any recommendations on helmets,i have an open face which pretty much looks like a melon when on.still keen on an open face yhou.anyone know of any smaller ones?
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I used to be in the distribution chain for bike accessories, so I can share with you one important thing...research research research until you find the lid that fits you BEST for the $$ that you're willing to spend. Few of us have the good fortune like my missus who walked into Moss St's Honda dealership and got the perfect lid on special for $200. I still shake my head....
Anyway, FWIW I work with a bloke who was on the ride last year when a fatality occurred up in far north Qld when a bunch of riders smashed their way through a caravan - never mind the details, but, after seeing the human destruction, almost all of the riders went off and purchased fullface to replace their open faced lids. Not preaching, just sharing......yes, I have both open and full.....
Anyway, FWIW I work with a bloke who was on the ride last year when a fatality occurred up in far north Qld when a bunch of riders smashed their way through a caravan - never mind the details, but, after seeing the human destruction, almost all of the riders went off and purchased fullface to replace their open faced lids. Not preaching, just sharing......yes, I have both open and full.....
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Get the one that fits your head, not the one with the best look.
The only ones I have seen that sit low on your melon are novelty ones. The are not approved and here in NSW it is 3 points and a hefty fine for riding with them.
I do miss my Viking helmet.
The only ones I have seen that sit low on your melon are novelty ones. The are not approved and here in NSW it is 3 points and a hefty fine for riding with them.
I do miss my Viking helmet.
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Oh I agree.Shed said:
My brother isnt bad with a spray gun and painted flames on the current one I wear.
It is bulky but it is dot approved
Safety first.The main reason for me needing a new one is I have lost a lot of weight and it is loose now.
Here is the one I wear atm. My bros first attempt at painting a helmet and flames. hehe not bad.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/JedEye/VRod/Helmet4.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/JedEye/VRod/Helmet1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/JedEye/VRod/Helmet3.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/JedEye/VRod/Helmet2.jpg
He wants me to get a matt one next time and he reckons its gonna be heaps better than the current one.
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keep it full!
Ive worn open face for 17yrs,when i got the rod in jan i bought a fullface,after the prang in feb with the marks and damage to the chin/cheek area on the helmet,i will never own an openface again,its just to hard to pull on a beer/cigy with no jaw,i can direct you to a pic on a website if you need more swaying to go fullface, but its dam graffic! I got a shoei xr1000 now,very $$$$ but great airflow over helmet and thru the vents,much better price if you order online from the states.
Ive worn open face for 17yrs,when i got the rod in jan i bought a fullface,after the prang in feb with the marks and damage to the chin/cheek area on the helmet,i will never own an openface again,its just to hard to pull on a beer/cigy with no jaw,i can direct you to a pic on a website if you need more swaying to go fullface, but its dam graffic! I got a shoei xr1000 now,very $$$$ but great airflow over helmet and thru the vents,much better price if you order online from the states.
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Try the new RJays sturgis range their matt black low slung helmuts
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All that chrome and you can do 150 ?
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