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Post by Guitarman on Jul 29, 2014 5:55:02 GMT -6
How many of you wear a helmet? Which one? I currently have the FX-43 which I got because I had to have a helmet right then and it's what was in stock. ![](https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10530779_10203329893861290_780694510217687414_n.jpg?oh=77f7c697589e2c4757c0509419a6132f&oe=54485BDA&__gda__=1413344906_7fd979c262c3f8f635b0b769d41eea5b) This is the one I'm getting next. Notice the built-in shades inside the outer shield. ![](https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/10563185_10203329896541357_3104236086544210025_n.jpg)
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Post by kz1000st on Jul 29, 2014 6:41:55 GMT -6
My current helmet is an HJC also, but a full face. I figure if I do a face plant I want the bar to protect me. I've been wearing full face helmets since the mid 1970s and don't even notice the chin bar any more. My first full face was a Bell Star II. www.bellracing.com/news/bell-racing-usa-introduces-star-classicBell is now reintroducing the classic Bell Star shape and design with a recreation of the Star II flip up visor first introduced in 1975.[/b]
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Post by cyborg on Jul 29, 2014 7:00:16 GMT -6
i use a hjc is-max for around town usually,,then a hjc half shell when i'm just going to the store or if it's crazy hot like it gets here,,,and a arai for the fast stuff
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Post by royldoc on Jul 29, 2014 8:49:45 GMT -6
I use a black G-MAX44S on colder days and a silver G-MAX54S on warmer days.
Roy
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Post by jct842 on Jul 29, 2014 9:12:26 GMT -6
I was wearing a shoei last year when I hit the ground. I replaced it with a 3/4 fulmer with a shade built in similar to the IS-33 above. Wearing glasses is a bitch with a full helmet as you have to take them off to put on helmet and its hot around here too. The shoei was probably 9 or 10 years old then and due for replacing, still looked good though. Have had bells and nolans and always like them too. There were a lot fewer buckets to choose from years ago And I always wore them starting in the late 60s, and most were made in the good ol USA then too.
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Post by davec on Jul 29, 2014 10:56:15 GMT -6
I always wear a full face. Hot, glasses, hair, in stock, expensive, cheap: what is your head worth
I'm not worried about me hitting something. I'm concerned about who/what will hit me. (Like a 1999 GMC Jimmy driven by John Delong while on his way to the Longhorn Steakhouse happy hour, at 5:30 on a Friday afternoon, May 4, 2012)
(Yes, I was wearing my helmet)
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Post by Guitarman on Jul 29, 2014 18:24:16 GMT -6
I guess since Rich never replied to this one that explains much about him.... Maybe Alley too.... ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/3059616/images/j7oliHrgM6d9allIZs7k.gif)
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Post by richardv on Jul 29, 2014 19:47:25 GMT -6
All my motorcycle/snowmobile helmets where stolen a year ago so I only have the multi-sport for the bicycle. I prefer the modular style for ease of getting into and ability to have a drink of water while it's on. But, I think I'll try a moto-cross style when I get a scooter. I learned the wisdom of face protection when I crashed my racing snowmobile and had the chine bar almost ground through. My face is too pretty to do that to it. ![:-/](//storage.proboards.com/3059616/images/HJs2j2mwSBE_hvL4WD2S.gif)
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Post by Bashan on Jul 30, 2014 0:11:23 GMT -6
Actually I have four hats. I have an HJC Sy-max II that I used to put 55K on a Vulcan 1500 Classic. I have a Gmax snowmobile helmet that I use for winter riding (record was 17 degrees). I have an old Bell helmet from the 70's that is just too comfortable to pitch even though it smells like an old sock. I have a grey helmet that all of the badges have fallen off and it smells worse than an old sock. I can't even remember it's origins but I'm using it right now because it's cool in the summer. The Gmax is a fantastic hat and I'm getting the electric shield for this winter...no more fog! I never....ever....never.....get on a two wheeled conveyance without my hat....never. Rich
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 4:36:09 GMT -6
My helmet is a little old, but it is still functional. Have been thinking about getting an air bag helmet so that I can enjoy both the breeze as I ride but still be protected. At their current cost they are inline with other helmets. bloodycars.com/airbag-helmet-developed-for-cyclists/
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Post by jct842 on Jul 30, 2014 9:22:13 GMT -6
I'll take the old fashioned way with a real helmet.
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Post by Guitarman on Jul 30, 2014 14:56:12 GMT -6
I think I'll stick with my regular helmet as well. At least until there is some good data behind these air bag thingies.
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Post by richardv on Jul 31, 2014 10:32:02 GMT -6
I don't see any face protection with that air bag thing. I will pass.
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Post by Guitarman on Jul 31, 2014 10:53:23 GMT -6
You know that thing was invented for BICYCLES right?
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Post by Guitarman on Aug 1, 2014 0:40:34 GMT -6
Just had this one pop up on one of my pages. Nice, and the price is right. Matches my safety vest I have to wear also. ![](https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/l/t1.0-9/p417x417/1610766_10203347396738851_7038201863651497940_n.jpg) ![](https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t1.0-9/1911849_10203347412739251_2416045804046709371_n.jpg)
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