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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 01:48 PM
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+3 on Akoury AK-88...extremely light and comfortable...bought 2 of them, 1 for me and 1 for my GF...DOT Approved! $115.00 each...cheap at twice the price!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SafetyMan
If you're JUST buying them to be legal in nanny states, buy the cheapest you can find.

Otherwise, buy quality. I have found Harley's "HYBRID" helmets quite comfortable, and LIGHT. They are not small, but you can't see it when it's on your head.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 02:54 PM
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Try a Vega. Small and inexpensive.
 
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Originally Posted by DannyZ71
Just bought 2 of the SOA style and they fit like a glove. Got one for me and one for my son. I won $100 towards a helmet from my local Indy and got the Bell Pit Boss for my wife and she loves it. Really likes the hidden goggles in this helmet.

rg_Dave....wassup with the pink phone LOL.

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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 04:14 PM
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cycle gear stores in Madison and Milwaukee. They usually got something on sale
 
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 08:43 PM
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Thanks everyone! Going to try out the Crazy Al.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 05:48 AM
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Will the Akoury AK-88 fit in your saddlebags?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 06:01 AM
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Will the Akoury AK-88 fit in your saddlebags?
Yes, with room to spare. I love mine.
 
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Originally Posted by ReversePolarity
Skid Lid's ain't bad for the $, you can find'em on eBay or Amazon in the $40.00 range easy.
I just picked one up - it fit my oval head very well - have not ridden with it yet to see if buffeting is a problem like my full sized half helmet...
 
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Originally Posted by SafetyMan
If you're JUST buying them to be legal in nanny states, buy the cheapest you can find.

Otherwise, buy quality. I have found Harley's "HYBRID" helmets quite comfortable, and LIGHT. They are not small, but you can't see it when it's on your head.
 
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