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Posted by John Hopkins
- March 03, 2014, 20:55:50 PMFirst thing is that everyone should wear a helmet..
Second is that it should fit..
Why should we all wear a helmet, well with some of us it's against the law not too and why give the government a chance to fine you and put points on your license, also they keep the rain from running down your neck, Also I don't care where you live or what the weather is there are a lot of big, fat, very juicy bugs that feel that this is a good day to die and it is better to suddenly see that big splodge of gunk on your visor than on your face, ride through a swarm and tell me I'm wrong.
Now the fit, if it's too loose the chinstrap will try to remove your head once the wind gets you, if it's too tight it is just plain uncomfortable. with full face the looseness is not quite so bad.
Apart from that, well many people say if you have a $40 head get a $40 helmet otherwise spend as much as you can afford..Yeah right..In the real world I have had quite a few different helmets and a badly fitting $400 helmet is much worse than a good fitting $40 helmet..I've bounced a few off the ground over the years, some with my head in, and some without, I've never had one crack, they have all been tested to British standards and as far as safety is concerned a $40 helmet is as good as a $400 helmet as long as it has passed the same safety tests, I have ridden motorbikes since 1960 so I must have been doing something right.
So to sum up, choose something that fits, that you like and that you can afford.
Just my opinion..
John.
Posted by greenbarn
- March 03, 2014, 19:39:53 PMMy 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?
Posted by gdrudd13
- March 03, 2014, 10:30:10 AMKind 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 AMI 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 AMI have an M2R 280. Not bad but small ear cut outs.
Posted by jmbo
- March 02, 2014, 18:46:45 PMWisconsin 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 AMI 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 AMDepends 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 PM2beers 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 PMbought 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 PMof 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 PMI 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 PMI 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 PMHi 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?