3/4 helmet observation
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Outstanding HDF Member
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From: Third Coast, South Texas
Yes it is, comes right off. I also tried the Scorpion and man was it tight on the ears when putting it on and taking it off.
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From: Third Coast, South Texas
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.
Road Warrior
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From: State of Confusion
Another 3/4 HJC IS-33 owner here (flat black). I've had the helmet a few months now and have been real happy with fit and wear. I noticed the same thing with the radio...thought I was going crazy. Guess it makes sense that alot of the ambient noise is cut down, so you can hear better. I really like the retractable sun shield...very easy to use and convenient.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: St. Charles, IL
i've always hated the way half helmets felt at speeds. they feel like a parachute and get caught in the wind and pull at the strap. first time I tried an open face( or 3/4 if you like ) I knew that was the way to gho for comfort for me. I now have two open face, one HJC AC-3 and one Arai with my headset in it, and 1 full face for cold weather. Since having a kid, I have taken to wearing my helmets on every ride
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Charlotte Metro
Thanks for your's and everyone's else's input on sizing. I'd got a good deal on Ebay on Scorpion EXO200 Large awhile back but it was just too tight so I sold it. I typically wear a large most helmets. Sound like the IS-33 runs alittle small too so I'll go XL.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Orange County Texas
I pick-up one of these for when I get blind sided by nasty weather.
And for 69.95 it's a pretty good helmet. Has the slide down sun shield and removable visor.
Spec's
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Hawk-Helm...met/93135.html
And for 69.95 it's a pretty good helmet. Has the slide down sun shield and removable visor.
Spec's
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Hawk-Helm...met/93135.html
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From: Bay Area, CA
I wear a white full-face Arai helmet on a black RK Police Model. I part the seas of traffic because all the cagers think I'm a cop. Cracks me up.
I know we've all got our war stories, but in 2002 I had a high speed crash on the highway which ripped some wicked gouges in the chin bar/area of my old Arai helmet.
I know I'm not the prettiest thing going, but I would have been hella ugly or dead or worse, half-dead, with anything less, and missed out on years of riding.
I remember my co-worker who came to see me in the ER holding that helmet and saying aloud, "OMG, that would have been your face!"
Ride safe all,
Murph
I know we've all got our war stories, but in 2002 I had a high speed crash on the highway which ripped some wicked gouges in the chin bar/area of my old Arai helmet.
I know I'm not the prettiest thing going, but I would have been hella ugly or dead or worse, half-dead, with anything less, and missed out on years of riding.
I remember my co-worker who came to see me in the ER holding that helmet and saying aloud, "OMG, that would have been your face!"
Ride safe all,
Murph