pauldeepsea
Guru
I used to ride with only a 1/2 helmet and had the same issues that you have... I bought a Bilt helmet through www.cyclegear.com with built in bluetooth... I will never go back to riding with a 1/2.. the ride is so much nicer a
Helmet Question
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liferider
Looking forward to retirement
Road one the entire 8 yrs I raced motocross, love their products!
roadie1389
Well-Known Member
I've done that as well. Yes it's an ass woop plus I am usually deaf for a few hours after. I got the 3/4 to help. but it does not help on the Chopper.
I'm thinking of a full face for the longer trips. 500 miles and I got some wind burn 
I got two full faces but they are 10 years old and bulky need one with Bluetooth.
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I got two full faces but they are 10 years old and bulky need one with Bluetooth.
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Dragonslave
Active Member
Any chance you have a pic with you wearing your helmet?To date this is the best helmet that I have ever bought, and I bought a number of helmets in my life time. So many, that my wife commented that I buy more helmets than she buys shoes. Keep in mind this is just my preference, but the helmet is light weight and doesn't make you look like a mushroom head. It sits low on the head and has a ratchet type chin strap and is DOT approved. The company is Akoury and is located in Canada. See their web site below and as you'll see, they do not sell a big Varity of helmets, two versions to be exact, with Matt black and gloss black (AK-1 and AK-88). I bought the AK-88 gloss black. Keep in mind this is just my preference and be aware that they mail via USPS...
http://akouryhelmets.com/index.php
SKOGDOG
One of the old ones.
Should have mentioned mine is a modular. The lower that ratchets up does compromise some of the integral strength compared to a one-piece full face, but modulars are easier to get on and off, you can raise the face to cuss at your buddies or get a quick drink at a fuel stop.
The best advice is: Do your homework. Don't buy a helmet without knowing how it will fit you. Go into different shops and try on all kinds of helmets until you find one that fits your head.
All heads are different---some round, some oblong--and (according to wifey's pet name) mine is in the shape of a block. When you put it on, it should be a bit snug---just enough to move your scalp when you rotate it a bit, but it should not squeeze your head. Wind noise, peripheral vision, and ventilation are also important. All too often guys buy a high dollar high-rated helmet to find they are indeed very well made, but just won't fit right. And a 600 mile day with a helmet that doesn't fit your head comfortably is a major headache (literally).
I've had some expensive and also some cheap helmets across the years. My current one is a modular from a (big inventory) metric dealership. The brand name is "Speed and Strength". Think I paid about $225 for it.
The best advice is: Do your homework. Don't buy a helmet without knowing how it will fit you. Go into different shops and try on all kinds of helmets until you find one that fits your head.
All heads are different---some round, some oblong--and (according to wifey's pet name) mine is in the shape of a block. When you put it on, it should be a bit snug---just enough to move your scalp when you rotate it a bit, but it should not squeeze your head. Wind noise, peripheral vision, and ventilation are also important. All too often guys buy a high dollar high-rated helmet to find they are indeed very well made, but just won't fit right. And a 600 mile day with a helmet that doesn't fit your head comfortably is a major headache (literally).
I've had some expensive and also some cheap helmets across the years. My current one is a modular from a (big inventory) metric dealership. The brand name is "Speed and Strength". Think I paid about $225 for it.
kickstart
Well-Known Member
I've been looking at these but won't buy any helmet unless I can try it on. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shark-streetfighter-raw-helmet
A while back I read that some helmet companies only use two sizes of outer shell and make up the difference with thicker Styrofoam liners and this is why some sit three inches above your head. Another thing is also the shape of your head, like everything else in this world not all are the same. Try them on first.
A while back I read that some helmet companies only use two sizes of outer shell and make up the difference with thicker Styrofoam liners and this is why some sit three inches above your head. Another thing is also the shape of your head, like everything else in this world not all are the same. Try them on first.
BADOG
Active Member
I just picked up a BILT modular helmet. It gives me the best of both worlds. I can ride full face or if I want some air in the mush I can just pick up the front.I'm thinking of a full face for the longer trips. 500 miles and I got some wind burn
I got two full faces but they are 10 years old and bulky need one with Bluetooth.
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pauldeepsea
Guru
Nice thing about bilt is that cycle gear who manufactures bilt helmets stands behind their helmet. I had mine for over a year and the faceshield mount broke took it to cycle gear, no receipt and they gave me a brand new helmet without any hesitation
liferider
Looking forward to retirement
Anything that has any type of viser will parachute. My Bell has no viser and the back support so there is NO parachute effect. With my neck issues I can have NO parachute effect helmet. Broke my orbital bone in 1989. It mended slightly crooked. I was in a halo for 12 weeks
roadie1389
Well-Known Member
We had the motorcycle show here and got a decent deal on a Bell Vortex. It was windy today so took for a ride. So far the ride is much better. 70MPH into a nasty head wind (10-20) and head was stable. Still need to hang on for dear life but the fit and stability was good. Its SNELL2015 approved. Not the quietest helmet but I like the wind noise anyway. Thanks to everybody for the posts.
BadDawg Bill
Well-Known Member
Love you have a roadstar! I love mine but don't ride with a helmet...
Dakota
Well-Known Member
After a little more searching......These vids were from March of '14
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...C64838949A46A02E5761C64838949A46A02E5&fsscr=0
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...C64838949A46A02E5761C64838949A46A02E5&fsscr=0
