Helmet
Helmet
Any suggestions for a DOT approved half helmet that is low profile and doesn't make my head look huge. I wear a medium helmet, head is 7 1/4, but helmets look ridiculous on me. I have a non-DOT skull cap now but need a DOT to ride on base.
Thanks for the help...
Thanks for the help...
Road Warrior
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From: Payson, AZ
RE: Helmet
Generally fiberglass helmets are lower profile than cheaper plastic ones because they are stronger and require less foam padding. Check these out, http://store.helmetsrus.com/shsthe.html
Road Captain
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RE: Helmet
Wife and I just purchased the HD Kevlar Carbon FIber halves a couple weeks ago.
Look and fit real good.
Best of all, feels like it's not even on!
Bad side I can't get the thng to fit in my saddlebags! Argghh....
Look and fit real good.
Best of all, feels like it's not even on!
Bad side I can't get the thng to fit in my saddlebags! Argghh....
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Fort Worth, TX
RE: Helmet
I have the Daytona Skull Cap Carbon fiber. Suggested retail on their website is $150, you can get them all day online for $100, and I got mine for $55 out the door, sales tax included...at a Harley dealership, even! I was lucky to get it on closeout. One thing I don't like about it is there isn't any retention device to keep the excess strap length from flapping around in your face while riding. I just tuck the excess back under the chin and it works just fine. I'm thinking of putting a snap on it, though, to make it easier and quicker to deal with the excess.
Sealbeachbum had a good link up, though. I think those are just what you're looking for....something reasonably DOT approved, reasonably lightweight, and CHEAP! I don't buy helmets online because of the shape of my head. I've had to eliminate some excellent helmets because ofthis....Bell, Nolan, Shoei. HJC fits my head wonderfully, but they don't make a DOT half helmet light or cheap enough for me.
Teek
Sealbeachbum had a good link up, though. I think those are just what you're looking for....something reasonably DOT approved, reasonably lightweight, and CHEAP! I don't buy helmets online because of the shape of my head. I've had to eliminate some excellent helmets because ofthis....Bell, Nolan, Shoei. HJC fits my head wonderfully, but they don't make a DOT half helmet light or cheap enough for me.
Teek
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From: Danbury CT
RE: Helmet
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RE: Helmet
Thanks everyone, I will check out all of the suggestions. Teek, I have the excess strap problem now on my current lid, I double it back through the end by the clasp, can't wait to not have to do that. Old95, I will have to hit the gym more and just beef up my shoulders and neck to balance the huge head look out.
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From: Danbury CT
RE: Helmet
prorockm/Teek
The strap on my Vega has about 6" of excess length. I had aseamstress sew a1" piece of Velcro (soft side) to the end of the strap. I put another 3" piece (rough side) on the strap that'sunder my chin. Tighten the strap & attach the strap end to the piece under my chin. Totally invisible, easy to put on & take off & no loop hanging down. Total cost, $3.00.
The strap on my Vega has about 6" of excess length. I had aseamstress sew a1" piece of Velcro (soft side) to the end of the strap. I put another 3" piece (rough side) on the strap that'sunder my chin. Tighten the strap & attach the strap end to the piece under my chin. Totally invisible, easy to put on & take off & no loop hanging down. Total cost, $3.00.
