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My newest helmet is a HJC FS3 model.  I bought it b/c it seemed like a good helmet for the price and it was one of the few 3/4 helmets that was both Snell and DOT, for a decent price.  However, I'm thinking of going in the spring to get the Missus and I a pair of helmets that the intercom speakers will fit into better.  Not sure yet what I'll be looking at.

I also wear my half-helmet most of the time- for all my short trips which is most of my riding.   It's a Dot Simpson helmet.  I've looked for another half helmet, and tried dozens at the store, and even had 2 I purchased and brought home - but have never found one that I like the way it fits.  They all ride up too high on my noggin, and look like a mushroom.   I know safety is more important than looks, but I gotta get past the UGLY factor.

SO, in the spring I'm looking for a half helmet that sits down low on the head - down around the edges good, and also a nice 3/4 helmet, maybe with a built in shade.

This reminds me- I have trouble finding a good fit for a helmet.  The only place I know close to me (50 miles) is Iron Pony, that has much selection.  How does everyone else handle buying helmets - to find one that fits?

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Posted by gdrudd13

- March 03, 2014, 10:30:10 AM

Kind of an odd choice for a cruiser, but I wear a Nolan N43E Trilogy. I keep the chinbar in place, but I never use the faceshield so I have the visor installed instead. I didn't know what kind of helmet I wanted, so it was appealing for that reason.

I may have to get a new one and release my inner nerd (more so than I have already, I am an engineer though...). This one I'm thinking needs a custom paint job to mimic the look of Luke Skywalker's helmet. No clue which helmet I would buy though. The custom paint is as far as I've gotten.

Posted by draconarmy

- March 03, 2014, 05:04:12 AM

I currently wear the Fulmer Drift, a modular full face helmet with flipdown sun shade. though I am trying to convince the wifey to let me go half helm

Posted by Washbrook

- March 03, 2014, 00:58:06 AM

I have an M2R 280. Not bad but small ear cut outs.

Posted by jmbo

- March 02, 2014, 18:46:45 PM

Wisconsin does not have a helmet law but I've alway wear one. For the last ten years I wore a full face flip front G-MAX helmet. I still wear it on cold days. Last year my son bought me a D.O.T. DAYTONA SKULL CAP. Love it especially on hot days and with the new taller windshield and lowers I no longer need the face shield.

Posted by Cotton Mouth

- March 02, 2014, 11:48:51 AM

I just bought a Daytona 3/4 like pc has, feels ok. VERY lightweight of all the bunch, looks good, low profile, little tight in the jaw area for me, otherwise great.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007W9NFKE/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also just ordered one of each below, I am going to try 3 helmets, keep the 1 that fits the best. I need 3xl and oblong gigantic head, so I'm limited on choices.

Z1R Jimmy
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001A6H2U4/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
AFX Vintage FX-76
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009WVYBT4/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If I had a regular size noodle, I would have also looked at these. Fulmer V2, Bell Custom 500, and my favorites (for looks) the O'Neal Rockhard American Classic + Biltwell Bonanza

Posted by pcarrell

- March 02, 2014, 09:23:10 AM

Depends on the weather what I wear. In Indiana you don't have to wear one at all, but I wear a Daytona 3/4 or a Nolan N102. I'm wanting to get a smaller skid lid this year though.

Posted by 2beers

- March 01, 2014, 21:13:07 PM

2beers wears a Bell Pit Boss, plain matte black. Finally hung up the Shoei from 1987, lol.

The Bride wears a gloss black Shoei RF1100. Best fitting helmet I've ever had.

Posted by Pilgrim

- March 01, 2014, 19:57:44 PM

bought a new Vega XTA half helmet today....been wearing a Vega XTS but it was getting loose and I found a good deal on the XTA.
I like the Vega's because you can add the foam ear muffs when it is cool.

Posted by CDNRatMan

- March 01, 2014, 19:57:06 PM

of course here we must wear DOT approved lids so of the 5 I have they are all approved but I only wear 2 of them on any regular basis.
the one I wear the most is a Skid Lid half helmet made of ABS and really light.
the other is a CKX half lid with a fold down visor and ear covers for them cold days......

Posted by Troll

- March 01, 2014, 19:26:29 PM

I have a Bieffe B20B kevlar, an HJC Symax 1 and an HJC Symax 2, A Bell TourStar 3/4... I wear different helmets depending on weather and which bike I'm riding.

Posted by chief

- March 01, 2014, 19:10:57 PM

I have about 40 in my garage! I wear a half-lid and don't pay much attention to brand... as long as they are "approved". In TN we aren't restricted to DOT lids.

Posted by moosewayne

- March 01, 2014, 19:07:48 PM

Hi Gang,
The new look Drifter is almost done-Man! I can't wait to put this thing together!!!
Decided the new look is deserving of a new brain bucket.
I tried the Nexx X60 Vintage today, was ready to buy it, and there's no way in HELL that thing would fit my melon.
Unless your bean is completely round, cross Nexx off the list!

So, what are y'all sporting to keep the gray matter enclosed?

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