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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1232413966 Message started by SimonTuffGuy on 01/19/09 at 17:12:46 |
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Title: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by SimonTuffGuy on 01/19/09 at 17:12:46 Went to the local Suzuki dealer today to get oil and a new filter for my S40... While we were there, we looked at some new helmets. I ran a full face helmet this past year, but I've been thinking of going with a 1/2 or 3/4 helmet for local riding to and from work. They had a 3/4 helmet that had a zip off ear and neck guard that I really liked... Anyone use something like this? And once I go with a helmet that has no face shield I'll need some sort of riding eyewear. Suggestion on brands or places to go for them? I have a decent set of Oakley's, but are they enough or will I need specific riding glasses? Any input is appreciated. Thanks! |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by serowbot on 01/19/09 at 17:55:36 You said any,.....so..... You're a young man,... might want to keep your face, so I'd recommend you stay with a FF.... Stats show we tend to lead with our chins in crashes,.... Either way,... Ride safe.... ;) |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/19/09 at 18:07:48 First 2 times I totalled a bike, I had no helmet on, walked away from both of them. The last time I smashed on, I had on a full face. I stuck my face into the drivers side cab corner, right behind the drivers head. The force drove the strap into my throat hard enough I was still "feeling it" when I swallopwed, 3 weeks later. Even split my lip on the chin protector.I figure that had I survived with only a regular helmet, I would be way ugly(er) & the cost of the surgeries would have been asstronomical. That said, IF I had been wearing a helmet on the first one, I would have been killed, because it would have been a fulcrum between head & shoulder, breaking my neck, since I landed on the side of my head & my shoulder, scootuing along just below 60 MPH. So, knowing what I know, having seen & experienced crashes, I choose a flip faced helmet. Your life, your call,, |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by Digger on 01/19/09 at 20:05:51 Glasses? I've got well over 100,000 miles on a pair of Spinnakers: Spinnakers (http://www.janisan.com/Radians/spinnaker.htm) The ones I have feature removable lenses. When it gets dark, I pop the dark lens out and pop in the clear one. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by rigidchop on 01/19/09 at 20:17:22 helmets are really a personal choice, as for glasses i always ride with safety glasses. the sun glass style for daytime and the clear for nights. never had any issues with them. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by BurnPgh on 01/19/09 at 21:58:46 started with a 3/4. Hate to say it because I know I'm gambling with death but I'm not sure how much longer I'm going to use a helmet. I really cant resist the wind in my hair now that I've tried it. Personally, as a smoker who tells others not to smoke but who has no intention to quit, I suggest nothing less than 3/4. Chances are with a 3/4 you might end up ugly and owing hospital bills but you'll probably be alive after a crash. If you're going to go 1/2 you might aswell just not wear one at all. Too little protection IMO to do anything but make you feel safer. If you're going to get 3/4, instead of getting glasses I'd just get a removable face shield. That will do a whole lot better at deflecting bugs/apples/leaves/rocks/etc from your face and will still allow plenty of air to flow through so you dont feel suffocated or claustrophobic like I do in a FF. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by Bobbert on 01/19/09 at 22:15:14 59424C424F4843445B2B0 wrote:
Im a huge proponent of safety glasses. At $5 or $6 a pair they cant be beat. They have no frame to obstruct your view and they're rated to take impacts. And if you ever lose them or need to get new glasses, you can get the same exact kind at any Home Depot or major hardware store. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/19/09 at 23:53:37 I wear glasses & I have never been able to own a second pair & like it. Ive had the prescription shades & the regular glasses, but the frames never quite fit exactly the same & the difference bugs me, like letting someone else put your hat on, its just never quite right. So, I go to the eye doctor & buy those cheesy roll up plastic shades for 50cents each & stick them behind my glasses. Ill lose & or break shades that fit over the glasses. I like the complete shade instead of just in front of my eye. They are UV, too, so 50 cents is a quality shade,, |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by odvelasc on 01/20/09 at 07:09:40 I like my face so I use full face. I bought a gold tinted visor for those sunny days. When I wish to have wind in my face and lift up the visor. As for sun glasses, when I used to do a beaner and sun glasses I found my sun glasses kept getting dinged by rocks flying up. Bugs in the face also are no fun. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by bluesavage218 on 01/20/09 at 08:02:33 I wear a half helmet in the warmer tempatures with a pair of Oakleys and they are just fine. I actually like the wind in my face. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/20/09 at 11:57:08 When I first got the bike I just grabbed a regular helmet with a flip up visor. I wanted that "wind in the face" sensation, so I popped the visor off & got some goggles. It was fun for a while, but eventually the dirt & stuff the oncoming traffic kicked up, the bugs & stuff just got old. I started using the visor. Then, when I went to get the Guzzi down in Houston, the guy I bought it from pointed out that I might live longer with a FF helmet. I had no idea what the crash stats showed, but there is a graph somewhere that shows impact zones & how often they get hit. Seems the face takes a licking more often than the back of the head. I wish I knew where that graphic is, Its online somewhere. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by SimonTuffGuy on 01/20/09 at 12:40:25 Thanks for the suggestions guys... As I noted in my initial post, I am going to be keeping my full face helmets for long trips... My commute into work is less than 7 miles with 1 lane of traffic in each direction, traveling between 45 and 55 mph... I have the Suzuki OEM windshield on the bike too, so that will deflect most of the bugs, dirt, rocks away from my face if I do go with a 3/4 helmet. I really liked the feel of the 3/4 helmet... As sometimes I feel soffocated with a full face (I also use my helmet for autoX'ing my Festiva)... I know the statistics are against my favor while using a 3/4 helmet vs. a full face... But, I see too many people wearing no helmets who are still out there, that I've got to fair at least a LITTLE better than no helmet at all. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by serowbot on 01/20/09 at 16:34:33 I see tuff biker dudes, with plain old wire-rimmed glasses.... but I always tear up from the wind... I need at least wrap-arounds, if not goggles... Try your Oakleys and see how they work for you.... no tears,.. you're good to go.... but I'm 99% FF now... |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by 88pagan on 01/20/09 at 16:39:45 Full face for me when traveling any distance and/or freeways. I have a 7mile ride to work also so I've been using the half helmet and clear safety goggles. I used the full face when it was real cold here a while back also(real cold to a california boy..not you east coast and midwest guys). I just picked up one of those neoprene face covers to use with the half helmet and it works and feels great. Plenty of protection from the wind, debris and cold. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by SimonTuffGuy on 01/23/09 at 19:12:30 My girlfriend surprised me with a helmet for my birthday (on Thursday)... It's an HJC half helmet with zip off ear protection. Looks like this, except mine is all black. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/CL21ReignBlk.jpg I'm not really sure about this over an actual 3/4 helmet, but I like the way it fits and I am guessing that the leather sides would protect a "little" (or, at least more than no helmet). I can't wait to get out and ride with it. :) |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by verslagen1 on 01/23/09 at 21:06:03 concidered a half helmet. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by cornfuzed on 01/23/09 at 21:39:23 Ok so i went with the MAXX glasses ... and will never look back they are some of the finest ive ever used... http://shop.maxxsunglasses.com/product.sc?categoryId=3&productId=6 Got 2 of em HD and the Yellow cause of all the deer out my way and i ride home at night after work... 8-) when it warms up a little again 8-) |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by gerald.hughes on 01/23/09 at 21:43:32 I guess that I will throw in my 2 cents. I have worn most types of helmet, and tend to wear different types at different seasons of the year. Comfort is my primary consideration. I have noticed however, that motorcycle cops always wear 3/4 helmets. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by serowbot on 01/23/09 at 22:04:15 ...or you could try this,.... http://www.ironhorsehelmets.com/images/new/fro-Picturebig.jpg http://www.ironhorsehelmets.com/AfromanDOT.htm I'm just gonna' quit cutting my hair.... |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by SavRon on 01/24/09 at 05:49:01 I've been wearing a Full Face, but for this coming season I decided to get a Half and try it out. Those hot days are a bear wearing a FF. This one arrived yesterday, and it fits perfect. Can't wait to try it out in the wind. Now the search is on for the best glasses. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/Wheezycat/7fe1_1.jpg |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by SimonTuffGuy on 01/24/09 at 06:26:21 Nice Ron... DOT approved I hope? :) I'm excited to ride with mine too... The search for glasses is on for me too. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by SavRon on 01/24/09 at 09:10:57 Quote:
Yes it is. Removable visor and shaped on the lines of a German Helmet. Ebay find for $10. in excellent condition. Really excited about trying it out. One things for sure,,, I'LL always wear a helmet, no matter what type. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by Savage_Amusement on 01/24/09 at 10:16:35 Those are the same glasses I got and the same two colors. I love them. Mine came with straps, though I just took them off because they are not needed. The yellow ones work GREAT for at night! I have a Daytona helmet. It is DOT approved and awesome. http://www.biketraq.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/daytona-skull-cap-motorcycl.jpg |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by Picasso736 on 01/25/09 at 06:57:38 I love my 1/2 helmet with visor for shorter around town riding. The last time I wore it on a longer (6 hours) ride, my neck was killing me. The helmet acted as a parachute, catching air and pulling my head back the whole time. My neck was sore fore days after. For any ride with extended time over 45 mph, I only ride with the FF with tinted visor. |
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Title: Re: New Helmet and Glasses Suggestions Wanted Post by Tincanman on 01/25/09 at 09:04:49 GOGGLES :: Flight by LANE they have other stuff to but these kick butt http://www.lanesunglasses.com/flight_goggles.html [smiley=beer.gif] |
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