Author Topic: what do you guys wear for helmets??? (Read 5463 times)

kopptl · « **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!!
thanks
-tom

78whiteorbs · « **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 .

Sporkfly · « **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.

78whiteorbs · « **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 .

bender01 · « **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).

fly_ricky · « **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.

jeepster · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2010, 10:54:30 PM »

Quote from: kopptl 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!!
thanks
-tom

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.

clarkjh · « **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.

James

YogiBear · « **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.

dave500 · « **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.

XN · « **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.

Yoshi823 · « **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.

lordmoonpie · « **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...

RRRToolSolutions · « **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

Gordon

bwaller · « **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.

KeithB · « **Reply #15 on:** January 06, 2010, 05:05:21 AM »

Full face only!
Got a Shoei 1000 but I just ordered a Scorpion 900 modular (flip up)
Around $300 CDN.

http://shopping.scorpionusa.com/C55D9C025BA44D11A3713BF0D546303C.asp?cat_id=FBF05AC4DB8843C1B0FF76893F5540D5&pcs_key=3B73410AE2DC4430B7971AFADCCE32A7&retpage=%2FF4BD78EED51D4762989F1184B1165B96.asp&nm=EXO-900+Solid&spath=&path=Home+%3E+Equipment+%3E+Street+Helmets&sc_id=FBAADAD02A484FAB9B18809A46BF4911

fastbroshi · « **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.

KB02 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 06, 2010, 05:13:18 AM »

Quote from: kopptl 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!!
thanks
-tom

Whatever you get, just make sure it's DOT approved.

shizzomynizzo · « **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.

Toxic · « **Reply #19 on:** January 06, 2010, 05:24:04 AM »

Icon Mainframe helmut. it's the only one that fits my square head.

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

Hinomaru · « **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

boneyardcb550 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 06, 2010, 05:52:52 AM »

what about nolan? i got a full face,and love it.

westondc · « **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2010, 07:04:29 AM »

Quote from: boneyardcb550 on January 06, 2010, 05:52:52 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.

Deltarider · « **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.

Don R · « **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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Author Topic: what do you guys wear for helmets??? (Read 5463 times)

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