Triumphrat

themaster · 06-19-2008

Obviously it's down to the rider and what you want to get out of it. I have always used a full face helmet for the extra protection.

I did think of going open face in the summer. Here's a link to the reason I didn't: http://jeff.dean.home.att.net/swisher.htm Though I think the picture at the bottom is somewhat unnecessary and the point is made clear just by the pic of the helmet.

Holyman · 06-23-2008

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Originally Posted by Weasel Pete

In a certain respect, I do. I knew that statement was gonna raise some eyebrows. I've got a very disciplined awareness and philosophy on riding that works for me and has done so for the better part of 30 years. Take it for what it is, but it's served me well to date. That said, I may go down tomorrow and I'll live or die by the consequences.

I wonder if it would have stopped the car driver who ran into the back of me at 60mph, cos she missed the brake pedal and hit the accelerator? Hmmmmmm I think not. Unless it includes rear facing radar and anti-car missiles.

Be protected as best you can cos there's always some f***wit will try to kill you.

Anyway, back to the original question - Arai full face for me. Twice they have saved my life. One a rear impact (the one above) and one a front landing at very high speed. The helmet was a mess and I was concussed both times, but I had no other head injuries - no broken neck from the chinbar

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oldmanjob · 07-17-2008

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Originally Posted by oldmanjob

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

And I didn't leave home with out it as on June 14 me and my bike parted company. Once I hit the ground on my left side (breaking 5 ribs

) I flipped over on my face and saw every pebble and stone pass before my eyes. My Nolan N102 Modular helmet did its job and saved this old mans kisser.

TattooedRedHead · 07-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Weasel Pete

In a certain respect, I do. I knew that statement was gonna raise some eyebrows. I've got a very disciplined awareness and philosophy on riding that works for me and has done so for the better part of 30 years. Take it for what it is, but it's served me well to date. That said, I may go down tomorrow and I'll live or die by the consequences.

Me thinks Karma is creeping up on your a$$ just waiting to bite... Darwins theory will win out eventually and I'll attend your funeral if I can make it.

Enjoy your half a$$ helmet, obviously you enjoy more then you enjoy having a face.

ATGATT! Means covering every exposed part of your body. Cover it all, KEEP it all!

--Kory

TattooedRedHead · 07-20-2008

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Originally Posted by oldmanjob

And I didn't leave home with out it as on June 14 me and my bike parted company. Once I hit the ground on my left side (breaking 5 ribs

) I flipped over on my face and saw every pebble and stone pass before my eyes. My Nolan N102 Modular helmet did its job and saved this old mans kisser.

I'm sure "Your Kissee" is glad you kept your kisser

Glad you were protected by all your gear! I can only picture what it might have been like watching all those pebbles / stones fly by your shield.

--Kory

jpfergus · 2 Weeks Ago

I wear a Shoei RF-1000 with a Pinlock visor. Cool in the summer and fog-free in the winter.

drewdebut · 1 Day Ago

Anytime I long for a open face helmet...I just think of the facial reconstructive surgery. Riding a motorcycle itself is a compromise for safety, of course, but for me personally I'm not willing to compromise on the helmet. If you look at statistics on average it's over 50% of the impact to the right or left chin area.

The only time I've ridden without a jacket was for a short period at Sturgis. It was SO dang hot and traffic moved so slow.