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how many helmets do you own?
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:24 pm
by VermilionX
not counting those that are more than 10 yrs old or those that are unusable anymore bec of damage.
and what reason(s) do you have if you have more than 1.
im trying to look for some justification of buying another helmet.
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:35 pm
by Z (fka Sweet Tooth)
I personally have 3, a 1/2 helmet which I can't stand, and two 3/4 helmets. My husband has 2 helmets, a half and a full faced one.
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:35 pm
by Gadjet
I have 2.
HJC CS-10 full face for the cooler temps and long rides
AFX Motocross helmet for warmer temps and general use.
Why do I have two?
I ride a KLR650, and the MX helmet is far better for off-pavement use.
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 2:36 pm
by fireguzzi
Maybe if you actually listen to all the advice given to you on this site your brain and head will grow. Then you can get a new helmet.
just kidding... Im not a verm basher.
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:13 pm
by ZooTech
I have four. Two full face, one 3/4, and a skid-lid.
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:14 pm
by scooter78666
I (we) own about 6 helmets. Two are our (mine and my wife's) current Arai Freddie Spencer replica helmets which we bought to install audio speakers/receivers in. Our last two helmets before those were Arai Luca Cadalora replica helmets which we still own and are still serviceable, BUT kinda scruffy looking. One is my old Arai Kevin Schwantz replica full-face helmet, which could be repaired, but the face shield hinge mechanism is balky. And my last helmet is, of course, a Shoei dirt riding helmet, with visor and goggles slot.
If a guy who owns 9 motorcycles has to explain why he owns SIX helmets, some one is missing the point.....lol.
If you want a new helmet, GO FOR IT!
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:15 pm
by kellanv
Spending a bunch of money on a new helmet is sure going to help with not having a job and not being able to afford a track day...
Yeah...
Not about the bling? I'm calling BS on this one
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:21 pm
by TeamONEinc
I have two. Mine and then another helmet for the women that ask to go for rides....but they have to fit in a small otherwise they are SOL.
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:25 pm
by VermilionX
thanks for the answers so far.
but still can't find a justifiable reason for myself to get another helmet other than i want a better one.
i just bought a pirelli diablo corsa III rear tire and hoping to get a free front from their promo so i can't buy another helmet right away, maybe next month. just wondering why people have many helmets and maybe find a reason for myself to buy another one.
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:27 pm
by dr_bar
I bought two 1/2 helmets when I bought the bike, one for me, and a smaller size for potential passengers. I also bought a 3/4 hemet, with a shield for those colder days, shortly thereafter. With the onset of "Grandparenthood" I felt a little more protection was called for. So to be sure I had a better chance at being around for the long haul to harrass my daughter by spoiling the grandson, I bought a HJC CL-MAX. Which is currently waiting for parts so I can repair the visor mechanism, (It fell off of my seat and landed right on the faceshield hinge popping one of those teeny tiny parts into oblivion, and is now waiting to be replaced. The helmet was otherwise a great investment.)