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what protects your melon?

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by xj650ss, Dec 9, 2008.

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what type of helmet do you prefer

Poll closed Dec 20, 2008.

  1. full face

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  2. half helmet

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  3. open face w/ or w/o visor

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  4. Modular

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  5. No helmet (Better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool)

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  1. xj650ss

    xj650ss Member

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    I was wondering what kind of helmets where prefered among XJ riders personally I like full face with graphics or designs something unique, So What protects your melon?
     

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    Depends on the day.
    Sunny Day trip or down to the store I through on the open face.
    Night, rain, cold, I go with the full face.
     
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    Plain white to me, as most of the time the weather here is HOT!
    I have 2 helmets, one "almost" open-face and a modular.
    I now use the modular almost exclusively, as I feel it will protect my face better if I fall.
    Saludos desde Mexico!
    macnifico
     
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  4. alaskazzr

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    Red to black fade KBC Gunslinger
     

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  5. wamaxim

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    HJC SYMAX2 in anthracite grey. Never been a fan of mfg graphics. Too scary for me. I REALLY enjoy this brain bucket because I can put on/remove the helmet without removing my spectacles. It is not as quiet as my old Shoei full face but I really should have been using earplugs with it too.

    I have a set of in-the-ear canal earbuds ($24.99 @ Wal-Mart that I plug into my BlackBerry and enjoy the tunes down low without any outside noise.

    I can still "feel" the sound of the XJ650 but not the Silverwing. I miss listening to that throaty roar, (again the XJ not the SilverWing) but I would rather be able to hear my wife explain what I need to do... Awe forget it! You get the idea.
     
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  6. xj650ss

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    Killer lid Alaska
     
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    Shark S800... nice lids, and race spec'ed.

    (Nice Tiller - I've wanted a VTR/RC51 or TLR for awhile... someday)
     
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  8. Palmer650

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    I made my own helmet out of old cereal boxes held together with bread ties. First I wrap my head with an old Hanes under-shirt first to give me some extra comfort!

    I call it my Komposited-Breadtie-Cereal helmet or KBC!
     

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  9. TSizemore3

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    I currently run with a G-Force Racing GF750 open face helmet that I originally bought to use when I autocross or roadrace my MINI. After taking too many dragonflys in the teeth I am planning to get a Nolan N-103 modular one when finances permit.
     
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  10. elementjoe

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    I got some really nice full face helmets from rwalsh911@aol.com on ebay. i got 2 syko orbits for $110.

    DOT certified and comfy. he's a great guy and very willing to work with you.

    His ebay name is motostuff1, look him up.
     
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  11. Great_Buffalo

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    I have a fullfacer, Fulmer, don't remember the model. I don't do expensive graphics because I'm always dropping the dang thing, I got dings all over it. I also use a Troy Lee full face MotoX for when I'm pounding the dirt. Very light. It has many dings as well. It bugs me when I see "kids" wearing no helmet.

    I saw one father on a scooter with his 8 year old on the back with no helmet. I followed him to where they were going and chewed him out. Just plain dumb.

    The Buff
     
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  12. Zookie400

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    good for you! i often scream at punk mo' fo's who ride with a helmet but have somebodies little girl on the back without a helmet.
     
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