fudgie
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What do you wear in the rain for your face? With the oem shield on we just wore a bandanna on our face and a bandanna/sock cap on our heads. It was fine. With the b'wing I get more rain in the face. A face shield is out of the question since we dont wear helmets. You would have a easier time getting Big Al to put on a CT then to get Kit to wear a helmet!  We do have a novey skid lid tho, cant attach a shield. |
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2010, 04:58:25 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2010, 06:11:12 PM » |
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I wear a . . . flip face helmet.
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2010, 06:43:00 PM » |
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No real effective method without a helmet and face shield. I always carry one when traveling just for that purpose, it's the SAFEST method, and you don't get the stinging of the rain in your face to boot. Since you most likely have to carry a brain bucket anyway for some states with helmet laws, just make sure it has the ability to snap on a shield that comes down to the chin.
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« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2010, 06:58:07 PM » |
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"Goggles" Buckwheat.........
Harley shop has them if you are in a hurry for some.
If not, google goggles and take your pick....
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« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2010, 08:30:54 PM » |
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I use motocross goggles and a Banditos face mask. The mask isn't waterproof but I coat it with NicWax sealer every spring before a long trip.
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fudgie
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2010, 04:39:01 AM » |
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No real effective method without a helmet and face shield. I always carry one when traveling just for that purpose, it's the SAFEST method, and you don't get the stinging of the rain in your face to boot. Since you most likely have to carry a brain bucket anyway for some states with helmet laws, just make sure it has the ability to snap on a shield that comes down to the chin.
Well thats the reason for the noveys. We use to carry the 3/4 with removable shield but it got to be a hassle packing them. Took alot of space. |
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« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2010, 06:24:31 AM » |
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Without a helmet............. how about a plastic bag and rubber band?
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« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2010, 07:25:30 AM » |
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I've taken the front brakes and rotors off my Valkyrie so I can show off my polished front wheel. I have found that when stopping, the leather on my steel-toed boots wears out really fast, and then they just cause sparks instead of slowing me down. What kind of boots have you found with a thick enough covering on the toe that they last longer than 3 or 4 stops? Sorry for hijacking the thread.  |
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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2010, 07:27:17 AM » |
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Without a helmet............. how about a plastic bag and rubber band?
is that to keep the road clean after contact?  |
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fudgie
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« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2010, 06:50:53 PM » |
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Without a helmet............. how about a plastic bag and rubber band?
I guess I could cut eye holes! |
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« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2010, 08:11:05 PM » |
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Without a helmet............. how about a plastic bag and rubber band?
I guess I could cut eye holes! I suppose so....... but only if you want to breathe or see. Seriously, safety issues aside, I don't know how to keep your head dry in the rain without a helmet. Most other waterproof headgear tends to blow off over 20mph. These are my only other ideas.    |
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« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2010, 08:45:57 PM » |
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