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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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Who has the lightest DOT approved half helmet that does'nt look dorky ???
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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I like the Fulmer line of helmets. I am on my 4th one. The main reason I like them is because I don't feel like Kazoo from the Flintstones. The helmet is not bulbous.

I just bought the carbon fiber version of this helmet and it is super light.

http://www.fulmerhelmets.com/product.aspx?id=63
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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I am always trying on helmets and they all seem to have the Kazoo look. I thought it was because I only feel comfortable in a large and anything bigger than a small seems to look huge.
If I find a place that has the Fulmer that I can try on, I'll give it a try.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TickTock
I like the Fulmer line of helmets. I am on my 4th one. The main reason I like them is because I don't feel like Kazoo from the Flintstones. The helmet is not bulbous.

I just bought the carbon fiber version of this helmet and it is super light.

http://www.fulmerhelmets.com/product.aspx?id=63
Thanks for that input.. I will look at those
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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My girl has arthritis and bone spurs in her neck and doesn't tolerate helmet weight well. So, a few years ago, I was on a quest to find the lightest DOT. I found many people and manufacturers made claims on what was lightest. Instead, I based my decision on the NHTSA testing. At that time, I found the Daytona half helmet (not carbon fiber) was the lightest which actually past the tests. You are likely to find the best answers by doing your own research.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Dorky is only in the eyes of the beholder.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Dorky is only in the eyes of the beholder.
Did I say DORKY?? I meant DOOFUS!!
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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Check the leatherup site,they have some nice outlaw helmets!!
 
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We're using Fulmers and love 'em. God I HOPE I don't look dorky!! LOL!!
 
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Just bought 2 helmets from Jafrum. Both half hemets and both naked. (no visor snaps or vents) Got the vega($57), and a skid lid($37). After trying them both on, I have decided to keep the vega. Seemed a little smaller on my already large head. I will say that I tried it on my road king without the windshield at 70mph, and it stays put well. Didn't feel heavy.
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