Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Helmets Pro/Con

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:47 AM
  #61  
MyFirstHD's Avatar
MyFirstHD
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 811
Likes: 0
From: Inverness, FL
Default RE: Helmets Pro/Con

I've got 2 stories. My first day on a bike (tried to teach myself how to ride from a book), I went over the handlebars and landed face first. Good think I had a full face.

Spent the next 4 years wearinghalf helmets, my favorite a novelty. Went down last year in a curve (high side). Nose got scratches but helmet had a big gash. Full face might have helped the nose rash but might have hurt my neck. Who knows?

Given a choice (no choice in Michigan), I will buy another novelty.
 
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:25 PM
  #62  
Jim Dawson's Avatar
Jim Dawson
Ultimate HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 7,498
Likes: 19
From: East Alton, IL
Default RE: Helmets Pro/Con

ORIGINAL: Panhead_1_9_4_8
How about anyone intersted in helmet nonsense just do a search? .... that way we don't have to recycle the same tired crap over and over and over again.
Maybe rehashing it will help someone make an intelligent choice. If it bores you, just click right past the helmet threads.
 
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:32 PM
  #63  
Pric8779's Avatar
Pric8779
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: NC
Default RE: Helmets Pro/Con

I will always wear one if for no other reason than increasing my odds to survive another day to ride again.
 
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 03:36 PM
  #64  
Lord Albany's Avatar
Lord Albany
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 502
Likes: 1
Default RE: Helmets Pro/Con

I support a rider's choice to wear a helmet or not, but I refuse to allow my tax dollars to pay for victims of injuries that could have been prevented or lessened by a helmet. I feel that same about cagers who don't wear seatbelts. It's all about fairness. Why should I have to pay for your decisions?
 
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 05:00 PM
  #65  
tooch69's Avatar
tooch69
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Default RE: Helmets Pro/Con

DOUBLE YUP
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lencap
General Harley Davidson Chat
21
Jul 8, 2016 12:40 PM
jgcable
General Harley Davidson Chat
70
Aug 4, 2012 04:53 PM
lencap
General Harley Davidson Chat
51
Jul 4, 2012 07:19 PM
Hawg295
The Motorcycle Activist
18
Jul 14, 2008 09:18 AM
Pastor John
General Harley Davidson Chat
77
Jun 1, 2007 09:46 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:47 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE