best helmet?
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The best helmet is any full face that fits your head and is comfortable. You don't necessarily need to buy the most expensive--they are all certified to the same level.
It may be that you and your wife will prefer different brands due to getting a proper fit. I wear a Shoei but my spouse prefers Noland.
It may be that you and your wife will prefer different brands due to getting a proper fit. I wear a Shoei but my spouse prefers Noland.
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The wife and I got the kevlar 1/2 helmet from moco. I didn't think I would ever get one from there because they are overpriced, but this one is really light... lighter than the carbon fiber I tried. Since it is a DOT helmet, you do get a little of the mushroom head look, but it is the most comfortable helmet I've had on. It's also vented for those warm days. They ain't cheap, but try to find a dealer having a 20% off sale, and it takes the sting out a little.
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RE: best helmet?
For a full face I'd recommend the Shoei X-11. It's pretty light and very comfortable(for me). Don't know how Shoei helmets would fit your head, you'd need to check them out. I also have an HD half helmet thatworks great.
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I have decided (with all the helmet talk) that I am going to purchase a couple of helmets for my better half and myself. I want her to wear one, and she has no problem with that, but expects the same from me. I really don't want to be scolded on how uncool they are, just looking for opinions on the most comfortable DOT helmet. I am well aware of the Carbon Fiber choices, but I am interested in others as well. I have been told the HJC AC2 open face helmet is decent. Any suggestions? I want to do it right the first time.
Thanks.[&:]
I have decided (with all the helmet talk) that I am going to purchase a couple of helmets for my better half and myself. I want her to wear one, and she has no problem with that, but expects the same from me. I really don't want to be scolded on how uncool they are, just looking for opinions on the most comfortable DOT helmet. I am well aware of the Carbon Fiber choices, but I am interested in others as well. I have been told the HJC AC2 open face helmet is decent. Any suggestions? I want to do it right the first time.
Thanks.[&:]
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For my 883R Pewter Pearl I am going to wear a Momo Design ESSENZIALE, matt black. It's cool, light and fashion. I saw in US sites it's sold very expensive, but you can get one in Italy at a very good price (if you want to buy one just write me a message, I already ship in USA).
My second choice would be a DAVIDA jet model, excellent helmet but very expensive.
My second choice would be a DAVIDA jet model, excellent helmet but very expensive.
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From: Blaine, WA
RE: best helmet?
I can honestly say that the most comfortable helmet is the one you decide. Since we all have different size and shaped heads that decision is a personal choice. I can also say that if you are running without awindshield and wearing a DOT half helmet your neck will be worked very hard.
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RE: best helmet?
I did a lot of research and was prepared to spend big bucks to buy 2 full face helmets. Found out that all the certified hemets offer the same degree of protection. I ended up buying 2 THH TS-15 helmets that matched my bikes colors and fit well. They were very inexpensive, so I figured I could toss them if the wife or I didn't like them. So far no complaints.
Here is a link to the helmets:
http://stores.ebay.com/Factory-Overl...QQftidZ2QQtZkm
Here is a link to the helmets:
http://stores.ebay.com/Factory-Overl...QQftidZ2QQtZkm
