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dc4stroke
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PostSubject: Anyone tested this helmet?   Anyone tested this helmet? EmptyWed Sep 22, 2010 9:20 am

I am wanting to pick up a full face w/ shield helmet for cooler weather riding, and I came across this deal on Ebay.

Anyone have any knowledge of these helmets?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Full-Face-Helmet-DOT-508-Matt-black-Large-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cf0f66f89QQitemZ330460196745QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise

New & DOT approved...I wonder if it's a good helmet?
Anyone tested this helmet? 396147916_o
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PostSubject: Re: Anyone tested this helmet?   Anyone tested this helmet? EmptyWed Sep 22, 2010 10:59 am

As the price is attractive and all. I would be skeptical of it since :
1-No brand given.
2-cheap price.
3-I beleive you get what you pay for for the most part.

That being said. I don't think you have to spend $350.00 plus to have a good helmet. And any helhet is probably better than no helmet. I tend to like AGV, HJC for budget helmets. But then again I also ride naked at times on my HD, and some times with a non DOT brainbucket and some with a full face. Mostly depending on the season/weather. I ride the HD is a very nonagressive manner. I do not on my other bikes and always wear a decent helmet while I'm on them.
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PostSubject: Re: Anyone tested this helmet?   Anyone tested this helmet? EmptyWed Sep 22, 2010 12:47 pm

You make good points. I guess it's one of those things, like many, that the buyer has to be the comfortable one with it.

I have stopped in a few shops and tried on a couple, I may just go with a little better model and rest easy with it.
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PostSubject: Re: Anyone tested this helmet?   Anyone tested this helmet? EmptyWed Sep 22, 2010 1:24 pm

I'd never buy a helmet without trying it on as you don't know if it'll fit, be comfy etc etc.

I wanted a new mx helmet, tried on helmets from these manufacturers...

Bell moto8
Shift,
One industries,
Lazer,
MSR,
Airoh

didn't try on Troy Lee or Arai cos of the cost Very happy

finally got a Fox V2 to feel nice, with a snug fit.


I'm sure the shop assistant thought i was taking the piss with the amount of helmets i tried on poser2
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PostSubject: Re: Anyone tested this helmet?   Anyone tested this helmet? EmptyWed Sep 22, 2010 1:28 pm

I have a Fox V2 and love it. Sadly tho the padding is compressed more now and it's not as snug as it used to be. Anyone tested this helmet? 342500

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PostSubject: Re: Anyone tested this helmet?   Anyone tested this helmet? EmptyWed Sep 22, 2010 2:19 pm

Woohoo Fox V2 buddy! wings
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PostSubject: Re: Anyone tested this helmet?   Anyone tested this helmet? EmptyWed Sep 22, 2010 5:27 pm

Not a chance in hell I'm buying a helmet with no name on it. eeek
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dc4stroke

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PostSubject: Re: Anyone tested this helmet?   Anyone tested this helmet? EmptyWed Sep 22, 2010 10:57 pm

My latest helmet is one of the new dualsport models and I love it. I think I paid around $125.00 for it. It isn't a top of the line and it was discounted at a locaal shop. Probably because of a newer model coming out. I noticed Dennis Kirk has them. But then again it's mail order. But will be getting several replacement faceshields for it from them.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=3303121S&store=Main&catId=&productId=prod2270001&leafCatId=&mmyId=
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PostSubject: Re: Anyone tested this helmet?   Anyone tested this helmet? EmptyThu Sep 23, 2010 8:07 am

I appreciate the information...I guess my cheapskate self was not thinking of the big picture, safety. I'm looking at a better helmet now, I"ll post details when I finally pull the trigger.
Thanks folks.
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PostSubject: Re: Anyone tested this helmet?   Anyone tested this helmet? EmptyThu Sep 23, 2010 11:51 pm

Rem: Anyone tested the helmet ? As in... * BIFF BOOM BANG *

Not me... But I try NOT to, and have been lucky enough NOT to test my helmets. :)

Styling looks good.... Venting looks great (Psuedo Arai RX7-RR series). I like the Shoei patterened shield replacement (I hate the Arai replacements).

There is an old addage: "Cheal head - Cheap helmet".

Having said that, it's a known fact that many manufacturers ( of many items including tires, snowboards etc etc) actually build other helmets using the same composite and processes.

If it a certified DOT rating you can't argue with that. Actual wear and replacement components may be an issue. ...but for $40 you can just discard and buy new !

I'm a helmet slut and they're all new and brand names. Do you need that to feel comfortable ? Probably not...

If I died with one on I'd at least never be able to say I should have had a better one and should ahve spent the money.

Will that extra money save your life ? Maybe.... Maybe not. Not all deaths occur from BFT to the head.

How lucky do you feel punk ? * spoken like Clint *
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