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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DR.M3TAL
I bought my helms at a official HD retailers and it wasnt cheap . I just thought at some point it was normal . Its not going fully behind my head it just pull back a little and I find it uncomfortable . Also for the record I dont give a dam what sport bikes forum think about me .

Ill check the lone star helm thanks .
No sir - it is not normal. I've ridden half helmets for at least ten years, on bike with and without fairings. I can definitely feel it pull on bikes with no fairing, but it doesn't move.

And I don't give a damn what sportbike riders think of you either!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 04:46 PM
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OP,take a look at the HD Lone Star adjustable helmet. Should do the trick for you.
Agreed. I love mine. It's made by Bell too!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 06:41 PM
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Bell Pit Boss. Best 1/2 helmet I've worn.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by maverick31210
Pretty good point man, that little lip on those things will catch the air I'm sure.
Not to mention the spike on top creates a lot of drag


 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by QC
Bell Pit Boss. Best 1/2 helmet I've worn.
YUP!! The adjustability makes it fit perfectly and it is relatively low profile for a real DOT half helmet. (HD also sells a branded version. They call it the Pioneer Sun Shield half helmet.)
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 06:55 PM
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I'd imagine the shape of it, is what's making it do that. It's not really an aerodynamic design.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by QC
Bell Pit Boss. Best 1/2 helmet I've worn.
Yup, like mine
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 08:10 PM
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A German style novelty half helmet pulls off at speed? I would have never expected that..the aerodynamics of military helmet knock-offs must be deficient.
These are the kind of threads that make Sport Touring forums laugh at us.
Prussian cavalry helmet (Pickelhaube) stays steady at speed. Mine came from the collection of Robert Williams as a "loaner".





 
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Originally Posted by QC
Bell Pit Boss. Best 1/2 helmet I've worn.
Just got mine today and it replaces a Harley brand. The Harley isn't bad but the adjustment ring on the Pit Boss is awesome. I noticed significantly less rise of the helmet today and it's also about half a pound lighter.
 
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