Topic: Help with a half helmet (Read 6447 times)

wreckman 42 · « **on:** May 18, 2009, 12:40:56 AM »

I need to buy a couple of half helmets to install my head sets. Need some opinions on what to buy. I looked at the
scorpion with the internal visor. I like them but can't seem to get away from the mellon head look. Any advice?

LarryB · « **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2009, 07:17:53 AM »

Take a look at carbonfiberproducts.com . you'd have to get some kind of ear piece inserts for the speakers, as you would with any 1/2 helmets

Frog · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2009, 01:39:31 PM »

I have the Scorpion, love the visor in the rain and bugs at night. But I also hate the melon head look. I'm looking too.
I think Larry meant carbonfiberhelmets.com

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2009, 02:57:38 PM »

HCI makes a good one. Very thin; no "bubble top." https://www.a-dsafety.com/index.php?main_page=products_new&disp_order=5&page=5

Carbon Fiber - HCI 105 Series Polo-Style Half Helmet
Model: 105-217 CARBON FIBER
Manufacturer: Helmet City Inc.
Price: $128.88
Sale: $115.99

JeffsHogPen · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2009, 04:50:19 PM »

I just got the HD Carbon Fiber. Its lite and very protective and looks good. So far I really like mine.

roadyrich · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2009, 10:57:06 PM »

Hey - Take a look at the Vega XTS helmets, I've had one for 3 yrs, its comfy, looks good & has ear pads available!

LarryB · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2009, 07:24:16 AM »

Quote from: Frog on May 18, 2009, 01:39:31 PM

I have the Scorpion, love the visor in the rain and bugs at night. But I also hate the melon head look. I'm looking too.
I think Larry meant carbonfiberhelmets.com

http://carbonfiberhelmets.com/dothelmets.htm
Sorry I missed that, It's the smallest & lightest DOT helmet out there. it is a true carbon fiber, the HD CF is not really, just made to look like one., Form & Function

Fed68 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2009, 04:48:47 PM »

Hey everyone,
I need a little help with helmets. My wife gets migraines at the drop of a dime and I thought a half hemlet would be the best for her. Currently our state doesn't require us to wear one and normally we don't, but we're planning on doing some traveling, so at some point I know we're going to need them.

Anyway, after that long explanation, I think I want a half helmet, but I want to be able to use the Harley intercom that came with the bike. Is this possible and can someone point me in the right direction as to what ear pieces I would need to get. Also, I'm having a hard time visualizing how the mike will attach to a half helmet. The three quarter helmets I understand, but the half ones???

Thanks!!

LarryB · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2009, 07:27:03 PM »

check out J&M

guppytrash · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2009, 09:55:17 PM »

Quote from: LarryB on May 31, 2009, 07:27:03 PM

check out J&M

x2

I also would suggest the HD hybrid helmets. If you lift one up you immediately notice the weight or lack of. Feels like a bicycle helmet.

Grizzly · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2009, 10:10:42 PM »

My wife and I have used a Seer helmet for years and love them. These are the same ones that most police use and are fairly light, but really cool in hot weather. You can order the ear pieces to mount your speaker to. Large peek but a slim looking helmet.

The best part is that you can order them colour matched to your specific bike.

check them out at...

http://estores.infront.com/superseer/item_listing.asp?scid=1

Fed68 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2009, 12:32:41 AM »

Thanks everyone!!

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:22:13 AM »

I got the HCI carbon fiber also and I like the helmet. I have no idea what will work with it in terms of headsets. If you happen to get one of these and you find a way to make headsets work with it, please let me know.

LarryB · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:38:48 AM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on June 11, 2009, 03:22:13 AM

I got the HCI carbon fiber also and I like the helmet. I have no idea what will work with it in terms of headsets. If you happen to get one of these and you find a way to make headsets work with it, please let me know.

Dave, I can help you with that, send me a few pics of the inside, need to see how the strap attaches to the helmet.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:44:03 AM »

Quote from: LarryB on June 11, 2009, 03:38:48 AM

Dave, I can help you with that, send me a few pics of the inside, need to see how the strap attaches to the helmet.

I'll try to remember to do that tomorrow (which is actually later today). For now, I need to get some sleep. I know, you are just waking up.

LarryB · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:47:39 AM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on June 11, 2009, 03:44:03 AM

I'll try to remember to do that tomorrow (which is actually later today). For now, I need to get some sleep. I know, you are just waking up.

yep, got the coffee right here

CVORick · « **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2009, 06:33:28 PM »

I know, I know that half helmets are cooler, but do you have half a head?

LarryB · « **Reply #17 on:** June 18, 2009, 07:04:49 AM »

Quote from: CVORick on June 17, 2009, 06:33:28 PM

I know, I know that half helmets are cooler, but do you have half a head?

Don't get me started

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #18 on:** June 27, 2009, 02:37:51 PM »

Quote from: CVORick on June 17, 2009, 06:33:28 PM

I know, I know that half helmets are cooler, but do you have half a head?

It's dot legal and I love it.

Last year on the ride down to FL, it is the first helmet I did not take off the minute I crossed into FL.

So I guess a half helmet is much better than no helmet

CVORick · « **Reply #19 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:49:52 PM »

Quote from: FLSTFI Dave on June 27, 2009, 02:37:51 PM

It's dot legal and I love it.

Last year on the ride down to FL, it is the first helmet I did not take off the minute I crossed into FL.

So I guess a half helmet is much better than no helmet

Your right. I do respect the individuals choice and didn't mean to imply otherwise. Glad you came to Florida Dave. We need your money.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #20 on:** June 28, 2009, 09:01:02 AM »

Quote from: CVORick on June 27, 2009, 08:49:52 PM

Your right. I do respect the individuals choice and didn't mean to imply otherwise. Glad you came to Florida Dave. We need your money.

Lived in Jacksonville FL for 7 years when I was in the Navy.

I usually make it down to FL twice a year, once for the Panama City Beach bike ralley and then a trip to the Keys or such.

I personally hate helmets. Before I got the very light Carbon Fiber Dot legal one I would wear novelty helmets were the law required a lid and no helmet where it did not. I know a helmet is safer and could save me. So at least now I wear a dot approved lid and even wear it where the law does not require it.

casper · « **Reply #21 on:** June 28, 2009, 10:58:56 PM »

The best way to use the headset with a half helmet is the IMC MOTO headset chek it out at www.imcmoto.com

fxr3joe · « **Reply #22 on:** June 29, 2009, 11:33:38 AM »

I have the Extended half helmet from http://carbonfiberhelmets.com/dothelmets.ht

It's a great helmet doesnt move at all on my head. They provide inserts to help with final adjustment. And you don't look like Kazoo like you would in most DOT half helmets.

The only issue I have (and I'm sure this may be the case with all half helmets) is that the wind noise from the straps is deafening. When I'm going to be at highway speeds for any period of time I wear ear plugs.

Good luck!

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