Helmet Poll

Netnorske · 11-17-2008, 10:52 PM

While researching motorcycle helmets, I started to wonder what types are the most common for KawaNOW members.

The wife and I wear half helmets, but I'm thinking of picking up a couple three-quarter helmets for really long trips and to better accommodate any communication device I might wish to purchase down the road.

So without further adew...please cast your vote then share an opinion if you wish. Thanks!

Cheers....Kris

PS...My apologies if a similar poll has been previously posted...

**ringadingh** · 11-17-2008, 10:59 PM

Most times I wear a half helmet, on really warm days I would like to not wear one at all if I had the choice, in colder weather I wear a full helmet because its a lot warmer on the face.

bkmaxvrb · 11-17-2008, 11:00 PM

I started out wearing an HJC Sy-Max modular helmet which I really liked however, after several hours the pressure points became very apparent. This past year I bought an HJC AC-3 3/4 helmet with both a clear and a tinted face shields. I absolutely love this helmet. It is comfortable all day long and NO pressure points develop. I took off the visor it comes with since it makes me look like Kazoo from the Flintstones cartoons. I put on the faceshield since I like the bugs hitting that as opposed to me. Can't say enough about it. I'd buy it again and I'd like to buy it as a replacement in a few years if it's still being made.

**Top Cat** · 11-17-2008, 11:14 PM

Full helmet every ride. Leather or armor mesh jacket every ride. Boots every ride. Gloves every ride.

lw · 11-17-2008, 11:21 PM

I wear an HJC half shell but I'm investigating the modular/full face lids for winter wear (ok, for what we call winter in Houston) and their acceptance of comm gear.

zoom45 · 11-17-2008, 11:30 PM

Normally I wear a half helmet but got to thinking safety and started wearing a 3/4 helmet. I wore my full face the other day and loved it because it blocked the cold wind. I'll stick with the 3/4 for now but would wear the full face if it was easier to get on the helmet lock.
Zoom45

MarkG · 11-17-2008, 11:43 PM

During my vacation in September I encountered quite a few rainstorms. My 3/4 helmet had water on both sides of the face shield. In most cases I took off my glasses and put them in the bags to keep them dry. First thing I ordered after my vacation was a full face helmet.

My suggestion is to try several brands. Every one of them fits a little different. I chose an HJC CL-15 for now. However, after talking to the Arai rep at the motorcycle show a couple of weeks ago, I will probably go with that brand the next time. Quite a bit more expensive than the HJC, however it allows for various thicknesses of cheek pads which will customize the fit.

cactusjack · 11-17-2008, 11:52 PM

Of the times when I choose to wear a helmet, 80% of the time it's a half helmet, the remaining 20% I wear a three-quarter helmet, and usually only in extreme cold weather. I don't like full helmets and won't wear one.

fish · 11-18-2008, 03:20 AM

HJC-AC-3 for me when its cool - cold rest of the time half. But thinking of full face when its cold as in PA. cold

The only real issue I have is my finger tips get a little cold.

nighthawk700 · 11-18-2008, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Full helmet every ride. Leather or armor mesh jacket every ride. Boots every ride. Gloves every ride.

Ditto for me.

rickyboy · 11-18-2008, 05:46 AM

Hi to everyone,
I wear a half helmet. If it's cold out I might zipper in the ear flap protection. I have considered trying a full face for hwy. riding, but haven't done so as of yet. I'll be looking again at the bike show in Jan..
I have never found a helmet that is comfortable yet either. I always seem to buy something that seems alright at first, but after riding for a few hours my forehead gets sore. I do have what I believe to be, a large bean. ..........and my heads big to. ha ha ha......sorry I couldn't resist.

**schoeney** · 11-18-2008, 06:41 AM

I wear a full face 100% of the time. Just got comfortable with full face at young age riding dirt bikes. Keeps things quieter (wind, traffic,etc). Of course being safer doesn't hurt either. The only down side is a little peripheral vision which requires turning my head when changing lanes.

Heat hasn't been a major issue.

I currently have a Scorpion X-400. Very comfortable for me.

There are times I wish I had a 3/4 or 1/2, like when I want to bring along a cup of coffee.

My helmet, gloves, and armored jacket have become like seat belts....I feel naked if I don't have them on. Sorry, didn't mean to burn that image into your head.....ughhh. :-/

**trip** · 11-18-2008, 07:11 AM

Full-face for me almost all the time, especially on trips. I have two to choose from, both with ear speakers and mic installed. But......I also have a half that I use to ride to work. That way I can lock it in my hard bag.

paul · 11-18-2008, 07:18 AM

I must confess that my preference is none. And, yes, I do know better. On trips, in the winter, and when traveling in rain, we wear full face. But very often, I wear none.

chainsaw · 11-18-2008, 09:44 AM

When I first started riding I saw this sign in the dealership. "If you think your head is worth $10.00, buy a $10.00 helmet." I have all three types depending on the weather. I wear the half helmet the most.

11-17-2008, 10:52 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Helmet Poll While researching motorcycle helmets, I started to wonder what types are the most common for KawaNOW members. The wife and I wear half helmets, but I'm thinking of picking up a couple three-quarter helmets for really long trips and to better accommodate any communication device I might wish to purchase down the road. So without further adew...please cast your vote then share an opinion if you wish. Thanks! Cheers....Kris PS...My apologies if a similar poll has been previously posted... __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-17-2008, 10:59 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Helmet Poll Most times I wear a half helmet, on really warm days I would like to not wear one at all if I had the choice, in colder weather I wear a full helmet because its a lot warmer on the face. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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11-17-2008, 11:00 PM	#3
bkmaxvrb Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. E. Pennsylvania Posts: 206	Helmet Poll I started out wearing an HJC Sy-Max modular helmet which I really liked however, after several hours the pressure points became very apparent. This past year I bought an HJC AC-3 3/4 helmet with both a clear and a tinted face shields. I absolutely love this helmet. It is comfortable all day long and NO pressure points develop. I took off the visor it comes with since it makes me look like Kazoo from the Flintstones cartoons. I put on the faceshield since I like the bugs hitting that as opposed to me. Can't say enough about it. I'd buy it again and I'd like to buy it as a replacement in a few years if it's still being made. __________________ Russ Fraternal Order of Police, NY Lodge 50 American Legion, NY Post 616 Legion Riders, NY Post 259 Patriot Guard Riders "A democracy is two wolves deciding on lunch, freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of that decision." - Ben Franklin
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11-17-2008, 11:14 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Helmet Poll Full helmet every ride. Leather or armor mesh jacket every ride. Boots every ride. Gloves every ride. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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11-17-2008, 11:21 PM	#5
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Helmet Poll I wear an HJC half shell but I'm investigating the modular/full face lids for winter wear (ok, for what we call winter in Houston) and their acceptance of comm gear. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-17-2008, 11:30 PM	#6
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Helmet Poll Normally I wear a half helmet but got to thinking safety and started wearing a 3/4 helmet. I wore my full face the other day and loved it because it blocked the cold wind. I'll stick with the 3/4 for now but would wear the full face if it was easier to get on the helmet lock. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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11-17-2008, 11:43 PM	#7
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	Helmet Poll During my vacation in September I encountered quite a few rainstorms. My 3/4 helmet had water on both sides of the face shield. In most cases I took off my glasses and put them in the bags to keep them dry. First thing I ordered after my vacation was a full face helmet. My suggestion is to try several brands. Every one of them fits a little different. I chose an HJC CL-15 for now. However, after talking to the Arai rep at the motorcycle show a couple of weeks ago, I will probably go with that brand the next time. Quite a bit more expensive than the HJC, however it allows for various thicknesses of cheek pads which will customize the fit. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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11-17-2008, 11:52 PM	#8
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Helmet Poll Of the times when I choose to wear a helmet, 80% of the time it's a half helmet, the remaining 20% I wear a three-quarter helmet, and usually only in extreme cold weather. I don't like full helmets and won't wear one. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-18-2008, 03:20 AM	#9
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Helmet Poll HJC-AC-3 for me when its cool - cold rest of the time half. But thinking of full face when its cold as in PA. cold The only real issue I have is my finger tips get a little cold. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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11-18-2008, 05:46 AM	#11
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Helmet Poll Hi to everyone, I wear a half helmet. If it's cold out I might zipper in the ear flap protection. I have considered trying a full face for hwy. riding, but haven't done so as of yet. I'll be looking again at the bike show in Jan.. I have never found a helmet that is comfortable yet either. I always seem to buy something that seems alright at first, but after riding for a few hours my forehead gets sore. I do have what I believe to be, a large bean. ..........and my heads big to. ha ha ha......sorry I couldn't resist. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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11-18-2008, 06:41 AM	#12
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Helmet Poll I wear a full face 100% of the time. Just got comfortable with full face at young age riding dirt bikes. Keeps things quieter (wind, traffic,etc). Of course being safer doesn't hurt either. The only down side is a little peripheral vision which requires turning my head when changing lanes. Heat hasn't been a major issue. I currently have a Scorpion X-400. Very comfortable for me. There are times I wish I had a 3/4 or 1/2, like when I want to bring along a cup of coffee. My helmet, gloves, and armored jacket have become like seat belts....I feel naked if I don't have them on. Sorry, didn't mean to burn that image into your head.....ughhh. :-/ __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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11-18-2008, 07:11 AM	#13
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Helmet Poll Full-face for me almost all the time, especially on trips. I have two to choose from, both with ear speakers and mic installed. But......I also have a half that I use to ride to work. That way I can lock it in my hard bag. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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11-18-2008, 07:18 AM	#14
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Helmet Poll I must confess that my preference is none. And, yes, I do know better. On trips, in the winter, and when traveling in rain, we wear full face. But very often, I wear none. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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11-18-2008, 09:44 AM	#15
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Helmet Poll When I first started riding I saw this sign in the dealership. "If you think your head is worth $10.00, buy a $10.00 helmet." I have all three types depending on the weather. I wear the half helmet the most.
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