Half-helmet Recommendations?
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
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I bought my 1/2 lid in 1986. I took out the liner, and took a die grinder & dremmel to the foam.
A few hours later, I had a custom fit bucket, and no mushroom head.
It will be on my melon tomorrow, and every day I ride.
A few hours later, I had a custom fit bucket, and no mushroom head.
It will be on my melon tomorrow, and every day I ride.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Potsdam, NY
It's no longer a helmet when you remove the foam that protects your head, it's now a hat. Same goes for a non DOT helmet. Just cause it looks like a helmet does not mean it will function like one, that's why we have helmet testing standards like DOT, EEC 22.05 and Snell M2010.
Last edited by fat_tony; Dec 16, 2010 at 01:25 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Chicago, IL
I read somewhere that Composite Craft bought the rights or technology that ACC used to make their helmets. They are not DOT certified but they do look good.
http://www.headtriphelmets.com/index.php
http://www.headtriphelmets.com/index.php
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Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Montross, VA
Thanks for everyone's feedback. Don't know if I want to go monkeying around with the safety functions of a helmet, or get a novelty one, just for the looks. I need the last three cells left in my head if something were to happen.
I stopped in at the HD dealer the other day to look at what they had in stock, and the saleswoman there gave me the same kind of guidance - make sure I wear ear protection. This was before she gave me a disapproving look for even considering a half-helmet. Go figure...
I stopped in at the HD dealer the other day to look at what they had in stock, and the saleswoman there gave me the same kind of guidance - make sure I wear ear protection. This was before she gave me a disapproving look for even considering a half-helmet. Go figure...
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Clarksville, TN
+1 on that. I have a HD Rally Rider Helmet (98200-04V). I don't use it much, but I have it. I usually wear a 3/4 Fulmer V2. I like this helmet way better. Just sayin.
I need to pick up a half helmet as well, I have heard good things about Fulmer and Bell Drifter for comfort and being the least "Mushroom" like helmets.
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Cruiser
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From: Todamhot Texas
I've got a Scorpion EXO-100 for hot weather and am pretty happy with it. It has a removable ear skirt and has a built in visor that pops down when you need it.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Scorpion-...met/57293.html
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Scorpion-...met/57293.html