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helmet preference
06/10/08 at 12:10:05

Hey guys,

I am new to the Savage and new to riding in general.
Obviously i'm going to need a helmet, but i'm torn about what to get.
Part of me wants just a cap for that "cool" look, but part of me wants
a full face helmet so i don't die or destroy my face.... What do you guys recommend/prefer. I also don't want to look like a dork on my new savage...... Thoughts?
Thanks guys,

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: helmet preference Reply #1 - 06/10/08 at 12:19:29 Helmet war part II Safety, protection - full face Cool - skull cap The choice is yours
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Reply #2 - 06/10/08 at 12:19:34

It's really up to you. I ride with a full face helmet only because I had some bad experiences with my half-helmet. While I was riding home one night, I didn't see a low tree branch sticking out onto the road. I was looking down to see how fast I was going and looked up only to be smacked in the face with about 20 leaves. Now I always wear a full face helmet, just to be sure. But every now and then when the temperature is above 90 I wear the half-helmet just to be more comfortable.

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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: helmet preference Reply #3 - 06/10/08 at 12:21:30 My preference is WW2 pilot cap with goggles,But with a windshield I where a open face without windshield full face.
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skrapiron -FSO Serious Thumper Offline Instant Human.... Just add coffee.. Posts: 1456 Pittsburgh, Pa Gender:	Re: helmet preference Reply #4 - 06/10/08 at 13:08:28 Helmet? You don't need no stinkin' helmet!
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BOWDIER Full Member Offline Posts: 181 OCALA, FL Gender:	Re: helmet preference Reply #5 - 06/10/08 at 13:16:20 full face for me, I see to many bike wrecks at work, the world would be safe if thre were no cars. Today was bike vs deer with a tib/fib fx. that will heal but a broke brain is a pain.
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: helmet preference Reply #6 - 06/10/08 at 14:37:03 $10 head use $10 helmet or none
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rigidchop Serious Thumper Offline don't feed the drama llama Posts: 1105 ravenswood wv Gender:	Re: helmet preference Reply #7 - 06/10/08 at 14:39:39 you really shouldn't ask others what they think YOU should do for personal safety. in the end its your choice, and melon.
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SavageGreaseMonkey13 Ex Member	Re: helmet preference Reply #8 - 06/10/08 at 16:00:08 i love my 3/4 helmet. keeps out wind noise and feels safe but still that open wind in your face feel. but you can also get a shield if you need it.
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Charlie YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 7 Galt, CA Gender:	Re: helmet preference Reply #9 - 06/10/08 at 16:30:12 Modular for me, for you who knows. Seeing as how you're asking our opinions though... If you're new to riding, go with a full face helmet. Better safe than sorry.
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Gort Ex Member	Re: helmet preference Reply #10 - 06/10/08 at 17:57:33 Read this before you buy anything. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/index.html
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dropoutjohn

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Reply #11 - 06/10/08 at 18:28:39

i wear a 1/2 shell and i know it's dangerous but at least it's a carbon fiber kevlar reinforced shell with eps foam inside. it's supposedly DOT...

i have been contemplating a full face one lately though now that they are smaller and lighter... but i like the wind in my face... full face helmets make me fell like i'm watching a helmet cam video instead of actually riding. does that make sense? Huh

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Sandy Koocanusa

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Reply #12 - 06/10/08 at 19:39:28

I will occasionally take a short ride with no helmet. When I do, I always wish I'd put on my full-face. The wind bugs my eyes, and the bugs HURT when the thwack me in the forehead. We have bigger bugs here in Montana than the rest of the world, though.

EDIT: Oh, and as far as looking cool... The Savage will take care of that for you. All you gotta do is sit back and enjoy the ride.

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saratovich

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Reply #13 - 06/10/08 at 19:48:31

Basically, a helmet is designed to provide the wearer with abrasion and moderate impact protection. Combined with a shield, it deflects small road debris and bugs.

I wear all the gear all the time, which includes a full face helmet. I don't like all the hot, heavy gear and suiting up is a pain . . .

However, when the alternative is skin grafts and facial reconstruction, for me, it's a no brainer.

Good luck in your quest.

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Seth

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Reply #14 - 06/10/08 at 20:47:02

My first bike I laid down, wearing a full face helmet. I was new to riding, gunned it a little too hard coming onto a 4 lane highway, and hit a patch of gravel. I laid the bike down hard, hit the back of my head, rolled, bounced my chin off the asphalt, and got up and walked away with a little bit of road rash on my legs and hands, since I was wearing jeans, boots, and my hard leather jacket also. When I got a chance to look at my helmet, it was cracked in the center of the chin guard, and a large crack all the way up the back of the helmet. That was enough to convince me to ride with a full face all the time. Plus, it really sucks when you get hit in the face with a bumblebee going 45-50 mph down the road, cause you don't have your face shield on....but hey, it's your head, your cash, just my 2 cents... Undecided

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