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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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Looking to purchase a couple of helmets for the wife and I, just wondering what type the average rider wears. Not looking to spend a fortune but want something dependable..Thanks
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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Bell pit boss 1/2

A little over a hundred for a life helmet that doesn't lift at all
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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The sky is the limit. I don't wear one around town. When I am on a long run, Sturgis or Daytona, I wear a full face Shoei. My wife hates a full face and wears a cheap half helmet. We had to go through 3 before she found one that didn't buffet her head. She wound up with a nolan. I traded my softail for a bagger. I will have to see how the FF works on the Streetglide.
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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We have matching HJC CL-33 and we love them. In fact, I just got a "dark smoke" visor, since almost all of my riding is during the day. Just like sun glasses! They were about $70 or a little less.
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Rookster
Looking to purchase a couple of helmets for the wife and I, just wondering what type the average rider wears. Not looking to spend a fortune but want something dependable..Thanks
Try all 3 of these websites:

www.compacc.com

www.motorcyclecloseouts.com

www.motorcycle-superstore.com


I'm partial to the Bell offering's once they hit the sale rack of course.

Currently own a Star, a Vortex and a Custom 500 all in one of the Roland Sands paint schemes. Will probably add the Bell Skratch Revover EVO next and would own all 4 for less then full retail on the Star alone by being a patient and aggressive shopper.

Good luck with your decision!
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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We've used HD Jett II's for a lot of years. The only thing I wish was different is that they had a removable/washable liner.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_CA
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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I've got helmets from HJC, KBC, and Nolan

I Didn't like the KBC half helmet.

I put a lot of miles on the HJC CL-33

Got a lot of miles on the Nolan N-100 modular

Just got a Nolan Super Cruise for xmas

Will probably pick up a Nolan N43E trilogy to replace the HJC cl-33 in a week or two.
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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One for my wife and one for mehttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/new_products/122_0908_fulmer_introduces_af9b_ishade_sun_shield/
 
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I have a HJC 3/4 thinking about getting a full face Helmet for the winter time.
 



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