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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 02:22 PM
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When did the spike come about?
LOL
I have always wanted a chrome one with a spike on top. Just never put out the effort to acquire one.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 02:41 PM
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The flare at the bottom of that style of helmet detracts from the mushroom appearance, but if you are only concerned about looks, get a DOT sticker and put it on a novelty helmet.
 
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I don't know why but around here German style helmets go hand in hand with super tall apes and riding around in town with your feet up in the birthing position. Seems to be pretty popular. Makes me think of that biker gang in Wild Hogs.
 
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https://www.daytonahelmets.com/d.o.t...german-helmets
 
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Old Oct 20, 2020 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Kawickrice
When did the spike come about?
Since XIX century http://www.kaisersbunker.com/pe/m1887.htm
 
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Old Oct 20, 2020 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bulldog1776
Thanks, does it sit pretty low profile and not look like a mushroom?

The fly brand looks good in the pictures.
who you callin' a mushrom?


 
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Old Oct 20, 2020 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by roussfam
I don't know why but around here German style helmets go hand in hand with super tall apes and riding around in town with your feet up in the birthing position. Seems to be pretty popular. Makes me think of that biker gang in Wild Hogs.
German style here is very popular in SoCal with the Gangster Vicla bikes.
 
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So you like wearing a symbol of the holocaust?

Why are people so easily offended? And why do they have to push their political correctness on others. If the shape of a helmet has you thinking that mass genocide is coming maybe you should start burning bike shops and toppling BMW's.
German type helmets are very functional, they are great for keeping the sun off your ears and the back of your neck.


 
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Originally Posted by s-glide76
Why are people so easily offended? And why do they have to push their political correctness on others. If the shape of a helmet has you thinking that mass genocide is coming maybe you should start burning bike shops and toppling BMW's.
German type helmets are very functional, they are great for keeping the sun off your ears and the back of your neck.
Had an uncle I never knew that died at Normandy. Another that was a POW. I always tried to get him to talk about it. Never would until a month before his death at 94. His story sent chills down my spine. Everytime I see one of these helmets, I remember his nightmare. Not offended, thinking of what is coming, or political correctness. Remembering what is past.
 
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