Gringo S FF helmet
#11
11-12-2018, 09:26 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
#12
11-12-2018, 10:13 AM
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Thats exactly why I’m here asking, if it was only about looks or price I would’ve already bought they gringo. I appreciate the input as the only shops around my neck of the woods are a Moco and a couple little chopper wannabe stores with not so great helmet selections.
The Shoei looks like a nice helmet. I use a half helmet and field of vision was one of my concerns with going full face. How is the Shoei in that respect, is your vision restricted much ?
https://billyscrashhelmets.co.uk/rev...-crash-helmet/
Get a helmet that is ECE and Snell approved. DOT standards won’t protect your face since DOT does not test chin guards. Even some of the $50 skull helmets are DOT approved. Revzilla has best selection of ECE and Snell approved helmets under $300
https://www.revzilla.com/full-face-m...lemished=false
Last edited by user 7172984932; 11-12-2018 at 10:14 AM.
#13
11-12-2018, 12:04 PM
You’re right it is very similar looking to the gringo, actually looks like it has a lot more ventilation too... found it on J&P and it’s actually about 10 bucks cheaper. And J&P is really good about returning stuff too, no hassles. Thanks for the heads up
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#14
11-12-2018, 12:30 PM
There are certainly a lot of options out there, I actually spent less time deciding what bike I wanted than which friggin helmet to buy. Imagine that!
But I hadn’t ridden in a long time, so there are things I didn’t think to consider when I bought my bike. Like for instance, I love riding to work, because it’s an hour out of my work day that DOESN’T suck, but it tends to be a lot cooler at 4:30 in the morning when I get off than 4:30 in the afternoon when I go in. And mostly highway/interstate travel. So even though I bought my fatty because I liked the more stripped-down look of it, my first purchases for it were a windscreen and saddle bags...
I also prefer 1/2 helmets over others. But it was 40 degrees the other morning when I got off work, which doesn’t sound too bad, but by time I got home I looked like Dumb & Dumber on the scooter...
But I hadn’t ridden in a long time, so there are things I didn’t think to consider when I bought my bike. Like for instance, I love riding to work, because it’s an hour out of my work day that DOESN’T suck, but it tends to be a lot cooler at 4:30 in the morning when I get off than 4:30 in the afternoon when I go in. And mostly highway/interstate travel. So even though I bought my fatty because I liked the more stripped-down look of it, my first purchases for it were a windscreen and saddle bags...
I also prefer 1/2 helmets over others. But it was 40 degrees the other morning when I got off work, which doesn’t sound too bad, but by time I got home I looked like Dumb & Dumber on the scooter...
Last edited by TnFatboy; 11-12-2018 at 12:31 PM.
#16
11-12-2018, 01:12 PM
Stellar HDF Member
But is it round shape or oval? I loved Bells, but switched to Biltwell, when I found their shape better matched my head. The lid is no good if its not comfy.
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#17
11-12-2018, 02:23 PM
Exactly why I bought the Bonanza 3/4 & amber bubble shield. Super comfortable & as quiet as my old Shoei RF-1000. I'd have bought another Shoei, but they don't do that round oval shape any more. Might look into a Gringo S myself.
#18
11-12-2018, 03:56 PM
Dumb question but how do you know what you need as far as round or oval. My half helmet is a WSB brand large, and it fits good...
#19
11-12-2018, 04:20 PM
