Comments on: Harley-Davidson Suspension Hard Hat

By: DaveR

DaveR — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:59:37 +0000

Harley Davidson sells more apparel and accessories than any other motorcycle manufacturer. A few years ago someone took the other top two manufacturers (I think it was Honda and Kawasaki) and combined the apparel sales figures and they still didn’t come close to “officially” licensed Harley stuff. Now if you take all of the bootleg Harley stuff sold out there, combine it with official stuff I would have to imagine the profit level is equal to or higher than the actual motorcycle sales. (I personally ride a Triumph, which Harley weekend warriors hate but real Harley riders respect.)

By: Damon

Damon — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:07:01 +0000

@ Tony , since you seemed to be so misinformed about harley davidson i thought i would enlighten you. Harley in fact does make a full face helmet along with leather and mesh jackets both with approved body armor and also they have a wide variety of other protective clothing which includes riding pants whether id be denim or leather with body armor as well as boots gloves and even face protectors if you choose not to wear a full face helmet , maybe you should research something a little more before throwing stones

By: melee

melee — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:50:24 +0000

HD sells some of everything. Just in their online store, I see 5 full face helmets, several textile and leather jackets with CE-approved armor, and leather and textile overpants. In fact, quite a lot of the HD-branded stuff is pretty high-end and practical. A bit overpriced, perhaps, but that’s the game you play when you play HD.

Of course, you said “see”, and the good stuff is commonly ignored in favor of, well, nothing or close to it. But, really, it’s not the Motor Company pushing poor gear or choices (just look at their ads: FXRG all over.)

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:10:22 +0000

Many HD riders I know DO wear a helment. Those that do not also ride other bikes. But then realize many people who wear hard hats do so because it is required for their job whereas many states to not require wearing helments although it is always a good idea.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:35:15 +0000

Surprised it isn’t more that $35, remember HD really stands for Hundred Dollar. And I’m from Milwaukee.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:57:15 +0000

@ Tony

I agree. The irony of HD making a hard hat that is more likely to be worn by someone who is less likely to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle is killing me.

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:32:10 +0000

Harley-Davidson: safety gear for the workplace, costumes for riding their motorcycles.

I’d love to see a HD full face helmet, jacket with approved armor, and a pair of pants that isn’t chaps, but I guess they’re more concerned about getting their logo seen than being safe on the products they sell.