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Old May 24, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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when in japan recently my fiance bought me a helmet and gloves! what do you think??







 

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Looks good to me ...
 
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They don't look bad. Make her happy, (and you will be too) and wear them to bed...
 
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What brand of helmet is it? DOT or non? Looks pretty nice.
 
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I'll take that off your hands. You dont what to be seen riding in that do you?

LOL, just kidding I like it! The helmut looks very old school and the gloves as well.

Would I wear them? You betcha!
 
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Originally Posted by BRKFLHX
What brand of helmet is it? DOT or non? Looks pretty nice.
the brand is SPINDLE , and it has the japanese equivalent sticker for safety on it?
i liked the ol skool scallops and harley racing colours and its lower profile then my current matt blk one
 
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Originally Posted by kiwideuce
the brand is SPINDLE , and it has the japanese equivalent sticker for safety on it?
i liked the ol skool scallops and harley racing colours and its lower profile then my current matt blk one
Thanks. I also like the color scheme. Just bought a Bell 500 in gloss black. May have to research the availability of one of yours. If you like it, wear it. That is all that matters.
 
Old May 24, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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Looks cool, nice colors.
 
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I'd wear em.
 
Old May 24, 2011 | 05:03 AM
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Sweet kiwi ,old school...i bet the gloves were big$$$$$ in japan....i have a similar pair a little longer ,i paid$$$$50 here in the states....i guess the 3 q's helmets are the style now? Us old guys still wear the beanie..just got the outlaw carbon fiber dot,real small and light,feels good to be legal lol.
 



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