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May 27, 2011 | 09:15 AM

#81

PearlWhiteGT

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From: South Texas

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Originally Posted by BLKBAGGER

Common sense tells me that the D ring setup is safer but my quick disconnect held up doing a tumble down the hwy from 70mph.

So then a DOT approved helmet with a Quick Disconnect could come off just as easy as a Novelty right? Or do I have this wrong?

May 27, 2011 | 09:54 AM

#82

WarBootie

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From: CANON CITY COLORADO

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Originally Posted by PearlWhiteGT

So then a DOT approved helmet with a Quick Disconnect could come off just as easy as a Novelty right? Or do I have this wrong?

You do have that wrong brother. DOT quick disconnects are to a minimum spec that will remain fastened, unless damaged at which point replace or ditch it. OR you haven't engaged it properly.

Good quality nov-brain-buckets MAY have a good quality quick disconnect, however they may not be to the DOT spec.

The D-ring design is a no-brainer when you think about how it works, and if your an old-school dude, that is probably the only way you may feel comfortable.

My 750$ SHOEI is a d-loop. sweet bucket.
My 250$ NOLAN Modular, hase a quick disconnect, slide/click type of chin strap. Nice design and it aint coming loose.

I think its perty much up to your ability to judge the mechanism and your comfort factor with its design "apparent" strength, when dealing with Nov's.

Hope i haven't stated the obvious.

May 27, 2011 | 10:05 AM

#83

cromagnon

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From: Chesterfield, VA

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Originally Posted by mi2az

If you guy are going to the bother of wearing a Novelty Helmets, Why not just wear the real thing ? It makes no sense, you are more than willing to put fake chit on your head but you won't put the real thing on your head.

The fake **** is about the weight of wearing a hat ... that's the draw in the hot weather. Your head does not sweat as bad. I go back and forth.
Crazy thing is, if you go on a multi state trip, some states enforce DOT helmets, some don't, some allow no helmets. Better off just taking the DOT to prevent a 75 dollar ticket.

May 27, 2011 | 10:05 AM

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pcbertsch

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From: Currituck, NC

After putting the bike down last year, and getting shot between the eyes with a rock kicked-up by a truck. I will never ride without a full face bucket.

May 27, 2011 | 10:48 AM

#85

JBourquin

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From: Back in NEW YORK!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PearlWhiteGT

I noticed that one of there options on the strap type says "Headhugger". What exactly is that? Are the D-Rings safer than the Quick Disconnect? I read on here that if you take a spill with the Quick Disconnect that it might come off.

My Novelty helmet with a Quick disconnect held up fine when I went down last year. But I may be one in a million, that's what my wife tells me all the time anyway..