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| Stretchman | | Set |  | | Reg. Date | : | 15/01/2016 | | Posts | : | 147 | | Location | : | Dania Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 01 Jun 2016 - 05:05 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: aussietbird) | | | I've got a Fulmer Bobber that I paid about $150.00 for, in 3/4. It's a cool helmet. Evel Kneivel version.
I've yet to ride the Triumph wearing it.
Also have an HCI-100, probably the smallest DOT helmet made, and it ran somewhere around $40.00. Fits in the saddlebag.
Reviews on the HCI-100 are pretty good, even with people who had to test them live. Strap leaves a little to be desired, but ok, I guess.
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| Linkdog | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,923 | | Location | : | Groveland, FL., United States |
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| | Posted : 01 Jun 2016 - 13:37 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: Stretchman) | | | I have the HJC cruiser with the pull down visor
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 01 Aug 2017 - 03:53 Post title : Re: Open face helmets | | | Sadly I'm replacing my (14 yr. old) Shoei RJ-Air open face helmet and really wanted the Arai XC w/ dark face shield. But $500?! ...so i settled for an LS2 Track and added a smoke shield, $129. It's DOT/ECE certified with very good reviews. Anyone familiar with this helmet?
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| daz | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 7,686 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 01 Aug 2017 - 04:21 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: AZCactus) | | |
AZCactus wrote:
Sadly I'm replacing my (14 yr. old) Shoei RJ-Air open face helmet and really wanted the Arai XC w/ dark face shield. But $500?! ...so i settled for an LS2 Track and added a smoke shield, $129. It's DOT/ECE certified with very good reviews. Anyone familiar with this helmet?
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That looks a lot like my blade.... Link
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 01 Aug 2017 - 04:32 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: daz) | | | Blade looks nice, aerodynamic.
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| daz | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 7,686 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 01 Aug 2017 - 18:06 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: AZCactus) | | | I dunno if it's aerodynamic, but it's my fav helmet to date and the first one where i have never thought about getting one i might like better. Had it about 2-3 years now too. If only it had little miniature machine gun turrets on the sides that would shoot down incoming bees it would be perfect.  It also has a nice click type chin strap connector thats a 1 second operation. All my other helmets i had to buy aftermarket ones and they weren't near as good.
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 02 Aug 2017 - 06:27 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: daz) | | | After a few rides, I'll post my opinion of the LS2 Track.
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 03 Aug 2017 - 00:34 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: AZCactus) | | |
AZCactus wrote:
Sadly I'm replacing my (14 yr. old) Shoei RJ-Air open face helmet and really wanted the Arai XC w/ dark face shield. But $500?! ...so i settled for an LS2 Track and added a smoke shield, $129. It's DOT/ECE certified with very good reviews. Anyone familiar with this helmet?
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That helmet looks like somethin out of Star Wars!! I think I'll get one too,but mine will be a Darth Vader helmet!! 
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 03 Aug 2017 - 01:37 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: davetac1) | | | That hurts Dave lol. What's cool is the backup camera! 
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 12 Aug 2017 - 01:44 Post title : Re: Open face helmets | | | AZCactus wrote:
After a few rides, I'll post my opinion of the LS2 Track. |
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Here's my review of the "LS2 Track" helmet though limited cuz I rode 10 miles on the freeway. Overall great bang for the buck; aerodynamic @ 80 mph, comfortable, lightweight, DOT approved, quick lease chinstrap, removable/washable padding, etc. Only negative is wind noise but earplugs are a quick fix!
Nice to have around the stable imo, 4 out of 5 Thumbs
UPDATE: I'm returning this helmet. After a long ride in the desert heat, the ventilation isn't good. So my search continues for a 3/4 open face.
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| Linkdog | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 10/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,923 | | Location | : | Groveland, FL., United States |
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| | Posted : 12 Aug 2017 - 14:27 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: AZCactus) | | | Here's mineLink
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 12 Aug 2017 - 15:34 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: Linkdog) | | | That looks good for a half helmet!
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 16 Aug 2017 - 18:47 Post title : Re: Open face helmets | | | AZCactus wrote:
After a few rides, I'll post my opinion of the LS2 Track...Nice to have around the stable imo, 4 out of 5 Thumbs
UPDATE: I'm returning this helmet. After a long ride in the desert heat, the ventilation isn't good. So my search continues for a 3/4 open face. |
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...ended up with the Arai XC. The ventilation design is perfect for desert riding.
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 19 Aug 2017 - 05:01 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: AZCactus) | | | arrived today!
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| Linkdog | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 10/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,923 | | Location | : | Groveland, FL., United States |
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| | Posted : 19 Aug 2017 - 13:23 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: AZCactus) | | | The box looks nice, can we see the helmet?
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| rayglo | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 27/10/2012 | | Posts | : | 1,746 | | Location | : | east brunswick, nj, United States |
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| | Posted : 20 Aug 2017 - 01:08 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: Linkdog) | | | Got the one with out the drop down
Only helmet that doesn't give me mushroom head
I have the white one pictured above, very aerodynamic but I don't like Shields. Rather wear
100% gogles when it gets kooler out
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 20 Aug 2017 - 02:02 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: Linkdog) | | | Linkdog wrote:
The box looks nice, can we see the helmet? |
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Arai XC has a total of 9 vents (two in the face shield), most of them adjustable and the helmet feels very comfortable. I'll try it in the desert soon :)
Also the face shield locks in down position! you have to pull it a certain way to raise...extra protection.
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 30 Aug 2017 - 23:57 Post title : Re: Open face helmets | | | I'm legal (T-decal) and did a short ride in 109 F. (43 C). The Arai is very comfortable w/ many vents, no hot spots. Your head and helmet feel as one, great jawbone protection and peripheral vision too. I didn't notice buffeting (looking forward or sideways) with a fly screen at 70 mph.
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| Delf | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 03/06/2015 | | Posts | : | 9 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 03 Sep 2017 - 11:27 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: Ozian) | | | I qoute "As far as comparing full face with open face in an accident if we all worried about those things we shouldnt be riding at all"
Well I only have sight in one eye and cant afford to get anything in my eye because then I can not see a thing therefor I wear a full face helmet ,I lost the sight in my left eye in a accident if i had a open face on I would not have been around to tell you this. Believe me if you have a accident and have half your face wiped out you would not be saying that if you are worried about facial injuries you should not be riding. I had broken legs etc but believe me for pain nothing comes close to facial injuries nothing wrong or soft trying to avoid facial injuries .
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| Ann_Mary | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/04/2020 | | Posts | : | 1 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 24 Apr 2020 - 06:39 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: Ozian) | | | Hi Ian,
For short distant rides, an open face helmet is much comfortable. Wearing a motorcycle glass can help you here. I used to worn one while using open face helmet to protects by eyes.
Myself and my friends used to buy motorcycle glasses from Link
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| Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 24 Apr 2020 - 22:02 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: Ann_Mary) | | | Strange post for a first timer 
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it 
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| rayglo | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 27/10/2012 | | Posts | : | 1,746 | | Location | : | east brunswick, nj, United States |
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| | Posted : 24 Apr 2020 - 23:03 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: Leethal) | | | Maybe she didn't have her motorcycle glasses on
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| Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 25 Apr 2020 - 02:19 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: rayglo) | | |
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2020 - 05:47 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: rayglo) | | | Spammer, never been back and the English is terrible.
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| rayglo | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 27/10/2012 | | Posts | : | 1,746 | | Location | : | east brunswick, nj, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2020 - 13:56 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: Leethal) | | | Hi Ian
In cold weather rides I worn my 3/4 helmet on backwards to keep my face warm. Just cut two holes to see out of back helmet. Much comfortable now. I lost my motorcycle glasses and the link to website do not working.
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| Linkdog | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 10/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,923 | | Location | : | Groveland, FL., United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2020 - 14:09 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: rayglo) | | | Also wearing them backwards helps you against the Covid 19
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| PES | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 03/01/2009 | | Posts | : | 927 | | Location | : | Tulsa, OK, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2020 - 14:18 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: rayglo) | | | Open face with shield is all I've worn since I had my first bike in 1971. Full face is too restrictive to me. I did pay the price though when I went down a few years ago. Road rash to the chin. Ouch.
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| Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,407 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 09 May 2020 - 22:11 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: rayglo) | | |
rayglo wrote:
Hi Ian
In cold weather rides I worn my 3/4 helmet on backwards to keep my face warm. Just cut two holes to see out of back helmet. Much comfortable now. I lost my motorcycle glasses and the link to website do not working. |
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| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Hagon Nitro shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| AZCactus | | Taranis | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2013 | | Posts | : | 4,524 | | Location | : | AZ |
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| | Posted : 10 May 2020 - 13:43 Post title : Re: Open face helmets (Re: Ann_Mary) | | | ...pay no attention to them guys ; ), we need female members 
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