Who says a full face doesn't work?

[themeatmanlandry]

The same Harley guy (not bashing Harley guys) that told me not to get a 'Zuki because they are "throw-away bikes that only last 10,000 miles and then have to be rebuilt or tossed" () told me not to get a full faced helmet because if I ever come off the bike, "the chinpiece is liable to catch on something and break your neck."

I had never ridden a bike or been to a class before but I knew that was utter BS. Like I'd rather have my actual chin catch on something on the pavement, as opposed to a piece of protective gear.

I have right at 30,000 miles on the Bandit. I beep and wave at him everytime I pass his bar.

[Rockhead]

I had a guy at work spewing a similar story except he said the extra weight from the helmet causes greater forces that break the neck when hitting an object.

This was after he told me his nephew t-boned a panel van striking the A frame at 15mph.

Yeah no helmet worked like a charm for him, now mommy gets to change the guy’s diapers for the rest of his life.

[omegajim]

The same Harley guy (not bashing Harley guys) that told me not to get a 'Zuki because they are "throw-away bikes that only last 10,000 miles and then have to be rebuilt or tossed"

that's the way the H-D guy would drive it. Through the cornfields, motor oil would be poured out of vegetable oil bottle, drain the coolant out (air cooled is good enough) and so forth.

[GSXR Girl]

speaking of helmets.......

[intimid8er]

Damn.....I just saw that pic somewhere else about five minutes ago...

[GSXR Girl]

hahaha. it cracks me up!

[intimid8er]

Here it is:




There was a woman in my MSF class that did that.

[themeatmanlandry]

FWIW, I'd hit it. Backwards helmet and all.

[GSXR Girl]

Originally Posted by intimid8er

Here it is:




There was a woman in my MSF class that did that.

wow...she's a smart one

[GSXR Girl]

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

FWIW, I'd hit it. Backwards helmet and all.

what does FWIW mean?

but if you turn the helmet around to where it covers her face..i might consider giving it to her.

[jgreth]

Originally Posted by GSXR Girl

wow...she's a smart one

Precisely why Landry said he'd hit it.... less resistance.

[intimid8er]

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

FWIW, I'd hit it. Backwards helmet and all.

FWIW...probably an easy catch too....you know...a little slow upstairs....

[jgreth]

Originally Posted by GSXR Girl

what does FWIW mean?

but if you turn the helmet around to where it covers her face..i might consider giving it to her.

For What It's Worth

[GSXR Girl]

aaahhh. thanks!!
damn acronyms

[jgreth]

Originally Posted by GSXR Girl

aaahhh. thanks!!
damn acronyms

You're in the military, you should be used to it.

[GSXR Girl]

i know!! thats why i hate them soooo much lol

[tricker]

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

FWIW, I'd hit it. Backwards helmet and all.

that doesn't say much

[wildwolf]

Originally Posted by GSXR Girl

what does FWIW mean?

but if you turn the helmet around to where it covers her face..i might consider giving it to her.

Now there's something worth seeing.

[HAMMERPETE]

Originally Posted by stp1971

Well I can now say that I am about to be back in the saddle again.
Decided that it was time to get a new helmet. Since the Shoei RF-1000 did so well allowing me to slide to a stop without a concussion and my ears still attached to my head I decided they have earned my repeat business.

But this time I have decided the new Anthracite color will go a little better with the Black leather jacket and the rest of my "Cruiser" attire.

The half shell has been shelved for riding from this point forward. The only action it will see now is on the streets of Daytona and other walking speed events.

If you don't believe in full face helmets take a look at a 25 to 30 mph crash where I impacted with my left shoulder first then my helmet. Then the rest came crashing down after that. I probably only had about three to five feet of pavement contact with my full face. See what that looks like on the older light silver helmet. Note how the rear spoiler was almost ground flat. If I had been wearing the half shell,, well,, let's just say I might not be sporting a left ear right now.

For those who are not aware of what happened. In November I managed to trash a Rental Ultra Classic while doing "Everything" I was supposed to be doing. Hit a slick spot in the road and whoala. Screwed up helmet, broken collar bone, broke foot, and a screwed up knee later I am here showing you why I am spending the G's to buy another Shoei RF-1000.

WEAR YOUR GEAR!!!! Only road rash I got was a spot on my knee and a few scrapes where my jacket slid up on my back. Quality jacket, gloves, boots, and a good helmet kept me from getting it alot worse.

I think stickers will look just fine on my new helmet.

Out with the old..... In with the new.

Way to land on your head buddy!

[stp1971]

Well you always said I should use my head.


Thank you,, I will be here all night. Try the Corn Fritters!!!