GMax 55s helmet
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Cruiser
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From: Southern Ohio
GMax 55s helmet
Anybody using the GMax 55 helmet with the pull down shield. Hows the quality. I hear lots of good things about it. How does it fit - run large or small. How close does the shield sit to your glasses (if you wear glasses). Thanks for any info offered...
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Arkansas
i've owned a Gmax 55s for two riding seasons now. it is my favorite helmet that i've owned. The fit is right on, and the drop down visor works very well with glasses. It also doesn't make your head look as much like a mushroom and some of the others.
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: thomson, il
i've found the visor hits the glasses while being deployed and rides close enough to them for them to hit on a bump etc.. so i don't use it.. the helmet seems ok.. got it to put in the saddle bag and use when in a state requiring the use of one...
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From: MA
This is my second season with my GMAX 55 and I love the helmet. But the liner runs on the large side so I'd order a size smaller. I've always worn an XL helmet but the guy at the place I bought it online recommended I go with a L and he was right. The visor works but for me it doesn't come down far enough and also gets to close to my sunglasses with inserts. Great helmet though and I'd recommend it.
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From: El Mirage Arizona
I have hsd mine for almost a year now.I agree with petemac on the sizeing I ended up one size smaller than normal. This is the first half helmet that I have worn that doesnt want to lift or blow back at highway speeds.I have only used the pull down visor a couple of times it seems like a lot of air gets blown up around your eyes with it down. I would highly recommend this helmet
I have this helmet, I take a xxl full face helmet, took a xl half helmet. Fits alright, honestly never rode with it yet (just got it). Definitely won't fit with a hat on backwards like some others that I tried do.
As far as the visor goes, it doesn't come down far enough for me, but I don't think I'd use it anyway if it did.
Seems like a well vented, nice lined half helmet, ill probably use it tomorrow for the first time.
As far as the visor goes, it doesn't come down far enough for me, but I don't think I'd use it anyway if it did.
Seems like a well vented, nice lined half helmet, ill probably use it tomorrow for the first time.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: NC
as it is my first helmet cant talk about the size. I got mine in a store and had to try them on to figure out my size.
I like the helmet, I dont use the visor, but it doesnt hit my glasses, Oakley Mframes or Wiley X goggles. I dont use the visor cause it causes the wind to blow into my face.
I like the helmet, I dont use the visor, but it doesnt hit my glasses, Oakley Mframes or Wiley X goggles. I dont use the visor cause it causes the wind to blow into my face.
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From: Jax FL
i just bought one, $69 on fleabay, $79 at indie shop,
LOVE it. the drop down shield is good for rain, keeps rain from hitting you in forehead
to use the drop down with glasses, they can not have a rim on them (like sunglasses)
it just puts WAY too much stuff in your field of vision.
with clear safety glasses with no rim/frame, the drop down shield is pretty good.
i rode in with the clears on, and when i make the final turn into the rising sun, i pulled it down, and it was pretty good.
LOVE it. the drop down shield is good for rain, keeps rain from hitting you in forehead
to use the drop down with glasses, they can not have a rim on them (like sunglasses)
it just puts WAY too much stuff in your field of vision.
with clear safety glasses with no rim/frame, the drop down shield is pretty good.
i rode in with the clears on, and when i make the final turn into the rising sun, i pulled it down, and it was pretty good.