Help
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Help
Hello everyone,
I'm new here, I just bought my first Harley, and for the life of me I can not find a helmet that I like.
What's everyones opinion on the best helmet out there. I want a half shell, but all the new half shell helmets look retarded. There's so much padding in the sides it just looks like a big dick on top of your head.
I know I have seen guys riding with half shell's that fit close to the head, but for the life of me I can't find one that's dot approved. I've looked at every Harley dealer close to me with no luck.
So please let's hear some opinions. If you have pics of your helmet, and how it fits I'd love to see it.
Oh, and just in case you all want to see here's a pic of my first!!!!!
I'm new here, I just bought my first Harley, and for the life of me I can not find a helmet that I like.
What's everyones opinion on the best helmet out there. I want a half shell, but all the new half shell helmets look retarded. There's so much padding in the sides it just looks like a big dick on top of your head.
I know I have seen guys riding with half shell's that fit close to the head, but for the life of me I can't find one that's dot approved. I've looked at every Harley dealer close to me with no luck.
So please let's hear some opinions. If you have pics of your helmet, and how it fits I'd love to see it.
Oh, and just in case you all want to see here's a pic of my first!!!!!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,951
Likes: 6
From: Kingman, AZ
I tried on a new HD hybrid last weekend and it wasn't too bad looking. Light as all get out. I imagine I will find it somewhere made by the true manufacturer for half the cost and buy one.
For now I just stick with my old HJC when in a helmet state.
For now I just stick with my old HJC when in a helmet state.
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,573
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis, MN
Move to a non-helmet state like Minnesota.
Oh, wait... then you would only be able to ride three weeks of the year.
Never mind. My bad.
Oh, wait... then you would only be able to ride three weeks of the year.
Never mind. My bad.
Trending Topics
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 6,932
Likes: 4
From: 46th State, USA
Helmets are one of those things that has to be personal choice when it comes to finding the right one. I haven't found any better way than to be able to look at helmets and trying them on. Buying helmets sight unseen from the internet is pretty risky business unless you're very familiar with the brand.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
I just got a Bell Custom 500 late last year and I love it. Had I seen these http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/d....php?cPath=229 I might have gone this route too. Welcome to the forum.