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MikeO
Site Admin
Number of posts: 1724
Age: 62
Location: Western Europe
Points: 2866
Registration date: 2009-06-29
 |  Subject: Re: Half Helmets  Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:37 am | |
| Not good!
For similar reasons I always ride 'visor down'.
My newish Nolan N43 Air has an internal dark visor and I've used just that occasionally but in future I think I'll not rely on it alone to keep out the livestock.
I have a feeling that in the UK now one is required to have one's eyes 'covered' so it would be necessary to have the visor down at all times unless one is wearing goggles. Could be wrong about that, though.
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Mike - Riding on the right - riding for pleasure!
'09 Silverwing 600 - 'The Winged Express' - Delta Blue, ABS, Heated Grips, Givi Airflow Screen, Utopia rider's backrest, Givi pillion backrest & E52 Topbox, Cortech Super Mini Tank Bag as a tunnel-bag, Starcom Digital Comms System.
www.x9ownersclub.co.uk - for all Maxi-Riders who want to RIDE!
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
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crahar
Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 241
Age: 64
Location: Beaumont, Texas
Points: 1249
Registration date: 2009-08-31
| | Subject: Re: Half Helmets Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:23 am | |
| Had a bee catch me not long ago with the half helmet on, it caught under the chin strap and left me a little something to think about. I normally wear a modular helmet but have the half helmet which I acquired when buying a Elite for my 12 year old granddaughter it's too big for her so I use it on occasion.
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The Scootist
Silver Wing Rider
Number of posts: 484
Age: 54
Location: Littleton, Colorado
Points: 1676
Registration date: 2009-01-23
| | Subject: Re: Half Helmets Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:57 am | |
| MikeO:
I like the wind on my face and I guess, that an occasional bee sting is a small price to pay for that pleasure. With regards to helmets and eye protection, here in Colorado, all riders must wear protective eye gear. The helmets are optional. |
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MikeO
Site Admin
Number of posts: 1724
Age: 62
Location: Western Europe
Points: 2866
Registration date: 2009-06-29
| | Subject: Re: Half Helmets Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:31 pm | |
| True, and I failed to say I'm glad you survived relatively unscathed.
That's interesting about the Colorado 'rule'. Thanks for that.
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Mike - Riding on the right - riding for pleasure!
'09 Silverwing 600 - 'The Winged Express' - Delta Blue, ABS, Heated Grips, Givi Airflow Screen, Utopia rider's backrest, Givi pillion backrest & E52 Topbox, Cortech Super Mini Tank Bag as a tunnel-bag, Starcom Digital Comms System.
www.x9ownersclub.co.uk - for all Maxi-Riders who want to RIDE!
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
Edmund Burke
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honda_silver
Site Admin
Number of posts: 2254
Age: 51
Location: Georgetown, Tx
Points: 3598
Registration date: 2008-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Half Helmets Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:04 pm | |
| | The Scootist wrote: | | The really unfortunate thing was that this particular bee skipped off the top of my tall Givi windshield and lodged right between my cheek and the inside of my full face helmet. |
I do not understand how a bee can get into the full face helmet, unless the bee goes underneath the helmet ... but with a tall windshield it should not happen._________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire  |
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dickie
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 198
Location: Virginia
Points: 1412
Registration date: 2008-12-24
| | Subject: Re: Half Helmets Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:37 pm | |
| | JeffR wrote: | Hey bigbird,
A real man would have the stock shield and ride with his mouth open during the "bug-gy" season. 
When I lived in Illinois, and I didn't wear a helmet, I would ride out in the country and would get blasted by those June bugs. It hurt like heck sometimes. |
When I lived in Baton Rouge I would wear a rainsuit during love bug season. |
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The Scootist
Silver Wing Rider
Number of posts: 484
Age: 54
Location: Littleton, Colorado
Points: 1676
Registration date: 2009-01-23
| | Subject: Re: Half Helmets Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:42 pm | |
| Bill:
#1 - the face shield was open.
#2 - I am very tall and my face is above the top of a tall Givi. |
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DuggleBogey
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 326
Age: 44
Location: Middle Tennessee
Points: 1085
Registration date: 2010-06-05
| | Subject: Re: Half Helmets Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:46 am | |
| Love the shorty helmet, and I just ordered a Laminar Lip. |
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DuggleBogey
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 326
Age: 44
Location: Middle Tennessee
Points: 1085
Registration date: 2010-06-05
| | Subject: Re: Half Helmets Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:19 pm | |
| Laminar Lip applied, I can ride in 24 hours! Hopefully it will not be raining so I can try it out. |
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DuggleBogey
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 326
Age: 44
Location: Middle Tennessee
Points: 1085
Registration date: 2010-06-05
| | Subject: Re: Half Helmets Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:51 am | |
| I really like the ride with the Lip attached. The airflow seems perfect, wind noise is much lower and my headphones work much better. It seems very solidly attached and was very simple to apply.
A+ from me so far. |
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buddy19520
Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 286
Location: Cornelius NC
Points: 1128
Registration date: 2010-02-27
| | Subject: Re: Half Helmets Wed Jul 14, 2010 3:00 pm | |
| Glad you like it.
It works for me as well. Finding the right combination for each rider can be time consuming and expensive; its good that you found a combo that works for you on the first try.
However, you will find that your hands and arms won't have the protection you may want in the cold weather. That is where a GIVI is beneficial.
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