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    Ribs, shoulder blade and elbow damage from my little mishap. My half helmet kept my hair intact.
    Was wearing a long sleeve shirt to protect me from the sun. Got road rash right through that.
    The rest of your body doesn't have the protection of a helmet. But you can always suit up with safety gear.
    You can roll over in bed and do serious damage to your neck and back.
    Now I lay me down to sleep.
    ITS ALL GOOD

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    Need More Than a Helmet

    Some riders focus on the helmet so much that they forget about the rest of their body. I had my first accident a few years ago, and the body armor in my mesh jacket took a lot more impact then the helmet. Not only that, in hot weather it's more comfortable than riding in a t-shirt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VStarRider View Post
    I think I read somewhere that broken jaws are the most common injury in motorcycle crashes ... or was it broken ribs? Don't recall. Anyway, I would think any helmet minus a chin bar is not all that safe.

    I have a Schuberth C3 Pro full-face modular as well ... I like my older one so much, I bought another - hi-viz E1. Super comfortable helmets. I wear mine year-round.
    I'd be curious to know if there is significant safety advantage between half and 3/4 helmet. I don't believe there is. I believe my full faced Arai is much safer than my half helmet. If I'm going to skimp on safety, I'm keeping me ears and face in the breeze.
    I do wear my mesh always. Non-black mesh with shorts and t-shirt is quite comfortable. The mesh allows the breeze but the sun is blocked.
    Riding the upward spiral.

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    Have the same routine for the last 38 years.
    1/2 helmet with wayfarer sunglasses for the summer and short trips.
    3/4 helmet with wayfarer sunglasses for cool weather and long trips mainly to keep the wind noise out of my ears.
    Full face/modular for winter.
    Cheers

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    I wear the following

    extreme cold - 85 (rain or shine no changing gear)
    Klim Overland Jacket
    Klim Traverse Pants
    Firstgear 12V Heated Jacket Liner
    Klim Element Long Gloves
    Schuberth C3 Helmet

    over 80
    Klim Induction Jacket
    Rukka AirAll Pants
    Dainese Drake Super Air Tex Pants
    Scorpion EXO-CT220
    Bell Pit Boss Helmet

    I always try to wear the gear / unless I am just running up the street no highway (not good)
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    My problem is for selfish comfort and riding experience I seem to go with my damn 1/2 helmet wish is like no protection at all.
    I might as well be wearing shorts t-shirt and flip flops with no helmet. Or jeans wich are the same as shorts or naked acept for preventing mufler burn on your calf.
    stevenolts

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    I guess the trick is to find gear you are comfortable in.
    I've worn a full face since I started riding - Shoei RF 1100, now 1200. Fits my head beautifully and I never think that I don't want to wear it.
    If your gear is not comfortable, you won't wear it and if you do, it detracts from your "Disney experience" whilst riding - not cool.
    Get properly fitted, buy once, cry once, then enjoy.
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    Once I realized how much control I dont have over most things
    I stopped obsessing and use what feels comfy.
    Life is fun again.
    ITS ALL GOOD

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    Quote Originally Posted by VStarRider View Post
    I think I read somewhere that broken jaws are the most common injury in motorcycle crashes ... or was it broken ribs? Don't recall. Anyway, I would think any helmet minus a chin bar is not all that safe.

    I have a Schuberth C3 Pro full-face modular as well ... I like my older one so much, I bought another - hi-viz E1. Super comfortable helmets. I wear mine year-round.
    I think it's a Broken Heart if you smash up your bike....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cali261 View Post
    I think it's a Broken Heart if you smash up your bike....
    Not me, if I am unhurt / alive. Big insurance check = new Wing!!
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