Helmets
RE: Helmets
Today I took a 175 mi day trip and I couldn't believe the amount of bugs on the windshield. I'm thinking if I get a short windshield a lot of that is going on me. So I'm rethinking the idea of a short windshield (all due respect to rjg882c). I think I need to keep the safety factor in perspective. A half helmet is better than no helmet. And if I were to do the safest thing I'd never get on the bike. Hell... never leave the house. Get my drift? I bought my bike to have fun. I need to do that in the safest manner I can without compromising what I love doing. It's all a personal decision and to each their own. I thank all who've responded and all who might yet. I'm always open to suggestions.
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RE: Helmets
ORIGINAL: Lightngsvt
I thought I saw a post on here months back about a half helmet that had a bar across the chin area kind of like a football helmet. I was thinking that, while maybe looking a little dorky, would be a great compromise for summer riding as you would still have some facil protection in case of a crash?
I thought I saw a post on here months back about a half helmet that had a bar across the chin area kind of like a football helmet. I was thinking that, while maybe looking a little dorky, would be a great compromise for summer riding as you would still have some facil protection in case of a crash?
RE: Helmets
ORIGINAL: johnsonabq
I think I need to keep the safety factor in perspective. A half helmet is better than no helmet. And if I were to do the safest thing I'd never get on the bike. Hell... never leave the house. Get my drift? I bought my bike to have fun. I need to do that in the safest manner I can without compromising what I love doing. It's all a personal decision and to each their own.
I think I need to keep the safety factor in perspective. A half helmet is better than no helmet. And if I were to do the safest thing I'd never get on the bike. Hell... never leave the house. Get my drift? I bought my bike to have fun. I need to do that in the safest manner I can without compromising what I love doing. It's all a personal decision and to each their own.
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RE: Helmets
ORIGINAL: johnsonabq
Today I took a 175 mi day trip and I couldn't believe the amount of bugs on the windshield. I'm thinking if I get a short windshield a lot of that is going on me. So I'm rethinking the idea of a short windshield (all due respect to rjg882c). I think I need to keep the safety factor in perspective. A half helmet is better than no helmet. And if I were to do the safest thing I'd never get on the bike. Hell... never leave the house. Get my drift? I bought my bike to have fun. I need to do that in the safest manner I can without compromising what I love doing. It's all a personal decision and to each their own. I thank all who've responded and all who might yet. I'm always open to suggestions.
Today I took a 175 mi day trip and I couldn't believe the amount of bugs on the windshield. I'm thinking if I get a short windshield a lot of that is going on me. So I'm rethinking the idea of a short windshield (all due respect to rjg882c). I think I need to keep the safety factor in perspective. A half helmet is better than no helmet. And if I were to do the safest thing I'd never get on the bike. Hell... never leave the house. Get my drift? I bought my bike to have fun. I need to do that in the safest manner I can without compromising what I love doing. It's all a personal decision and to each their own. I thank all who've responded and all who might yet. I'm always open to suggestions.
Ron
RE: Helmets
By short I meant a 17 inch as opposed to a taller one. Low enough to get air to the vents on top of my helmet, but high enough, and with enough of an angle, that most air is directed over my head. At least enough that I can barely feel it. To get back to the reason for this thread, heat, this really works. I can't speak much about bugs. It is too hot here for many bugs.
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RE: Helmets
I understand your heat question. At this time of the year, I'm reaching for the shorty most of the time, especially when the sun is out. My hot weather shorty has the large flip-up, dark tinted shield. I put velcro across the inside bottom edge and use a leather spoiler that extends back about an inch. I also have the strap rigged for fast put on and take off--important in hot weather. Oh, and the doo-rag is mandatory. It is one nasty looking rig, but it works pretty well AND Darth it green with envy.
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