I've broken my half face virginity

**Spyke** · 4th October 2009, 01:24

Well today was was my fist time that i wore a half face helmet, At surburban street pace it was really amazing, up in till now I have always worn a full face but the freedom of feeling I got was amazing.

the bugs coating my face and challenging my sight was interesting but if you have't tried it I suggest you do. I had a smile like a cheshire cat which I haven't had i a while, I always thought the half hats looked ghey

I can now see why people choose to wear them sometimes

.

god I'm envious of what it feels like with no helm. except if I fell off

i wish i was around when helmits weren't compolsery, luky old sods lol!

rock on fellow riders let the wind carry those mullets haha

spyke

**YellowDog** · 4th October 2009, 06:33

I wear an open helmet with a visor for work.

If you get hot, just put the visor up.

Face plants not recommended.

**cs363** · 4th October 2009, 06:49

Originally Posted by YellowDog

Face plants not recommended.

Err...yes, unless of course you're actually in the market for facial reconstruction......

Whilst I appreciate them being cooler (temperature wise...) to wear and appreciate others right to wear what they want, I personally wouldn't wear one having seen the aftermath of accidents in them - rather than post gruesome pics just imagine for instance if this guy had had an open face:

http://jeff.dean.home.att.net/swisherhelmet1.jpg

Just my 2 cents...

**crazyhorse** · 4th October 2009, 08:26

Better get them toothpicks ready - you guys look funny with those bugs squished between your teeth too.

**AllanB** · 4th October 2009, 08:35

Next post title reads: "Anyone know a good dentist"........

Not my cup-o-tea.

Yesterday for example my FF was covered in stinky lake bugs. I sure as hell wouldn't want those on my face (plus it must hurt like hell when they hit).

FF Flip front would be the go, with the ability to flip open at low speed/traffic lights and behave like a FF.

**jrandom** · 4th October 2009, 08:43

I so very, very badly want to ride this motorcycle wearing this helmet.

In fact, fuck it. I'm going to call the shop in Wellesley St and book a test ride for next weekend. (I popped in and had a drool over that bike t'other day, but I was on my bicycle at the time.)

I'll just have to imagine the open-face helmet part, I suppose.

**smoky** · 4th October 2009, 08:44

When I was younger and worried about being cool, I wore an open face helmet, it was the cool look, the guys I rode around with would think you were a soft cock or wusss if I turned up with a full face helmet
Later i had a full face with out a visor and cut away where the chin is - so I could have a smoke without taking my helmet off.

But what a lot of shyte, bugs and road crap in your face???? Just wait until one of those big juicy bugs hit your face and expode with guts and blood all over you, ride with an open face at open road speed limits and see how many infected eyes you end up with, even with a good pair of glasses the small bugs still get into the corner of your eyes.
You'll absolutely love the sensation when you get something up your nose and sniff down the back of your throat.
But the best is yet to come, the sting of those little stones hitting your face, the ones that occasionally 'ping' off your helmet every now and then.
And I will never forget getting a insect with a sting getting stuck between the edge of my helmet and my temple......... sting sting sting

Yep love the freedom of open face helmets.

**Big Dave** · 4th October 2009, 08:53

I've had a Davida Jet for about 7 years. Nice hat - the leather lining lasts very well and it's the quietest helmet I have.

It's about appropriate use - pootling around town on a cruiser I like it.
Open road on a sports tourer - I don't.

**jrandom** · 4th October 2009, 09:05

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I've had a Davida Jet for about 7 years. Nice hat - the leather lining lasts very well and it's the quietest helmet I have.

Fancy bringing a camera along on a northwest loop next weekend if I can talk the shop into letting me take the Bobbersake out?

Has KR done anything on the Deus machines yet?

**YellowDog** · 4th October 2009, 09:13

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I've had a Davida Jet for about 7 years. Nice hat - the leather lining lasts very well and it's the quietest helmet I have.

It's about appropriate use - pootling around town on a cruiser I like it.
Open road on a sports tourer - I don't.

Exactly.

Cruising along the promenade at 20kph rather than pushing 150kph up the motorway.

BTW: I tried a Shark Evoline the other day. Very comforable and legal to ride whilst flipped open.

(so I've been told)

**McJim** · 4th October 2009, 09:15

Originally Posted by jrandom

I so very, very badly want to ride this motorcycle wearing this helmet.

In fact, fuck it. I'm going to call the shop in Wellesley St and book a test ride for next weekend. (I popped in and had a drool over that bike t'other day, but I was on my bicycle at the time.)

I'll just have to imagine the open-face helmet part, I suppose.

You're a poser Dan.

You'd get the same effect on your pushie giving it yehaw in a big gear on a long steep down hill. Goggles mandatory as catching a bug in your eye at 70+kph can seriously effect your ability to see where you are going.

**davereid** · 4th October 2009, 09:39

Originally Posted by Spyke

...the bugs coating my face and challenging my sight was interesting but if you have't tried it I suggest you do. I had a smile like a cheshire cat which I haven't had i a while, I always thought the half hats looked ghey

I can now see why people choose to wear them sometimes

. god I'm envious of what it feels like with no helm. except if I fell off

i wish i was around when helmits weren't compolsery, luky old sods lol!

Yeah, riding without a helmet is a great feeling.

I live down a quiet country road, and on a sunny day, I often put the helmet in the top box, and enjoy the sights and sounds, and smells of the country sans helmet.

Don't get too wrapped up in the safety aspect, helmets are great, but not the panacea that those who have swallowed all the propaganda will have you think.

Yes, it is up to twice as dangerous as riding with a helmet. Then again riding a motorbike is twenty-five times more dangerous than driving a car. If safety is your sole guide as to what you do, get a convertible.

**Big Dave** · 4th October 2009, 09:44

Originally Posted by jrandom

Fancy bringing a camera along on a northwest loop next weekend if I can talk the shop into letting me take the Bobbersake out?

Has KR done anything on the Deus machines yet?

Several cups of coffee. I think we are keener than they are on doing something.

Could have legs. See what the forecast brings.

**Bronson** · 4th October 2009, 09:53

Originally Posted by smoky

When I was younger and worried about being cool, I wore an open face helmet, it was the cool look, the guys I rode around with would think you were a soft cock or wusss if I turned up with a full face helmet
Later i had a full face with out a visor and cut away where the chin is - so I could have a smoke without taking my helmet off.

Yep, back in the day when we were 10 feet tall & bullet proof. My mate did the same thing to his helmet. It wasn't the bugs in his teeth that fucked his life, it was the road when he hit it hard. Food thru a straw for six months & face for radio. Amazing how fast everyone went back to proper full face.

**Zuki lover** · 4th October 2009, 09:57

Originally Posted by AllanB

Next post title reads: "Anyone know a good dentist"........

Not my cup-o-tea.

Yesterday for example my FF was covered in stinky lake bugs. I sure as hell wouldn't want those on my face (plus it must hurt like hell when they hit).

FF Flip front would be the go, with the ability to flip open at low speed/traffic lights and behave like a FF.

Yip............ I'll have a cuppa tea if you're gonna make one