| Full face, 3/4, 1/2? Which do you like? | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15th, 2009 06:34 pm | 1st Post |
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I've always been a 3/4 face helmet guy. In the past, I've never really given much thought to helmet saftey. I bought a new touring 3/4 face with visor last year, but no vents. Man, did I sweat in that! Also, I might have bought a size to small, because I had a couple pressure points bother me after riding 1/2 hour or longer. Tought about trying a 1/2 shell ( for something cooler ), but my attention was brought to a Shoei full face with vents on ebay, cheap ( Cheap, my middle name ). Just wondering what you guys like. Sorry, I'm a tight ass, wont spend big bucks on a helmet.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15th, 2009 06:39 pm | 2nd Post |
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Shoei is a top of the line helmet. As for me, I've always worn full face helmets. Check this link http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum4/64395.html and read Cousin Jack's post. I had an accident about 20 years ago and my helmet looked pretty much the same. As you can see by the helmet the 3/4 or 1/2 wouldn't have done squat for me or Cousin Jack. I'll never pass up an opportunity to get on my Soap Box about full face helmets. Jeff
____________________ Jeff USN Ret 1985 2005 Wild Rhinos Oklahoma Chapter Present Bikes in the stable 2007 ST1300 |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15th, 2009 06:45 pm | 3rd Post |
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I'm another in the camp of a full face or I don't ride. The thought of an exposed chin scraping the concrete does not thrill me that much. No helmet will help you though if it does not stay on your head. Mine was jerked off by something during my bad off a year ago January, and I received some bad noggin bumps because of that. So be sure the straps are fitting correctly.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15th, 2009 06:55 pm | 4th Post |
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Shoei RF Full Face for me. If figure if I'm going to go through all the motions of carrying, putting on, wearing a helmet, I may as well have one that offers the best protection.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15th, 2009 07:02 pm | 5th Post |
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Yup, full face, I'm just used to it now, in fact I feel naked without it; also cuts down on road noise. For cooler weather it is a definite help, for warm weather, open the vents. Chuck
____________________ Walk on Water http://www.coldwater.me ----------------------- Current Bikes: 1983 Goldwing Interstate Past Bikes: 1978 Honda CX 500 (great bike) 1980 Honda XL80S 1970 Honda Trail 70 Current Toy: 1968 Correct Craft Ski Nautique (318 Chrysler) |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15th, 2009 07:08 pm | 6th Post |
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Due to limited vision in one eye, I use open face with flip down visor. That plus allergy season for me is mid-May to the end of July. I can't see myself sneezing in a full face.
____________________ If you can't fix it with a hammer, You have an electrical problem!! |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15th, 2009 08:40 pm | 7th Post |
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I like my modular helmet. should offer more protection than a beanie or 3/4 helmet.. much easier with glasses., my glasses did not like being forced into a full face. a good modular will have metal locks for the flip part.
____________________ Big John Sevierville,Tn 90 GL 1500SE 84 700 Sabre 06 Ridgeline 3.5/RT Sevierville, Tn |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15th, 2009 10:10 pm | 8th Post |
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Full face with SNELL rating for me.
____________________ "I can skin a buck and run a trot line" 2B1ASK1 NRA Member N5BIR Wingless, but always a Winger |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15th, 2009 10:12 pm | 9th Post |
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Yup, full-face helmet or I don't ride. The Harry Hurt report (the bible of motorcycle accident statistics) discovered that just shy of 40% of all helmet impacts are on the CHIN! So, to me, an open face helmet is only about 1/2 protection for your head. My wife and I ride with Arai helmets, armored TourMaster jackets and Sidi boots. Expensive yes, but our safety is worth it! I'm not a rich man either. I ride a $3,000 bike, but our riding gear cost over half of that amount! Now, I do wish I could afford a bike with ABS brakes to help me avoid all the moronic, cell-phone implanted, cage drivers out there! But, that's anther subject. Ride safe!
____________________ Bob 2006 Arctic White GL1800 1987 Black/Grey GL1200 Aspencade U.S. Navy SWO (1967-1976) |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15th, 2009 10:16 pm | 10th Post |
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My first helmet was a 3/4. Bought new full face Bells this winter. I rode 2500 miles on vacation a couple of weeks ago. The full face was quieter and kept me warmer as I went through the temp changes of 45 degrees to 85 degrees. The added protection for my chin and face are great are the main reason I went with them to begin with
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15th, 2009 10:30 pm | 11th Post |
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I use them all, depending on the weather. When I take a long trip, I usually take a full-face and a 1/2. Nothing worse than hitting 100 degree weather in a full-face behind the wrap around 1200 fairing, unless of course it is hitting rain and hail in a 1/2 face when it was warm earlier that day.
____________________ Gun totin', motorcycle ridin', whisky drinkin', meat eatin' American. That's who I am... Joined the Darkside-03.28.2010 IBA #38226 |
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15th, 2009 10:38 pm | 12th Post |
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wing ding wrote: Due to limited vision in one eye, I use open face with flip down visor. That plus allergy season for me is mid-May to the end of July. I can't see myself sneezing in a full face. Allergies are why I have a full face with flip shield also. 
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| Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 12:28 am | 13th Post |
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i use a 1/2 helmet year round because i can't stand having my face covered unless its realy cold or raining hard & i haven't found a 3/4 that fits my big head that has a tight fit flip down shield since the gap on the snap on sheilds still lets water onto the inside of the sheild & then i can't see.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 12:34 am | 14th Post |
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I like having a modular helmet. I have had Nolan N100 and I now have a HJC Symax 2 Both have their good and bad points. I like the ability to change with the weather conditions.
____________________ 2008 Pearl White new out of the crate 6/19/09 "RETIRED and RIDING" on R & R AMA Life Member # 283954 GWRRA Life Member # 028867 Ohio Chapter L Cincinnati - Former Chapter Director GWRRA International Couple 2006-2007 |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 12:44 am | 15th Post |
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I use 1/2 shells most of the time for summer riding but all that's changing now that I bought new 3/4 HJC's for the headsets to go into. These actaully have 2 shields, an inner sun shield kinda like a jet pilot's helmet then a full outer flip down shield that really cuts down on wind and road noise.  http://www.bikebandit.com/product/18819
____________________ Michael Too much chrome to polish, too little time!! Have trailer, will travel!! Not all Wingers are old Wingers. PGR member. Riding in memory of my father, Clyde D. Ward, USN. WWII Myself, USN, Vietnam Vet. 68-72, 74-76 VF-194 aboard the USS. Oriskany USS Saratoga, ships company ----------------------------------- Bagmaster, our former forum Toolmaster and friend, is no longer with us. He passed away in February 2012. The roads and byways, no matter how beautiful and exhilarating, are a lonelier place now. RIP Bagmaster (Baggy). ----------------------------------- |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 01:37 am | 16th Post |
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Full face. Saved my face from further ugly.
____________________ Down to one 84I Sometimes the wisest person is dressed in the rudest clothing ThroneTogether Recorders http://www.studioauditions.com/studios/ttr24 _____________________________________________________________ Donn |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 01:38 am | 17th Post |
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My woman has the red one pictured above - She likes it.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 01:39 am | 18th Post |
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Been working on this one all evening, finally got it all back together and the headsets installed into it. Attachment: 100_0274.jpg (Downloaded 186 times)
____________________ The 1800 is my bike. The very best motorcycle ever made. I was enthralled with my first test ride on this machine. It is a great bike. A crotch rocket with storage bags.............As for oil I use the slick kind, and I like round tires, but as of late I have found square ones work best on the rear. Pirelli Eufori 195/55/16 @ 32 PSI Kit |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 01:44 am | 19th Post |
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Kit you are a classic. Just funnin. I wear a full face for now that it has been cooler and I do have a 3/4 for the warmer days but I'm looking at trying the full face year round.
____________________ It's not what you buy, it's what you build. Victory Riders CMA Road Captain: http://www.cmausa.org/default.asp http://stronger.startlogic.com/index.html Illinios Chapter Wild Rinos Member |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 01:45 am | 20th Post |
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My head and my choice. I'm just saying. Scorpion EXO 1000. Also have the EXO 400 for my wife and I.
____________________ Jeff USN Ret 1985 2005 Wild Rhinos Oklahoma Chapter Present Bikes in the stable 2007 ST1300 |
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