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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 04:12 PM
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If you do not care about dot then spend the money on a Joe Speed Shop 3/4 helmet - nothing comes anywhere close to how small they are.
If dot is a factor then go with Licks
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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I'll throw this out there. before you go get a helmet, figure out if your head is more round or more oval. If your current FF feals good wearing it you should be able to look uo and see what it is as far as the shape. Different helemts fit differently not just among brands but different year models as well. I wear a daytona 3/4 that I love, it has a more oval shape to it, the older daytona 3/4s without the removable ear pads are more of a round shape and don't fit me worth a damn. Just some friendly info.

BTW, this helemt would look good with your bike.
http://www.daytonahelmets.com/page_3...d-black-cherry
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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I highly recommend this face shield for a 3/4 helm. Curved enough not to look goofy:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ap-Shield.aspx
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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I am always worried these will catch wind while I check my blind spot and snap right off the helmet !

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I highly recommend this face shield for a 3/4 helm. Curved enough not to look goofy:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ap-Shield.aspx
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 07:03 PM
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I was reading something a few weeks ago about that third helmet you posted.. it's supposed to be pretty crappy fitting, and that facemask is supposed to be really annoying (haven't tried it, just read it in reviews..so take it for what it is).

Personally, my Rockhard American Classic has been my favorite helmet. It's ridiculously comfortable and low-profile, too.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Biltwell has the novelty 3/4 which is the best looking in our opinion and the smallest. They also just released the DOT version, the Bonanza, but being DOT approved it is a little larger than the novelty.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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I have a licks 3/4 and it works great. I only wear one when going into a helmet state...
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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NOT a fan of that SWAT looking lid
 
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Originally Posted by klf33
I am always worried these will catch wind while I check my blind spot and snap right off the helmet !
It wraps around enough to avoid that. I've had no problem with it, but I imagine anything at highway speeds might fly off if you turn too much. It curves down enough, too, that it's close to your chin and keeps a lot of the wind out.

Certainly better than the old straight pieces.
 
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i just got a helmet from skull crush on friday. non dot as i wanted something a smaller on my head. http://www.skullcrushgear.com
 
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