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starmom

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Re: Newbie helmet question
Reply #15 - 05/17/06 at 16:59:21

I just bought my bike and also bought a scorpion 700 full face. it has a swirly pattern or black, white and reflective silver ( I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW IM THERE)

I wear rx glasses that go darker in the sun, transitions lenses, i tried on many helmets with my glasses, havent had it long but so far so good.

Like the others have said, i agree with trying on many and deciding what is comfortable for you and legal in your state.

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Dynobob

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Re: Newbie helmet question
Reply #16 - 05/17/06 at 18:36:08

starmom wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:

I just bought my bike and also bought a scorpion 700 full face.

The Scorpion helmets are very popular. They are quiet and have a modest price tag. The small Jafrum helmet mentioned has also gotten good user reviews on another site I read.

By all means try on helmets at the dealer, regardless of where you get your helmet. They are all shaped differently and only a few will fit you right.

I use a full face Arai. Expensive but worth it to me.

Check out Shoei and HJC. They make nice helmets too. If you want a full face I don't think you can beat Scorpion for the price.

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LeeRider

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Reply #17 - 05/17/06 at 20:35:14

Shoei RF-1000. Full face helmet. Nope, it's not cheap, but it's excellent.

Investing in top quality protective gear that might save my butt (or head....same thing at times!) is a high priority for me. As my instructor told us, "Cars have bumpers and fenders and airbags...all we've got is protective gear, so make it the best you can afford...get a cheaper bike if you have to, but get good gear"

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911radioman Ex Member	Re: Newbie helmet question Reply #18 - 05/17/06 at 22:35:50 I own two HJC helmets, a CL-14 and a CL-5. Just bought a Nolan X901 on clearance from Dennis Kirk, and its a sweet helmet as well.
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Savage_Rob

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Re: Newbie helmet question
Reply #19 - 05/18/06 at 05:49:46

I have an HJC AC-3 3/4 helmet and a Scorpion EXO-400 full-face helmet. I like them both for different reasons. I have been very impressed with the Scorpion helmets... especially for the price. Whatever you do, try them on first. In fact, walk around the store with it on for a bit to see how it feels. Different makes/models fit different shapes of heads better/worse than others. Get the one that's right for you.

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Re: Newbie helmet question
Reply #20 - 05/18/06 at 06:26:14

Another Scorpion helmet owner checking in. I have the EXO700 full face and like it a lot.

I wear prescription glasses, and it's a bit of a pain to have to take them off each time I take the helmet off or put it on, but the glasses do fit fine once I put the helmet back on. In other words, there are no pressure problems with the helmet padding around the temples and ears.

I second the idea offered above about trying on lots of sizes and models at a bike store or dealership. Fit is extremely important.

Once you find a model and size for you, order it online and save some money.

And don't feel bad about "using" the dealerships in this way. They will have plenty of opportunities to ~~screw~~, er, use you in return!

Cheers. Tammi

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taylorkh

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Reply #21 - 05/18/06 at 13:51:13

I have a Shoei RJ Air open face helmet. It is DOT and Snell M2000 rated. I tried one at a local dealer (they were not very customer oriented when I was looking at bikes last year so I didn't feel too bad when) I ordered it from http://www.helmetcity.com/ It is quiet comfortable but a little loud when I open the air vents for flow through cooling - at least I am not familiar with the sound of wind rushing THROUGH my helmet. It was $198 delivered. About $40 less than getting it locally.

I must compliment helmetcity for their service. I ordered it on a Monday about lunchtime, went and fetched my new '06 S40 with my truck, put it in the garage. The helmet arrived at lunch time Wednesday in the Big Brown truck. I had asked them if they had any faster shipping than the free standard 3 day. The sales lady determined that she could send it UPS ground from TN to NC in 2 days and it would cost less than 3 day air shipment.

Ken

p.s. in the old days it was easier - if you wanted a good helmet you went down to your local dealer and purchased a Bell - period. It you had a $20 head you purchased something at K-mart. There are a lot of choices out there today although none made in the USA that I can find. Proection and comfort are the keys. Try before you buy.

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