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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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Default 3/4 Lid...Which One?

I bought a full helmet when I first got the bike for long trips...but hated it. With the half helmet, I find myself wanting the wimpshield on...but if I can listen to tunes with comfort, I want to try a 3/4.

Here is what I found. Note the watermelon head is a tradition of my football team up in Canad..Saskatchewan Roughriders. Do I go goofy or style withe bike?





 

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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:06 AM
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If you are looking to listen to tunes in comfort, ever consider going with a bluetooth helmet like this one:
Amazon Amazon

Just a thought....
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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This is my licks helmet.

http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=2147

Visormatic
http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=2464

The helmet is great fits low (still a lot of noise though but a lot better than a half). The Visormatic keeps the wind off but I still wear glasses (too lazy to fine tune to keep the wind off the eyes) it transitions to black its really great.
Oh and licks no longer produces the 3/4 gloss black and only have XL size left.

I pre ordered the Bell Rogue helmet (estimated date is mid march). Looks cool ill try it out worst case ill just return it. I wanted it for the 3/4 helmet look and added face protection. Always worry about having my face getting ripped off if i ever go down.

I wear ear buds with the helmet but i think over the ear headphones would be better.

That watermelon looks awesome lol do you have a link?
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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I am googling off of iPhone ATM and super slow. But it seems it's a custom helmet overseas...oh well.

http://www.yellowpelow.com/creative-...rcycle-helmet/
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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+1 on Licks and I use Etymotics noise cancellation, (they are like ear plugs) and I am just super happy..
the RockHard was slightly more comfortable and made the tunes slightly better but it was just too big compared to the Licks.

I use RockHard for long hauls, and Licks for summer nice day rides.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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A 3/4 and decent face shield will get you through most things with comfort. Daytona 3/4 here. Small and comfy.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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If your a RUB try one of these.

http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/fe...ateliers-ruby/
 
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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I've got the Licks NovDot, comfy lid.
 
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If you want DOT approved, and why not, hard to beat the Bell Custom 500.
 
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