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May 26, 2008 | 10:42 PM

#11

ebeattie

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From: ARIZONA

RE: HUGE A@% HELMET!

ACC is about as small and DOT legal as its gonna get. No, they DO NOT offer a DOT German...yet anyway. I really like the way the polo DOT looks.

But you should know that the NON DOT is only non DOT because it failed a spear test by half an inch. Unless you plan on following spear delivery trucks, ACC heltmets (including non DOT Germans) are for you.

May 26, 2008 | 10:44 PM

#12

Bluetoys

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From: Iowa

RE: HUGE A@% HELMET!

what about scooping out some of the foam, would it be possible to do it and be comfortable. Yes, I know this could alter it from being DOT but it already has the rating and the script on it. What would be a good way of doing it and still look decent inside. I think it sits too high up on the head. (the one in post 8)

May 26, 2008 | 11:04 PM

#13

Bluesssman

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From: Reno, Nevada

RE: HUGE A@% HELMET!

How about a nice comfy full face helmet... they are so nice!!!

May 26, 2008 | 11:19 PM

#14

crazydave

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RE: HUGE A@% HELMET!

What I wear depends upon the weather. Less than 70 it's a FF. Above 70 it's a half helmet. Rode without a helmet in IL, but the wind brustling against my head made it itch like crazy.

May 26, 2008 | 11:51 PM

#15

skyking

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RE: HUGE A@% HELMET!

If you find one, let me know. I ordered one from Leatherup.com last week that promised to fit the bill. Opened the box, tried the helmet on, put it back in the box and returned it. If I can't find a dot half helmet that doesn't give the 'mushroom' look, I'll just stick to my full face.

Rick

May 27, 2008 | 12:16 AM

#16

txfxstrider

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RE: HUGE A@% HELMET!

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ORIGINAL: Brackneyc

Most guys I know NOT wearing a helmet aren't anything to look at. I'd prefer most riders were them just so I don't have to see what's under them.

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I think that you are paying too much attention to the way most "guys" look.

May 27, 2008 | 05:56 AM

#17

badwhine

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From: Earth

RE: HUGE A@% HELMET!

More worries about how we look? Ahhhhhhhhhhh! I am getting a topless helment to go with my heated fingerless gloves. Then I can adjust the GPS,dvd player,heated cup holder and gel filled seat cushion.

May 27, 2008 | 07:43 AM

#18

Gaffy52

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From: England

RE: HUGE A@% HELMET!

Gotta do your thing, follow your instincts and and worry less about what others think.

I have an open face that feels like its being ripped off my head at speed as I hate windshields. The most comfortable lid I own is a Shoei XR1000 - I have a dark and clear visor with anti fog insert posts for the winter. For long rides it takes some beating - light, well vetilated and good visability. Forcity and towncruising I usemy Arai Freeway with sunglasses.

Gotta say though I like those German look helmets - but given my size and build I'd look like the fat one in Hogan's heroes!