Novelty Helmets
Road Master
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From: mission bc canada
i wore a fullface helmet most of my on street riding but i tried on a biltwell novelty helmet and had to have it now its the only helmet i wear..its fiberglass and the only reason its not dot is there isnt any styrofoam in it but its still better than any dot beanie and i dont get hassled by the cops as its a 3/4 helmet they dont even ask to see it
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From: OC,NY
i wore a fullface helmet most of my on street riding but i tried on a biltwell novelty helmet and had to have it now its the only helmet i wear..its fiberglass and the only reason its not dot is there isnt any styrofoam in it but its still better than any dot beanie and i dont get hassled by the cops as its a 3/4 helmet they dont even ask to see it
Fullface to me is worse than riding in a cage. I'd might as well stay home, but each to their own, right?
Some of these new helmets have STAMPED D rings, like the Outlaw series - they SUCK bigtime, although they won't let go - they're just clunky to use compared to the old wire rings we always had.
My nov lid has a plastic quick disconnect that didnt' let go and can't be pulled apart, is REALLY easy to clip and unclip - but I don't see it on any other lids. Odd.
The metal clip set we bought for our lids is hard to use. Figger that.
Some of these new helmets have STAMPED D rings, like the Outlaw series - they SUCK bigtime, although they won't let go - they're just clunky to use compared to the old wire rings we always had.
My nov lid has a plastic quick disconnect that didnt' let go and can't be pulled apart, is REALLY easy to clip and unclip - but I don't see it on any other lids. Odd.
The metal clip set we bought for our lids is hard to use. Figger that.
Cruiser
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From: 'Merica
I'm looking for a novelty lid that has the leather straps like the DOT does. I can't do the 1" of foam like in the DOT helmets, but the thin nylon straps on my nov helmets cut into my chin. Is there a novelty helmet that has those straps? Or should I look into re-riveting the straps?
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From: BC
I'm looking for a novelty lid that has the leather straps like the DOT does. I can't do the 1" of foam like in the DOT helmets, but the thin nylon straps on my nov helmets cut into my chin. Is there a novelty helmet that has those straps? Or should I look into re-riveting the straps?
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From: Potsdam, NY
With a non DOT helmet you don't get to enjoy the wind in your hair but don't get the head protection of a DOT, SNELL OR ECE lid either. You get the disadvantages of wearing a helmet and the disadvantages of not wearing one but none of the benefits of either.
Seriously, I don't understand, why would someone want to buy a helmet knowing it does not meet the very minimal DOT standards for head protection? Seriously I am hoping someone can provide a truthful answer to this question.
Seriously, I don't understand, why would someone want to buy a helmet knowing it does not meet the very minimal DOT standards for head protection? Seriously I am hoping someone can provide a truthful answer to this question.
Last edited by fat_tony; Dec 3, 2012 at 09:07 AM.
It's not necessary since the Outlaw (I wear), Vega, and that other one are legal; probably more out there by now. Even so, my old nov lid took a crash and did fine. Much better than no lid at all, for sure.
When I'm wearing mine in a no law state, I wonder if looks I get are riders who think I'm a conformist or if they're wishing they knew where they could get a close fit lid like mine.
Tho I wear, I STILL don't wanna be TOLD to. BTW, considering the necks broken by helmet weight, I'd say the DOT standards aren't all that minimal.
edit: ouch, I see that the lid I have is sold out again on Leatherup. http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-AX...et/381941.html
When I'm wearing mine in a no law state, I wonder if looks I get are riders who think I'm a conformist or if they're wishing they knew where they could get a close fit lid like mine.
Tho I wear, I STILL don't wanna be TOLD to. BTW, considering the necks broken by helmet weight, I'd say the DOT standards aren't all that minimal.
edit: ouch, I see that the lid I have is sold out again on Leatherup. http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-AX...et/381941.html
Last edited by Quadancer; Dec 3, 2012 at 08:16 AM.
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From: Potsdam, NY
It's not necessary since the Outlaw (I wear), Vega, and that other one are legal; probably more out there by now. Even so, my old nov lid took a crash and did fine. Much better than no lid at all, for sure.
When I'm wearing mine in a no law state, I wonder if looks I get are riders who think I'm a conformist or if they're wishing they knew where they could get a close fit lid like mine.
Tho I wear, I STILL don't wanna be TOLD to. BTW, considering the necks broken by helmet weight, I'd say the DOT standards aren't all that minimal.
edit: ouch, I see that the lid I have is sold out again on Leatherup. http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-AX...et/381941.html
When I'm wearing mine in a no law state, I wonder if looks I get are riders who think I'm a conformist or if they're wishing they knew where they could get a close fit lid like mine.
Tho I wear, I STILL don't wanna be TOLD to. BTW, considering the necks broken by helmet weight, I'd say the DOT standards aren't all that minimal.
edit: ouch, I see that the lid I have is sold out again on Leatherup. http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-AX...et/381941.html
The helmet you linked to is likely not a real DOT helmet. Starting May 13th, 2013 all helmets sold in North America must carry the "DOT FMVSS No. 218 Certified" label etched into them (referring to the #218, the current DOT safety standard). This is to close a legal loop hole that allows helmets that do not meet the current DOT requirements, but do meet the much lesser requirements of say the DOT standard in 1967, to be sold with the DOT label. Since the enforcement of this law is only a few months away and this was announced 5 years ago in 2008, all legitimate helmet manufacturers have been stamping their helmets DOT FMVSS No. 218 for the last year or two if they are in fact legitimate DOT approved helmets.
The helmet linked to above won't be sale-able after May 13th.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...t-standard.htm
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From: Dayton
The helmet you linked to is likely not a real DOT helmet. Starting May 13th, 2013 all helmets sold in North America must carry the "DOT FMVSS No. 218 Certified" label etched into them (referring to the #218, the current DOT safety standard). This is to close a legal loop hole that allows helmets that do not meet the current DOT requirements, but do meet the much lesser requirements of say the DOT standard in 1967, to be sold with the DOT label. Since the enforcement of this law is only a few months away and this was announced 5 years ago in 2008, all legitimate helmet manufacturers have been stamping their helmets DOT FMVSS No. 218 for the last year or two if they are in fact legitimate DOT approved helmets.
The helmet linked to above won't be sale-able after May 13th.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...t-standard.htm
The helmet linked to above won't be sale-able after May 13th.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...t-standard.htm
Bought this one recently and it's the smallest I've ever seen and a great fit. Sold out now I see.