Open-faced helmets?
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Channelinspire
Scooter
I have a Bell Custom 500. It looks great and it very nice, but it lifts off my head above 65mph or so. It is a little maddening. I really like it around town, but if I am going to get on the highway, I have to leave it at home.
Keith Harding
Two Stroke
I have an RJs which I use for commuting all year round until it gets to winter here - great visibilty and I like the breeze in my face.
If I'm going anywhere which needs a bit of pace then it's the full-face because the RJs feels as though it is pulling me off the bike at speed.
If I'm going anywhere which needs a bit of pace then it's the full-face because the RJs feels as though it is pulling me off the bike at speed.
Channelinspire
Scooter
I posted pics on the other board.
Bonniebret
Rocker
I currently have a Fulmer V2 Bobber but might get a Biltwell just to switch it up. Very cool colors and there's a comparison chart so you can see how they fit/look to similar styles.
http://www.biltwellinc.com/helmets.php
http://www.biltwellinc.com/helmets.php
motomaniac
Street Tracker
Thanks for the info! I'll check them out and see if I can lay my hands on one over here. Two questions:
1) Any problems with the Davida riding up on your head at speed? All of my riding is on the expressway so I am usually hauling ass most of the time....
and
2) Anyone use the goggles? Do you get raccoon eyes from wearing them?
1) Any problems with the Davida riding up on your head at speed? All of my riding is on the expressway so I am usually hauling ass most of the time....
and
2) Anyone use the goggles? Do you get raccoon eyes from wearing them?
Keith Harding
Two Stroke
I certainly got racoon eyes form using them - turned up at my office one morning and looked like a crackhead. Didn't even know until somebody advised me to check out the mirror.
motomaniac
Street Tracker
HaHa! Yeah, that's what I thought. I saw a scooter guy the other day with the raccoon look and I wondered if it was because of goggles. Either that or someone had just punched him in both eyes!
strokerlmt
Moderator
I am with drlapo. I picked up a used Davida and I am very impressed with the quality and the fit.
LMT
LMT
RyanRobot99
Street Tracker
The bell does not have a goggle strap.
Also, the fulmer and biltwell have nicer interior. The bell feels really flimsy around the ears.
Also, the fulmer and biltwell have nicer interior. The bell feels really flimsy around the ears.
jhillier71
Street Tracker
i've got a burnt orange Bell 500 and it fits odd, is noisey and will lift but my Davida takes the cake. it's like wearing a velvet sponge cake on your head which wont come off and is much more quieter with a lwr profile than the Bell. I wear a pair of aviator goggles and sunglasses - great combo.
I also have an older Arai for shitty weather days and longer rides
I also have an older Arai for shitty weather days and longer rides
Laymonite
moped
There are a few Davida Pudding Bowl helmets available on Ebay right now for $225...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Davi...QQitemZ200579902641QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise
Just bought the silver one shown with the leather face mask.
Did use the Bell Drifter half helmet with Halcyon goggles (The Bell Drifter has the goggle strap); felt like the helmet was gonna get yanked off my head at speeds above 60 on my Bonnie.
The Drifter is a great helmet and is my preferred helmet on my cruiser that has a windshield.
THe Halcyon goggles are truly amazing I have not gotten racoon eyes.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Davi...QQitemZ200579902641QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise
Just bought the silver one shown with the leather face mask.
Did use the Bell Drifter half helmet with Halcyon goggles (The Bell Drifter has the goggle strap); felt like the helmet was gonna get yanked off my head at speeds above 60 on my Bonnie.
The Drifter is a great helmet and is my preferred helmet on my cruiser that has a windshield.
THe Halcyon goggles are truly amazing I have not gotten racoon eyes.
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