Helmet question
Cruiser
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RE: Helmet question
I use a SEER helmet. They make alot of the police helmets. Very comfortable and they painted it in matching colors of my bike using Harley paint (Smokey Gold w/black flames). A bit pricey but well worth it IMO.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Charleston, SC
RE: Helmet question
ORIGINAL: Fearless1
Just ordered a german chome but the only reason I bought it was to go to Vegas, here in AZ you need no helmet.
Anyone know a good place to get the metal spikes for the top of it?
Just ordered a german chome but the only reason I bought it was to go to Vegas, here in AZ you need no helmet.
Anyone know a good place to get the metal spikes for the top of it?
http://www.bikertails.com/helmetspikes.html
http://www.imosh.com/SPIKES.htm
The 2 3/4" should work for you.
I've found that you have to take in to account the shape and fit of the helmet. I've been through a few trying to find something that I like. I now wear glasses and it makes it hard to put on a full face helmet. So I've gone with the flip front or convertible. The biggest reason is to stop the wind in my eyes for long distance rides and warmth when it's colder. I've got a small beanie helmet that I wear when I go places that call for a helmet. Around town I don't wear one. I'll be checking some more out in Myrtle Beach in a couple of weeks!
Also the problem with Clinton wasn't that he didn't inhale... it's that he's never exhaled!
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Snowflake, Arizona
RE: Helmet question
Like many others have said, find out your head shape. I too am a long oval head shape, and get a red spot on my forehead from most helmets, and on some helmets I find that out after I bought it, as it takes an hour or so before the fit problems becomes apparent. Many like modular but they are WAY to heavy for me and I get all sorts of neck pain from the weight. I have an older Shoei RJ Air 3/4 that I worked about an 1/8 of an inch in the forehead area and it is my favorite long range helmet. I have a full face, but it sits on the shelf most of the time. I just orders a Vega 1/2 for bigger events when I am not on the road but beed a helmet that will fit in my luggage bags. DOT and SNELL is best.
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RE: Helmet question
If your head's oval, the Italians (AGV, Nolan) have the most pronounced ovals on the market. If your head's round, and youwant a really innovative helmet, pull up my website www.leydendistributing.com
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Texarkana, TX
RE: Helmet question
I've got a few different helmets, but the one that I wear the most is a H-D beanie. I have a Shoie RF-1000 that I wear when its really cold outside, and I have a cheap AFX FX-7 half helmet that I have my H-D intercom into.
John
John
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Rochester N.Y.
RE: Helmet question
I wanted a Harley half helmet pretty bad , but they didn't fit my large round head.
I bought a HJC half helmet with the little visor and removable curtain , and I like it alot.
If it's rated well , and fits your head , buy what makes you happy.
A good fitting helmet that is worn properly is better than a pretty helmet that doesn't fit right.
Good hunting.
Mick
I bought a HJC half helmet with the little visor and removable curtain , and I like it alot.
If it's rated well , and fits your head , buy what makes you happy.
A good fitting helmet that is worn properly is better than a pretty helmet that doesn't fit right.
Good hunting.
Mick
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Lenexa, KS (KC)
RE: Helmet question
In the MSF course they recommend a minimum 3/4 helmet. Something about the 1/2 helmet not protecting the cerebral cortex or something like that. Don't know that to be a fact but it sounds logical.
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Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Manasquan NJ
RE: Helmet question
Bought a full face -flip up Nolan 102 and Love it. I wear it when it's cold out and on my Ducati. I also have a new Z1R 3/4 Retro look. It's white with a sripe. Thought it was cool. I like the old Captain America helmets too. Also a 1/2 HJC with flaps in Black the I wear alot. My friends all wear skull caps, and I used to. Now I have a kid in college and figure she needs me for a while longer. I went down 4 years ago at 20 miles per hour. Weird accident.Happened to be wearing a DOT 1/2 leathercovered HD helmet. Wacked the side of my head hard. Did not feel a thing but had to throw away the helmet.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 496
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From: Weston, Florida
RE: Helmet question
I have a Shoei 3/4, but bought a DOT Carbon Fiber 1/2. Much prefer it as it is lighter and is not effected by the wind in any way.
http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
It is stronger than any Fiberglass shell out there. Nice thing also is that it fits inside the hard bag so no need for a separate helmet lock.
http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/
It is stronger than any Fiberglass shell out there. Nice thing also is that it fits inside the hard bag so no need for a separate helmet lock.