Flip up jaw helmets and safety

yes...

Louis said:

Is it Snell compliant?

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I said yes, but I might've said that too quickly...actually I'm not sure. I guess I'm assuming so since it's a fricking $400 helmet!! :shock:

Ride-or-die said:

you beter protect that pretty face of yours, its a beat!!

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I'm hoping you meant "Beaut" or something..."Beat" sounds like it could mean a couple different things...!!!!

themeatmanlandry said:

[EDIT: You're not aSMOKER are you, 'Zukigirl? :evil: ]

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Nope...Not a smoker! I smoked for about 3 months when I was 19 until I smoked a whole pack one night at a wedding along w/ a few shots...the hangover the next day took care of that nasty habit!! :shock: :? :wink:

I like the flip up for quite a few reasons...My boyfriend and his mom and dad all have them, so when we're at stop lights, gas stations, etc...we can just flip them up and chat a bit without a problem. Plus, the helmet is easier to get on and off when you can flip it up first!

That pic is me when I had red hair. Right now I'm blonde for the time-being! But, I loved that red!!!

don't...
stop...


No really...Don't stop!! :wink:

Louis said:

According to Shoei's website, the Syncrotec is NOT Snell 2000 certified, only DOT.

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What does that mean then??

Louis said:

As for protection I guess it should at least protect you as much as a 3/4 helmet...

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Dang...that sucks! :?

Louis said:

I said at LEAST (I believe it shuld be more, but I'm covering my butt). I'm no expert though.

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I know...just sucks that it cost so much $$$ for that helmet and I probably should've gone w/ a full face.

So do you glasses or contacts?? I think the flip would be easier to remove w/o removing your glasses every time

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I used to wear glasses/contacts. I got the Lasik eye surgery almost 3 years ago now, so I don't have to wear them anymore!

I liked the flip up just because of the convenience of it when needing to talk to someone or when you're at a gas station and you don't want to take your helmet all the way off, etc...but...I may need to look into getting a new helmet for next year, and just have the Shoei as my back up.

Ride-or-die said:

whats wrong with a normal sports bike full faced helmet, u can flip ut the visor easy and still talk

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I find people have a hard time hearing me when I'm talking w/ the jaw down...I've got a pretty meek voice I think?! :?

Ride-or-die said:

ah i bet u have a real cute voice, i love the american accent!!!!

over hear tho the flip up jaw type helmets are very unpopular to most bikers but i bet youd look sexy in whatever, lol sorry i must stop

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Hardware said:

By the by, SG1, you're smokin' - and I mean that in the nicest way... :bows:

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Thanks Hardware!!!

...and I'm not mad about any pics! Believe me...you'd know if I was mad!! :twisted:

Ride-or-die said:

how old are you anyway suzuki girl?

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I'm 27...turning 28 on December 18th...

Repeat...my birthday is on December 18th...

...write it down!!! :lol: :lol: 8)

Just kidding!

No I'm not!

Hardware said:

Winning the lottery or having SG1's head full of nickels...
[it's an old big head joke]

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Oh man, I think you guys better stop. Looks like SG's head is starting to swell

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Making fun of my avatar, eh boys?!?! I'll have you know that I had that specially designed for me (by Louis)!

Okay...fine...I'll change it to a different one...let me know if my head still looks to big on this one too!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Uncle Bob said:

Where are the glasses, girls with glasses are sexy !

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I had the lasik surgery a few years ago...don't wear glasses anymore. Sorry Uncle Bob!!!

Thanks...that's good to hear that you've actually seen the flip up "in use"!