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Offline CaféElite

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New helmet..
« on: February 13, 2009, 09:12:45 AM »
Im looking at getting a new helmet. I currently have some low end icon that is about 3 years old and while it has done its job it fails in a lot of areas. It fogs like no tomorrow, if im going more then 40mph and turn the head the visor will pop up and the wind noise it horrible.

Im currently looking at the outlaw bandit and curious if anyone has any experiance w/ it? I know there are other good helmets out there but I really like the look of this one so if I get some good feedback on it then I will buy it.



Also does anyone have a hookup on simpons gear.. Saving money on this would be great.
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Re: New helmet..
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2009, 10:40:06 AM »
Looks to be a good solid helmet...

Never personally seen or owned one.

One thing though, didn't say anything but ani-fog this and that. Usually they state that kind of thing as though it were a feature don't they?
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Re: New helmet..
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2009, 05:51:30 PM »
Bought a HJC. Good price and good reviews. This model has good warm weather air flow and I don't have fogging problems. I got the fancy pants paint scheme as there was a deal on eBay (wanted plain white) and after a little pondering it was an image of a side car monkey wearing a HJC with his head about a half inch from the deck that tipped the scale. Fits good, noise not bad IMO and quality is pretty good too.

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Re: New helmet..
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2009, 07:02:05 PM »
It's not going to look so good if it doesn't fit well.
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Re: New helmet..
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2009, 07:03:31 PM »
Wow, I have not seen a Simpson since the 80's.  And that brand helmet was the one to have if you could afford it.
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Re: New helmet..
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2009, 07:41:43 PM »
Check out bikebandit.com they have an ARAI for $300 on closeout - great helmet!

I just bought a SHOEI RF1000 off Ebay - $130 below list price.

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Re: New helmet..
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2009, 08:53:49 PM »
Quote

Also does anyone have a hookup on simpons gear.. Saving money on this would be great.

I am very interested in these "outlaw bandit" helmets as well..... 8)

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Re: New helmet..
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2009, 09:07:47 AM »
I am going to find a local place that sells simpsons helmets and try them on. If they fit my head right I will be picking up the outlaw bandit. I will report back after I get it.
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Re: New helmet..
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2009, 09:25:15 AM »
Over on another cafe racer talk forum there is a whole thread about how owns a bandit and how great they are. There is at least 50 people saying they own one and like it.
I don't own one so I can't personally say.
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