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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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Since the ACC helmets are no longer dot approved what is the best smallest helmet out there that is dot approved
 
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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no such thing as a small DOT
 
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Fulmer helmets http://www.fulmerhelmets.com/Product/81.html use a quick connect to hook it up. The D rings suck... cant tighten them tight enough. To my knowledge this is the lightest DOT approved I could find. Great Helmet does not hurt my neck at all.
 
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Take a look at this helmet.

http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-He...met/97791.html
 
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Skid lid is a kinda small helmet but good luck probably not gonna find anything small like the novelty ones
 
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Gmax GM-55

 
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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they're all huge, just grab the cheapest one, they all look the same.
 
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Fulmer helmets http://www.fulmerhelmets.com/Product/81.html use a quick connect to hook it up. The D rings suck... cant tighten them tight enough. To my knowledge this is the lightest DOT approved I could find. Great Helmet does not hurt my neck at all.

The Fulmer 81 is a really nice helmet with a low profile smaller look. But after riding with mine for 2 months I went back full time to my Vega XTS which I have 2 of. The Vega just fits my head better (oval shape) & doesn't lift at speed. The Fulmer puts too much pressure on my forehead. Too bad, it looks great. Any want a Fulmer XL Flat Black (23.75" head size) at a bargain? Like new.
 
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I saw some sparkle orange helmets at a harley shop down in Lexington..... only had up to an XL, I need a 2X.... now I can't find them anywhere else..... anyone?

the fulmer 2X is too round for my oval head and I couldn't get it on right...... any comments on the internal shape of the Bell 500's ..... any brand I've missed?
 
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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I have a very limited helmet choice because I have a very large head, by large I mean XXXXL, yes thats 4 X's. For those of you that are like me Daytona helmets has a decent selection online, but they aren't exactly what I would call small.
 



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