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the best helmet
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2000 7:03 pm
by Mariola Cichon
Hello again, This time a different subject. I hope to get some feedback from you as to what is the lightest and most comfortable helmet out there? I have considered my Nolan, but it is to heavy and cumbersome. I also have a motorcross style helmet, but of course it does not have a shield, and I would like to save my pretty face for you guys to look at when I am back
Kris thinks that the Nolan is fine. Well, he is not going to be wearing it for 2 years. It is tooooooo heavy. I hope to hear from you on this subject. Mariola Wind Flower
the best helmet
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2000 7:10 pm
by Backroad Bandit
--- In
DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Mariola Cichon"
wrote:
> Hello again,
> This time a different subject. I hope to get some feedback from you
as to what is the lightest and most comfortable helmet out there?
Mariola,
My HJC LT-12 is the lightest helmet I've had to date. I'm
particularly sensitive to a helmet's weight, as I have had a 5-
vertebrae laminectomy in my neck. They are also super strong, being
made out of a fiber-composite shell, and very comfortable and fit (my
head) very well.
Try one on somewhere, the plain ones are probably less than $200.
Backroad Bill
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2000 12:29 am
by thesquasher@hotmail.com
I have a ARAI RX-7RR4 full face helmet. It is very light and very
comfortable. Noisy! you need to wear ear plugs. around $500.00 U.S. I
think the RX-7RR4 is the lightest helmet out there and the inside
foam is removable for cleaning and replacment.
--- In
DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Mariola Cichon"
wrote:
> Hello again,
> This time a different subject. I hope to get some feedback from you
as to what is the lightest and most comfortable helmet out there? I
have considered my Nolan, but it is to heavy and cumbersome. I also
have a motorcross style helmet, but of course it does not have a
shield, and I would like to save my pretty face for you guys to look
at when I am back
> Kris thinks that the Nolan is fine. Well, he is not going to be
wearing it for 2 years. It is tooooooo heavy.
> I hope to hear from you on this subject.
>
> Mariola
> Wind Flower
the best helmet
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2000 12:33 am
by Backroad Bandit
--- In
DSN_klr650@egroups.com, thesquasher@h... wrote:
> I have a ARAI RX-7RR4 full face helmet. It is very light and very
> comfortable. Noisy! you need to wear ear plugs. around $500.00 U.S.
I
> think the RX-7RR4 is the lightest helmet out there and the inside
> foam is removable for cleaning and replacment.
Squash, for that kind of dough I will continue putting my helmets in
the dishwasher for cleaning, it works perfect.
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2000 9:34 am
by Mariola Cichon
Do you have to use both hands to flip the front up? And how about the noize level? Thanks for the info. Mariola
----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] FONGBALL@... [b]To:[/b] Mariola.Cichon@... [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, November 23, 2000 4:36 AM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_klr650] the best helmet
I too have an Arai RX7-RR4 which I'm told is the lightest helmet on the
market. It certainly fits my head the best. I use it primarily to ride my
street bike ('00 Ducati 996). For riding my KLR, I use a Shoei Syncrotech. I
love the ability to flip up the entire front portion of the helmet and leave
it on my head while I make quick stops at the store, gas station, or road
side stops of interest or just for talking to someone. It is slightly heavier
than the Arai and doesn't fit quite as well, but for me, the convenience of
not having to take my helmet off and on all the time for short period stops
out weighs the fit/lightness factor. It also sells for half of the price of
the Arai if that's a consideration. You can also fine tune this helmet with
foam pads, I used the kit that came with one of my bicycle helmets, so it's
fitting better and better. Hope this helps.
Tim
A15
the best helmet
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2000 10:16 am
by Robert Morgan
I have an Arai Dual Sport helmet, I love it. The thing that might make it practical for a RTW trip is that the face shield can be removed and a visor attached for use with goggles in extreme heat. The bad thing is Arai discontinued this helmet in the U.S., there are still some available at some of the larger distributors. The Arai rep at the L.A. motorcycle show last year said they might bring it back. He also said they might make it available for snow mobile guys with a heated windshield, don't know if this came to pass. The show is in 2 weeks and I plan to inquire again. Great lid if you can find one. Morgan
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dsn_klr650@egroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Tuesday, November 23, 1999 7:22 AM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_klr650] the best helmet
Do you have to use both hands to flip the front up? And how about the noize level? Thanks for the info. Mariola ----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] FONGBALL@... [b]To:[/b] Mariola.Cichon@... [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, November 23, 2000 4:36 AM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_klr650] the best helmet
I too have an Arai RX7-RR4 which I'm told is the lightest helmet on the
market. It certainly fits my head the best. I use it primarily to ride my
street bike ('00 Ducati 996). For riding my KLR, I use a Shoei Syncrotech. I
love the ability to flip up the entire front portion of the helmet and leave
it on my head while I make quick stops at the store, gas station, or road
side stops of interest or just for talking to someone. It is slightly heavier
than the Arai and doesn't fit quite as well, but for me, the convenience of
not having to take my helmet off and on all the time for short period stops
out weighs the fit/lightness factor. It also sells for half of the price of
the Arai if that's a consideration. You can also fine tune this helmet with
foam pads, I used the kit that came with one of my bicycle helmets, so it's
fitting better and better. Hope this helps.
Tim
A15
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2000 3:16 pm
by wschase@aol.com
[b]In a message dated 11/22/00 7:11:41 PM Central Standard Time,
billmonahan@... writes:
[/b]
--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Mariola Cichon"
wrote:
> Hello again,
> This time a different subject. I hope to get some feedback from you
as to what is the lightest and most comfortable helmet out there?
[b]
Hi Mariola!
I don't know about lightest or "best" but if I were fortunate to be able to
embark on a trip like yours, the ONLY helmet I would oull out of my
wall-locker for this kind of trip would be my Nolan-100 flip face helmet!
It's light, reasonably quiet and the flip up sure make it easy to take
pictures w/o removing it and to talk to people or ask directions (all of
which I am sure you will be doing lots of!?) Just my $.02 worth
Semper Fi !
Steve
Dallas, Texas
A14 ZG 1000[/b](Roadcrafter 1 Pc.,Sidi Onroad Sympatex,Shoei RF800)
A14 KLR 650(Darien Jacket,Draggin Jeans,Vasque Sundowners,Nolan 100)
the best helmet
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2000 3:19 pm
by wschase@aol.com
[b]In a message dated 11/22/00 7:13:35 PM Central Standard Time,
Mariola.Cichon@... writes:
[/b]
Hello again,
This time a different subject. I hope to get some feedback from you as to
what is the lightest and most comfortable helmet out there? I have
considered my Nolan, but it is to heavy and cumbersome. I also have a
motorcross style helmet, but of course it does not have a shield, and I
would like to save my pretty face for you guys to look at when I am back
Kris thinks that the Nolan is fine. Well, he is not going to be wearing it
for 2 years. It is tooooooo heavy.
I hope to hear from you on this subject.
Mariola
Wind Flower
[b]
Opps! Just saw your post about your Nolan (is it the 100?) I believe the
Shoie Sycrotech is alittle lighter and still has the flip front. Another
GREAT feature of the Sycrotech is it flips and locks/unlocks with just ONE
hand!
Semper Fi !
Steve
Dallas, Texas
A14 ZG 1000[/b](Roadcrafter 1 Pc.,Sidi Onroad Sympatex,Shoei RF800)
A14 KLR 650(Darien Jacket,Draggin Jeans,Vasque Sundowners,Nolan 100)
the best helmet
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2000 3:30 pm
by Charles B. Martin
Check out this Italian model Airho. Have used for about 3 years and love it. Its lighter than my old Duotec and I have not had to replace the face sheild every year like I did the Shoie
http://www.motorcycle-uk.com/giali/airoh.htm Its a flip face and only $270.00 delivered. It is not Dot approved, but it passes European standards. Martin
----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] wschase@... [b]To:[/b] Mariola.Cichon@... ;
dsn_klr650@egroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Thursday, November 23, 2000 3:19 PM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_klr650] the best helmet
[b]Mariola.Cichon@... writes:
[/b]
Hello again,
[i][/color][/i]
This time a different subject. I hope to get some feedback from you as to
what is the lightest and most comfortable helmet out there? I have
considered my Nolan, but it is to heavy and cumbersome. I also have a
motorcross style helmet, but of course it does not have a shield, and I
would like to save my pretty face for you guys to look at when I am back
Kris thinks that the Nolan is fine. Well, he is not going to be wearing it
for 2 years. It is tooooooo heavy.
I hope to hear from you on this subject.
Mariola
Wind Flower
[b]
[/b]
the best helmet
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2000 11:34 pm
by InWoods13@aol.com
Arai Quantum/F. The lightest & most comfortable helm I've owned (lots of
vents). Would much rather fall on my head with it on, than any of the other
DS/MX helms, that I have fell on my head with. Firmly believe it would have
lessened the concussions.
The quantum kindof makes me feel like I'm riding around in my living room.
As far as integrity of the shell...I don't plan on trying to test this one,
but the big boys have been using em' for a long time, & Arai's been in the
business longer than any in Japan.
Can't comment on the HJC's as I've not tried one. Have yet to hear any
negative comments about them though.
For the journey you're about to take...just try as many different helms on,
as you can...spend as much as you can, on what fits you best. Good travels
you.
Scott
A14 "thunderdog"
Central Florida