Author Topic: Hemet/Goggle Setups. (Read 5997 times)

Beastman · « **on:** February 17, 2011, 10:05:56 AM »

I have a full face already. I'd like a decent 3/4 helmet and a set of goggles for cruising around the city.

I really like the Arthur Fulmer AF40 style helmets, but they seem tough to come by in decent shape. Any alternatives that aren't super bulky?

Never having worn goggles, I'm not even sure where to start. Any suggestions?

Post pics if you like!

Lenny55 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2011, 10:16:40 AM »

I had a pair of Nannini Riders that were super nice. Really soft leather and a nice lens. Unfortunately they blew off the top of my helmet on the highway and I didn't notice. Was stupid of me to leave them there, I was wearing sunglasses because the sun was right in my face that day.

http://security-professionals.com/mivastore/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PCSUN&Product_Code=6725&Category_Code=Nannini&Product_Count=8

Just ordered a set of these to replace them.

http://classicpartsltd.com/goggles/classic-goggles/halcyon-goggles/leather-goggles/black-compact-halcyon-goggles.html

They're supposed to be really nice as well. Thought I would try the compact model as I had some fit issues with my helmet and the goggles being slightly too large around the edges.

Also just got my new helmet, Bell Custom 500. Seems really nice, thought I haven't actually worn it on the bike yet.

http://www.thebellstore.com/Helmets/custom500.html

Lenny.

Roach · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2011, 10:31:38 AM »

i have been drooling over Nolans outlaw n20 not bulky and has a really classic look to it.

http://www.nolanhelmets.com/n20.htm

wannabridin · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2011, 10:38:55 AM »

that nolan is cool, but man the 500's are SO classic!! i'm seriously considering getting either one of the Gold Flakes, an RSD or the Stunts, SO cool!!

how does their sizing run? I wear an XL in HJC and an XXL in Icon.

Lenny55 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2011, 10:40:06 AM »

This is my other helmet. It''s kinda funky, but looks way better without the visor IMO.

Lenny55 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2011, 10:42:03 AM »

I think they size a little on the small side. I seem to wear a medium in most helmets, but the bell was really tight in a med. Ordered a large and it fits really well. Apparently they have a sizing chart that can help you narrrow it down.

Roach · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2011, 10:44:13 AM »

i like the bell in the orange flake

Lenny55 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2011, 10:58:51 AM »

I almost went for the orange flake, its the same colour as my bike.........but my gf convinced my that a matching helmet/bike combo might be a little too much..........

wannabridin · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2011, 11:02:35 AM »

thanks for that guys! if i get one i'll get the XXL, i have a big melon up here!

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2011, 11:06:52 AM »

Ya want "classic"? Don't see how you can do any better than this.

http://classicpartsltd.com/goggles/classic-goggles/halcyon-goggles/leather-goggles/brown-compact-halcyon-goggles.html

MoMo · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2011, 11:17:11 AM »

Quote from: srust58 on February 17, 2011, 11:06:52 AM

Ya want "classic"? Don't see how you can do any better than this.

http://classicpartsltd.com/goggles/classic-goggles/halcyon-goggles/leather-goggles/brown-compact-halcyon-goggles.html

+1. I had a pair of stadium goggles when I wore a non-full face helmet: comfortable, cool when it is warm, cool looking but the real deal is pricey. Of course, there probably are Chinese knock-offs but Halycons are tops...Larry

wannabridin · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2011, 11:21:16 AM »

so what do you guys think?

Stunt:

RSD National:

Liquid Gold:

I'm leaning towards the RSD, but that stunt is really trick too!! thoughts??

Roach · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2011, 11:23:36 AM »

with goggles you guys really wanna watch out for china knock offs usually they use real glass all it takes is one rock and your eyes are gone. make sure before buying that they aren't!!!!

MoMo · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2011, 11:33:13 AM »

RSD, no contest...Larry

Lenny55 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2011, 11:48:01 AM »

Had some cheap Chinese knock offs the first time around, while they weren't garbage, they weren't even close to the quality of the Nanninis or the Halcyons.

I paid for an upgraded lens in the Halcyons.......laminated glass, should be more scratch resistant than the poly lens, and because it's laminated, it should be OK in terms of rocks and such I think. I hope anyway.

kirkn · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2011, 12:54:33 PM »

Love that Gold Metalflake! Back in the day, my Dad, myself and my older brothers all had metalflake helmets - I had gold, Dad had silver, one brother had blue, other 2 brothers each had red, one had a custom swirly purple/silver motif - all metalflake! LOL!

But, my pet peeve is that they've done away with the two snaps on the lower sides so you can't use a 'conventional' 5-snap faceshield. My current summer helmet is a 5-snap HJC with either a clear or a tinted 5-snap shield. Perfect for me and my prescription glasses!

Kirk

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2011, 04:31:36 PM »

Quote from: kirkn on February 17, 2011, 12:54:33 PM

Love that Gold Metalflake! Back in the day, my Dad, myself and my older brothers all had metalflake helmets - I had gold, Dad had silver, one brother had blue, other 2 brothers each had red, one had a custom swirly purple/silver motif - all metalflake! LOL!

But, my pet peeve is that they've done away with the two snaps on the lower sides so you can't use a 'conventional' 5-snap faceshield. My current summer helmet is a 5-snap HJC with either a clear or a tinted 5-snap shield. Perfect for me and my prescription glasses!

Kirk

I love the metalflake too. When I was a kid the whole family was into snowmobiles and we all had our own metalflake helmets in different colors too. Ahh....the early 70's

You can add snaps. Get them at a fabric store, upholstery shop. or hardware store. Might void the warranty cause you have to drill a few small holes.

scrapvalue · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2011, 05:04:08 PM »

No helmet, just sun glasses!
Gotta love Florida.

kirkn · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2011, 05:31:13 PM »

Maybe YOU, brother, but I'll ALWAYS be in a helmet... :-)

That law is just Floriduh's way of weeding out the.....

Gordon · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2011, 05:33:58 PM »

Quote from: scrapvalue on February 17, 2011, 05:04:08 PM

No helmet, just sun glasses!
Gotta love Florida.

Really? They don't have wrecks in Florida? I hadn't heard that!

Roach · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2011, 05:37:05 PM »

just another statistic its called weeding out the unneeded

MoMo · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2011, 06:03:10 PM »

Quote from: Roach on February 17, 2011, 05:37:05 PM

just another statistic its called weeding out the unneeded

guess it turns you into scrapvalue

Roach · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2011, 06:32:27 PM »

haha what does a pound of steel go for down in the states these days

Lenny55 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2011, 01:05:59 PM »

You can get face shields for them here.....

http://www.thebellstore.com/Helmets/custom500.html#accessories

Looks like the shields only snap on with the top three snaps though. In the spec sheet they list that it has a strap keeper. I would have thought that they meant that little strap on the back of the helmet that holds your goggle strap, but mine doesn't have that (wish it did). Maybe they mean the chin strap?

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Author Topic: Hemet/Goggle Setups. (Read 5997 times)

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