Went ATGATT

[Brumbie13]

Zeus came out with modulars that have gotten Snell approval in 2009, although they're hen's teeth to find, and only in XS-M, but they are out there now.  Now if only they get up to XL    http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/zeus-helmet/zeus-zs-3000/

That's an AWESOME helmet!

Isn't it just? They run from 139-172 depending on the graphics and model.  You have to do a little dance through email since their website is a rat's nest, but I've seen happy reviews on the KLR forum and a couple other places after getting them by courier.  I'll probably get one for next season, my Vega isn't even a year old and I want to get new tires this year.  I can PM you the email I got from them if you want.

I want, Thanks. 

[Floridamtbiker99]

ATGATT-what does it stand for?  Safety but I see no s...   

Some in the summer (Florida) I do wear shorts with a full face on short rides.
I always wear a full face, except when the temp is above 100 degrees, then I wear a half shell.  My full face does not have enought vents.  I wear my 20 year leather jacket.   This Christmas my wife is going to buy me a Cortech  gx air series 2 Yellow jacket XXXL if she still can find one.

[Laminar]

All The Gear All The Time.

[redd_planet]

lew750, similar situation with me. For 30 years been puttering around on a 360, mostly local neighborhoods and two lane roads, with occasional highway riding. 200-400 miles per year wearing jeans, windbreaker, open face helmet, no gloves. Then I bought a Nighthawk (still trying to figure out how I did that) and enjoy riding so much I really started thinking about protection and the ground if I ever get introduced to it. Since purchasing the NH I bought armored gloves and a used but excellent condition Tour Master Intake armored jacket. Really feel better now with some protection. Probably will upgrade to a full helmet over the winter and the thought of my face getting ripped by the pavement is frightening.

I rode to work this morning, upper 30's at 7:30AM and mid 60's coming home. Short commute although when I ride it is always a purposefully long commute. Really amazed what a riding jacket can do, with the insulating liner and velcro straps to eliminate air leakage my body was not cold at all. The coldest parts were my legs and neck.

[Bumblebee]

Probably will upgrade to a full helmet over the winter and the thought of my face getting ripped by the pavement is frightening.

Probably will? Thought of? Frightening?

Trust me on this, there's nothing quite like getting sucker punched in the head by a planet then sliding on your nose at 20mph..while calmly thinking you are so glad you are inside the helmet instead of out there on the other side of the visor with that angry 4-grit belt sander running wide open 2-3 inches from your eyeballs and nose. Then getting up totally unharmed after everything quits moving and beating on you. Open face helmets will not give you that option.

Face or fiberglass, it's completely up to you BEFORE the crash, not during or afterward.
This CAN happen to YOU in about 1/20th of a second with a lot more unhappy things being involved.

[redd_planet]

Thanks Bumblebee, good for me to see that photo. Lets strike "Probably" and make it read "Will upgrade to a full helmet over the winter and as the thought of my face getting ripped by the pavement is frightening." Now I'll just have to scour the threads for helmet opinions.

The lack of adequate protection prior to the NH was a calculated but low risk based on the riding I did. I fully understand injury can occur in my driveway. With the purchase of the NH and the increased amount of riding an equipment upgrade is a no-brainer.

[Bumblebee]

Will upgrade to a full helmet

Good for you. Do it before you crash.

Now I'll just have to scour the threads for helmet opinions.

The one that fits your noggin properly is the one you want. Everything else is fluff.

If money is an issue, think of crash gear in terms of a one time life insurance policy payment that pays for itself while the crash is in progress, not in the hospital afterward.

In addition to the other gear, do not forget crash pants with padding. You have no idea how hard I came down on both knees when that happened. No jeans in existence would have added any impact or abrasion resistance. Jacket, gloves, boots -- everything took a hit that day.

The lack of adequate protection prior to the NH was a calculated but low risk based on the riding I did.

That picture was taken in an extremely low risk environment. The impact foam in the vicinity of the C in KBC was compressed about 3/8" in about a 5 inch circle and the fiberglass shell delaminated a bit to the point that it can now be flexed with your thumb fairly easily. Think about it. -- THEN the belt sander started...

[tuxfan212]

I am not full on ATGATT... However, I always wear my padded riding jacket, thick leather (not specific motorcycle) boots, and a FF helmet... I need to buy some armored gloves still though...

Someone showed me a FF Shoei that had met the ground at 55+ MPH... The rider survived with few injuries but the helmet shell was ground down so much you could almost see the foam. Thats mostly why I wear a FF.

[LOKi]

Gloves are way up there on the list IMO. When you are thrown to the ground instinct will throw your hands out to lessen the impact. Even if you have trained yourself not to use your hands to break your fall, (snowboarders, skateboarders and some other sports) as you slide down the road (or through the field) your hands will go out to stabilize your slide and prevent tumbling. If tumbling then your hands hit multiple times. There are very few offs where your hands do not make contact with the ground.

[redd_planet]

ATGATT compliance took another step with the addition of a full face helmet.  Purchased a Seven Zero Seven helmet at Cycle Gear today.  The over-pants were a Christmas present.  I’m left with boots to complete the outfit.

I went to Cycle Gear with the intent to buy a modular helmet.  Spent two hours putting helmets on and taking off, must have cycled 40 or 50 times with a variety of helmets.  My ears hurt after two hours!  Also took the time to probe two different sales reps, and after all that ended up with a full face.  First one I’ve ever owned.

Boot recommendations anyone?  I prefer a boot that is slightly higher than the ankle.  I wear size 12 athletic shoe and usually end up in a wide width.

Sorry about the sideways photos, they are oriented correctly on my computer................

[FearThis SC]

I bought these boots they are very comfortable.  The are very airy while riding, which is good for warmer climates.   I love them!   

BILT Trackstar Leather Motorcycle Boots

http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/trackstar_leather_motorcycle_boots/web1001106

Ride Safe... 

[Zimdale]

Face or fiberglass, it's completely up to you BEFORE the crash, not during or afterward.

I agree this is my helmet after a fairly low speed fall on my bike. I am convinced that if I had a open face helmet I'd have some nasty scrape marks on my face right now.