Open face shield necessary or not?

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Motörhead

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Sometimes it takes a long ride to find something out and I haven't done so yet on the GL1200. With the standard size windshield up to just below eye level is a flip shield on an open face needed or will goggles/sunglasses do after hours on the road? This is my open face.
dale earnhardt replica helmet 1.jpg
 

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When my 750 got mad and threw me off (40 years ago!) I was wearing an open face helmet with a flat face shield. If I had not had a face shield, the front two inches of my face would have been on the roadway. I never tell anyone they have to wear good protection - it's your head. I still won't ride without a good helmet, even though the one I have now isn't the most comfortable. YMMV.
 

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For comfort (and legal in Tennessee), the DOT 3/4 with impact-rated sunglasses or goggles should do fine. For safety, I go with full or modular. I may have a weak chin, but I'd rather not loose it.
 
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Thanks all for the input. TBH this is my first full dresser, in the past I've worn a full face and have wondered about the sense of having less obstruction with a 3/4 or even half helmet. The pictured helmet was a race collectable project and have worn it just a few times going around the block, to the store, etc
 

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