Helmet Talk
Do you happen to have a picture with it on. Im thinking of either that one or the daytona half shell. Head trips carbon fiber does look sweet, but too steep$ for me since ill only need it for a couple days while on vacation. Big bad sin city, but dont come without helmet.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Oklahoma City, OK
I had one of those Bell Drifters….man, I hated that helmet! It looked good on the website, but it’s HUGE and it catches the wind really bad! I felt like it was going to rip my head off.
I went ahead and bought one of those Headtrip ACC carbon fiber/Kevlar helmets: http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
I love it! It’s still not completely without the dork factor, but it’s much smaller and more importantly it wears well while riding.
I went ahead and bought one of those Headtrip ACC carbon fiber/Kevlar helmets: http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
I love it! It’s still not completely without the dork factor, but it’s much smaller and more importantly it wears well while riding.
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: WA
Speaking of an affordable DOT...
An outfit called LeatherUp.com sells an Outlaw brand 1/2 helmet that is skinned in black leather. I bought a Lg (me) and a Med (future lady psgr) for $39/ea...no tax (out of state) and had free shipping at the time (about 2 months ago). They look great with our Dynas, and I'm careful about not dropping 'em; donno how they'd handle a gravity-test on gravel or concrete, as the leather feels pretty thin. FWIW.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-He...ets/49238.html
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-He...ets/49238.html
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Washingrad Not DC
Im a cheapskate, I took my mushroom 1/2 lid, a die grinder and a case of beer out to the garage.
I removed the liner from the lid, ground down the foam until it fit my head properly, then glued the liner back in.
That was in the 80s, and Im still wearing it yesterday (snowed again today) (damn global warming)
I removed the liner from the lid, ground down the foam until it fit my head properly, then glued the liner back in.
That was in the 80s, and Im still wearing it yesterday (snowed again today) (damn global warming)
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Los Angeles, CA
If ya like the low-low style, ya might consider customizing a Davida or Biltwell style helmet by tearing out the lining and carving/sculting the foam to ride lower.
You can also contact Rene Chavez in Los Angeles. The company is:
Primo's Helmet Design
(562)217-2859
primoshelmets@hotmail.com
Primo's will hook up ANY helmet HOWEVER ya want it.
You can also contact Rene Chavez in Los Angeles. The company is:
Primo's Helmet Design
(562)217-2859
primoshelmets@hotmail.com
Primo's will hook up ANY helmet HOWEVER ya want it.