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[JCZ]

JCZ,
 

[JCZ]

JC, terribly sorry to read of Terrie's accident.

[MJZ]

She's O.K. just a bunch of bumps and bruises....massive bruises, still, two weeks later.

[Free]

I have an HJC CL MAX flip front helmut
I am very happy with it. Seems a bit lighter and more comfortable than the Nolan IMHO

[yellowsedeuce]

JCZ,

Sorry to hear about Terrie's accident,  hope she's better soon & out riding again with you.  Feeling cooler while wearing the full helmet in the heat makes sense to me because I've found when I ride with a white or light colored long sleeve t-shirt in the blazing heat, it actually feels cooler and no sunburns because there's no direct sun rays hitting your skin.  I'll have to try my full-face which until now, I only used on cold night rides.

Yellowsedeuce

[Hotrodracer]

I have been in full face helmets for years!! Both in dirt race cars and bikes. I use the SHOEI fx1100. Best helmet I have ever had!!! Vents really well in the summer.

When talking with someone about what kind of helmet they should get I ask them " HOW MUCH IS YOUR HEAD WORTH"?

[Fired00d]

JC,
Sorry to hear about Terri's accident, and glad to hear that she is doing well and on her way back to a speedy recovery.

When I bought my Fatboy I purchased a full-face helmet at the time because I was used to riding with one from previous bike. However after riding in June, July, and August in Virginia I soon replaced it with a half helmet. I had an accident with a full-face helmet on (20+ Year Old Male drinking Budweiser and Bourbon, and thinking he is invincible [smiley=stupid.gif]), and know very well how they can save your face.

I have been known to wear a "beanie" and when I go to states that have no helmet law ride lidless. You would think someone in my profession (FF/EMT) would know better, but I never claimed to be the brightest bulb on the planet. After reading here and this thread earlier I'm going to do some serious thinking about this. I have started to wear the half helmet more, and when it's really cold use the full face. I think one of the things that may convince me to go full face all the time is getting one that you can flip up. I wear glasses and have found it difficult to get glasses on after putting full face on.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[spydglide]

JC,
  I think one of the things that may convince me to go full face all the time is getting one that you can flip up. I wear glasses and have found it difficult to get glasses on after putting full face on.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Hey Fired00d, if you find the right one, let me know, 'cause that's one of my main problems w/ the full face too.  thanks, spyder [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[MJZ]

Both of you need to go by the stealer and try on the H-D flip face. After finding a good fit, raise the chin bar and slide your glasses on. You will be surprised how well it works; then it is only getting used to it. Yep, it will feel dorky for a while but beats the hell out of not having one and needing it.  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] Really, not one single emergency room doctor or nurse I know of would not fight you to get you to wear it.

[JR]

Both of you need to go by the stealer and try on the H-D flip face. After finding a good fit, raise the chin bar and slide your glasses on. You will be surprised how well it works; then it is only getting used to it. Yep, it will feel dorky for a while but beats the hell out of not having one and needing it.

[JCZ]

Hey Fired00d, if you find the right one, let me know, 'cause that's one of my main problems w/ the full face too.

[grc]

................... I think one of the things that may convince me to go full face all the time is getting one that you can flip up. I wear glasses and have found it difficult to get glasses on after putting full face on.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Fired00d,

What brand(s) of full face have you tried?

[Fired00d]

Fired00d,

What brand(s) of full face have you tried?

[JR]

[porthole]

I too have been considering a full face. I have looked at several and two employees at the local dealer have been in accidents that convinced both guys to switch to full face and then switch to the non flip variety. After talking with these guys I am kind of convinced that most of the flip ups will not stand up to as much of an impact that a non flip would.

For my own test I grabbed a few helmets and pushed hard on the chin part. Some moved a little some moved enough that I could see the locks, which didn't look real secure.

Since I also wear glasses the non flip has not really been an option.

I tried HD's carbon kevlar helmet, which is noticeably lighter then even some 3/4 lids. This helmet is a non flip and very light. The chin deflects very little when pushing on it and the helmet is comfortable. Although in the store it quickly got a little warm with the visor down.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/mcm_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448767401&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309040960&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309040960&bmUID=1139087937356&bmLocale=en_US

I could get my glasses on, but it wasn't easy. Even so, I am considering this helmet.
This lid is part of HD's FXRG line. I have the FX jacket and I am very satisfied with that.
The helmet is expensive, but we have a once a year sale coming up with 20% off .....

BTW, there is now a "Screamin Eagle" helmet
http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/mcm_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448768801&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302285951&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302285951&bmUID=1139088016683&bmLocale=en_US