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Old 12-22-2010, 10:18 AM
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I need a light FF helmet. Not looking for anything fancy. It will be used only in the winter. The one requirement is it has to be light,don't want a heavy rock on my head.
 
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Old 12-22-2010, 11:03 AM
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I bought a Scorpian ff was cheap.Seems like helmets that are DOT and Snell rated helmets are heavier.I like cheap for my winter time FF.
 
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Old 12-22-2010, 11:14 AM
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Flat Black Scorpion Exo 400

I've had it on my head for up to 6 hours at a time and no issues with the weight of it.
 
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Old 12-22-2010, 12:07 PM
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I have a flat black HJC that I use in the colder months. Paid $95 for it and it is pretty light.
 
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Old 12-22-2010, 12:08 PM
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I like the HJC CL-MAX Modular Helmet
 
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Old 12-22-2010, 12:09 PM
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With helmets, lighter usually costs more. Heavy ones are cheaper to make.
 
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Old 12-22-2010, 12:10 PM
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I have one of those Shoei QWEST helmets and I love it! It's super lightweight and it comes in all sorts of colors to. heres a couple websites that I know who have done some reviews on this helmet:
1. http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/...e-helmet-video
2. http://bikeadviceusa.com/2010-shoei-...rcycle-helmet/

Hope this helped
 
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Old 12-22-2010, 12:19 PM
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SparX can be had on eBay for under 100 bucks usually. Light, DOT and ECE2205 certified.

My HJC IS-16 is light, lighter than any Scorpion I have had including my Scorpion Exo-100
 
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HJC FS-15
It is a DOT / Snell approved Carbon Fiber full face helmet.

It is one of the lightest helmets you will find.
That is what I wore when I had my Hayabusa.
Still have it for the winter.
It is strong, lightweight, and well built.
Unfortunately, it is about $400.00
 

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Old 12-22-2010, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by FatBoyLoBoBBer
I have one of those Shoei QWEST helmets and I love it! It's super lightweight and it comes in all sorts of colors to. heres a couple websites that I know who have done some reviews on this helmet:
1. http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/...e-helmet-video
2. http://bikeadviceusa.com/2010-shoei-...rcycle-helmet/

Hope this helped
I agree.
 


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