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Offline kopptl

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what do you guys wear for helmets???
« on: January 05, 2010, 09:34:32 PM »
i used to wear a little skid lid... this thing was small!!! i ran it until the buckle broke and it flew off at about 65 and got run over.
im looking at this
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/19001/ITEM/AFX-FX-37-DS-Helmet.aspx

opinions and adivce are appreciated!!
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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2010, 09:40:43 PM »
I dig it ! I always wear a full face or nothing at all. Right now I have a Zox and I like it  .

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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2010, 09:42:10 PM »
I really like my Fulmer D4. I won't wear anything but full face due to the fact that the most common places to hit the pavement when it comes to your head are areas of your face.
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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2010, 09:44:09 PM »
+1 on that .
I believe i read the chin is where 70 percent of impact is .

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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2010, 09:59:46 PM »
Mines an older afx full face. I dont see it there. I like it. Basic and it works (Ill hope).
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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2010, 10:25:39 PM »
I hate to say it but a modern full-face is the way to go. Not very cool looking, but....

I use Shoei FF helmets. The one and only time I ever went down I was wearing my RF-1000 and it saved my face/life. All of the impact was absorbed by the helmet instead of my chin/ forehead. This was at 70mph, a piece of wood fell off a truck bed and I hit it.

Anyone know of a modern FF with retro styling? There has to be something out there that is hip looking and functional.

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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2010, 10:54:30 PM »
i used to wear a little skid lid... this thing was small!!! i ran it until the buckle broke and it flew off at about 65 and got run over.
im looking at this
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/19001/ITEM/AFX-FX-37-DS-Helmet.aspx

opinions and adivce are appreciated!!
thanks
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I looked at this AFX too, I want the huge eyeport of a dual sport helmet bu can't afford a Shoei Hornet right now. The only sticking point in reviews so far have been that the visor is cheaply made and has a lot of visual distortion. Sounds like a dealbreaker for me.
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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2010, 01:24:18 AM »
I have a modular at the moment and really like because I wear glasses.  An other thing to consider when buying a full face or modular is the type of weather you run in.  I like having a double layered visor, (has a small air gap in between two pieces of plastic) for it's anti-fogging.  Biggest thing is try them on first if you can before you buy, a helmet that fits one person, might not fit you just right, and have pressure points the become bothersome on long rides.

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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2010, 01:43:19 AM »
I use a Scorpion Exo. Its a nice helmet. Its served me well. It wont break the bank either. Im fond of the Fulmer's as well.

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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2010, 02:06:43 AM »
full face only ,weve all had oncoming traffic spit a stone at your head and go smack,,i like my chin aswell,,even side impact is better absorbed in a full face,i use a cheapie though.

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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2010, 02:13:58 AM »
I use Shoei FF helmets. The Shoei RF-1000 helmets are on clearance everwhere right now, I picked mine up for $239 last week.
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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2010, 02:36:59 AM »
Here in the UK we have to wear crash helmets...& in the bad weather i'm glad that I do.

On the big road bikes I wear an Arai Corsair, & on the dirt bike I wear a Lazer Pro.

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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2010, 02:44:18 AM »
Shoei's only for me (you either have a shoei or an arai head but not both so they say!).

I've had two big crashes to date, both ground away the chin piece on the full face shoei I was wearing. Having seen a picture of what happened to a bloke in a half face helmet in a similar accident I'll only ever wear full face lids...
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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2010, 04:26:50 AM »
Amen on the full-face. I will only use Arai helments from now on. I've worn dozens of helments in the 40 years I've been riding, but nothing "fits" like my Arai. I am just amazed at how quiet they are and how well they block/eliminate noise. Go to their website and watch their fitting guide and you'll see the difference.

Yes, they are among the most expensive, but as I get older - the value of my head keeps going up (those are strictly my opinions of course :)

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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2010, 04:50:38 AM »
Right on Gordon, proper fit & comfort is key.  RF1000 is what fits me best these days.

Back when Bell was king of the hill, they had a good slogan. If you have a $10 head wear a $10 helmet.


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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2010, 05:08:15 AM »
Kinda off topic, but I used to buy everything from Motorcycle superstore.  Until I saw they were giving out a $20 coupon on orders over $150.  My order was $149.98, and of course I saw this and asked if they could spot me 3 cents to which they said no.  Bad call.
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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #17 on: January 06, 2010, 05:13:18 AM »
i used to wear a little skid lid... this thing was small!!! i ran it until the buckle broke and it flew off at about 65 and got run over.
im looking at this
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/19001/ITEM/AFX-FX-37-DS-Helmet.aspx

opinions and adivce are appreciated!!
thanks
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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #18 on: January 06, 2010, 05:18:02 AM »
I wear a TMS full face, was like 45 bucks shipped. I had one on and took a fall on a dirtbike a few years back and it did its job. I was on a dirt road, but I was going 60 or so.

I figure any full face is better than the best half face or skull cap.
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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #19 on: January 06, 2010, 05:24:04 AM »
Icon Mainframe helmut.  it's the only one that fits my square head. ;D

There new Airframe design won't fit the same cuz they redesigned it to accomadate the air vent on top.

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« Reply #20 on: January 06, 2010, 05:42:12 AM »
I have two different Shoei helmets.

The RF-1000 is my primary helmet and the J-wing for hot desert weather.

RF-1000: http://www.shoei-helmets.com/Helmet.aspx?RF-1000&h=3&t=1

J-wing: http://www.shoei-helmets.com/Helmet.aspx?J-Wing&h=6&t=1


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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #21 on: January 06, 2010, 05:52:52 AM »
what about nolan? i got a full face,and love it.

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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #22 on: January 06, 2010, 07:04:29 AM »
what about nolan? i got a full face,and love it.

i dig their retro style open face helmets. i wish there was a cycle shop in town that carried them, id like to try one on before i buy it. 
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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #23 on: January 06, 2010, 07:23:55 AM »
Select one that fits well and is silent. Schuberth makes silent helmets. Make it a habbit to plug your ears.
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Re: what do you guys wear for helmets???
« Reply #24 on: January 06, 2010, 07:45:17 AM »
 I wear a Bell full face, the same one I use in the race car. My brother and I went on a poker run this year, I gave him one of our nhra expired helmets because it was newer than the one he had, one of his friends was giving him a hard time about that funny looking white helmet, it's not cool. After he has had a lifetime of migranes and dental problems from a skull fracture and a broken jaw I couldn't believe his friend was worried about the cool factor. I think he's cool because he got back on a bike and taught me all about them.
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