Helmets DOT Aproved
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RE: Helmets DOT Aproved
I went through the same thing with a helmet when i bought my harley.... i have 3 sitting at home in boxes... and 2 others i've returned.... i finally settled in on a Carbon Fiber Helmet .....not under any resignation, but because it honestly fit right, and looked good!....it's not a DOT helmet, but cost me over 150.00, anyway.... it fits perfectly.... comes with good velcro pads for fine tuning around the temples, etc. .....and i bought a nice vinyl DOT sticker to slap on it...
...on my 'bob before all the winter mods:
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...on my 'bob before all the winter mods:
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RE: Helmets DOT Aproved
ORIGINAL: JayFromPa
I have heard the complaints from guys about the new laws in NC about helmets. I guess they are planning on cracking down hard on folks this year. Up here, it doesen't seem that the cops concern themselves much with DOT helmets, even over in Jersey where they can be real ****** at times. IMO it seems the only way your gonna get hassled is if you give them a good reason to pull you over for something else ie: speeding, reckless driving, etc.
Same seems to apply for the seatbelts laws. Although you can now be pulled over if spotted not wearing one in your cage, most will not pull you over based on this, but your guaranteed an extra ticket in most areas if you get popped for any other type of violation.
I have heard the complaints from guys about the new laws in NC about helmets. I guess they are planning on cracking down hard on folks this year. Up here, it doesen't seem that the cops concern themselves much with DOT helmets, even over in Jersey where they can be real ****** at times. IMO it seems the only way your gonna get hassled is if you give them a good reason to pull you over for something else ie: speeding, reckless driving, etc.
Same seems to apply for the seatbelts laws. Although you can now be pulled over if spotted not wearing one in your cage, most will not pull you over based on this, but your guaranteed an extra ticket in most areas if you get popped for any other type of violation.
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RE: Helmets DOT Aproved
ORIGINAL: Wyde Glyde Bry
I think we are all our own worst critics when it comes to these things. I feel the same way wearing one of those things and then my friends tell me it doesn't look bad at all. I rode yesterday with a buddy that was wearing a DOT half helmet he wasn't happy with and felt silly in it. But, I thought it looked fine on him. I'll bet if we all wore them, they wouldn't seem near as silly looking. I finally found one that fits really good and looks decent and that's what I'm riding with from now on. Any full-face will do as long as it fits. I have one I bought the day I got my bike. It's nice when it's cold out but for everyday riding, I hate it. Regardless of what others say, I CAN'T hear or see as well with it on.
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RE: Helmets DOT Aproved
ORIGINAL: tomato
LOL! We call the DOT helmet look the "Kazoo" look (remember the cartoon alien guy?)...Almost all DOT half helmets look that way due to the amount of foam in there to meet standards. Same deal here in CA. Most of the time, the police don't bother, but, on occassion, I've seen folks get tickets. I wear a novelty helmet around town, but I wear a full face on most road trips. Additionally, I have a Bell Drifter helmet that I carved out about 3/4" of the foam. Sits much further down on my head. I have been searching for a good, surplus Kevlar helmet as well. Figure I can argue that one with the law if I ever had to...
LOL! We call the DOT helmet look the "Kazoo" look (remember the cartoon alien guy?)...Almost all DOT half helmets look that way due to the amount of foam in there to meet standards. Same deal here in CA. Most of the time, the police don't bother, but, on occassion, I've seen folks get tickets. I wear a novelty helmet around town, but I wear a full face on most road trips. Additionally, I have a Bell Drifter helmet that I carved out about 3/4" of the foam. Sits much further down on my head. I have been searching for a good, surplus Kevlar helmet as well. Figure I can argue that one with the law if I ever had to...
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RE: Helmets DOT Aproved
ORIGINAL: 2007fxdc
May the schwartz be with you! LMAO
I think we are all our own worst critics when it comes to these things. I feel the same way wearing one of those things and then my friends tell me it doesn't look bad at all. I rode yesterday with a buddy that was wearing a DOT half helmet he wasn't happy with and felt silly in it. But, I thought it looked fine on him. I'll bet if we all wore them, they wouldn't seem near as silly looking. I finally found one that fits really good and looks decent and that's what I'm riding with from now on. Any full-face will do as long as it fits. I have one I bought the day I got my bike. It's nice when it's cold out but for everyday riding, I hate it. Regardless of what others say, I CAN'T hear or see as well with it on.
May the schwartz be with you! LMAO
I think we are all our own worst critics when it comes to these things. I feel the same way wearing one of those things and then my friends tell me it doesn't look bad at all. I rode yesterday with a buddy that was wearing a DOT half helmet he wasn't happy with and felt silly in it. But, I thought it looked fine on him. I'll bet if we all wore them, they wouldn't seem near as silly looking. I finally found one that fits really good and looks decent and that's what I'm riding with from now on. Any full-face will do as long as it fits. I have one I bought the day I got my bike. It's nice when it's cold out but for everyday riding, I hate it. Regardless of what others say, I CAN'T hear or see as well with it on.
I think you're dead on. I see people wearing helmets and they do not look nearly as ridiculous as I see myself. I'm going to look into the Fulmer you mentioned. I want one of each style helmet. I have a fullface I like, I have a 3/4 I like, and I want a half as well.
I don't know of a fullface that does not hinder vision and hearing at least somewhat. The HJC modular (CL-MAX) I purchased was good in the vision department. Peripheral vision was surprisingly good - but of course it's not as good as helmetless riding. I expected it to feel like I was looking through a paper towel tube but it's really not bad at all.
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RE: Helmets DOT Aproved
ORIGINAL: Wyde Glyde Bry
I think you're dead on. I see people wearing helmets and they do not look nearly as ridiculous as I see myself. I'm going to look into the Fulmer you mentioned. I want one of each style helmet. I have a fullface I like, I have a 3/4 I like, and I want a half as well.
I don't know of a fullface that does not hinder vision and hearing at least somewhat. The HJC modular (CL-MAX) I purchased was good in the vision department. Peripheral vision was surprisingly good - but of course it's not as good as helmetless riding. I expected it to feel like I was looking through a paper towel tube but it's really not bad at all.
I think you're dead on. I see people wearing helmets and they do not look nearly as ridiculous as I see myself. I'm going to look into the Fulmer you mentioned. I want one of each style helmet. I have a fullface I like, I have a 3/4 I like, and I want a half as well.
I don't know of a fullface that does not hinder vision and hearing at least somewhat. The HJC modular (CL-MAX) I purchased was good in the vision department. Peripheral vision was surprisingly good - but of course it's not as good as helmetless riding. I expected it to feel like I was looking through a paper towel tube but it's really not bad at all.
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RE: Helmets DOT Aproved
My half-helmet is a Fulmer Hombre. It fits well, and is comfortable. No complaints.
The problem with my full-face is noise. It doesn't hinder my vision, at all... but it seems to take the exhaust noise and concentrates it inside the helmet, while blocking out other noises. It gets real "boomy" inside. Sounded cool at first, until I realized I couldn't hear anything else.
The problem with my full-face is noise. It doesn't hinder my vision, at all... but it seems to take the exhaust noise and concentrates it inside the helmet, while blocking out other noises. It gets real "boomy" inside. Sounded cool at first, until I realized I couldn't hear anything else.
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RE: Helmets DOT Aproved
Need
1-Computer
1-Printer
1-Sheet clear lables
Print DOT on lable
Apply to helmet
1-Computer
1-Printer
1-Sheet clear lables
Print DOT on lable
Apply to helmet
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RE: Helmets DOT Aproved
ORIGINAL: 0ut1aw
Need
1-Computer
1-Printer
1-Sheet clear lables
Print DOT on lable
Apply to helmet
Need
1-Computer
1-Printer
1-Sheet clear lables
Print DOT on lable
Apply to helmet
NC law, effective 1/1/2008, compliant helmets will have a permanent sticker on the lower rear portion of the outside of the helmet affixed by the manufacturer stating that the helmet meets DOT standards and the helmet will have a permanently affixed tag in the inside of the helmet placed by the manufacturer stating the same. Also, DOT compliant helmets usually have about a 1" thick layer of polystyrene padding.
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RE: Helmets DOT Aproved
OK
If you really want a super thin half try here http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
It will cost some cash though
If you really want a super thin half try here http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
It will cost some cash though