New Lid for an old Fart

[chief]

Replacing every 3-4 years... not being anal... I'm that way about tires.

Lottsa evidence for replacing a lid frequently. Even though I sell Outlaw, Hawk, and other brands I get a hold of a good lid and keep it for a long time. I have two I wear now, one for the Goldwing and one for the Drifter. The Goldwing lid is fitted with mic and ear buds and has been modified in some other ways. I have several really old ones that are retired as well.

[annieoakley]

Yep! best helmet I have ever worn too. The flip down visor has come in handy for me a couple of times. If I am out after dark and my sunglasses are too dark to use at night I can just take off the glasses and flip the shield down. My head doesn't itch when I have it on either. Just a comfortable lid all the way around!

[CousinVinny]

Well, Im pleased to say Im very satisfied with this helmet, and my new (1999) Drifter. The features such as the zip out ear lining and flip-down eyeshield work just as described. I cannot say enough good things about HelmetCity.com - The helmet I received had a size small liner in it, though I had ordered a medium size, they shipped out another right away, the 2nd one came with the zip-out ear lining. I called helmet city and they were very concerned that I was happy and refused to accept the spare liner back and said for me to keep it as a spare. I am glad I purchased this particular helmet, as it had all the things I wanted:; half helmet styling, hide-away eye sheild ( I wear glasses), ear liners and speaker pockets, all for $110 USD.  Five Stars ! -Vinny     

[pcarrell]

Helmet manufacturers, and ABATE both recommend every 2-5 years as the impact resistance of the foam core breaks down over time.

[Slick]

I replace my helmet every 3 or 4 years ! I like the Outlaws brand. Am I being anal with replacing it so often ?

[CousinVinny]

Thats good to hear Annie, for me the helmets I've worn over the years always seemed to be a compromise in one area or another, too heavy, wind buffeting, fogging up. etc. Im looking foward to taking this one for a ride. Thanks, Vinny

[annieoakley]

I have one just like that! It is the most comfortable helmet I have worn.

[CousinVinny]

Ive been wearing my 28 year old Bell helmet and its been on my mind to get a new (safer) lid. I was surprised when I went online to see all the choices out there. I settled on a Scorpion EXO-100 half hat which features a nice retractable ½ shield. There was a favorable review over the Kawasaki forums so I went for it. I paid $110 with free 2 day shipping from helmetcity.com. They offer one no charge exchange for another size if it doesnt fit right, which is good because Im in between a medium and a large. It should arrive monday and I do a road test and report back here on how it performed, heres a pic. -Vinny