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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Was thinking of getting one of these and now I have doubts. Great info.
 
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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doesn't fit the shape of my head
 
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Never liked the looks of it.
 
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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Yes, my son got me one last year for X-Mas. It's the one with the fabric surface and the Germanic looking thingy on it.

I have always worn a full face, but with my big head they were hard to put on.

I wore it on the ride to Sturgis and back this year for over 2K miles. First time I really heard my bike and other things around me.
 
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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I have one and like it.......catches the wind a little but not enough to bother me
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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got one fits okay sits a little high on the head but thats just the bell safety stuff in there I also ride with about 3 other helmets depending on where I am going and what the weather is
 
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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I just bought one two weeks ago. It wasn't in stock at the store so I had to order it after trying on a similar model that was in stock. I ordered it in XL which is bigger than what I usually wear but it fits great. When I first picked it up it didn't feel right but after wearing it on a trip to Oklahoma I definately like it. I have a windshield so there wasn't any issues with the wind.
 
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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Got mine in today. My noggin must be just right for it. Its the snuggest helment I have and I doesnt make look like a mushroom either. Oh! got one of those full face masks too. You know the one that has the skull face on it? . Im starting to rule.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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I like mine except for the wind factor, the way it looks and it is very comfortable otherwise.
 
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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Thanks for the responces. I'm surprised and disappointed in this helmet...I did get it on-line so I did not try it on. The innards are hard as a rock and I can't imagine having an accident with this on! The next larger size might fit my head shape better but would probably be loose in the wind. It seems that is the general consensus here!
 



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