Beanie helmets
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: PA
Around town and such I wear a beanie style helmet. Is it the safest no..... Is it better than wearing nothing @ all ? YES
I wear a modular or Full face when I’m touring. If I know I’m gonna be on the highway for hours then I’ll put 1 on. If I’m just riding around town I’m not wearing a bunch of gear. Part of what makes riding a HD great is being comfortable and relaxed. Nice summer day I don’t want a full helmet leather jacket and chaps on!!! Beanie, boots, gloves, glasses n jeans that’s about it. Don’t like it cool that’s your problem not mine. I’m still riding safer than the guy in shorts and flip flops so go criticize him 1st!
https://www.bikerhelmets.com/
I wear a modular or Full face when I’m touring. If I know I’m gonna be on the highway for hours then I’ll put 1 on. If I’m just riding around town I’m not wearing a bunch of gear. Part of what makes riding a HD great is being comfortable and relaxed. Nice summer day I don’t want a full helmet leather jacket and chaps on!!! Beanie, boots, gloves, glasses n jeans that’s about it. Don’t like it cool that’s your problem not mine. I’m still riding safer than the guy in shorts and flip flops so go criticize him 1st!
https://www.bikerhelmets.com/
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 269
Likes: 59
From: Akron ohio
I know a beanie isn’t the safest but I wear a half helmet now and that’s as far as I go for helmets, anything more and it’s no fun. I just ride around town and back country roads. I’m not getting a taller shield that I have to look through. As I have been reading more I’m just going to use the windshield for cold weather riding.
But the idea of a smaller lighter helmet is appealing as I have compressed discs in my neck that pinches a nerve after about an hour and a half.
As far as looks go at 62 I don’t care.
But the idea of a smaller lighter helmet is appealing as I have compressed discs in my neck that pinches a nerve after about an hour and a half.
As far as looks go at 62 I don’t care.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 8,907
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From: Wesley Chapel Fl.
two thumbs up on the akoury...light,low profile and no bobble head like my fulmer half helmet. Its very thin and most people i show it too are surprised it's dot approved. Did I mention the quick release strap? And all that for about 100 bucks. I am in no way affiliated with akoury or any of its distrubutors, just a happy customer.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 140
Likes: 40
From: Huntsville, AL
I've been a fan of the German style novelty helmets. The last one I bought was absolute junk and the strap broke so I am wearing a Bell Scout Air 1/2 helmet. It is the lightest and lowest profile DOT helmet I've found.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Omaha,NE
I have the Akoury AK-66, and it's the best helmet I've ever owned. Several of my friends bought them after seeing mine due to the extreme low profile. It's very good quality and DOT-approved as well.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
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If your going to wear a 1/2 at least make it DOT or offer some sort off real protection. I wear a Vega XTS and its light, extremely well made and comfortable on my head shape mainly in hot summer. Otherwise its a Shoei FF in inclement and colder temps. 1/2 helmets suck in the rain even behind a huge windshield.
Club Member
Joined: May 2018
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From: Tampa Bay Area
SOA inspired DOT Beanie Carbonator Flat Black With Peak
Heads-up (pun intended). On sale half-price - bought two!
Heads-up (pun intended). On sale half-price - bought two!
Last edited by Old Sport; Jun 22, 2018 at 09:09 PM.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 462
Likes: 87
From: Southern California
The type of helmet someone wears is a personal decision. I don't get the disparaging remarks some make regarding helmets.
That said, I wear a full face with a photochromic shield. Comfortable and offers good protection, me thinks.
That said, I wear a full face with a photochromic shield. Comfortable and offers good protection, me thinks.
