Helmets?????????

[bluestratos]

I wear a Scorpion Convertable that allows me to go full face or convert to open face when needed. I also carry a DOT approved Scorpion 1/2 helmut as a spare or if the day gets too hot.

 

[ARtraveler]

I have 4 Nolan modular helmets and 2 Nolan N43's which are not full face--but have a face shield and attachable chin bar.

akspyderlady does not like the claustrophobic feel from a full face--but she always wears the Nolan N43.

On warmer days and for my commute, I usually wear an N43. My communicator is in one of the modular versions--so I use that on rides. I use one of the other Modular helmets on colder days.

Full face or modular is going to be the best for safety--if and when you need the protection. But, IMO, any helmet is better than no helmet.

 

[Kansas Spyder]

helmet use...

I ride with a modular or full face helmet. Why? I was riding my Kawi Nomad 1700, rolled into a curve at about 35 and next thing you know I'm rolling across the road like a rag doll. Both the bike and I slid into a ditch with enough force the bike bounced back out on the road. I slowly crawled out of the ditch and stood up to assess the damage. My boots were scuffed up, my left jacket (Olympia) side, elbow and upper arm showed scuffs. MyField Sheer pants had scuffs on the left hip and both knees. More shocking was the damage to the HJC modular helmet. The front modular chin and shield look like it was attacked by a weed whacker and I could barely see through it. The drivers of the cars behind me were surprised I was standing after watching me wipe out. That's why I wear a full face helmet and ATGATT. Luck had nothing to do with it.

The folks on site, bent my engine guard back out and I rode the 25 miles home and went to the hospital. As a result of ATGATT, all I had was a broken collar bone.

 

[chris56]

my wife and I use the ST1 from BRP since 4 years and 30.000 mls - best of two worlds for our area here

 

[Kratos]

If you have a sport model with a low windshield, full face is the only way to go (for me). If not, you're gonna be swallowing bugs down your mouth, and taking cheek bruises from rocks.

 

[CDNSpyder]

Thanks all...

I just have to ask....why does each and every single Spyder ryder I have seen so far, use a full face helmet?

As a long time 2 wheeler with both full face (sports bikes) and shorty helmets for all of the cruisers, I have yet to see a Spyder rider with a shorty....

Can some of the experienced Spyder ryders give this newbie some in-sight on pros and cons....I'm sure I'm missing something here....

JR

Thank you all for your input on the helmet debate...not really much of a debate

I still own several full face helmets from my sport bike days...couldn't really bring myself to throwing them out (a) they were still in decent shape and (b) I had paid over $1G for one of them... and close to that for each of the other two...SHOEI helmets aren't cheap around here...

JR

 

[Pappy John]

Vented half-helmet for me, with a removeable shorty shield that comes down to just cover my nose. Keeps the bugs out of my eyes while still being cool on hot days. I've got covers for the ears for later this fall.

 

[btcherm]

Helmets????

I have both , on cold days I use full and any other day i use the short.just never know.

 

[billpowell]

My wife carries both a full face and a 1/2 in her frunk. Florida is a no helmet state, so usually both of us don't have helmets on, but if we head to GA for breakfast or lunch, then we need to helmet up and she usually put the 1/2 on, she carries the full face in case we get caught in the rain.

 

[Phyxius]

I have a Scorpion EXO-900 Transformer modular helmet: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/stree..._900_solid_transformer_motorcycle_helmet.html

It's vented and I can flip up the chin if I need to or convert it to a 3/4 if I really want to.

 

[revjvegas]

Put what you will, or not, wear on your head, then go outside and let yourself fall face first into your driveway.

Choose wisely.

You may never, knock on wood, have an accident ... but what if today is your turn?

 

[Grandpa Pete]

Wife and I have the Can Am ST1's. They come apart in the most wunderful wayhyea:.

 

[flaggerphil]

My wife and I both wear full face helmets...mine is a Shoei RF 1100 and hers is a Shoei RF 1000. I've been wearing full face helmets since 1976, when they first became available where I was living at the time. I had one, a Simpson, literally save my life in 1980. I simply don't like the thought of shaving with asphalt or concrete if something goes wrong.

I also have a Shoei 3/4 helmet that I wear for parades.

And, these days, I don't even look at a helmet unless it's both DOT AND Snell rated.

Oh...most of the other Spyder ryders we ride with wear 3/4 helmets. Some wear 1/2 helmets, some no helmet, but my wife and I are the only ones who seem to wear full face all the time.

 

[Harley]

We use Fulmer 3/4 with shield and sun shield, with the SMH10 headsets. Very pleased with them.

 

[Bob Denman]

...Fuel Modulars; they work very well for those of us who wear glasses. :thumbup:

 

[TuckMiddle]

Helmets

I use a 3/4 and a full depending on how brave I feel that day. Ever watch the "Wild Wheels" or what ever the speed channel calls it? Virtually all "participants" fall directly on their faces, with or without a helmet. Bikes, bicycles, ATV, skate boards, whatever. It's amazing. One 30 minute show is enough to convince most folks that the more protective the helmet, the less chance of a broken face, neck, etc. And don't forget the armoured jackets and maybe pants.
Tuck:cheers:

 

[capt jim]

helmets

I have three new W O W helmets 3/4 two bright blue one black and one full face with visor your choice 25 bucks ea. IL' be at most events thru biketoberfest 18th 19th 20th the other capt jim in deland.call 386 490 6771

 

[muonwhiz]

I have always worn a full face helmet, started with it when on 2 wheels and just continued it, so I'm used to them by now. Fully 1/3 of all motorcycling head injuries are to the face and jaw. But to each his or her own, as long as wearing something! Just bought a new full face helmet and the ventilation in them is getting better all the time, I wore it even in the 100+ degree days in AZ.

 

[lookerjdc]

if the weather is nice and i'm riding alone I dont wear a helmet

if I am riding with my brother, I wear either my 1/2 helmet or 3/4 depending on the weather (so we can talk via bluetooth)

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

Around town the shorite.
Day ride when weather is good and 90% if rain. 3/4
Winter ride, or long long ride I switch from 3/4 to full. And in extended rain the full is better be it winter or summer. that water stings.

What he said for me too!