Full vs three quarter

[music man]

My sister actually does take coffee on her 1500 vulcan when she rides it, and yes she does have a cup holder. There is a guy here in hot springs that rides around town on his big ass Goldwing in shorts, t-shirt, no helmet, smoking a cigar every time I see him.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by music man

There is a guy here in hot springs that rides around town on his big ass Goldwing in shorts, t-shirt, no helmet, smoking a cigar every time I see him.

OK, this one should REALLY date me..........
The first bike I ever rode was a Harley 74 back about 1966. It had a hand operated gear shift, suicide (foot operated) clutch and manual spark advance.

Mind you, **I** only "rode" it about a hundred yards but the guy that owned it (a roommate) could eat a sandwich and drink a beer while cruising down the road and then smoke a cigar. He did have to stop to light the cigar, however. :roll:

I think that machine gave rise to the term "shake, rattle and roll". :biggrin:

A "high side" was when you set the spark advance wrong and the kick start threw your ass into the ditch.......without also breaking your leg, if you were lucky.

Ah, them were the good old days !! :bong:

[dan_]

The first bike I ever rode was a Harley '74 back about 1966.

Was this bike also a time machine? or is that the make of the bike?

[patrick_777]

It did sound funny, but the bike was probably a Harley Davidson Model 74.

[Dupo]

Originally Posted by dan_

Btw Dupo what's your girlfriend gunna say when she sees the image search "Transvestite bikers" on your internet history?

She is the one that found it for me :rawk:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by dan_

Was this bike also a time machine? or is that the make of the bike?

Yes, as in 74 CI.

Shouldn't have put that apostrophe in there; fixed. :cool:

[Chris]

Around Georgia the bike shops sell full face helmets for $300 or so. But Walmart (yes, Walmart) sells a terrific Bell full face helmet for $100. So that is what I bought and I just love it. I feel much safer having a full face helmet. I do not feel restricted in any way. I cannot imagine wearing anything else. Why would I wear something that I know is not as safe as my full face helmet. And I always dress heavy, even in the summer. Perhaps I know more about how asphalt tastes than you do.
So you don't think the quick trips to the store, etc. deserve the full safety treatment that the longer rides do? I've never met you...which part of your face is so ugly that you would not miss it when you fall?
"Don't dress for the ride, dress for the slide! Cause it's coming!"

Chris, retired guy near Atlanta

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Chris

Perhaps I know more about how asphalt tastes than you do.
So you don't think the quick trips to the store, etc. deserve the full safety treatment that the longer rides do? I've never met you...which part of your face is so ugly that you would not miss it when you fall?
"Don't dress for the ride, dress for the slide! Cause it's coming!"

Chris, retired guy near Atlanta

Since there was no quote to indicate exactly WHO this comment was aimed at, so I will assume that it was me.

My response:
Give it a rest. I have lived 62 years and ridden 40 or those without tasting asphalt and I don't intend to start now. It is a choice; I made mine and you made yours. I won't chew your ass out for your choice and would appreciate it if you give me the same courtesy. It is, after all, none of your business.

[patrick_777]

Originally Posted by Chris

Around Georgia the bike shops sell full face helmets for $300 or so. But Walmart (yes, Walmart) sells a terrific Bell full face helmet for $100. So that is what I bought and I just love it. I feel much safer having a full face helmet. I do not feel restricted in any way. I cannot imagine wearing anything else. Why would I wear something that I know is not as safe as my full face helmet. And I always dress heavy, even in the summer. Perhaps I know more about how asphalt tastes than you do.
So you don't think the quick trips to the store, etc. deserve the full safety treatment that the longer rides do? I've never met you...which part of your face is so ugly that you would not miss it when you fall?
"Don't dress for the ride, dress for the slide! Cause it's coming!"

Chris, retired guy near Atlanta

I'm going to go ahead and reiterate what Easy just said. Give it a rest. The helmet or no helmet debate will quickly get a thread locked. :bang:

As for the actual topic, I think it's a matter of taste, as much as safety. Some people feel claustrophobic in full-face helmets and others feel their vision is restricted. The more comfortable you are riding, the more attention you can devote to actually riding safely, the better. If you prefer the feel and openness of a 3/4 or half-helmet, then you shouldn't be criticized for it.

[dan_]

I'm going to go ahead and reiterate what Easy just said. Give it a rest. The helmet or no helmet debate will quickly get a thread locked.

As for the actual topic, I think it's a matter of taste, as much as safety. Some people feel claustrophobic in full-face helmets and others feel their vision is restricted. The more comfortable you are riding, the more attention you can devote to actually riding safely, the better. If you prefer the feel and openness of a 3/4 or half-helmet, then you shouldn't be criticized for it.

Yeah real fair you get to throw your two cents in but if we do its locked. :poke2:
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