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Old Feb 26, 2022 | 07:28 AM
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What are y'all using for good comfortable half helmets? Rode for many years without one but now with grandchildren, I have a different mindset. I know the value of full face helmets but just am not interested. Need something that meets DOT approval standards and is time tested.

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Old Feb 26, 2022 | 07:47 AM
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I like the Harley UltraLite. It’s comfortable. They probably discontinued it because it’s nice…
 
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I wore an LS2 Rebellion for a couple of years, then found a Twister 2.0 at a local shop. It's so light it's like not wearing one at all. It's DOT, but I have zero faith that it will truly provide any protection, but I also believe that any half helmet won't do much.

https://microdothelmet.co/products/l...nie-dot-helmet
 
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My favorite helmet is my Shoei RJ Platinum R it’s a 3/4 I know… I use my 1/2 locally but I like to have ear protection.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2022 | 07:59 AM
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Bell Pit Boss.
 
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Originally Posted by 702
I wore an LS2 Rebellion for a couple of years, then found a Twister 2.0 at a local shop. It's so light it's like not wearing one at all. It's DOT, but I have zero faith that it will truly provide any protection, but I also believe that any half helmet won't do much.

https://microdothelmet.co/products/l...nie-dot-helmet
Not sure why you'd pay $119 when you can pay $39.

https://www.leatherup.com/products/m...16388098392107
 
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Old Feb 26, 2022 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Keithhu
Not sure why you'd pay $119 when you can pay $39.

https://www.leatherup.com/products/m...16388098392107
I didn't pay $119, and I didn't buy off that website - I used it as an example.
 
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blackbeardsgear.com or bikerhelmets.com have some of the lightest and most comfortable half shells I’ve worn.
 
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Also a Bell Pit Boss.. I really like it.
 
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Very old advertisement: If your head is worth $10, buy a $10 helmet. If it is worth more, buy a Bell....

What ever happened to the Snell certification? don't see it much any more. Isn't DOT basically a useless rating, like being UL listed?
 
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