full face helmet it's the simpson M30. Here's the most recent pic.

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          i love my face... just google motorcycle accidents. saw a picture that i wont even post (to gross) and it convinced me to get a FF modular ...
          HJC IS-MAX II it is nice and only cost $200
           
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          Originally Posted by jweeds
          i love my face... just google motorcycle accidents. saw a picture that i wont even post (to gross) and it convinced me to get a FF modular ...
          HJC IS-MAX II it is nice and only cost $200
          Just googled motorcycle accidents. saw many gross pictures. Saved me spending $200 plus $20,000 to buy a 26 times safer car.
           


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