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[Brett]

Well, I figured I should go ahead and get a helmet. At first I was going to go with a dirt helmet like the Bell Moto 7, but then decided I should also look for something that would work well on the street AND dirt. Here's 3 helmets I'm considering (see below). Since I want to do some touring eventually, I figured a flip up face mask would be nice, and the Shoei has that. Thoughts on that and these 3 helmets? Feel free to recommend others... Shoei Syncrotec (Flip Up): http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/product.asp?Dept=4&ID=760 Arai Tracker GT: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/product.asp?Dept=5&ID=3459 Bell Moto 7: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/product.asp?Dept=5&ID=680

[Mark St.Hilaire, Sr]

> Here's 3 helmets I'm considering (see below). Since I want to do > some touring eventually, I figured a flip up face mask would be nice, > and the Shoei has that. Thoughts on that and these 3 helmets? Feel > free to recommend others...

You'll probably get as many differing thoughts on this as there are Listers, here's mine. Of the three, *I* would go with the Arai. IMHO, The Bell would be a pain on the street, not having any of the advantages of full enclosure - bugs, grit and pebbles can get at your face, working their way around goggles and certainly glasses. In colder weather you close the shield and vents of a traditional full face and have that much more protection; in warmer weather you can open the vents and crack the shield a click or two for air circulation. With a moto helmet, you're "out there." Period. IMHO, there seems to be two camps on the flip-up helmets, such as the Shoei. The convenience is great, I'm sure, but there are those who are concerned about the action / reaction of that type of helmet in a crash. I haven't specifically looked into this, haven't done any research. The potential for trouble was enough to warn me off. IMHO, a good traditional full face, like the Arai, is the best way to go. I bought the DOT / Snell approved HJC CL-12 or 13, I'm not sure of the model number, and love it. My reasons for avoiding the Bell moto helmet, are the very reasons that I would want to buy the Arai. (My HJC fits perfectly, is Snell approved, and cost $199.00 from the dealer.) I bought from the dealer so I could test fit. An XL offering from one company wasn't necessarily XL in other brands. I hope that helps, Mark Wise men still seek Him... Mark St.Hilaire, Sr A15 HomePage: http://home.adelphia.net/~msaint/index.html KLR650 Pages: http://klr6500.tripod.com/ Valve Check & Adjustment Guide: http://klr6500.tripod.com/valves.html

[Brad J. Morris]

Those are all fine helmets, but if you are planning on doing cool weather riding, you'll definately want to get one with a visor. On a 40 degree day at 30 miles an hour you'll be shocked at how brutally cold it is to any exposed body parts. Also, make sure to get a jacket that zips all the way up to your chin. It doesn't have to be an expensive leather one. I wear a Columbia ski jacket that is perfect. Good luck, Brad

> Well, I figured I should go ahead and get a helmet. At first I was > going to go with a dirt helmet like the Bell Moto 7, but then decided > I should also look for something that would work well on the street > AND dirt. > > Here's 3 helmets I'm considering (see below). Since I want to do > some touring eventually, I figured a flip up face mask would be nice, > and the Shoei has that. Thoughts on that and these 3 helmets? Feel > free to recommend others... > > Shoei Syncrotec (Flip Up): > http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/product.asp?Dept=4&ID=760 > > Arai Tracker GT: > http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/product.asp?Dept=5&ID=3459 > > Bell Moto 7: > http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/product.asp?Dept=5&ID=680

[Brad Davis]

I have the HJC LT-12 which is now the LT-20. It is a good helmet, lightweight carbon fiber construction and fairly priced. Brad

[John Irvine]

Like bikes helmets are a compromise and having two is a better solution. I, as another lister, have the HJC LT12 probably one of the best for the buck, well rated by Motorcycle Consumer News, Full coverage and reasonable, I got mine on Ebay for about $150. I recently got a dirt helmet from a former lister slightly used, I think they retail for $125. Also an HJC, mid line. Dirt seems lighter, using goggles is a lot better off road for ventilation and being able to use tear offs, having the visor is also a plus and replacement sheilds dont cost nearly so much, just new goggle lens. Also available on EBay. My thought would be to shop wisely and get one of each, best deal in the long run. BTW dirt helmets suck for street use. --- Brett wrote:

> Well, I figured I should go ahead and get a helmet. > At first I was > going to go with a dirt helmet like the Bell Moto 7, > but then decided > I should also look for something that would work > well on the street > AND dirt. > > Here's 3 helmets I'm considering (see below). Since > I want to do > some touring eventually, I figured a flip up face > mask would be nice, > and the Shoei has that. Thoughts on that and these > 3 helmets? Feel > free to recommend others... > > Shoei Syncrotec (Flip Up): >

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/product.asp?Dept=4&ID=760

> > Arai Tracker GT: >

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/product.asp?Dept=5&ID=3459

> > Bell Moto 7: >

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/product.asp?Dept=5&ID=680

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[jlabate@dakotacom.net]

Good helmet prices here - http://www.helmetshop.com/home.htm

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Brett" wrote: > Well, I figured I should go ahead and get a helmet. At first I was > going to go with a dirt helmet like the Bell Moto 7, but then decided > I should also look for something that would work well on the street > AND dirt.

[lbauer@cs.princeton.edu]

As far as flip-up helmets go, many people seem to think highly of the Nolan N-100. If I were in the market for the helmet I'd definitely give it a good look. -Lujo '99 KLR 650

[Ryan Newman]

> As far as flip-up helmets go, many people seem to think highly of the > Nolan N-100. If I were in the market for the helmet I'd definitely > give it a good look.

I have the HJC Sy-Max flip-up and LOVE it. Ryan

[Rick Peterson]

I too have the HJC Sy-Max... and am very happy with it.... I chose a flip-up because I wear glasses... It is such a pain to take my glasses off then to put them back on when wearing a full face. It is noisy at speed... though earplugs REALLY help. I've been just using the foam ones... is there a consensus of "the right type" of earplugs?? Cheers... Rick Victoria, B.C. A15

----- Original Message ----- From: Ryan Newman To: KLR650 DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 11:03 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: Helmet recommendations?? : > As far as flip-up helmets go, many people seem to think highly of the : > Nolan N-100. If I were in the market for the helmet I'd definitely : > give it a good look. : : I have the HJC Sy-Max flip-up and LOVE it. : Ryan : : : Checkout Dual Sport News at : http://www.dualsportnews.com : Be part of the Adventure! : : Visit the KLR650 archives at : http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 : : Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com : Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com : Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com : List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com : : Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ : :

[monahanwb@yahoo.com]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Rick Peterson wrote: I've been just using > the foam ones... is there a consensus of "the right type" of earplugs?? I wish there were. I keep several pairs of a couple of different types with me. I stashes 'em in my jacket pockets, tankbag pockets, and a couple up my butt case I gets thorown in jail. But they're all different types. I got them silicon ones (work good) and some orange foam ones (work good too, they're 'leights') and some reg'lar fome ones.....I forget now what they wuz called. I like the HJC lids myself. Thinkin about gettin on o those AC-10s, with removable face lingerie.