Advice On Helmet Please

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Dec 14, 2010 | 05:12 PM

PearlWhiteGT

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Advice On Helmet Please

Looking for my first Half Helmet. I want something that is DOT approved but I don't want something that is bulky & ugly looking. I don't know anything about these types of helmets. I use to ride sport bikes & still have my full face helmet but need something different for my new to me Night Train. What are some of the good one's out there. My buddy bought a cheap one but it looks funny because of how bulky it is on his head. Are they all like this?

Any advice would be great!!!

Thanks!

Dec 14, 2010 | 05:18 PM

Blargh

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if its DOT, you'll look like a mushroom - no way around it, theres just no way to get the protection that DOT requires into a novelty looking helmet

there are infinity threads on the smallest dot half helmet, one from a couple days ago suggested the leatherup outlaw as a good choice.

I got the HCI100 as that was also recommended to be a small DOT 1/2 helmet...in short...it aint...mushroom!

Dec 14, 2010 | 05:23 PM

rocknrick

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I dont own one (I have a fulmer) but I have looked at Daytona helmets and they seem to be to smallest and lightest DOT helmets out there.

Dec 14, 2010 | 05:26 PM

pgpn

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check out the Bell Drifter. I ts got removable ear flaps and velcro strips inside to adjust fit.pretty comfortable but I ride behind a fairing so Im not sure how it will handle wind.

Dec 14, 2010 | 05:31 PM

louisianaSVT2001

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I think if you are going DOT a 3/4 looks better, like bell custom 500 or something like it. Half helmets non DOT looks way better

Dec 14, 2010 | 05:37 PM

SauerKraut

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Thumbs up agan on the Bell Drifter. It is very comfortable and has removable ear flaps for cold weather. I also have one made by HCI that is a liitle smaller on the outside I wear it to work and back, it looked dorky at first but once you rip of the visor, instant 50's rocker.

Dec 14, 2010 | 05:38 PM

dortiz

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I ended with the leather up 1/2 and the Rockhard 3/4. Already posted pics and thoughts on the first one which is great and now waiting on my Rockhard to come (context!)