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DarkAero · 11-25-2012, 12:36 AM

Thanks for all the good advice. I am going to stick with something with a good reputation, especially for my kids helmets. Being active duty military, I have to wear a helmet whether or not the state has a helmet law.

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Kitulu · 11-25-2012, 02:43 AM

I started with an Icon full face from the PX. After one summer of feeling like my head was the main entree in a TV dinner, I bought a Shoei Multitech.

World Of Difference, my friend! The Shoei is the most comfortable helmet I have ever worn!

After another summer of riding with the face flipped open, I bought a Scorpion EXO-100 half helmet. Now I use the Shoei when it is cooler/cold out and the Scorpion when it is warm/hot.

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bostonbear · 11-25-2012, 07:59 AM

I wear an Arai Profile helmet. This is mainly for the fit. I have a "long oval" head shape so there aren't many helmets out there that fit that head shape correctly. Proper fit is the most important thing... I don't recommend buying a helmet without trying it on. To protect you correctly it must fit properly.

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Having said that... Arai is pretty pricey. Very nice but pricey. I have 2 Scorpion helmets my wife and kids use and I must say they are very decent for the price. Good bang for the buck. I see no reason why they wouldn't protect a head as well as an Arai. Of course, no pinlock, paint job isn't as nice... bla bla bla... but a decent value. Try a Scorpion. I have an old HJC that someone gave me... seems decent as well but it doesn't fit me.

Good luck!

John Hopkins · 11-25-2012, 08:03 AM

I look at it this way, most helmets are made of the same materials, all of them will do a good job if you hit the ground and then your head smacks back on the ground, and even if you are wearing the best and hit a brick wall head on you are probably going to break your neck..Buy what you can afford..it will be a lot better than nothing..

John.

John Hopkins · 11-25-2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bostonbear

I have a "long oval" head shape so there aren't many helmets out there that fit that head shape correctly.

I think I may have seen you on TV, a documentary called American Dad..is your real name Roger?

John.

byggd · 11-25-2012, 09:48 AM

All legal helmets are DOT approved but try to stick to ones that are SNELL approved also. You can find them for under $150.

gypsy · 11-25-2012, 09:58 AM

Question for you, would you let your 13 year old ride with you wearing that helmet? I ask because my daughter really likes one of them but I am a little hesitant to buy her a helmet that I can't put my hands on first.

why not?? they are DOT. the protection is there. they run small so measure around her head then follow the size guide on leather up. most important of course is to ride safely... have fun.

LEN223 · 11-25-2012, 10:37 AM

I purchased a Scorpion EXO half helmet from my local Honda dealer. I checked online prices and got just as good a deal from the local dealer. I really liked the fact I could try on several helmets before making the purchase. (Bell, HJC, Gmax and Scorpion) The Scorpion fit my fat head the best. It is flat black and has a flip down sun visor.

bostonbear · 11-25-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Hopkins

I think I may have seen you on TV, a documentary called American Dad..is your real name Roger?

John.

LOL!

No, not american dad... this is me a few years back... the kid in front of the TV.

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invalidsession · 11-26-2012, 03:37 AM

Buy the best helmet you can afford. I went down the track about 75 yards head first on my back a few years ago wearing a Shoei. I could feel the bumping of my head on the asphalt but couldn't believe the sheer amount of damage that was caused to the helmet. Without that lid I have no doubt that my brain would have been exposed to the elements. I saw a guy one time that had his his entire lower jaw ground off with a head first launch into the ground. There is a case for wearing a full face helmet. Did you ever wonder why racers wear them ?

Chris.

11-25-2012, 12:36 AM	#21 (permalink)
DarkAero Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 299	Thanks for all the good advice. I am going to stick with something with a good reputation, especially for my kids helmets. Being active duty military, I have to wear a helmet whether or not the state has a helmet law. Sent from my PC36100 using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ 07 Aero 750 Mustang seat M/C Enterprises floorboards Heel/toe shifter

11-25-2012, 08:03 AM	#24 (permalink)
John Hopkins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tredegar,South Wales, near England, not far from Scotland. Posts: 3,389	I look at it this way, most helmets are made of the same materials, all of them will do a good job if you hit the ground and then your head smacks back on the ground, and even if you are wearing the best and hit a brick wall head on you are probably going to break your neck..Buy what you can afford..it will be a lot better than nothing.. John. __________________ Beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes right to the bone.

11-25-2012, 09:48 AM	#26 (permalink)
byggd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Corona CA Posts: 2,114	All legal helmets are DOT approved but try to stick to ones that are SNELL approved also. You can find them for under $150. __________________ 88 Honda VT1100C 02 Yamaha WR426 71 Honda CB175

11-25-2012, 02:43 AM	#22 (permalink)
Kitulu Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 576	I started with an Icon full face from the PX. After one summer of feeling like my head was the main entree in a TV dinner, I bought a Shoei Multitech. World Of Difference, my friend! The Shoei is the most comfortable helmet I have ever worn! After another summer of riding with the face flipped open, I bought a Scorpion EXO-100 half helmet. Now I use the Shoei when it is cooler/cold out and the Scorpion when it is warm/hot. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Motorcycle.com Free App

11-25-2012, 09:58 AM	#27 (permalink)
gypsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: tijeras, nm Posts: 281	Question for you, would you let your 13 year old ride with you wearing that helmet? I ask because my daughter really likes one of them but I am a little hesitant to buy her a helmet that I can't put my hands on first. why not?? they are DOT. the protection is there. they run small so measure around her head then follow the size guide on leather up. most important of course is to ride safely... have fun.

11-26-2012, 03:37 AM	#30 (permalink)
invalidsession Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 166	Buy the best helmet you can afford. I went down the track about 75 yards head first on my back a few years ago wearing a Shoei. I could feel the bumping of my head on the asphalt but couldn't believe the sheer amount of damage that was caused to the helmet. Without that lid I have no doubt that my brain would have been exposed to the elements. I saw a guy one time that had his his entire lower jaw ground off with a head first launch into the ground. There is a case for wearing a full face helmet. Did you ever wonder why racers wear them ? Chris.

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