Likes: 63
Thanks: 3
Full or Modular Helmet
Half Helmet
Sometimes Do/Sometimes Don't
No Helmet at all.
What do you wear?
With summertime in full swing and I'm feeling more and more at home on my new trike I find myself wanting to wear a helmet less and less. What do you all wear?
1. Full or Modular Helmet
2. A Half Helmet
3. Sometimes do/sometimes don't
4. No Helmet. The world deserves to see me in all my glory
Florida is a no helmet state ( if you have proper insurance)
That said, I have a beanie helmet, I wear it when I leave Florida ( most adjacent states have mandatory helmet laws)
I always expect to get a lot of heat for not wearing a helmet, so let it begin
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
You left out 3/4 helmets. My choice.
You don't quit riding because you get old.
You get old because you quit riding.
Mike & Shirley
Summer......1/2 Helmet...
Early Spring/Late Autumn.....3/4 Helmet...
Cold Weather/Winter....Modular.......
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
I live in Florida so I don't have to wear a helmet but i like my face the way it is. A broken arm can be fixed. Busted head, Not so much. I wear a modular when it is cold. I wear a 1/2 at all other times.
Ridin' three and free. Ain't never goin' back
2003 1800 Gold Wing Trike w/Roadsmith kit. Northeast Region Trike Riders on F B.
Not to send this thread off the rails......But smokers should also have to show proof of medical coverage before they light up...Originally Posted by Jake70
I don't have a problem what others do so long as they know the risks and have a way to pay for their own medical costs should they become seriously injured as a result of not wearing a helmet and not expect tax payers to foot their medical care bill to care for them afterwards if they get head trauma injuries. Otherwise have a great ride. I live in Texas and we have the same law as well. Just provide proof of adequate medical coverage...
.
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Mine also.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
You just had to open that can of wormsNot to send this thread off the rails......But smokers should also have to show proof of medical coverage before they light up...
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Modular always.
Summer......1/2 Helmet...
Early Spring/Late Autumn.....3/4 Helmet...
2020 TriGlide Tahitian Teal aka (Hawaiian Hussy). Avon frt & Comfortred rear tires. ProAction frt & rear susp. RZ seat. DK floorboard extension & rear axle retainer kit with EBS, HD pull -back bars. Custom Dynamics front turn signals & Vent grill. All ,HD "Edge Cut " accessories.
Summer ...... 1/2 Helmet
Winter ...... Modular
We always wear a helmet, Jo Ann has never been without one. Myself when in my youth not so much but I learned the value of a helmet early on racing flat track and MotoCross. I went through a few back in the day, lol.
2021 CVO TriGlide - Sunset Orange & Black
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well-preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...Holy Sh!t What a ride!
+1 for 3/4 had a grouse hit my face shield right in front of my left eye last year, I don't leave home with out it.
Modular for winter.
Open face with a full face adjustable shield for summer.
New course heading Mr. Sulu: ...2nd star to the right and straight on til morning...!!
Scooter and Sassi....2 furrever.
I used to like 3/4 open helmets for a long time. That ended after the second time a bee decided to keep me company inside the helmet. I now ride with nothing but modular, usually with the face shield cracked open a bit on the bottom (But not open enough to catch bees). Helmets are not required here in Arizona. I do think about those choosing to go helmetless every time a big ol' bug bounces off mine with the sound like a rifle shot..... Jim
2005 Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike SOLD
2014 CanAm Spyder RTL SOLD
Semper Fi
I wear a 1/2 helmet (Bell Pitboss). I was an accident scene reconstructionist and am aware of injuries w/o a helmet. 3/4 and full faced helmets just feel too restrictive to me and feel like it takes away the freedom of riding. Be Safe BK
My state doesn't require one, so I don't wear one, never have since I was 16 except for six months when Iowa passed the law to require it if I remember right back in the late 70's or early 80's not sure and then ABATE got into the act and we got it repealed, didn't do much riding during that time because of helmet law.
I own a full face and half helmet in case I go to a state that requires it, so far only had to wear it in Nebraska, don't do much traveling now, just me I guess, just ride around Iowa and I'm happy with that.
All for now Trampas
Trina and I both wear a 3/4 helmet even when riding where we don't have to. Since we are talking helmets what do you do with yours when you go in some place like a store or restaurant, the triglide doesn't have helmet hooks and our trunk is so full they will not fit there. for years we have been using a cable and lock like comes with a gun.
2019 Goldwing CSC
Helmet
I always wear a full helmet regardless of the weather. It sucks that the current weather leaves me sweating like a pig.
The DW wears a 3/4 helmet about 95% of the time. I probably wear my DOT approved half helmet 40% of the time and a non-DOT approved skull helmet 50% of the time. Every once and awhile I run bare headed just to remember what it feels like.
I could care less what others wear or don't wear. I certainly do not believe there should be helmet laws requiring anyone over 21 years old to wear anything while riding. As far as I'm concerned if a State requires me to wear a helmet while riding then they should require anyone on welfare to take a drug test prior to getting their monthly check. If we are being totally honest here on what is actually costing taxpayers extra money.
Current: 2019 Trike (custom 130ci T-Man kit with Darkhorse bottom end)
On local rides we can fit two modular helmets in our tour pack. If we have that packed up then we just either hang them off the foot pegs or leave them on the seat. My wife has carried hers into a store a couple of times "So people know I have a reason for messy hair".
Posting Permissions
