So apparently there's a "uniform" for riding types

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< I Fly > · #1 Post by **< I Fly >** » Mon May 01, 2006 9:42 am

I have heard on more than one occasion people saying in essence they would feel silly on a cruiser if they had a full-face helmet.

The implication is if I wanted a cruiser to tool around on, that I'd have to go around looking like a dillweed with spikes and a half-helmet, and possibly a mullet.

Why would anyone with a brain think you have to wear anything more than what protects you, looks non-mentally challenged, and is comfortable?

Sev · #2 Post by **Sev** » Mon May 01, 2006 11:01 am

I wore a full face when I had a cruiser, my Aunt rides a v-star 1100 and has a HJC CL-14. My uncle has a goldwing and is considering a new helmet that's a fullface.

It's all a matter of perspective. And what you're willing to cover up.

dieziege · #3 Post by **dieziege** » Mon May 01, 2006 11:04 am

Just look at the Brochures... they show the acceptable uniforms...

MontyCarlo · #4 Post by **MontyCarlo** » Mon May 01, 2006 11:06 am

Black full face helmet with blacked out visor is apparently acceptable cruiser gear, as evidenced by the guy I saw on a Harley last night (yes, dark visor at nighttime).

NorthernPete · #5 Post by **NorthernPete** » Mon May 01, 2006 11:06 am

Skull caps or second world war german army surplus helmets are the way to go....

The Grinch · #6 Post by **The Grinch** » Mon May 01, 2006 11:11 am

Skull caps or second world war german army surplus helmets are the way to go....

...to the hospital.

VermilionX · #7 Post by **VermilionX** » Mon May 01, 2006 11:11 am

some things just looks better on some things.

i don't find riders like those to be stupid. as long as they're not riding reckless, i don't care what gear they wear.

V4underme · #8 Post by **V4underme** » Mon May 01, 2006 11:18 am

Who cares what anyone else thinks? Be your own person, think for yourself. Makes no difference what kind of bike you ride, a wreck is a wreck. You know when you start riding what the consequences are. Does riding a cruiser somehow mean your face couldn't turn to hamburger if you dump it at speed?

Think for yourself, don't worry about what anyone else thinks you should look like. Vanity is for the vain.

jstark47 · #9 Post by **jstark47** » Mon May 01, 2006 11:22 am

I don't care what anyone else chooses to wear (or not). I'm gonna wear my full-face no matter whether I'm on my Bonneville (standard), Marauder (cruiser), or Reflex (scooter.) I'm far too old and ornery to give a damn whether anyone likes it or not, and as far as 'looking good' goes...... well, I lost that battle a long time ago!!

#10 Post by **Jamers!** » Mon May 01, 2006 11:26 am

V4underme wrote:Who cares what anyone else thinks? Be your own person, think for yourself. Makes no difference what kind of bike you ride, a wreck is a wreck. You know when you start riding what the consequences are. Does riding a cruiser somehow mean your face couldn't turn to hamburger if you dump it at speed?

Think for yourself, don't worry about what anyone else thinks you should look like. Vanity is for the vain.

+1. wear what you want folks. were all adults and can make our own choices and such. if someone wants to wear an open face helmet or no helmet, let em. If they have half a clue they know that full face provides the most protection, so telling them that wont make a lick of difference. They want to wear and do what they want. If thats what they want to do and enjoy doing it. . . i dont see why we should care.

JWF