Helmets suck! But I'm trying really hard...
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- Опубликовано: 9 мар 2021
- Harley Davidson owners typically agree that helmets suck, but it seems that more and more of us know that they can save your life. I historically have hated them, and have always done everything I can to avoid wearing one. But considering recent accidents, and all the losses I have experienced in my life, I am going to try really hard to start wearing one. In this video we'll chat about all of the helmets I have owned, from @harleydavidson , Daytona, @BiltwellCycleParts , @BellHelmetsOfficial , @ShoeiHelmets , @Ruroc , and others. Let me know what you think down below, what you wear, and any additional ones I should take a look at.
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The first thing the EMT said to me was, “You’d be dead right now if you hadn’t been wearing that helmet”. You’ll never catch me riding without one.
I gotta say, it's really going full face strong and that's a good thing. But, what happened to motorcycle boots? Vans, Nikis, etc? I guess it's back to cool vs. safety.
@@fps636 I had all my gear on except for gloves, so my hands got tore up pretty bad. Wearing Vans or flip flops are for those who have never taken the ambulance ride. I’m an old guy, so I always wear traditional biker stuff and don’t give a shit who thinks I’m cool. Old school bikers wore jackets, gloves and boots for a reason.
@@preacheradams5216 yep. At 71 I've worn Carolina steel toe engineer boots for decades. Hope you are well these days.
@@fps636 Good on you man, ride safe, and keep that shiny side up! 👊🏻
Damn. @Wafer S got me. I wear a full face and hi top vans half the time.
Never in the history of calm down has anyone ever calmed down by being told to calm down...lol
Ain't that the friggin' truth?
They like it when you tell them they are acting crazy
I always wear a helmet. 13 years ago I was wearing a half helmet when I hit a deer with my bike while doing about 50. I was lucky enough to walk away, but with my upper lip split clean trough and other abrasions to my face. I was told that without the helmet I'd probably be dead. Since I refused to stop riding when my wife asked me to, I did agree to always wear a full face helmet. May not be comfortable all the time, but it beats the alternative. Great channel!
Helmets are optional for licensed cycle riders here in PA but as I always say "just because you can, doesn't mean you should". Just wear one, oh and don't drink and ride.
I also live in pa. But I don't where a helmet but that's my choice and it's to where one
How ever been thinking a full face one for when it's freezing out in jan.- Feb. here in PA.
I live in Pa and was heading out for a lunch break ride and was going to go without a helmet and then thought I would grab a half helmet. As I reached for it I was overcome with the thought that if I felt the need for a helmet I should wear a helmet, and grabbed a full face HJC hanging there. 40 minutes later a deer ran into the side of my front wheel and I high sided, into intensive care for a week. The helmet was destroyed, along with my leather jacket, boots and jeans! I always wear a full face helmet now!
@@ronaldthomas9396 i think the only ones who dont wear. Helmet are the ones who never took an ambulance ride or it was the coroner an didnt live to tell the story. Im in pa and ive always road a sportbike and a full face helmet at minimum. Last year went off the bike at 120 and only broke my collar bone. Helmet saved me no doubt. This year i got a harley and still wear a full face helmet. Im in Pa as well and get alot of "peir pressure" that a full face isnt cool on a harley from my friends who dont wear one. I wish it was law in pa and everywhere.. so some people dont cave to that peir pressure. I say idgaf how i look im still enjoying the ride and i dont have to pick the big ass bugs out of my teeth
@@harrycack9936 It's peer, not pier, and you're a pretentious prick. You can wear whatever you want, and it'll never bother me, but your wish for more laws bothers me plenty.
As someone who has hit the asphalt at 60mph with no helmet or gear other than tshirt shorts and flip flops. Helmets don’t suck as much as weeks in ICU and permanent skin grafts on your head and road rash scars. Accident was completely not my fault but if I had worn the simplest gear I would’ve just went home dirty. Btw subscribed!
As someone who works in an ER I am so glad you wear a helmet. Some of the worst horrors I regularly see are either drivers who don't wear a seatbelt and bikers who don't wear helmets and other protective gear. Ditto when alcohol is involved.
Ha, yup...when I was 30, need to look cool, no helmet. Now I’m 44, have two little girls, I want to live = helmet!
EXACTLY.
@@ProfessionalMonkey it’s just my opinion but just go with a full face flip up module helmet. I’ve gone through just about all the style helmets you displayed. Shoei, Simpson make some cool looking modular helmets but they are expensive. With a modular helmet, you can have a clear conversation at a stop light without having to yell. You can easy take a sip of water or eat a quick snack without having to take your helmet off. Also if it gets too hot, just flip it up. I currently run a VEGA modular helmet although not the most popular or expensive helmet, It has everything I needed.
I just purchased a Shoei module helmet and yes it’s expensive. But isn’t your brain worth the best you can buy? Like you said it’s an individual decision and I’m trying to wear it in place of my half. It’s work in progress. Good video.
But you survived those 10+ years, nice work!
I'd feel naked without a helmet on 😎
What warmed my heart and proved you're a damn good guy, "my daughter is worried and I'm wearing a helmet to comfort her" Good job. We all want you to be safe. Looking forward to the Live Stream!
Thank you, sir!!!
I have a big head, there are brands/models where 3XL won't fit on my melon. Other brands/models the 2XL works. It saved my bacon a few weeks ago, when I got hit from behind by a pickup truck that followed me too closely (he got cited by state patrol for that) and I was behind a few cars that were swerving and braking for a duck family crossing the highway. I applied brakes as well, heard tires screech behind me, felt a bump, got lifted up and got slammed into the front of the truck, then landed on the street.
Helmet got scratched up, back protector saved my spine on impact and I'm still alive and recovering well.
I agree with you on not mandating stuff, I think it's everybody's personal responsibility. But I do strongly encourage everybody to gear up completely. The impact armor does help, I experienced it and am still walking because of it. Good video.
I was in a motorcycle accident in 1983 wearing a full face helmet. Road rash on the helmet not my head. With being in Northern Michigan I prefer the full face because of the weather. Could be 80 when you leave in the morning and 40 with rain when you get back.
I went from not using a helmet, now I own 4, every once in a while I’ll take a short trip to town without it, and I don’t feel comfortable without it now. I’m seeing more and more people using them.
Yes I was young and dumb at one time in my life. Now I am 68 and wiser I hope I also wear helments.
Don’t worry about the haters so much my friend. Your doing a great job and you are entitled to your opinion
Grassy ass.
You can get a snap on visor. Had that in the 70's
Use a full face Bell, ain't going back
I know the feeling. I love the freedom of wearing only sunglasses.
BUT: My life has been saved twice by helmets. Back about 1982, I ran a Norton Commando into a pine tree while being stupid on a mountain rode. The Simpson Mod. 61 was completely crushed as I hit, flying horizontally. It had tree bark on the inside. I broke my back, but I didn't have so much as a headache. The helmet at one time was on display at a Simpson distributor. Might still be there with the wood still sticking out of it.
The second time was on I-75 in Kentcky.
It was super hot, and I stopped at the Welcome Center to get a drink of water. I strapped my helmet down on my seat to ride without it. As I got ready to get back out on the highway, I had a bit of a premonition. Something told me I had to wear it. I took off the straps and put the Shuberth helmet back on. Less than 2 hours later, I rear ended a car and was launched like a mortar. I landed head first on the asphalt and damaged my neck badly.
Those would have been two certain death accidents had I not been wearing.
I agree that it’s your choice on helmets. I’m totally against more laws. Personally I wear a helmet all the time. When I was a young teenager my Dad said to me,”Son, as you know you don’t have many brain cells!” So I figure I have to protect what little brain cells I have... Just a suggestion on your Bilt well helmet. If they have a flip up face shield for it consider getting it. This way your not locked into a fixed one and you can get air partially with it cracked open or all the way up at stops.
Funny you mention you were born in the 70's...I've been riding for 50-years now...and I've been through the WHOLE RANGE of 'helmet' thoughts. When I was young, I wore them because...dirtbikes-and-trees don't mix well. When I was older, well, it wasn't cool...better to 'die fast' than suffer. Older-still, it was 'hey, law says I don't have to now', so I didn't...but past 50 years old, I started realizing just how FRIGGIN' BAD 4-wheelers were driving (wasn't always THIS bad...was it?)...and seeing enough die over time from what should have been 'sign my cast' time, otherwise...I bit the bullet, went out and bought a really nice Bell helmet...3/4 (just like the old days)...only, I'm old, curious and resentful of 'cheap sales' in general, I wanted to know all I could about helmets...and one of the first thing I found was that MOST who DO wear helmets don't have the FIRST CLUE about how they work, why they work, and how to take care of them (or when to replace them). I wear a helmet now, all the time...I'm old, I'm gray, I'm bald...and the Marine Corps taught me one key concept...dying is a lot less cool than someone laughing at you for your damn headgear.
Here's a link of Dietmar Otte's 'Helmet Impact Chart'...and the irony is, MOST INJURIES come from the area of your face where it is covered by the full helmet (chin strap). Adam Sandoval also has a great video on his channel, where he explains some of the 'how it protects you', and cuts a helmet apart to show you what he's talking about.
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I wear a bell race star, has a bunch of safety ratings. Its $800 but man the build quality compared to a $150 helmet is insane lol bell makes some good helmets
When riding in Florida, I have tried riding without a helmet . Generally speaking, I hate having the wind dry my eyes while my skin is punished with sand, rain and bugs. A properly fitted helmet provides protection from the elements, reduces noise and generally makes riding long distances more pleasant (I never owned a bike with a protective fairing). Even if my state allowed me to ride helmetless, I still would.
However, I support choice and dont feel a need to force my opinion on others. In regards to helmet laws I would vote on rider choice.
I live in Cincinnati. One year, back in the late 90's, I was riding to FL for, I don't know, Bike Week, or Biketoberfest, or the FL State HOG Rally. One of those. Anyway, I stopped somewhere for dinner. TN or GA, I don't recall where. I noted a few baggers in the parking lot and went inside.
The hostess led me towards a booth and as she did so we walked past a booth with two couples who were clearly owners of two of those baggers. The guy who was facing my back as I passed mumbled "only pussies wear helmets". I decided I would ignore his stupid ass, but then two steps later I decided I wanted a fist fight instead. I stopped, turned around, and walked back.
I looked him right in the eye and said "I heard that bullshit". He said "huh, what?". I continued on, "I have a wife, I have two daughters, I have a Mom, and a brother. I love them all and they love me. Some of them rely on me for a roof over their heads, food on the table, and clothes on their backs. I have a responsibility to survive every ride intact so that I can fulfill my responsibility to them and not leave them in need. Now how about you, do you have anyone that loves you whom you love? Parents, siblings, a wife, kids, friends?". He answered "yes, a wife, two kids, a Mom, two sisters". I asked "do any of them rely on you for the necessities of life?". Again he answered "yes". I looked him hard in the eye and asked "why don't you feel any responsibility to protect yourself during a ride so that you can go on providing for them? Do you not love them enough? Why don't you feel the same level of responsibility that I do?" He stared at me, unwilling to answer, and his wife leaned around, looked him in the face, and said "yeah!" as she elbowed him. You know what, she didn't exactly have helmet hair. With that I turned and went to my table. That guy studiously avoided making eye contact with me the remainder of my meal.
If you don't love anyone, and there is no one that needs you, then being cavalier with your life really doesn't matter. But, if there are people you love, people who love you, people who need you, people that will miss you, and you won't wear a helmet that will fully protect your head and face in a crash then you've chosen to tell those people that they matter less to you than your need to look cool does. That is an automatic failure of the man test.
I’m with ya man. I get it, too. I have a four year old daughter and the thought of her losing her dad to selfishness and stupidity of not wearing a helmet drives me to wear a full face every time I ride despite distance or temperature. I have found the Shoei Neotec II to be extremely comfortable for me.
Shoei's are great. Big money though! (I am sure there's a reason...)
@@ProfessionalMonkey picked up the Shoei Neotec II myself a year ago. I was apprehensive about the cost as well, but because of comfort, fit, and the modular functionality, I ended up wearing it more than other helmet I've ever had, worth every penny.
@@davebrake I’ll take a look.
There are several great modular helmets to choose from out there....
Ranging from $200-$800
You really do get what you pay for!! That's the one piece of gear worth going all in.
Most have the drop down sun visors and when riding with the face shield up for air flow, you still have eye protection.
You can raise the front to communicate with others when necessary. Get the right modular and you will never go without it..
The ratchet chin straps are a great feature!!!
Safe travels my friend 👊
Another great vid. You hit all the buttons on this one. Had just switched from a half helmet to a full face last March and went for a ride, hit some wet leaves and pine needles on a corner and rode the guard rail until I didn’t. Thankfully my full face saved my noggin! Grew up and rode with 3/4 and then half helmet, thankful my better half told me to switch out to full prior to my wreck.... wear or not, your choice thanks for the vid!
Great video, love the channel! I had the same crack in my fuel moto head pipe last spring, same place as yours. I never bothered sending it back because they were out of stock at the time, was easier to hire a local welder for not much more than the cost of shipping. Good for you standing your ground on having them send you a new pipe!
Keep up the great work!
Sir, Thanks for making your videos real! you rock, I enjoy watching you. P.S. Here is a tip from a retired Cop, cover your vehicle tag when making your videos. There are a lot of weird/ sick folks.
Your choices are in fact yours! Whether ccw or helmet. Sir you just be your own man!
Right on
Just want to say I ride a 2018 Harley Breakout I love riding without a helmet and did so for the first 2 and half years but I too looked into a full faced helmet. Because I had a lot of close calls on it. None were my fault. To many distracted drivers, to many people texting and driving or just not paying attention. To everyone out there ride safe. GOD BLESS EVERYONE.!
Thank you, sir!
Good on you for getting that helmet, remember that whenever you go out on a ride there's people that need you to come back.
When it's my time, helmet or not, it's my time! We don't have any say in it!!!!!
Eh. I'd like to try for my daughter's sake.
When it's time, it's time sure but it's sure a long wait when you're paralized from the neck down!
@@betweenlanes1491 a helmet isn't going to stop that.
You do have a say. They say God helps those who help themselves.
@@aaronhamlett Who's "THEY"???
that's totally your business. I never wore one ( too cool) until my doctor told me I had skin cancer, thank god I'm ok, now I won't ride without it, great channel, Felix from New Mexico
Ask any emergency room doctor or nurse......wear a helmet. Just because some law tells you you have to wear one doesn't make it wrong. You are someone's child, even if they are long gone .......
Great vids man. Really enjoy them!
Glad to hear it!
Oh man, you crack me up...thanks for clarifying the cheek thing. Had me laughing out loud, the dog looked at me like wtf is wrong with you, and he left the room. I always feel uncomfortable without a helmet anymore, there are just too many stupid people driving around trying to kill us. Really enjoying your videos...an entertaining diversion in my day.
My helmet has a clear visor & an inner flip down tinted visor. It's great.
Yeah bud. Protect your brain and face. I’m in southern CA and full face helmets are on 99% of the HD riders. Simpsons are everywhere. I just got their Outlaw Bandit and damn it looks bad ass but she is noisy.
Thanks for the vid, I have been kicking around the idea of a full face for awhile now. My barber was killed in Nov on his bike, no helmet and now my grandkids are on me about it. Your video has me ordering one tonight. Thanks bro, Be safe!
Love this channel!
I went thru the same progression of helmets as you over the years for the same reasons.
Seemingly “minor” accidents were taking too many of our friends lives.
The day my wife told me she was pregnant with our first, she asked me to please do 2 things.
Sell my hang glider, & wear a good helmet.
That was in ‘81, right before I got t-boned by a drunk.
Lost the left leg on impact, and slid so far (face down) that the forehead & chin-piece were ground down thinner than a piece of paper.
Honestly, without it, everything between my forehead & Adam’s apple would have been GONE!
I never even thought about using the puddin’ bowl again.
Great channel, man.
Great content.
Keep ‘em coming.
Here in AZ I daily ride my Harley and I wear a full face ICON Airflite, gloves, jeans (never shorts) and either a leather vest or jacket depending on the season. While I love the freedom of riding I feel like I have too much to live for to not protect myself.
In WA where I live, helmets are required so...I have two helmets. I have the Biltwell Bonanza that I wear in the spring and summer, and I have a Shoei full face I wear in the fall and winter. I have 3 bubble shields for my Bonanza and I really like them. My only complaint would be is that because the shield is fixed in place, it's hard to put on glasses or scratch your nose, etc.
We've had this discussion before, and I agree with you about the freedom to choose whether to wear a helmet. I personally always wear a helmet even when I'm in states that don't require one. It's a safety issue for me; I trust my own riding skills, I just don't trust people driving cars. We've all had those experiences where a driver changes lanes without looking or doesn't see you and starts to make a turn so for me it's just common sense to have a little extra protection.
Thanks for the videos...
Thanks for watching!
I'm in similar stage of my riding and helmet thought process. I started out wearing one all the time. Then gradually less till not at all or only rain. I've started to wear mine again this season but want something better. Good video good info. Thanks
Heck ya man. I’m not the biggest fan either but it does make me feel better to know I stand a better chance of surviving . We’ve all seen a buddy go down and it’s never a good day, even if he is just scraped up. I run Arai , Biltwell and Icon and dont care what people think about the quality or the looks as it’s my head I’m worried about. Love this channel and your personality man. Keep up the good work !
Never wore a helmet since in ct we dont have a helmet law but I finally bit the bullet and bout a full face carbon fiber 6d helmet. Love it except on 95 degrees short cruises around town
I have that exact same Daytona 3/4 , fits my head like a glove 💪🏻
I really like it when you get up and just start showin these idjits where the bear dumped in the buckwheat . Keep up the good work man . I have been riding a long time and I am still learnin . You have a lot of great stuff on your channel . thanks again . Digger out .
Just found your channel,dont know how. .but i like it . Comedy, Real,harley stuff and family man... keep’em coming .
Thanks! Will do!
Keep this in mind when buying a helmet... Most of all impacts on a helmet during a motorcycle crash is in the front cheek and mouth area! Wear a full face brother I live In Ohio where we don't have to wear them but I do anyway! Stay safe!
The Gringo is a full face (chin bar) just no flip down shield. I don't feel like the little flip down is gonna save me, but I did go for the full chin bar.
Can't remember the exact number but it somewhere around 35% of all head impacts are from the nose down to the chin.
My wife has German heritage. When she gets mad, I just leave the room and keep my distance.
Thanks for the video, really good to hear all this. That Gringo is really stylish in my opinion. I should probably upgrade from my cheapo Wally-World MX helmet.
I laughed WITH you when you were referring to “Perry” and said “you don’t know where I come from”.... my first thought was fashion world!! 😂😂
I relate with scratching to the middle!
I hate helmets as well but family first. Keep 'em coming, Silverback
Thank you, sir!
Arai helmets are so comfortable sometimes I forget I'm wearing it, so now I have 2. Yes they're expensive...and worth it.
I've got an Arai it's expensive yes but it's also hand built. Thing is I hardly ever wear it 😳Why ? Because it's so bloody noisy and I hate ear plugs. I actually have become a big fan of AGV in my 47 years of riding. One of these helmets was put to the test back in 1979 and saved my face.
I've always ridden with a helmet and I am thankful for it. Just a few months ago I had a dove hit me right in the forehead. I've also had a bee stuck in the mesh on my helmet along with countless other examples. You never know what will happen on the road and it gives me a little extra peace of mind
Lol snap on! Hey love your videos. This has been an issue for me. I have the modular like yours and hate it. Most rides I don’t wear it. I may have to try this one. Also per your advice on a previous video I tried the Cobra NH slip ons for my 2008 ultra classic and love them! It had stock pipes for the first 48k miles. What a difference! Be safe out there and keep the videos coming!
Sweet! Keep rolling!
Six days after this video came out I was rear ended. Hit my head on the windshield hard enough to knock me out and get a concussion among other less serious injuries while wearing a helmet. I'm sure I wouldn't be typing this if I hadn't had one on. Gets hot as Hades here in Texas too but I'm going to sweat my bald head off before not wearing one. I agree it should be everyone's choice but I've had my mind made up.
Helmet saved my life, after 55 years I finally got it. I would not be typing this
I just asked you for a helmet video on another video and then I found this! Haha good stuff my man!!
Bought my first modular flip up in 09 while taking delivery of then new FXSTC. Few weeks later a car passed me on freeway heard this ping off the front of helmet?? Stopped at our favorite old school biker establishment. The release button was jammed. Took awhile but we got it to open Hole about size of Double 00 buckshot had punched into chin bar jamming mechanism. No telling how far it would have penetrated into my neck.
Another item you may consider is ability to flip open chin bar at stop lights, keeps you cooler.
Ride Safe
I have a hard time finding helmets the fit my head and the most comfortable one I’ve found is Aria. They have models that fit different shapes of people heads. Their Quantum line fits me best.
Do you have an oddly shaped head or something? 😉
The gringo s is great! I purchased it over the gringo that you have because of the permanent face shield. They're ECE 22.06 rated if anyone cares
When I was 18 I was ripping around on a 4 wheeler without a helmet. My buddies dad came out and yelled at me to put a helmet on. 5 minutes later I wrecked bad into an old oak tree. Face planted into the tree but hobbled away with only a broken knee. If I hadn’t been wearing a helmet, it would have been much worse. I’ve worn a full face helmet every time I ride from that moment on.
Was in an accident up at Laconia 2022, I wear a helmet for my little one too. So glad I had it on, I wear one all the time now. Great videos, keep kicking knowledge, much appreciated.
Just get a DOT tat on the back of yer head.
There's always that.
i know ware your coming from personally i dont ware one much for the simple reason like you said there uncomfortable. but i did find one that wasn't bad a Shoei Neotec 2 Mobular has good air flow and comfortable not bad at all. the only down side it's at the top end of helmets $699
To each their own of course.
New to your channel, really enjoying it. The BlackBerry Smoke shirt is cool. Great band. Keep up the great work.
I wore a half helmet for years because I only have one eye and needed the openness for vision. I wanted to get into a full face for protection and finally ended up with a Bell Bullitt. Plenty of air, vision is like wearing a half helmet again with great protection. Be safe my friend
Yep.. let those who ride decide.
In California we’re allowed to split lanes the only good thing here by the way so my daughter and wife both asked that I wear a full helmet and I’m trying to be a good dad to
Right on, dude. They need us.
In 2009 I learned the hard way that cowboy hats make lousy helmets. The hat I was wearing survived, but left me with a trip to the ER to get my melon sewed back together. Since my TBI I have promised my youngest son that I will always wear a helmet. And I keep my promises.
@@ProfessionalMonkey
My daughter 27 Not seven like yours but still she got a watch out for your kids forever
Glad you have two safe helmets out the bunch. I use the Bell Qualifier DLX. I love it
Great video brother, keep them coming.
Been there done that....with my collection of helmets...trying to find the right one......but.....you should replace every 5-7 years.....why ? You know why I’m sure but I’ll say it anyway......Because the EPS deteriorates over time and after about 5-7 years is useless absorbing impact energy......I never wore a helmet until about 7 years ago...too many friends lost because they hit their head changed my mind about helmets.....I’m not judging anyone at all...just a change I made for my own situation...
Agreed.
Wow, I've been thinking about getting a real helmet!
Never a bad idea.
Another entertaining video!
Seems like you’re “channeling” Jonathan Winters and occasionally Karl from Slingblade 😆👍
Don’t stop!
What do you do for a living
As a kid I started in retail, worked full time to pay for my own education, then drove a truck for a few years, then was a buyer for a jeans company, now I work with companies that are doing business across borders and having "troubles." Been doing it 10 years now. It's basically glorified customer service...
@@ProfessionalMonkey no wonder your views on customer service is how it is. Keep up the good work, great content, keep it up.
It's not the Helmet, it's the choice.
We don't ride to save money, nor save the rain forest, or because we don't have a Prius. We ride because we have the choice. We have the FREEDOM to choose !
Don't forget what's really important here.
We are the LAST of those who get to choose. Land of the FREE BECAUSE of the BRAVE. END OF STORY. Oh, and I changed my oil without gloves too.
T.S. RACING
Love the channel you doing a great job you get your point across and do it in a fun way...👍
I appreciate that!
New to the channel, Really digging it...
I figure if your a fan of Blackberry Smoke you gotta be cool!!! Just saw them 2 weeks ago up here in Boston, with Allman Betts Band...
Anyway, keep up the good work...
Thanks, I hope to see BS in December if the stars align right.
I feel completely opposite for Helmets....I feel crazy uncomfortable when not wearing a helmet.
As for the Carry issue. I wish we could carry here in Canada...hand a liberal a gun and they'll realize they have no idea what they are talking about!!
What's so uncomfortable about them? I never owned a helmet that was just so bad that i didn't want it. If thats the case, you maybe have the wrong size for your head. A lot of helmet manufacturers make helmets for headshapes too lol
I enjoy your humor, I've been thinking about a helmet lately too. As far as haters remember an old saying " if they are picking on you then they are leaving someone else alone!"
Like the hat brother. Good to see solid motorcycle clubs.
really mature of you to do it for your kid, i know you old school riders hate helmets but i feel like its really important, nice to see you cared for your kid, really nice, have a good one man
I've just recently subscribed and I'm really enjoying your vids. I'm a 1972 model myself, I heard you say you was a 70s model. I love this video about helmets. Im in Alabama, here its mandatory (thankfully) or I probably wouldn't of had 1 on. Long story, but I'll shorten it up, I was headed to work, she was running late getting her kid to a band meeting before school..... Speed limit 65 on a grass median divided highway. She loses control, slides through the median at over 85 mph and hits the car passing me head on..... I never seen it coming. I was conscious on the scene, but with a 1" skull fracture behind my left ear, I didn't know I existed until 2 weeks later... NO my Scorpion lid DID NOT fail me! I'm ugly naturally, but the scrapes all around that lid would've been my face... I survived 2 cars hitting head on at over 70 mph with each other and then sliding into me, all because of gear. Thank you for your channel, I'm really enjoying it.
Love you videos. You and I seem to me from the same type of sick humor...saw the sheep in the video and lost it.... Good job.
Rode my first motorcycle, a BSA 650, for 10 years in the Chicagoland area starting in the 60’s without a Helmet. Moved to SE Florida and sold the 650. In 2014 we moved to Wisconsin. Cathy asked “When are you getting a Harley?” I got my Wi learners permit and bought a 2014 Sporty Superlow. Had to wear a helmet during that period. After passing the Wi road test, I got home, took off the helmet and rode around the block! Always wore one since… Now have a 2019 FXLR and a new helmet.
Bro , great video . Most people know better . Yet we do what we do . Helmet wearing is extremely important when on bikes. Thanks for sharing
Love your channel and your energy. Keep on!
Thank you so much!!
Bell bullet has that retro vibe with a smaller chin bar. I’ll be trying one on when I find them. Great video...
I just started watching you and, man, I'm about to make your big head even bigger. You are awesome. I really enjoy your videos. Informative and entertaining. Keep it up. If I ever see you at a rally, beers on me.
Ha! Thank you, I appreciate it. It balances out the hundreds of insults I receive a day in the "held for review" tab you guys never see.
Growing up riding motocross, snowmobiles, etc the transition to a helmet on my cruisers was a pretty easy one.. currently live in a helmet mandated state, but the occasional trip to New Hampshire and being able to take it off reminds me of why I wear one.... on a Dyna, so probably end up with more wind on me then the bagger guys, but it just beats ya up. Have a big ol football for a head myself, and other than the Arai Signet (used to be the Profile) I can't find a fullface that I can wear comfortably... spendy but worth it. Thanks for the vids man, helping me get thru a long Vermont winter.
I don't know if you know this but most helmets when you buy them have 3 different options for head shapes! Find out what shape your head is and go with that you won't regret it!
The wife and I have the same storm trooper style helmets but after three years have now upgraded to the Arai Quantum-X for me and the Arai Signet-X for her and couldn't be happier. I also have a half helmet but rarely use it.
Good for you. When I went down, my helmet and gear saved me. I won't ride without the ATGATT stuff now. I even added a Helite airbag, maybe save some broken ribs next time.
I have never ridden without a helmet. Growing up that was my dad’s number one rule for riding. I had the opportunity to use one to save my life. I had a headache for about a hour. The Bell 500 in XL works for me. Great video.
Glad it kept you around!
Love my Ruroc Ranger 2.0. Flows lots of air and very light. Interested to see the updates appear on the 3.0
I lived in PA when I started riding and the state had a helmet law back then and damn glad they did. I had a crash and woke up under a Mustang with the right side of my helmet shattered and I've been wearing one ever since and always will, it saved my life or at least from serious head injury. My favorite is a 3/4 with a full face shield that flips up, clear for night riding and protects against rain, hail and cold or flipped up on hot days to get some air. Your family depends on you to stay healthy so your doing the right thing. I do believe in the right to make your own choice, don't really care for helmet laws for adults
Its April 26, and I've just seen your videos for the first time and have enjoyed them immensely. Have been to Sturgis 8 times, try to avoid large crowds on road, too many newbies. A deer jumping across highway in 2020 and on to me and my bike has convinced me that a helmet is the only reason I am here today. So at 62 years of age, I am a convert.
Welcome aboard!
You say you can't talk about your club but in this video it's in the open. I have a great deal of respect for your club what you guys do is above and beyond great stuff.
The rules are specific, and best understood by it's members.
I rode for many years without a helmet but when I started taking long-distance road trips, I started wearing one. Since that time, I've started wearing one much more often. Now I have an intercom system installed in my helmet so I have to wear the helmet to use the intercom. But, if it keeps me living longer, it is worth it. Hey, TJ ! See you in August ! "Bulls Dad"
I fully expect you to be standing on the overpass!!! HA!
I applaud you for talking about your evolution in thought with respect to helmets. I recommend considering a premium helmet from Arai or Shoei. You will find them light weight for the amount of protection they provide, much much better airflow and greater comfort. They just may not suit your too cool for school HD style.
Look forward to seeing you at the Chip. I’ll be the guy in the Hi Viz Arai helmet.
Ill see ya!
Finding a helmet that is comfortable is AMAZING!!!
I also suffer from the Cheek squish and a semi-oval head. After speaking with helmet reps and parts sales people, I found the Shoei Neotech II. The beauty of Shoei is that you can get thinner cheek pads. for venting, it has a catfish, top and venturi (back) vent. I do not feel any of them. For you, I would recommend suggest trying a rounder helmet.
I am gonna check out a Shoei. I need one that doesnt look like it belongs on a Power Ranger though.
Nice video dude! Hopefully we can have you on board one day 💪🏻 Ride safe in the meantime & take it easy
I hope so too!
When I was younger I hated the thought of wearing a helmet. For various reasons. Then when my oldest daughter was born I started to look at it differently. And then when I went into neuro rehab work the lights came on. The difference between continuing to be able to ride after an unfortunate accident and drooling on yourself for the remainder of your unfeeling and paraplegic existence can be your head gear. Always do the smart thing. A bump on the unprotected noggin is life changing.
Dude, that hit home. Such a perfect way of putting it.
Good choice on the Gringo. It's my favorite. I take the cheek pads out. I hate wearing full helmets too and I can tolerate the Gringo. I also just carry the windshield in a bag on a trip. 👍
Half, 3/4, full face, light weight, carbon fiber and novelty helmets sitting all around the house and I haven't found one that I'm comfortable with-yet. For a lot of the same reasons you expressed I'm not giving up looking for a helmet I'm comfortable with tossing on for short or long rides. I'll keep growing my collection until I get it right.
Let me know when you find "the one."
What size is that helmet kid Equator? Your channel is the perfect mix of info, humor, and entertainment. Always a pleasure watching, enjoy the live chats as well. Noodles
Thanks for that!
Let me just start with...im a grown ass man lol. When you talked about your daughter and the face she made....all I could think about is my daughter's looking at me that way...kind of choked me up. I'll be buying and wearing a good helmet from now on! I appreciate the videos.
Right on!!! We have to live for our lil ones!
Love your channel keep up great work