full face helment
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 10,045
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From: ST. Louis
Allow me to preface this by stating that while I am Old, I'm still very dangerous.
I prefer a full-face with a very dark visor.
People can not see my grey/white beard (advanced age) and will most likely believe that I'm a younger, more menacing hooligan.
I don't actually care what people think, but I do prefer them to tremble in fear when I roll by.....just like the old days.
Wear your FF and keep them guessing what type of Harley riding lunatic may be lurking behind the visor....I'm just sayin.
I prefer a full-face with a very dark visor.
People can not see my grey/white beard (advanced age) and will most likely believe that I'm a younger, more menacing hooligan.
I don't actually care what people think, but I do prefer them to tremble in fear when I roll by.....just like the old days.
Wear your FF and keep them guessing what type of Harley riding lunatic may be lurking behind the visor....I'm just sayin.
I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'. LOL .........J/K ........
.......nice bike by the way.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,618
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From: Valdosta, Ga
So funny you should say that. I left the house a few hours ago and saw what appeared to be my (male) neighbor (whom I hardley know) dancing in his yard in a DRESS!!! I was stunned! Then I realized it was a kilt and knee high socks. I watched him a little longer...
After his dance (or whatever it was) was over, he started the next phase of his activities. He was picking up HUGE heavy objects and throwing them through the air like those scottish guys that throw the telephone polls. I decided that he was probably stronger than me and that calling him a fruit would be a bad idea!!!
After his dance (or whatever it was) was over, he started the next phase of his activities. He was picking up HUGE heavy objects and throwing them through the air like those scottish guys that throw the telephone polls. I decided that he was probably stronger than me and that calling him a fruit would be a bad idea!!!
senior experienced all-knowing leader of the unwise
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,957
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From: USA
You got to match the right helmet to the right bike. As one can observe from the attached photo i believe i look exceedingly cool while completely concealing my identity. Why i could do a 2 wheel drive by and no one would know who done it. Well except maybe the tag # and a rather different DYNA. Oh yeah and anyone reading this post also.
I thought i already posted this once, i don't know where it went.
I thought i already posted this once, i don't know where it went.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 8,051
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
I've been to a ton of motorcycle races, flat track, AMA, Motocross, and MotoGP. They all wear full face helmets! Ever see one of those guys do a high side and land on their face? It ridiculous to even debate the safety of a FF helmet. Whether you wear one or not is up to you, but the safety of wearing one is indisputable. Regardless of what your local cop, race driver, or mother-in-law tells you.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,272
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From: Slidell, Louisiana
Do you think people will look at me funny with my full face helmet on and the back of my t-shirt says "Eat $hit and die mo**** fu****"?
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: U.S.S.A.
There's no such thing as a good looking helmet. I don't care if it's full face, 3/4, half, beanie and slathered with stickers, skulls, graphics or spikes. Every single helmet out there makes the wearer look like a dork -- some more than others. Even Dave on his Dyna on the Dragon. Every Harley Accessories catalog model. The guy in the carbon fiber skid lid. Peter Fonda with his Cap'n America helmet. All dorks. That's not the point. Get over how you look to other people and pick the best helmet for you based on your comfort and desired safety.
