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Today i have been married to my lovely wife for 17 years. Last night she gave me a Icon airframe helmet. This is the first full face helmet I have ever owned, and this morning the first time I have ever ridden with a full face helmet. Man it was very cool, I wish I had been ridding full faced all along. I couldn't believe the comfort, no wind buffeting, no parachuting just straight comfortable ride. at 95 mph I didn't feel any pressure against my head either. I am a convert.
I in no way advocate that laws should mandate helmet use. I still stand by my belief that it is a personal choice, and will argue the point with anyone.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
Edgar Allan Poe
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That's one of the reasons I don't wear a full face. Wind buffeting in my face. Might as well ride in a cage. But to each their own.
Fidelis et Fortis
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New Tires
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Congratulations on 17 years and your wife giving you such a cool gift. 
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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i hate to get buffeted in the face
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i hate to get buffeted in the face
Oh! So THAT'S why when you pop that bubble-wrap, you always hold it at arm's length then, eh Wade?! 
(...btw Chad, Happy Anniversary!...and congrats on the cool gift from the Mrs!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I love a buffet in front of my face! 
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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Loquacious
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Good on ya Chad. Your gettin' up there with Chet. 
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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Congrats Chad.... Happy to see that the wife put up with yah for so long.... 
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Congrats on the anniversary Chad  And on the cool bride too 
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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when I first got a full face helmet, it split time with my half, then it got used more often than the half, now it's been a few years since the half helmet has been worn at all
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Never cared for the half lids. I really like the protection for my eyes and face from the wind a debris. My X-eleven vents really well too. Congrats on the anniversary! 
Do, or do not...There is no try.'- Master Yoda
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Now you know why I've abandoned windshields. What till you see how it performs in the rain...
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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That's one of the reasons I don't wear a full face. Wind buffeting in my face. Might as well ride in a cage. But to each their own.
I ride with a full face (well, modular) but leave the shield up or off. I'll either wear sunglasses or drop down the 'fighter shield'. I like the wind but my paramedic days impact what I wear.
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Today i have been married to my lovely wife for 17 years. Last night she gave me a Icon airframe helmet. This is the first full face helmet I have ever owned, and this morning the first time I have ever ridden with a full face helmet. Man it was very cool, I wish I had been ridding full faced all along. I couldn't believe the comfort, no wind buffeting, no parachuting just straight comfortable ride. at 95 mph I didn't feel any pressure against my head either. I am a convert.
I in no way advocate that laws should mandate helmet use. I still stand by my belief that it is a personal choice, and will argue the point with anyone.
Congrats on the 17 years. As crazy and impossible as it might seem, the second 20 is even better than the first. Counting dating this is our 30th Christmas together.
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Congrats on the anniversary Chad 17 years eh? Does your lady realize she'd have gotten less for murder? 
Too old to die young, too ugly to leave a good looking corpse
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That's one of the reasons I don't wear a full face. Wind buffeting in my face. Might as well ride in a cage. But to each their own.
I ride with a full face (well, modular) but leave the shield up or off. I'll either wear sunglasses or drop down the 'fighter shield'. I like the wind but my paramedic days impact what I wear.
Yup thats what i will do, i take the shield off and drop the internal visor (wheni am wearing the full face) in the city i still like my 3/4 but full face has its place for sure.
And yup happy aniversay to you and the mrs. Bud, my wife and i just had our 17th this past July...... goes too quick if ya ask me....
2007 Speedmaster and miss it!
2013 T-Bird Storm and Luvin it!
Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at 70 mph can double your vocabulary
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I have been down this track as well and finally settled for the open face with a pair of Wiley x glasses with the foam inners and windshield, The full face has come a long way since then with better visibility and vents. The Nolan N42 I think it is looks like the ducks nuts with the clip in lower section!
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Thanks guys. I am enjoying my helmet, and the wife. Our relationship seems to get better each year. Its funny how you can be with some one so lo g and not run out of things to talk about.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
Edgar Allan Poe
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There is supposed to be an 'n' long up there. Long not lo g .
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Our relationship seems to get better each year. Its funny how you can be with some one so lo g and not run out of things to talk about.
+1!
"How the hell can a person
go to work in the morning
and come home in the evening
with nothing to say"
Angel From Montgomery - J.P.
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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I never would have guessed six years ago that, out of the blue, my wife would take up riding, and she puts miles one her bikes. I keep encouraging her to buy another and give me that black Bonneville.
She is never boring.
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good job
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Congratulation Locopony and bride
Peace in the country when the sun goes down , the corn is gettin' high
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