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[Hoist!]

Interesting. The last 2 posts. One would never recommend it. The other highly recommends it. I've been looking for something a little better than the Novelty helmet I've been using for years. The ACC and NexL both looked like they have potential. After researching both as best I can, I ordered the NexL Sports Beanie Helmet in Flat Black. If you compare the two, you'll see that there's validity to Mike L's post. ACC has limited sizes available and uses inserts to get the fit right. NexL has twice as many sizes and you order the helmet for your size head. That's how it should be. I just hope it's as small and light as they claim. Otherwise, back to the Novelty. If I have to wear one, it might as well be effective. NexL claims to be the smallest and lightest on the market. I'll let you guys know if it is,or if I return it! Hoist!

[cigarmike]

Interesting. The last 2 posts. One would never recommend it. The other highly recommends it. I've been looking for something a little better than the Novelty helmet I've been using for years. The ACC and NexL both looked like they have potential. After researching both as best I can, I ordered the NexL Sports Beanie Helmet in Flat Black. If you compare the two, you'll see that there's validity to Mike L's post. ACC has limited sizes available and uses inserts to get the fit right. NexL has twice as many sizes and you order the helmet for your size head. That's how it should be. I just hope it's as small and light as they claim. Otherwise, back to the Novelty. If I have to wear one, it might as well be effective. NexL claims to be the smallest and lightest on the market. I'll let you guys know if it is,or if I return it! Hoist!

Im not saying its a bad company for everyone, I'm not happy with them as is my wife, the damn thing just didnt fit right for me, even with the re-shaping they did....with the strap tightened, you can take and push on the front of it, and it will be on the back of your head too easily for me, Laurie agrees, like the straps are not in the correct position. cant imagine that in a gust of wind, it wouldnt do the same thing. Regardless, Im out $45 in shipping fees, and wasnt very impressed with them for the price they are asking.
     I'll now be looking for the kevlar helmet that comes with memory foam that a guy was telling me about. he said somewhere in the bay Area calif., they have them, Anyone know??

[HWYMAN1]

Interesting. The last 2 posts. One would never recommend it. The other highly recommends it. I've been looking for something a little better than the Novelty helmet I've been using for years. The ACC and NexL both looked like they have potential. After researching both as best I can, I ordered the NexL Sports Beanie Helmet in Flat Black. If you compare the two, you'll see that there's validity to Mike L's post. ACC has limited sizes available and uses inserts to get the fit right. NexL has twice as many sizes and you order the helmet for your size head. That's how it should be. I just hope it's as small and light as they claim. Otherwise, back to the Novelty. If I have to wear one, it might as well be effective. NexL claims to be the smallest and lightest on the market. I'll let you guys know if it is,or if I return it! Hoist!

hoist,
had Nexl helmet for about 5 years. It is light weight. Smaller than other DOT. It is a little light on internal padding. If you wear a skull cap make sure it is not slick nylon type or the helmet will shift on your head (unless you got it buckled so tight you can't open your jaw!) Good luck john

[Puzzled]

I own about 15 different helmets. Different helmets for different bikes and riding styles. When I take longer trips on the SERG I wear a KBC Modular helmet. I like the option of being able to flip the face open in warm weather and the closed option in the morning cold or rain. I started wearing an open face helmet when it was ungodly hot last year. I like it for the fact it covers my ears and drowns out the wind noise. I tried using a detachable shield on it that I carried in my saddle bag but got pretty scratched up. I have my novelty helmet for the trip around town. For balls to the wall riding I wear full face helmets. I tried a DOT half helmet but could not get use to the parachute feeling it placed on my head.

[Chief]

I was going to suggest turning the helmet around. my experience with visors(even small ones) are, they usually pick up more wind then without one.

That's been tried before. It looks kinda stoopid to me, but it may look good on you.

[HWYMAN1]

That's been tried before. It looks kinda stoopid to me, but it may look good on you.

I am kind of digging that look! A whole new generation of motorcycle riders could be sold on this under the "Emperor's new clothes" marketing scheme! what do you think? JOHn

[Hoist!]

I am kind of digging that look! A whole new generation of motorcycle riders could be sold on this under the "Emperor's new clothes" marketing scheme! what do you think? JOHn

As long as they stay away from me and out of the left lane! Hoist!

[HWYMAN1]

As long as they stay away from me and out of the left lane! Hoist!

Hoist,
if they were their helmets like that they will be lucky to stay on the road! john

[Hoist!]

Hoist,
if they were their helmets like that they will be lucky to stay on the road! john

The rider, or the helmet?

I hope that new nexl helmet fits better than that! Mine should be here any time now. They said 3 weeks and that's at the end of the week.

Hoist!

[HWYMAN1]

The rider, or the helmet?

I hope that new nexl helmet fits better than that! Mine should be here any time now. They said 3 weeks and that's at the end of the week.

Hoist!

Hopefully just the rider! i have not had the same experience with the "lift" issue with the NEXL. It sort of the Corbin of helmets as is a little harder since not much padding. the  hot spots can be finger pushed for comfort to adjust as you wear. As I said in another post the skull cap should not be slick/shiny ( DOWRAP etc.)as helmet will move as get up to speed! john

[Hoist!]

Hopefully just the rider! i have not had the same experience with the "lift" issue with the NEXL. It sort of the Corbin of helmets as is a little harder since not much padding. the  hot spots can be finger pushed for comfort to adjust as you wear. As I said in another post the skull cap should not be slick/shiny ( DOWRAP etc.)as helmet will move as get up to speed! john

Thanks John, I don't wear those wraps on my head anyway. I just hope it doesn't do it cause of this bald head of mine! Hoist!

[Hoist!]

hdhog,
in addition to the helmets Terry mentioned, try the following :
http://www.nexlsports.com/
I like the smaller half helmet, these are light weight and DOT, as well as carbon fiber, good luck john

Anyone know these guys NexL? I ordered 2 of these on 4/2/07 and was charged for them on that day. They said 4 week leadtime. As of today, I've heard nothing back. No returned phone calls or emails. Ever!!! These guys suck!!

NexL Sports Products, LLC
121 Aviation Way
Watsonville CA 95076
UNITED STATES
831 786-1800

Anyone know them or live nearby that can check on them for me? I'd appreciate any help I can get here. Thanks.

Hoist!

[HogBreath]

Anyone know these guys NexL? I ordered 2 of these on 4/2/07 and was charged for them on that day. They said 4 week leadtime. As of today, I've heard nothing back. No returned phone calls or emails. Ever!!! These guys suck!!

NexL Sports Products, LLC
121 Aviation Way
Watsonville CA 95076
UNITED STATES
831 786-1800

Anyone know them or live nearby that can check on them for me? I'd appreciate any help I can get here. Thanks.

Hoist!

I don't live by them, but, I own several guns.

[Hoist!]

I don't live by them, but, I own several guns.

Thanks Ken, I'll call you when it gets to that! Your next post is the big one. Make it good! Hoist!

[HogBreath]

CHEERS! I've had one or two brewskis tonight. (maybe more)

Listen CVO'ers. I've been looking at this 710 knob on my CVO for the last few nights. Can someone please please tell me what it's for?