What's a nice looking helm
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RE: What's a nice looking helm
If you're doing long commutes at high speeds, then IMO a 3/4 helmet with a face shield is more comfortable after you get used to it. Really reduces a lot of things like noise, and you don't have to wear doo-rags, goggles, or earplugs. You don't realize how much that kinda stuff bothers you until you don't have to deal with it any longer.
I have a HD carbon kevlar 1/2, but I like my Scorpion EXO-200 3/4 SOOO much better. Believe it or not, it's cooler than the 1/2, due to better venting. In terms of looks, I've had several comments from othe bikers about how they like the look...mine's matte black and I usually ride with a dark shield. Looks mean... [
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I have a HD carbon kevlar 1/2, but I like my Scorpion EXO-200 3/4 SOOO much better. Believe it or not, it's cooler than the 1/2, due to better venting. In terms of looks, I've had several comments from othe bikers about how they like the look...mine's matte black and I usually ride with a dark shield. Looks mean... [
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RE: What's a nice looking helm
I'd comment on the effectivness of a helmet at 100+ mph, but enough has been said on that.
Anyhoo the wife and I have been contemplating wearing DOT helmets full time lately. With all the crazies out there it is just getting worse all the time. I was looking around and trying to find a helmet that didn't make me look like this.
The only ones I have found to date are Scorpion and HJC. I am leaning towards the Scorpion because it is alot more comfortable. Just need to decide on a 1/2 or a 3/4.
Anyhoo the wife and I have been contemplating wearing DOT helmets full time lately. With all the crazies out there it is just getting worse all the time. I was looking around and trying to find a helmet that didn't make me look like this.
The only ones I have found to date are Scorpion and HJC. I am leaning towards the Scorpion because it is alot more comfortable. Just need to decide on a 1/2 or a 3/4.
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RE: What's a nice looking helm
Depending on whether you want a full face or a 3/4, HJC makes both in carbon fiber material that is so light you forget you have it on after a while. The full face (model AC-12 Carbon) is the same as the Harley FXRG but without the logos, and without the high price ($260 on eBay vs. $475), and the 3/4 is about $199, also on eBay.
I have both, wear the 3/4 on hot days in the summer and the full on long trips and/or cold or inclement weather. I have the dark shield on both, and also a clear shield for night on the full face.
I bought them here. Best price, super-reliable. I don't think you'll see the 3/4 on the site--it just came out. But if you email the guy he'll get it for you.
I have both, wear the 3/4 on hot days in the summer and the full on long trips and/or cold or inclement weather. I have the dark shield on both, and also a clear shield for night on the full face.
I bought them here. Best price, super-reliable. I don't think you'll see the 3/4 on the site--it just came out. But if you email the guy he'll get it for you.
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RE: What's a nice looking helm
If looks are a concern, then I'm guessing that you don't want something too huge. Check out Daytona Helmets. I think their website is www.daytonahelmets.com I got the 3/4 shell one. It is the same size as my '76 Shoei; much smaller than any other DOT 3/4 I could find. Also, the price was right too at only $50. Here's a pic of it next to my vintage Shoei (the blue one) so you can get an idea of the size.
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When I got my bike, it was told to me by my wife that I had to always wear a helemt. Well, that lasted almost a month. LOL We got matching 1/2 acc helmets. they don't look to bad on my head, either. Lately I have been wearing my helmet nearly everytime I get on my bike. I have two daughter's who follow me out to the garage and tell me to wear it, and you can't argue with them. LOL
Because I am getting use to it, and the weather is getting colder, I have been looking into a 3/4 helmet. I hate when my ears get cold, LOL. I came across a Nolan N-42, http://www.powersports4less.com/deta...T_ID=TR-395800 . Looks to be a nice helmet. What I like is it has a fold down tinted sheild, on top of the clear. That way, I wont have to mess with switching them out. Not really cheap, but do you really want a cheap helmet?
Because I am getting use to it, and the weather is getting colder, I have been looking into a 3/4 helmet. I hate when my ears get cold, LOL. I came across a Nolan N-42, http://www.powersports4less.com/deta...T_ID=TR-395800 . Looks to be a nice helmet. What I like is it has a fold down tinted sheild, on top of the clear. That way, I wont have to mess with switching them out. Not really cheap, but do you really want a cheap helmet?
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Just throwing my hat into the ring...aw jeeze to f'in early. If you like a cool helmet (temp. wise) and one that is used by LE try a Super Seer. They have many color schemes and can match your bike's color. The site is http://www.superseer.com/
Yup, pricey, yup it's your head. It takes a while to get them, they make them as they are ordered. I was leary of buying over the web but just go by the head measurement guide. Site says made for American heads. Wateva!
Good luck
Yup, pricey, yup it's your head. It takes a while to get them, they make them as they are ordered. I was leary of buying over the web but just go by the head measurement guide. Site says made for American heads. Wateva!
Good luck
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