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| Posted: Mon Apr 18th, 2011 02:45 am | 1st Post |
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now i know all things vary from person to person and here in the great state of iowa and illinois i dont have to wear a helmet if i dont want to lovely thing about state laws but when i hit that june bug at 75mph and it hit me just above the fore head and i about crashed it got me thinkin and ive worn one ever seince now i just posted about glasses and goggles as to what you all use thats best to keep the rain outta your eyes seince i wear glasses i have dropped a ton of money into prodcuts that just dont work worth a hoot i have to say i bought a universal fit of a face shield and its a bear to remove and install when i need it so ive been searchin for a replaceable helmet so from what i can tell the visor will not only act as a pair of sunglasses and to keep the rain droplets off my glasses tell me what you all think? http://www.jpcycles.com/product/135-866 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE_-T2xFSwA&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOEfZ7iUieg&feature=related now im not looking at buying this today or anything but i will be replaceing my helmet probably over the next winter or maybe next tax season price is good and its a great brand as far as i have checked so just lemme know and to answer any future questions i dont do full helmets even tho they are much safer im alittle colustrophobic and i am constantly uncomfortable in them so i figure if i am more comfortable in a half helmet so be it. i appreciate any and all input thanks.  peterbilt Last edited on Mon Apr 18th, 2011 02:50 am by peterbilt ____________________ i am the current president of the non punctuators and bad spelling motorcycle group |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 18th, 2011 02:58 am | 2nd Post |
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Might try and find one like it local. Not to buy but to see that you like the way it feels every helmet feels different. Also see if the visor is fog free or they offer one that is. Not a brand that I know about so can't offer anything there. Might see the ease of visor replacement some can be a real pain to change out. JMO.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 18th, 2011 02:58 am | 3rd Post |
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I like my el-cheapo HJC half-helmet with visor. You can remove the furry neck piece on the back when it's hot out. I like being out in the open too.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 18th, 2011 09:54 pm | 4th Post |
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____________________ i am the current president of the non punctuators and bad spelling motorcycle group |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 18th, 2011 10:18 pm | 5th Post |
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QDaddy wrote: I like my el-cheapo HJC half-helmet with visor. You can remove the furry neck piece on the back when it's hot out. I like being out in the open too. I like a shorty too... but get one with a neck collar... it keeps that puppy from scooping wind and riding up. Secondly... I have never worn one for any period of time but I LOVE that Scorpion helmet. HJC has a couple of similar models but I always return to looking at that Scorpion. I have to admit I also like the AGV Dragonfly... but them danged Italians must have some dinky little heads 'cuz even their largest size won't fit me... (not even close) Ah gotz an awfully big noggin! XD
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| Posted: Mon Apr 18th, 2011 11:20 pm | 6th Post |
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yeah i went down to the outlet that stocks them locally i lied to them to wear it lol they wanted 150bucks for it jezuz highway robbery i can get it online for 109 but they didnt seem to care. anyways the flip visor goes down just 3/4 way down the bridge of your nose so it is about to the top of your cheek bones as the youtube video showes i did like the fit the fabric inside was top end quality and the neck guard that was built in and also removabale is a plus so all in all i think it may be worth the 100bucks to buy one the liners are 15bucks each and the sunshades are about 13 dollars each in several diffrent colors but they dont offer the transition lens yet. so im kickin it around seein what i want they sell a 3/4 helmet similar modle to this one but it has a drop full face visor with a drop down sun screen seperate but i dont like all that it'd be a must if i rode up north tho lol.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 18th, 2011 11:42 pm | 7th Post |
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Peterbilt. Consider shipping.. and the graciousness of that dealer to let you try on that helmet... is that REALLY that much more? Come on... throw your local guy a bone. Personally, I'd do it. Get a helmet that you like and will wear... and you'll wear it! And that... is the entire point! If you get (and wear) a helmet, you can growl up to the cagers behind you with this stuck to the side of that Scorpion... I love scowling at them at traffic lights... Attachment: DSC08092_x590.jpg (Downloaded 153 times)
____________________ http://www.culleynet.com "A man with nothing to lose is a powerful commodity." Me, 2001 "I'm not a biker, I'm a motorcyclist." Me, 2010 1996 GL1500A 71K-ish (Oreo Darkside and lovin' it! Rear ~ Dunlop Winter Sport 175.60.R16 ROF Front ~ Bridgestone Battlax 130/60-18 reverse mounted) 1998 Valkyrie 56K-ish ("Darkside" Goodyear Triple Tread Assurance 205.60.R16) |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 18th, 2011 11:51 pm | 8th Post |
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lmao oh thats a good one well who knows like i said im still kickin it around do you have one 385?
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19th, 2011 12:23 am | 9th Post |
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like the built in visor might have to get one myself
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19th, 2011 01:10 am | 10th Post |
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Percentage of impact and damage to the helmet because of crashes... Please consider a fullface..... Attachment: helmet chart.jpg (Downloaded 130 times) Last edited on Tue Apr 19th, 2011 01:10 am by Cousin Jack ____________________ First name: Mel (Red's: Sandy) "It's a dangerous business, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no telling where you might be swept off to." (Bilbo Baggins) |
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19th, 2011 01:19 am | 11th Post |
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i'll bite the bullit i cant wear full face ones
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19th, 2011 01:25 am | 12th Post |
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peterbilt wrote: yeah i went down to the outlet that stocks them locally i lied to them to wear it lol they wanted 150bucks for it jezuz highway robbery i can get it online for 109 but they didnt seem to care. The HJC IS-2 helmet is almost the same and less $$$ then the scorpion. The only thing is that I do not remember the neck coller being removable, I can check on that when I get home Wed. Here is a link to one, but they can be found cheaper. You might have already looked at it from your thread about the glasses though. http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/PROD/HJC/IS-2-solid I have been extremely happy with mine and does work great in the rain.
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19th, 2011 01:36 am | 13th Post |
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only 20$ cheaper it dosent have the neck guard like i said the jury is still out
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19th, 2011 11:19 am | 14th Post |
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Have you considered a modular? I've got a Nolan N-102, and love it. It can be open or closed, and has a clear shield with a flip-down tinted section for sun. I know that you said you feel clostrophobic, and you'd bite the bullet, but the reality of biting pavement keeps me in full coverage. I've seen the pictures of Cousin Jack's helmet after his accident, and frankly, my face looks rough enough already. I'm not trying to tell you what to do, just trying to look after a fellow forum member. 
____________________ "I think we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites living on the labor of the industrious." --Thomas Jefferson Cheap, poorly made junk will never cease until people stop buying it. 1987 Honda GL1200 Aspencade 1983 Honda V-65 Magna 1981 Suzuki GS550 1977 Yamaha XS650 PGR Member #224859 |
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19th, 2011 11:27 pm | 15th Post |
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I own the Scorpion EXO 100. If your head shape is oval front to rear, then this helmet may work for you. If you are like me & have a round, basketball shaped head, the EXO will give you a bad hot spot on your forehead. I junked the exo after one season & went to the HJC 1/2 helmet & recently the HJC SY-MAX-2 modular. You might want to check http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmet-faq.htm & read the section on helmet shapes. More information than you might want. BTW I bought my Sy-Max thru NewEnough.com for $129 delivered.....-Rich
____________________ Everybody going faster than me is a "Maniac". Everybody going slower than me is a "Idiot". Don't they know I'M going the right speed..... |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20th, 2011 01:08 am | 16th Post |
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the local bike shop im going to tomorrow i called them and their helmet fitting guy will be in tomorrow so hey if im going to get a new helmet i really dont care if it has a flip down visor like the one had as long as it has a visor i can use so we'll see i checked out that other brand you mentioned and they have that one in stock so hey if it works it works is all i can say
____________________ i am the current president of the non punctuators and bad spelling motorcycle group |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20th, 2011 10:15 pm | 17th Post |
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well i stopped off at the local bike shop good think i posted this to get some info on the people who sugessted other brands because the one i was lookin at really didnt fit worth a hoot i ended up going with the HJC IS-2 it is pretty much the same thing im lookin at on the scorpion modle and the same price they hit me up for 99 dollars for the helmet and 20bucks for a clear shield it comes with a light smoke but i want a clear one for night time riding if i ever need it. so for 130 dollars not a bad deal i figure i believe thats one of th esole purposes to this fourm to ask questions and to get good responses from a wide variety of people again i really wanna thank all who helped me out when i bought my 1st helmet i wasnt picky and bought the cheapest thing on the shelf lol i was too excited and wanted to just go riding but now that i know how uncomfortable that choice has been i know now what to look for in a helmet. thanks to all and happy ridin this summer
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20th, 2011 10:16 pm | 18th Post |
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oh yeah btw now i just gotta decide flat black or silver lol im leanin towards the silver cuz the black helmet i have is so ungodly hot in the summer time
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