Helmet Question

roadie1389

roadie1389

Well-Known Member
Been riding a Roadstar for awhile now (has a windshield) and I have been using a half helment and recently moved to a 3/4 with a shield. On the Roadie I have no issues. On the Chopper it is a different story. At highway speed it really blows my head around and the helmet becomes a parachute. I noticed a few of you ride full face. Does it help with the wind or some other reason. No helmet is not an option. I am not a big fan of spending 500 for a helmet so not looking for a Shoei or Arai. I know there are others that are just as good without the significantly high price tag. I do a lot of outdoor stuff and like everything there is a sweet spot of value vs function.

Thanks.
 
Brew

Brew

Troop Supporter
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... :oldsmile:

http://akouryhelmets.com/index.php
 
BWG56

BWG56

Guru
Brew said:
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... :oldsmile:

http://akouryhelmets.com/index.php
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Jersey Big Mike

Jersey Big Mike

100K mile club
roadie1389 said:
Been riding a Roadstar for awhile now (has a windshield) and I have been using a half helment and recently moved to a 3/4 with a shield. On the Roadie I have no issues. On the Chopper it is a different story. At highway speed it really blows my head around and the helmet becomes a parachute. I noticed a few of you ride full face. Does it help with the wind or some other reason. No helmet is not an option. I am not a big fan of spending 500 for a helmet so not looking for a Shoei or Arai. I know there are others that are just as good without the significantly high price tag. I do a lot of outdoor stuff and like everything there is a sweet spot of value vs function.

Thanks.
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I've found with my bikes and helmets that's it's as much about your position and the resultant aerodynamics as it is about which half helmet.

My BMC at 80 with any of my helmets feels like it wants to tear my head off.
My K-9 at 100 with same helmets and I barley notice it starting to pull the head back.

I know this doesn't help a lot, but I suspect that your answer might be a full face (which I HATE personally).
The other possibility is to change your position by using more/less pullback on the bars, thinner seat etc.
(not as easy on a BDM as on a Harley, but that's the price we pay for Stylin'.
I only wear the lid where it is forces upon us by "The Man"
 
SKOGDOG

SKOGDOG

One of the old ones.
A lot depends on what kind of riding you do. I tour a lot, and only wear full face. Wouldn't have it any other way---protection from road and wind noise is important, as well as avoiding sunburn. See how you feel after riding 3 or 4 six hundred mile days...half of them with a beanie, the other half with a full face--you'll figure it out.
 
V

Viking

Biker
We are a funny group of gals/guys, spending thousands on paint, polish, chrome, leathers, and bikes but wanting to save pennies on a helmet.... I ride with a BDM beanie or baseball cap locally and a 3/4 helmet on long runs with Bluetooth installed. If you want a good helmet, buy an Arai.
 
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