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May 7, 2012 | 12:37 AM

#21

Midgard

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Originally Posted by Irishknight

nice bike in ur sig man! and yeah the charts are true to size for the maiden helmet!

thnx & thnx

May 7, 2012 | 01:09 AM

#22

Bluehighways

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From: Southern California

I have an HJC FS-3 DOT and SNELL approved.
eBay $70 + $13 Shipping for XXL Black, which is what mine is. Although many colors and sizes are available. Smaller is even less expensive.
They come with both a visor and a flip up clear shield. I also have a FF Shoei and a FF Arai as far as comfort goes this helmet compares favorably (as in the same as) the Arai and the Shoei.

May 7, 2012 | 09:29 AM

#23

FXDXTSport

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From: Washington State

I recommend the Bell 500 Custom. Lighter than some of my half helmets and very comforable. You guys asked for pictures so don't complain about the ugly mug

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May 7, 2012 | 09:54 AM

#24

Turbinesaint

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From: Salinas, CA

I have the Bell 500. . .very comfortable and a small amount of lift around 70mph but it could just be my noggin. My only gripe with the Bell is the quilting inside makes my head look like a checkerboard for about 10 minutes after taking it off. Get some interesting looks walking into a store with that pattern on my forehead.

May 7, 2012 | 01:45 PM

#25

jskibs

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From: Chicago

I got the Rockhard American Classic a few months ago. It is breaking in nicely and I am happy with it. The dorky, mushroom, 1/2 shell has been banished to a garage shelf.

May 7, 2012 | 03:18 PM

#26

Pumba11

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From: Twin Cities, MN

This one!

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May 7, 2012 | 03:22 PM

#27

bigdaddy33

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From: Long Island, NY

I was going to say Biltwell, but you've changed my mind.

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Originally Posted by Pumba11

This one!

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May 7, 2012 | 03:45 PM

#28

IAMSWUTIAMS

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From: San Diego, Mexifornia

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Originally Posted by bluffalobob

Best looking is subjective. I have an HJC carbon fiber helmet like this one that I like. It's fairly light, with good ventilation. You can also get a flip up face shield for them that is very useful for touring, it keeps the rain from beating you to death, and protects against sunburn. I keep the visor on most of the time, but put the face shield on when I tour. It also has a removable, washable liner, which is a must have in my opinion. On those long tours in the summer the helmet can get pretty funky after a few days. Just pop out the liner and rinse it out in the sink, and hang it up over the AC in the motel. Next day it's like having a new helmet.

Many think Shoei makes the most comfortable helmets, every review I've ever read raves about them, but they are quite a bit more expensive. I may try one for my next helmet.

I also have this one. Same as the HD Ultra Jet Carbon fiber. But I don't think they are being manufactured any longer. Nobody has stock with the exception of a few small and medium. I got mine gently used on e-bay. It's not "cool", but it's very light and comfortable.