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[1sharprdkg]

Right after Christmas a few years ago off of the discount table at my local HD, I bought a full face helmet that I wear when it is real cold. Otherwise I wear a HD carbon fiber half helmet 90% of the time.

[rydwHim]

OK,
Thank you,

Brothers, how do we tell if the HD F/F is a good helmet??  Besides me buying one and giving it a 6'1" Overhead slam dunk to the concrete to see if it breaks...      Like the looks, but like my noggin better...   

Cowboy, I believe what TC says is true.  The HD helmet is a branded product made by another helmet manufacturer, I don't think it's Shoei or Schuberth.  If another F/F helmet got consistently great feedback it would be worth the time to investigate and see who made the HD.  Since I've never heard of another helmet that consistently gets as high marks as the Shoei, I wouldn't even investigate it.  I've worn Arai modulars and Bell modulars before, but now wear a Shoei Multitec modular after hearing others sing their praises.  I have found it to be the best for wind noise, venting, visibility, rain, cold/hot weather, glasses, visors and the latching system still works "good as new" after many flips up and down. 

I believe that many lids will protect your noggin, it's how well it performs in a variety of conditions that adds true value over the long haul. 

[Cowboy2]

My options just ground to a full halt...

The HD helmet shown is not legal here in Oz (Australia).....  No one has paid for the ADR testing to make it legal tender...

Not seen Bell here either...

Guess I am stuck with my Shoei, but that is OK, it is a very good helmet and fits me like a second skin...

Without the Australian Design Rules approval sticker, in an accident you can get in trouble with your medical insurance... 
That is the quick end of that one...  And I really liked the look of that HD helmet...    Oh well , maybe next year or so it will come in.

Cowboy..

[Luigi]

On trips we both wear Shoei f/f with scala intercom. Had a dismount around 50 miles per hour on a dirt road( dual ride bike) Arai f/f saved my life, broke a bunch of ribs took the helmet down to the core but lived to ride another day. Hate the full face but wear everyday. Catch hell  from my bro's but I always tell them I do not want to finance my wife's next husband. Ride often-ride straight!

[grc]

On trips we both wear Shoei f/f with scala intercom. Had a dismount around 50 miles per hour on a dirt road( dual ride bike) Arai f/f saved my life, broke a bunch of ribs took the helmet down to the core but lived to ride another day. Hate the full face but wear everyday. Catch hell  from my bro's but I always tell them I do not want to finance my wife's next husband. Ride often-ride straight!

      


Jerry

[mwg]

I have an older modular style HD branded helmet that I used for years. It was/is a pretty good helmet. It is definitely a Chinese made helmet; if I recall it is  a re-branded HJC Helmet. Most of the HD helmets I have seen are either a HJC or KBC  helmets. I have since bought a Shoei X11 that I use most days although I admit I often use a half Helmet.

[Midnight Rider]

Here is a great source for all things related to gear, and they do a really good job on their helmet reviews:  http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmets.htm

[jiml53]

I'm a big fan of full face helmets been wearing them for years. My last four have all been Arai. Really like the way they fit.


   jim   

[Unbalanced]

I wear a full face most of the time although in the Florida heat there are times i will use my half helmet.  This past December I was that the PRI show (Performance Racing Industries) in the Orlando Convention center and I spoke with the people from Bell.   they have a new line of helmets coming out up to 4x they said.   Might be worth the inquiry if you wanted a Bell.

[roadking71865]

Have Shoei Multi-Tec, Shoei 3/4 & Harley.  Wear the Harley 1/2 when it's really hot and the FF or 3/4 the rest of the time.  The 3/4 seams to be the most quiet.  For some reason the FF seams really loud??

[Fireguy]

I think the FF is louder because the sound in the helmet has no where to go. If I open my face shield it helps to quiet the helmet a little.

[darth davidson]

I wear a full face most of the time although in the Florida heat there are times i will use my half helmet.  This past December I was that the PRI show (Performance Racing Industries) in the Orlando Convention center and I spoke with the people from Bell.   they have a new line of helmets coming out up to 4x they said.   Might be worth the inquiry if you wanted a Bell.

4X , that's what I call a big melon !!!

[KKM]

I am now... Nolan 43 Trilogy.
Kevin

[Buy early]

Wear an Ikon full face on long trips and various half helmets around town and once I get to my destination. Found a Ikon in the same red as my bike and had my painter do the gold leaf flames and graphics and apply clear coat. Won't effect the structural safety of the helmet.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=36404.30

[NW Glider]

Been using full face helmets since the 80's all of them have been Shoei helmets.

After an idiot kid in a VW bug cage knocked me down with his drivers side front fender and door (said he didn't see me...), I recieved some road rash and the helmet was a mess, but my head and face were fine. Don't settle for less than "full face coverage". 


John