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Jun 23, 2009 | 08:29 AM

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Just got confirmation that the HCI 50 & 55 helmets will be available again in about 2 months once they are redesigned slightly to meet DOT requirements

Jun 23, 2009 | 10:34 PM

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What about this one? Not exactly what you were looking for but it is a DOT 1/2. Ad says its DOT approved and is nice and cheap. I was thinking of getting one this weekend but we'll see.

http://www.helmetsetc.com/detail.asp...CAP-DULL-BLACK

Jun 24, 2009 | 07:19 AM

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Be careful, try it on first for looks. I tried that one on at a local store and it gives a real bad case of mushroom head on me at least...I have a Daytona open face (the Cruiser) and that is kinda nice and low profile for a DOT though. Similar to a Fulmer, but a bit narrower..

Jun 24, 2009 | 03:03 PM

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Where did you try one of those on? It seems that I can only find them online. I tried one of the Skid Lid 1/2s on today and it gave me major mushroom head and I tried on three different sizes.

Jun 24, 2009 | 11:48 PM

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As far as the ACC (advanced carbon composites) head trip helmets are concerned. My nephew bought one, spent almost $200 on it, and it's less than a 1/4 inch smaller than the $40 DOT helmet I have.

Also, here's what I did to reduce the mushroom head even more. I took a kids baseball bat. With the top smooth rounded end I evenly mashed the styrofoam, starting in the middle and onlt a little to te sides. Don't pound it, grind it while applying alot of pressure. It's a good workout for the wrists too. lol What that accomplished was the helmet sat lower onto my head...almost a 1/2 an inch. It also fits better now and get alot less lift when I'm riding over 60 mph.

Here's the link where I got my helmet from. I got the leather one but they're all the same size. http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Hel...lf-Helmets-100

Aug 13, 2009 | 07:58 PM

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FYI, HCI-50s are back.

I remembered this thread and just received an e-mail that the HCI-50 is back in production. I could not find it listed on their main website, so I am not sure what they changed about them, but you can find it on the dealer website;

http://www.helmetsales.com/09/hci-50.php

Southside Customs are offering them
http://www.south-side-kustoms.com/HCIRETROHELMETS.html

I think these are new as well
http://www.helmetsales.com/09/05-06.php

I think Jafrum had the best price on them when I got one before the recall, but they are not listing them yet.

I know these may not be your cup of tea, just following up on this thread.
CB

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