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Davecm203 · 09-20-2008, 10:25 AM

I have not looked at this pole in a while. I am shocked by how many cruiser riders wear full face helmets. I would have never geussed that from what I see on the road. In fact many, many moons ago I had a cruiser for a short time and wore a full face. I had a lot of people tease me about it.

Davecm203 · 09-21-2008, 10:17 PM

Yesterday afternoon my wife witnessed a motorcycle accident. She said that they were two large crusers and both ridders were wearing open face helmets. Although she saw it happen, she still could not figure out how it happend. Best she could figure was that the ridder to the left went to make a right and hit the one on his right. They were ridding side by side in town. Neither was hurt real bad. One did a face plant though and so his face was torn up. Just one more case for full face helmets. Well, that and know what your ridding partner is doing and leave enough room.

fbrown · 09-22-2008, 07:07 AM

I wear a half lid only because the law says I have to have a helmet. I also have an open faced one but I like the wind in my face

and yes I have been down more than once due to some one else

I just do not like the full face helmets (just me). I do how ever wear full leathers so go figure

kingy · 10-27-2008, 08:58 PM

Full Face....

bluekat · 10-27-2008, 11:53 PM

Cruiser and full face. I have a half helmet, but the full face has better venting, so it's less sweaty than the half. When it's warm, I have a bad habit of riding with the faceshield up. I love the wind on my face. Only close it all the way when it's really cold.
kari

Gixxerman · 10-31-2008, 03:08 PM

I'm a member of ATGATT, and I don't think anything BUT a fullface is worth trying.

My helmet: Arai RX-7 Corsair Pedrosa

Both street and track, off course.

GeorgiaRoller · 11-07-2008, 02:17 PM

Cruiser - 3/4 with Shield.

HDUltrarider · 11-10-2008, 08:43 AM

3/4 no shield but where full face in the winter to prevent frost bite

02Bandito1200S · 01-05-2009, 10:48 AM

While I have been accused of being hard headed, I pretty sure the pavement is harder than my noggin so it is full face all the time.

Bigs · 01-05-2009, 11:24 AM

Lots of brains that are growing to protect....

ednjacks · 01-25-2009, 11:56 PM

Fullface when its cold, 3/4 when it gets warmer.

View Poll Results: What do you wear on the majority of your rides?
[SPORTBIKES] Full-face helmet	72	23.30%
[SPORTBIKES] Three-quarter helmet with face shield	2	0.65%
[SPORTBIKES] Half lid (beenie)	0	0%
[SPORTBIKES] Dewrag	0	0%
[SPORTBIKES] My slowly receeding hair/ well-polished scalp	0	0%
[CRUISERS] Full-face helmet	135	43.69%
[CRUISERS] Three-quarter helmet with face shield	45	14.56%
[CRUISERS] Half lid (beenie)	37	11.97%
[CRUISERS] Dewrag	8	2.59%
[CRUISERS] My slowly receeding hair/ well-polished scalp	10	3.24%
Voters: 309. You may not vote on this poll

09-18-2008, 03:04 AM	#81 (permalink)
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09-20-2008, 10:25 AM	#82 (permalink)
Davecm203 M-J Member of the Month!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 2,828	I have not looked at this pole in a while. I am shocked by how many cruiser riders wear full face helmets. I would have never geussed that from what I see on the road. In fact many, many moons ago I had a cruiser for a short time and wore a full face. I had a lot of people tease me about it. __________________

09-21-2008, 10:17 PM	#83 (permalink)
Davecm203 M-J Member of the Month!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 2,828	Yesterday afternoon my wife witnessed a motorcycle accident. She said that they were two large crusers and both ridders were wearing open face helmets. Although she saw it happen, she still could not figure out how it happend. Best she could figure was that the ridder to the left went to make a right and hit the one on his right. They were ridding side by side in town. Neither was hurt real bad. One did a face plant though and so his face was torn up. Just one more case for full face helmets. Well, that and know what your ridding partner is doing and leave enough room. __________________

09-22-2008, 07:07 AM	#84 (permalink)
fbrown Seat Tester Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 83 Honda V45 Magna Location: West Virginia Posts: 81	helmet? I wear a half lid only because the law says I have to have a helmet. I also have an open faced one but I like the wind in my face and yes I have been down more than once due to some one else I just do not like the full face helmets (just me). I do how ever wear full leathers so go figure __________________ Doesn't play well with others

10-27-2008, 08:58 PM	#85 (permalink)
kingy In Training Join Date: Oct 2008 Bike: M50 Location: australia Posts: 119	Full Face.... __________________ woot M50 Burn Rubber Not your Soul Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.

10-27-2008, 11:53 PM	#86 (permalink)
bluekat In Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Bike: 06 Suzuki C50 Location: Oregon Posts: 115	Cruiser and full face. I have a half helmet, but the full face has better venting, so it's less sweaty than the half. When it's warm, I have a bad habit of riding with the faceshield up. I love the wind on my face. Only close it all the way when it's really cold. kari

11-07-2008, 02:17 PM	#88 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Leaned over, knee down Join Date: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M-Fitty Location: Lurking in the shadows Posts: 4,648	Cruiser - 3/4 with Shield. __________________ Subscribe to TVGeorgiaRoller on YouTube.

11-10-2008, 08:43 AM	#89 (permalink)
HDUltrarider Official M-J Vendor Join Date: Nov 2008 Bike: Harley Davidsion Ultra Classic 2007 Location: New York Posts: 270	3/4 no shield but where full face in the winter to prevent frost bite __________________ Tech n Cycle Gear, LLC www.techncyclegear.com

01-05-2009, 10:48 AM	#90 (permalink)
02Bandito1200S Seat Tester Join Date: Dec 2008 Bike: 02 Bandit 1200S Posts: 62	While I have been accused of being hard headed, I pretty sure the pavement is harder than my noggin so it is full face all the time. __________________ The road is not a race track!

01-25-2009, 11:56 PM	#92 (permalink)
ednjacks Where Am I ? Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 05 Suzuki C90 Location: NEPA Posts: 47	Fullface when its cold, 3/4 when it gets warmer. __________________ If it dont go, chrome it!!

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