comfortable full faced helemts

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alleywayriqashay · Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:04 pm

I'm looking to purchase a full face helmet. i haven't been able to leave the house and head over to the motorcycle gear shop lately. so i figure i ask here. i was browsing online looking at some nice helmets. they can get quite pricey. i don't know if its the graphics, the snell and dot inspection and or comfort. they dont rate them on the sites and i was just wondering if someone could enlighten me about that. i do think its more important for the helmet to be comfortable then stylish overall. thank you.

Ian522 · #2 Unread post by **Ian522** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:57 pm

You should really try and find a way to get to the motorcycle shop. Not all helmet sizes are created equal, all the brands fit a little differently depending on the shape of your head.

Your best bet is to go to the store and try on a few different brands and sizes until you find one that fits you best. It should fit snug but not too tight. If you feel any pressure points or it leaves a big red mark on your forehead than its probably too tight. On the other hand...you dont want it to be too loose to the point that it flops around on your head.

I really like HJC. I got the CL-15 and im happy with it. DOT and Snell approved, decent vents and my glasses fit underneath. It was about $150 if I remember correctly.

But try before you buy, or if you insist on taking a leap of faith and ordering one online...make sure they have a good return/exchange policy.

#3 Unread post by **dr_bar** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:23 pm

Check out the helmet fit guidelines at the following link...

http://totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/viewtopic.php?t=42

MAKER · #4 Unread post by **MAKER** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:32 pm

i got a big melon, and i have the CL 15 as well. i like it alot, it's snug but doesn't feel like my brain is going to collapse like my head felt when i tried on the shoei and icon helmets....

strohS · #5 Unread post by **strohS** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:57 pm

I just bought a new helmet, I love it. Nice and snug, but not too tight. Very easy to breath, and a lot of ventalation.

SCORPION EXO 700

I got the CRACKHEAD... I'm not sure if it's different then the other exo 700s... It's a little more money, maybe becaue of the graphics.

Some info...

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_P ... cleID=2733
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/it ... Division=1

pigsbladder · Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:44 pm

Hey Anthony, It matches your bike

Very nice.

I have a Shoei RF1000 in 'omg why did he get red' color. I don't have any other helmets to compare it with because this is my first, but it's comfortable.

#7 Unread post by **Sev** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:46 pm

I've got a Scorpion EXO400 that I love.

nate1714 · #8 Unread post by **nate1714** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:00 pm

I have a HJC cs-12 echo i like it do to the pattern so that all the colors will make me stand out more...as for fit...the bike shop i go to didnt have the cs-12 in stock so i tried on any HJC that i found and sized it from there...my thinking was since brands usaly make all the sizes the same they would be the same size...it was..YES thats my college in me comeing out

IcyHound · #9 Unread post by **IcyHound** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:08 pm

I have a HJC, it fits but its so-so.

I got a SHARK S650 and its INCREDIBLE. Perfect fit, I can sleep in it. I love it. You'll realize when you find the right helmet for your head.

strohS · #10 Unread post by **strohS** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:10 pm

pigsbladder wrote:Hey Anthony, It matches your bike
Very nice.

I have a Shoei RF1000 in 'omg why did he get red' color. I don't have any other helmets to compare it with because this is my first, but it's comfortable.

I try..

But yea, try a bunch of helmets and one will just jump out at you.