 Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,172
Saddle Sore
|
Saddle Sore
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,172 |
Well kids, I have resisted this one for quite awhile but... I have had 2 full face helmets - the current one modular - and I hate 'em. Can't hear, can't see, and they are just uncomfortable. I always wear a helmet - a shorty like the police wear. Spare me the gory accident crap. I prefer to have all my senses available to avoid the accident in the first place. If your idea of safe riding involves being covered in kevlar and plastic from head to toe, go for it. I prefer to see and hear and smell the sights and sounds and aromas, good and bad. Otherwise, I'd take my truck. If/when the day comes when my senses fail me and my head splits like a ripe melon, close the box, spit on the lid, and say "I told you so!" I won't argue with you then.... 
More flags
More fun!
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,877
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,877 |
I love it! No arguing from inside the box. Of course, you could leave instructions to have yourself burried with middle finger extended 
Benny
Black & Silver '02
Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,124 Likes: 13
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,124 Likes: 13 |
naw. he might want a chrome coffin though. 
Blowing gravel off rural roads
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,172
Saddle Sore
|
|
Saddle Sore
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,172 |
Nope.
Pine box. Cheaper the better. Chrome don't get you "home"...
More flags
More fun!
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,382
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,382 |
I used to wear a half helmet. That ended one day when I actually saw the bug coming that hit my face. It looked like a dad gum turkey. Anyway, it hit me right on the cheek bone just below the glasses. It hit me so hard and splattered so much that it almost blinded me and knocked me off the bike. Plus it put a pretty good cut on my cheek. I rode straight to a shop, threw the half helmet away and bought a 3/4 with a face shield. I have never regretted that decision. I like it even more every time I come home from a ride and have to wipe all the bugs off the face shield that would have otherwise ended up on my face.
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,668
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,668 |
I feel likewise, but i still wear the bobble-head on occasion. Like for parades or other low speed stuff.
Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come; He will guide you in all truth:
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,172
Saddle Sore
|
|
Saddle Sore
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,172 |
Bugs provide protein. You gotta learn to catch them in flight. Rocks provide minerals. Facial scars provide machismo. Just smartazzin here...  This discussion will never have a resolution. It is up to the individual as to what risks they are willing to take. If flying vermin and road debris are a problem, you do what suits you best. For me, the benefits of experiencing the open road outweigh the occasional gobsmack from an errant insect. But that's me....
More flags
More fun!
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 22
Complete Newb
|
|
Complete Newb
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 22 |
1983, cold out and the puddles were frozen over. Riding my 1977 Honda 550 four and made a right turn over a frozen puddle. Lost it and my helmet busted my fairings windscreen clean off. Took off the helmet and looked at it. The clear plastic face shield was broken in two places and the front of the full face helmet was all messed up. No matter how you look at it the helmet will save you face. It can't hurt. 
My dream may be your nightmare.
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 208
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 208 |
I have both types of helmets. One is a full faced job and is painted bright yellow. I added some black stripes, a fast eddy decal and some red reflective tape.
It has excellent ventilation and is cooler in vegas with the face shield closed than when it is open. It fits so well around the face that when the shield is open my head sweats a ton. When closed the vents allow cool air to flow over my head and out the back vents. It never fogs up even when I stop at a light.
The short helmet I thought would be cooler in the hot weather but it is terrible. It fits well but has no vents and I sweat a ton with it on. It has been relegated to staying strapped onto the luggage rack for passenger use only as I will not wear it.
The only time I ride without a helmet is when I take the bike to the pool which is located inside the trailer park. It is a long walk and I can put all my stuff in the saddle bags along with my liquid refreshments and reading materials and ride with the swim trunks and mocassins and ride the bike about 1500 feet to the pool.
07 Speedmstr, Long Tors, bags, sissy bar and rack, windshield, engine bars, 2 ww lights, 2 fast eddy stickers and a .45 ACP.
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825
"Lighten up, Francis."
|
|
"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825 |
I was considering an open face helmet for Summer riding but I was cured of that when I saw the result of Freedom's accident.
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 12,964
Stickman Yogi
|
|
Stickman Yogi
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 12,964 |
Quote:
I was considering an open face helmet for Summer riding but I was cured of that when I saw the result of Freedom's accident.
I can sure understand that John... thinking of changing my philosophy too.
Live to love, love to live.
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,821
Bar Shake
|
|
Bar Shake
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,821 |
Glad your back on her Dan, how's the leg doing? Last week was a good example of what you're talking about, open the face shield at 45 mph in 113 degree temps and it's like turning a blow drier in your face  Mucho cooler with wind blocked.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 482
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 482 |
1/2 helmets are only good for short low speed rides. They act like a parachute at speed and make my neck sore after an hour or so.
My Fulmer Modus is comfortable all day long. The only negative is the poor vents, a little dremel work cured that.
George
Freelance Observer
07 BA with 605's, engine dresser bars, and cheap saddle bags.
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 282
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 282 |
I'll throw my 2 cents in. Quit using a full face helmet for two reasons in the 80's. First was the near miss I barely avoided when, at a stop light, I happened to look in the mirror and see a cadillac in a side power slide heading right for me. Never heard the dang thing. I was wearing a full face HJC. Had to Rock the throttle and bust the light. The caddie didn't stop until the middle of the intersection. Secondly, a helmet study in the 80's showed that full face helmets were breaking necks due to the way the neck strap was designed. It seemed that a direct hit on the chin caused the lower unit (with the neck strap) to break loose, bringing the strap across the larnynx and snapping the vertabrae at number 3 & 4. From then on I wore a 3/4 or 1/2, IF I wear a helmet at all. I'm sure they're designed better these days, but I've seen guys bite it at all speeds with and without cans on. Bottom line, when the reaper wants you, it's time. I too, drive a bike for the freedom of the breeze. I figure if I was to load up like some Arthurian knight, I might as well drive an F-250 (which I do on occassion, but not for fun). To each his own.  OK, so maybe its a nickels worth. 
Pacific Blue/White 2009 America in the TX Hill Country
Not all that glitters is gold. Tolkien. Hmm Must've seen the chrome on my TA coming down the road.
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 12,964
Stickman Yogi
|
|
Stickman Yogi
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 12,964 |
Quote:
To each his own. OK, so maybe its a nickels worth.
And I'll toss you a dime for that nickel's worth 'cause I can see your pov. Good perspective!!
Live to love, love to live.
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,527
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,527 |
Quote:
I'll throw my 2 cents in. Quit using a full face helmet for two reasons in the 80's. First was the near miss I barely avoided when, at a stop light, I happened to look in the mirror and see a cadillac in a side power slide heading right for me. Never heard the dang thing. I was wearing a full face HJC. Had to Rock the throttle and bust the light. The caddie didn't stop until the middle of the intersection. Secondly, a helmet study in the 80's showed that full face helmets were breaking necks due to the way the neck strap was designed. It seemed that a direct hit on the chin caused the lower unit (with the neck strap) to break loose, bringing the strap across the larnynx and snapping the vertabrae at number 3 & 4. From then on I wore a 3/4 or 1/2, IF I wear a helmet at all. I'm sure they're designed better these days, but I've seen guys bite it at all speeds with and without cans on. Bottom line, when the reaper wants you, it's time. I too, drive a bike for the freedom of the breeze. I figure if I was to load up like some Arthurian knight, I might as well drive an F-250 (which I do on occassion, but not for fun). To each his own. OK, so maybe its a nickels worth.
Thats the way I see it as well. freedom of choice .....
"Proud to be an Infidel" ... "100% pure American Jingoist"
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,937
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,937 |
Wonder what the studies would show for a "direct hit on the chin" for wearers of 3/4, 1/2, and no helmet users?  (no, I don't wear a helmet at all. Dam- the torpedos!)
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,590
Check Pants
|
|
Check Pants
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,590 |
Quote:
I was considering an open face helmet for Summer riding but I was cured of that when I saw the result of Freedom's accident.
Hey now  ,
I'm as good looking now as I ever was, the mystical/magical surgical staff in Spokane worked a miracle and fixed me up good as gneu  .
Granted, I do remember waking up through a narcotic-induced haze on July 19 (best birthday ever), feeling a significant hole under the bandages covering my lower jaw and reflecting "This probably isn't very good"
I am sure thinking hard and will no doubt go for a quality full face helmet for future flights 
jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2
Fe Butt
|
|
Fe Butt
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2 |
Yep!!! Good point, OR should I say "good CHOICE" there, John!  Yep, I guess it "somehow" suddenly dawned on you that evidently not everybody is as "fortunate enough" to have as hard a head as a certain lucky-azz dude(considering the seriousness of HIS recent accident) down there in Tucson has, huh???!!!  (BTW Kevin, if you see this, THIS is how one "ef's" with another at BA.com WITHOUT bringing up or inserting their politics into it...just in case you didn't notice here!)
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)
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825
"Lighten up, Francis."
|
|
"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825 |
Dwight, can you manage to post ONCE without trying to incite Kevin? Huh? Huh?
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2
Fe Butt
|
|
Fe Butt
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2 |
Yeah, yeah, you're right John. Sorry about that!  I suppose I should've let....  ...here. (...especially considering it's been, what, a whole week and half maybe since the hound dawg in question hasn't gone on some kind'a political rant around here?!...yep, you're right alright...he's been a good ol' dawg for a while "LATELY", hasn't he?!....sorry!!!)
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)
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825
"Lighten up, Francis."
|
|
"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825 |
C'mon, admit it, you just miss the widdle fella...
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,616
Check Pants
|
|
Check Pants
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,616 |
Quote:
Quote:
I was considering an open face helmet for Summer riding but I was cured of that when I saw the result of Freedom's accident.
Hey now ,
I'm as good looking now as I ever was, the mystical/magical surgical staff in Spokane worked a miracle and fixed me up good as gneu .
Granted, I do remember waking up through a narcotic-induced haze on July 19 (best birthday ever), feeling a significant hole under the bandages covering my lower jaw and reflecting "This probably isn't very good"
I am sure thinking hard and will no doubt go for a quality full face helmet for future flights
jh
Ive always chosen to wear a full face but have to admit...while I was in Nelson riding around in some of that heat I was starting to consider a 3/4....Freedom cured me of that thought real quick!
Thanks for keeping a youngster in check...next time you dont need to crash your bike  
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 497
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 497 |
WOW!  OK, Should it be no discussion of politics and helmet law? Folks are more devoted to their opinions on helmets, or helmet regulation than many other subjects. I for one just think they need to pass a law requiring all exhaust pipes to be less than 40db at idle.  
If there's nothing wrong with me,
maybe there's something wrong with the universe!
-Dr. Crusher
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,527
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,527 |
Dwight never ever ever ever tries to insert some political agenda into his SARCASTIC posts.
He he....... And wild boars dont poop in the woods.
"Proud to be an Infidel" ... "100% pure American Jingoist"
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2
Fe Butt
|
|
Fe Butt
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2 |
OKAY GUYS, I'm gonna tackle the Rev's post FIRST here.... Quote:
WOW! OK, Should it be no discussion of politics and helmet law? Folks are more devoted
to their opinions on helmets, or helmet regulation than many other subjects.
I for one just think they need to pass a law requiring all exhaust pipes to be less than
40db at idle.
WELL REV, HERE'S THE DEAL OK!
This thread IS ABOUT why some folks THINK they should wear as MUCH friggin' PROTECTION on their friggin' HEADS(where BTW, the BRAIN resides and WHERE people do that "thinking") and why they CHOOSE to wear one with the most protection available!!! PERIOD!!!
It was NOT, and I REPEAT NOT about ANY friggin' idea about "politicians telling us what we should wear or not wear on our heads"!!!
BUT, true to form "SOME FOLKS" around here always like to vent their FEARS about having their choice taken away from them whenever there's ANY discussion WHATSOEVER about the use of helmets IN GENERAL.
And unfortunately when THAT happens those SAME "some folks" will often, IF given half a friggin' chance, use these sorts of helmet threads as some sort of political soapbox due PRECISELY because they THEMSELVES have introduced the idea of those politicos in the FIRST PLACE!!!
And personally, I'M REALLY FRIGGIN' TIRED of THAT HAPPENING AROUND HERE!!!
(hey dude, you wanted a AND an explanation here, RIGHT???)
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)
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2
Fe Butt
|
|
Fe Butt
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2 |
And NOW for YOU, Kevin... Quote:
Dwight never ever ever ever tries to insert some political agenda into his SARCASTIC posts.
He he....... And wild boars dont poop in the woods.
IF you were HALF as friggin' smart, observant and/or perceptive as you THINK you are, then you would NOTICE THAT whenever I insert almost ANY "sarcastic political message" in my posts, those posts almost ALWAYS tend to be NON-PARTISAN and they sarcastically make fun of ALL friggin' politicians.
Whereas YOU SIR are almost ALWAYS extremely PARTISAN in your postings and tend to RANT!!!
Remember your own words recently when in a thread that ONCE AGAIN you turned from a comedy to a rant(and subsequesntly forced the Mods to delete) where you said, "Death becomes them"? DEATH BECOMES THEM"???
What are you, the friggin' "God of Vengence" around here or somethin'?????
OH! And THEN, within 24 friggin' hours after the Mods deleted THAT thread, you started yet ANOTHER political thread in the Lounge about that moron who runs Iran and his little visit to the U.N. (yep...I saw THAT ONE TOO just before yet ANOTHER Mod deleted THAT one)
Look! Unless THAT friggin' moron rides a MOTORCYCLE around Tehran, WE DON'T WANT TO READ A RANT ABOUT HIS ENDEAVORS AT BA.COM!!!
Look! WE ALL GET IT!!! "YOU are the ONLY one who can direct us to all the "truths" out there in the world."
(...or at least it looks like you THINK you're the only one who can, anyway)
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)
|
|
|
Re: why i wear a full face helmet
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,821
Bar Shake
|
|
Bar Shake
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,821 |
Quote:
Dwight never ever ever ever tries to insert some political agenda into his SARCASTIC posts.
He he....... And wild boars dont poop in the woods.
Sure, they poop apostrophes, pick some up next time.
(O' course you'd have to know how to use 'em )
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
|
|
|
|
|
