I have had this kisser for 68 years and I plan to keep it. I have a Nolan N102 and I never leave home without it
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I've had both types over the years but prefer the full face. Less noise and better protection. Having just been through an accident where I luckily hit the pavement on the side of the helmet and not the front I afterward went out and bought the Shoei RF-1000. Like my bro-in-law says "$1 helmet for a $1 head."
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Don't we all love this topic, to wear or not to wear, to go full face, open face or flip up. It's interesting to see everyone's arguments for and against, so here's my take on it.
1) I ride with either an open face, or with a Nolan Open face and sheild, depending on the weather See my album. The visibility from both these helmets is far superior (for me) than any other full face helmet I've tried. It's cooler and I can stay much more alert than in a full face, which I do own BTW and use for guests.
2) I ride to stay upright, I don't ever go out thinking I may crash. It's a bit like target fixation. Plan to get to your destination, not crash on the way.
3) When riding, you must not only take responsibility for your own actions, but often take responsibility for what others may do, even if they are in the wrong. Ask yourself, when you see a car that "MAY" be pulling out of a driveway into your path, "Is that car coming out? Would I be able to stop if they did?" If yes, continue on your merry way, if not, SLOW DOWN to a speed that would enable you to stop. Travelling on at your current "too fast for the conditions" speed is irresponsible, even if you are in the right. "He's in the wrong, so I'm going to continue on at this speed and we may crash, but it will be his fault...." Bit stupid eh?
4) NEVER lay your bike down. The friction from the brakes and the rubber on the road will work far better than the friction of the engine cases and plastic sliding on the road. http://www.dmv.org/how-to-guides/bike-down.php as an example. Even if you do end up hitting what you were trying to avoid, the damage would normally be far less if you were upright, than lying on your side sliding across the ashphalt.
5) In relation to whether Cops train more than us mere civilians, this vid is from Japan, make sure you read the caption about the video
What you wear is up to you, but never worry about crashing, worry about the ride and where you're going and you'll be fine.
Open for me. Lightest possible and least wind resistant is best for my neck.
I don't crash.
Pete you live in CA... it's not that you don't crash, its WHEN you crash, and you will, I promise you.
CA is one of the most dangerous states to ride in.
Personally, I was cut off by an unlicensed, uninsured illegal immigrant who came into my lane and proceeded to slam on the brakes not 6 feet in front of me, AFTER he crossed the double solid yellow lines of the carpool lane! I wasn't lane splitting or speeding, just riding in the fast lane. He didn't bother looking, signaling or even checking on me when I'm laying on the pavement BLEEDING!
Needless to say I'm a strong supporter of immigration enforcement Go INS!
--Kory
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The arguments for and against notwithstanding, the couple of times I've ridden my Bonnie with my old half helmet, the wind tried to suck it off my head. I turned around and came home to the relative comfort of my full head hat after that both times. Do any of you guys that use 3/4 helmets have that problem? Does the wind try to turn your helmet into a parachute with your adams apple as the jumper? On a long hot ride, an open face might be nice now and then...
I wear my Nolan N-102 flip up on my commute. On the weekend while riding in the country, I wear a 3/4 helmet. After watching my t-bone a dog at 35 mph last Sunday wearing a 1/2 helmet, I'll be wearing my Nolan from now on.
If she had been wearing a full face or flip up, she would not have sustained the roadrash on her chin. She had on quality riding gloves, a leather jacket, quality boots and jeans. She broke her right thumb and has road rash on both knees. Thank God that is all. She needs better riding pants, the gloves and jacket did their job and were sacrificed in the crash.
Here in PA, USA....you're not even required to WEAR a helmet (as long as you have 2+ yrs on your MC license)! Personally...my teeth/jaw/nose are were are God put them and I plan on trying to keep em there. FULL FACE for me. Around here...most of the "brain bucket", or no-helmet guys are cruiser types who are what we call "bar stool" riders. They ride about 2 miles from their house to the local bar and act like they've been riding all day. It's not about riding to them...it's about looking/acting like a biker. REAL bikers wear propper gear so they can GET UP again to ride another day
Open for me. Lightest possible and least wind resistant is best for my neck.
I don't crash.
I agree i like the breeze in my face also! and it dosent restrict my view or hearing as much
that is the reasom most police forces issue the open face helmets it have been found to be safer by not restricting your field of view or hearing. If iam in a jet fighter or a race car or racing a bike on a track yes a full sized helmet makes sence but other than that ill stick to my open face helmet
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and I plan to keep it. I have a Nolan N102 and I never leave home without it
Go INS!
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