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Jan 10, 2015 | 07:03 PM

XCATFISHX

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I love the way novelty helmets fit and how the wind doesn't blow my head around however they aren't usely made with the best clips or material for that matter. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a good dot that doesn't give me a mushroom head or a well made novely. Thanks

Jan 10, 2015 | 07:13 PM

phillyrube

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Let me check with the 28 year old that wiped out his Harley on I664, hit head first on the center wall, and is now in a coma. He had some sort of novelty helmet......

Jan 10, 2015 | 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by phillyrube

Let me check with the 28 year old that wiped out his Harley on I664, hit head first on the center wall, and is now in a coma. He had some sort of novelty helmet......

What would of happened with a DOT lid?

Jan 10, 2015 | 07:21 PM

phillyrube

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Can't say. I work in the ED, and the majority of riders that come through with their noggins intact were wearing DOT helmets. I've been down twice, once with a just barely DOT helmet, which was crushed on one side. The other time I was in a modular and the side hit the guardrail.

Jus sayin' ....

Jan 10, 2015 | 07:22 PM

tmanbuckhunter

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Originally Posted by Brother Rat

What would of happened with a DOT lid?

Would probably be in better shape. Maybe in coma, but his odds would look better. I have a feeling his odds don't look great right now.

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink...

Jan 10, 2015 | 08:01 PM

ChickinOnaChain

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Head blowing around huh? I have the the Harley version of the HJC IS-33 and my head doesn't get blown around at all. I guess it's in the design.

But you're asking about a half helmet. Good luck.

Jan 10, 2015 | 08:29 PM

CR3999

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I bought my first full face helmet last month cause I was riding to key west. I usually only ride in states that don't have helmet laws. I really liked the full face, especially the day it rained all day. It was real comfy and didn't have to fight the wind at all. I will be wearing the helmet from now on when riding all day. I've been riding since the seventy's. So folks are slow learners

It is a Bell Star helmet.