full face
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
My buddy is a fire chief. He once told me that when they get a call to an accident with a motorcycle, odds are the rider is dead with no helmet, neck and servere facial injuries with a 3/4 helmet and neck injuries with a FF.
Beary
Beary
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: dallas
Don't know about the Harley thing but if I had to wear a full face helmet I would just take the car
I wear a full face for comfort. I also laid one down with a 3/4 helmet at 50 mph. FULL FACE IS BETTER. But like I said, I like the comfort of a full face helmet.
Grand HDF Member
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It doesn't literally mean that all Harley Riders refuse to wear full face helmets.
Here's a list of other dangerous activities if anyone would like to broaden the nanny discussion: clicky.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 269
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From: Springfield, MO
why do people say , people who ride harlys dont wear full face helmets. i have had this said to me on several occasions at diff places. personaly i like my full face modular, just wondering. i have been down a few times in my life and was thankfull i had it on street and dirt,, oh well just wondering whats with the bashing on full face was.
thanks
thanks
As to why you hear these comments, how many are from riders? How many from HD riders? Or do these come from non-riders? I have never bad mouthed anyone's helmet choice (or lack thereof) and can't remember anyone bad mouthing mine (at least not in person, on the internet everyone has an opinion and wants to share it).
If you like a full face - rock it with style. Heck, get a bright green one with a built in Mohawk! If you don't want to wear a helmet that's cool too. Me, I am going to make my choices every day based on what I want, weighing what's right for me the best I can, not based on what someone else believes I should be doing.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Atoka, TN
For me, the wind noise kills me, so I very rarely (almost never) wear my carbon dot half shell. 90 percent of the time, it's a 3/4. Now if it's cold, high chance of rain, or a long distance ride, I prefer my modular FF. I can still hear my music with either of the 3. Wind noise is greatly reduced with the 3/4 and all but gone with the FF.
I guess you could say on my bike, I am selfish. It's all about me. I bought the bike I love and enjoy riding and have added some mods to make it something I enjoy even more. My gear is all about comfort.
Chris
I guess you could say on my bike, I am selfish. It's all about me. I bought the bike I love and enjoy riding and have added some mods to make it something I enjoy even more. My gear is all about comfort.
Chris
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
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I love my full face lid. I do me, they can do them. I got hit with a brain bucket on and had my face get dragged on the street not fun.
Full face for life now. Bell Star matte carbon and I also have a full face Simpson super bandit
Full face for life now. Bell Star matte carbon and I also have a full face Simpson super bandit
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 129
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From: Connecticut
Freedom of choice
I wear whatever is the most comfortable for me at the time
Inclement weather I have a Nolan N104 I really like
A beautiful day like today I do not wear a helmet
Let those who ride decide
I wear whatever is the most comfortable for me at the time
Inclement weather I have a Nolan N104 I really like
A beautiful day like today I do not wear a helmet
Let those who ride decide
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Jackson, Tn.
I wear either a 1/2 or 3/4 depending on weather. The only reason I don't have a full face or a modular is because I can't find one that fits. The bar that goes across the chin and jaw area is too tight even though the helmet fits my head.
