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I ain't wearing no helmet!
20
10.31%
Only because the state makes me!
11
5.67%
Novelty
32
16.49%
Halfy
77
39.69%
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27.84%
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 02:57 AM
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Head trip half during the summer and mostly when I am on my sloptail, Arai full face in the winter and while I am on my street glide.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by tlustine
Hey coop, how do you like the headtrip... I thought about one of those for the summer. Nice low profile look! fit well? Feel safe/protected?? Buy it online? If so, measuring the gourd was adequate to get a good fit. Would love to find a place that carries them to try one on.
By far the best DOT half I have found

It is the best 1/2 I have found for riding w/o windshield if you adjust the sliders on the straps next to your ears very little lift.

Comes with three different thicknesses of foam for fine tuning the fit.

Quick release strap. This is the real deal!!!

www.carbonfiberhelmets.com
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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I recently went from a half to a Shark Evoline modular. I dont think I will be wearing my half helmet anytime soon.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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I have one of these in the standard black and they rock. They are full DOT, but does not look like a bowling ball on your head. This company also goes by "Heat Trip" and ACC.

http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Luckily I live in AZ and there are no helmet laws (this should be a choice made by the only person it will effect....ME) I choose not to wear a helmet but I have recently been contemplating purchasing one but I have yet to find one that looksright. I have kind of a small head and every half helmet I have tried on,aside from novelty helmets, look like an Effing DOME sitting on my head. Anyone have a suggestion on a low profile DOT helmet mfg I might be able to check out?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Half on long rides, no helmet when cruising around....
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by icdred
Luckily I live in AZ and there are no helmet laws (this should be a choice made by the only person it will effect....ME) I choose not to wear a helmet but I have recently been contemplating purchasing one but I have yet to find one that looksright. I have kind of a small head and every half helmet I have tried on,aside from novelty helmets, look like an Effing DOME sitting on my head. Anyone have a suggestion on a low profile DOT helmet mfg I might be able to check out?

I had the same problem.. I purchased this helemt and it fits good and looks good also.. check them out

http://www.chilhowee.net/motorcycle-...7005.html#here
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Thank you, that is exactly the look/size I wouldnt mind wearing on longer rides. They are little pricey but hell, I dont flinch at spending XXXXXXX dollars on chrome, motor mods, etc, etc so I guess it is a good deal

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I had the same problem.. I purchased this helemt and it fits good and looks good also.. check them out

http://www.chilhowee.net/motorcycle-...7005.html#here
 
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Originally Posted by icdred
Thank you, that is exactly the look/size I wouldnt mind wearing on longer rides. They are little pricey but hell, I dont flinch at spending XXXXXXX dollars on chrome, motor mods, etc, etc so I guess it is a good deal
$5 cheaper from the manufacturers website: http://www.carbonfiberbikerhelmets.com/dot.htm
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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Novelty and a full face depending on riding conditions an length of travel
 
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