Harley Helmet Guide
This Harley helmet guide can help you decide on the Harley helmet best fitted for your head, riding style and sense of style. There are a variety of Harley helmets to choose from, each designed with its own style and function in mind. There are four basic Harley helmet styles to choose from, but there are also a few things you need to take into consideration when choosing the right Harley helmet for you.
Fit, Care & Safety
Always make sure your Harley helmet fits properly to avoid it slipping around on your head. Not only is this uncomfortable, but it also takes down the safety level of the helmet which could mean major, even fatal, results in the event of an accident. While fitting a Harley helmet is based on your hat size, each brand also has their own sizing chart, which can be used to find the right helmet.
Always try on helmets before making a purchase. If you’re not sure about the fit, ask a store representative to help you. Once you have the right Harley helmet make sure you follow the manufacturers recommended care instructions. It’s important to protect the helmet to avoid fracturing or damaging the helmet, which could lessen the integrity of your helmet.
Half Helmets
Among the four varieties of Harley helmets there are half helmets, open face helmets, full face helmets and hybrid helmets. Half helmets are the most popular types of Harley helmets with riders. It gives an open face feel while still providing the protection they need. Harley Davidson makes a great line of half helmets with every style in mind. They are comfortable and average in price from $125-$150 MSRP. Another great place to find half helmets is the Helmet Outlet USA. They offer a wide variety of Harley half helmets in every color and style you can imagine with a lower price tag starting around $50 for the well-known Daytona brand.
Open Face Helmets
Open Face Harley helmets are designed to offer a bit more coverage than the half helmet by covering the ears. Some also offer added features like built-in headphones for rider enjoyment and communication with the passenger. These are also available by mainstream helmet manufacturers including Harley Davidson. Harley Davidson offers men’s and women’s helmets to help riders find the right fit. The price range on a Harley open face helmet starts at $99 for a popular men’s stock open face helmet.Or check out AGV for a great open faced helmet, the Miglia Flip-Up Helmet, for around $180.
Full Face Helmets
These are the full protection helmets commonly seen on street riders and racers. They provide the optimal level of protection and encompass the entire face and head. These also offer a great level of style and customization because of the wide space to paint. HJC offers a wide variety of full face helmets starting at $59. Not only are they affordable, but they offer a good supply of women’s helmets. Harley Davidson offers a great span of full face helmets as well, with the Skyline being among the popular for men and women. It MSRP’s around $210 and can only be purchased through a Harley Davidson dealer.
Hybrid Helmets
Hybrid Harley helmet are helmets that convert from an open face to a full face and back. This can be done with a face shield or pieces that detach. Any Harley helmet retailer carries hybrid helmets as they are mainstream now. Or you can check out their full line-up at this website. The sites mentioned above have hybrid helmets in their lineup as well.
