3/4 helmet observation
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
I have enough helmets in the garage to float a battleship 
Everything from Full, Modular, 3/4, half.....
HJC, Nolan, HD etc...of them all this one fits my head best.
What I really like is the ear holes and comfort. If you run speakers for CB, Stereo etc... the extra space makes it so much more comfortable.
Good protection, changeable shields...no tools required.
The Nolan was the worst, after a few miles my ears hurt from the speakers pushing on my ears....
I like the Fulmer the best, but all heads are not the same, go to your local dealer and try them on, some of us have round heads and some oblong....
Your local metric dealer will have a better choice of different brands
Everything from Full, Modular, 3/4, half.....
HJC, Nolan, HD etc...of them all this one fits my head best.
What I really like is the ear holes and comfort. If you run speakers for CB, Stereo etc... the extra space makes it so much more comfortable.
Good protection, changeable shields...no tools required.
The Nolan was the worst, after a few miles my ears hurt from the speakers pushing on my ears....
I like the Fulmer the best, but all heads are not the same, go to your local dealer and try them on, some of us have round heads and some oblong....
Your local metric dealer will have a better choice of different brands
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,590
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From: Indiana
We picked up (2) IS33 helmets a few weeks ago on Ebay, brand new from a tractor supply company. Got them for half of retail each at $68 each, couldn't beat the price. They ran true to size for wife and I, are comfortable, and have a lot of features. Very comfortable.
Threeten...the outer shield is easily removable (less than a second once you see how it's done). Either The Helmet Center or The Helmet Harbor has a video sales pitch of the helmet, and shows how easy it comes off. PM me if you have any questions.
Threeten...the outer shield is easily removable (less than a second once you see how it's done). Either The Helmet Center or The Helmet Harbor has a video sales pitch of the helmet, and shows how easy it comes off. PM me if you have any questions.
Last edited by mastery; Dec 21, 2009 at 06:03 PM.
Simpson Racing makes great safety products, and also makes a 3/4 helmet. Now there a lot helmet makers out, with cost going from $60.oo to over $400.oo what is the worth of your head? ? ?
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 362
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From: VERMONT
I have one also.i had to go up one size,the padding in the checks was just to tight in a xl.i still love my ac-3,it just fits so good.only thing that sucks is you have to change the shield out when the sun goes down.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: NW Arkansas
I have enough helmets in the garage to float a battleship
Everything from Full, Modular, 3/4, half.....
I like the Fulmer the best, but all heads are not the same, go to your local dealer and try them on, some of us have round heads and some oblong....
Your local metric dealer will have a better choice of different brands[/LEFT]
Everything from Full, Modular, 3/4, half.....
I like the Fulmer the best, but all heads are not the same, go to your local dealer and try them on, some of us have round heads and some oblong....
Your local metric dealer will have a better choice of different brands[/LEFT]
Mike
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,500
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
My local Yamaha dealer is a dealer for Fulmer and they are very reasonably priced....a few phone calls to metric dealers should find you one..
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Roswell, NM
I've hand a 3/4 Fulmer for two years, and it's a great helmet. I use it with the wife since we have the mics hooked up to them.
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 900
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
After many years of riding with a half helmet, I finally bought a 3/4 HJC IS-33. This helmet has a real good feel to it and over a 2 hour ride yesterday it was never an issue.
One thing I did notice is my Monster Ovals seem louder than ever before. I guess that the reduction in wind noise at my ears is letting me hear more of the pipes. Either way, I'm not complaining.
One thing I did notice is my Monster Ovals seem louder than ever before. I guess that the reduction in wind noise at my ears is letting me hear more of the pipes. Either way, I'm not complaining.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,040
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From: USA
http://thehelmetcenter.com/HJC-IS-33...e-p-23151.html
Same Vid on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNZoG...layer_embedded
THis looks very nice: front, flip up, quick release face shield and Quick retract 3 position internal sun shield.