Smallest looking 3/4 helmet
#11
11-01-2013, 12:41 AM
Elite HDF Member
Wimminfolk have said my Arai FF helmet is sexy. Don't underestimate so called "mushroom head."
Now I'm gonna say two dirty words that go with an Arai:
DOT. Snell.
Seriously though, good luck whatever you choose. I would take the advice given here on the Joe King. More than a few folks have gone a dark hole of wait for those things. They look cool, but pretty much like a Bell Custom 500 to me, another of my favorite lids.
#12
11-01-2013, 04:35 AM
When I was looking for a 3/4 helmet this past spring I settled on the Lick's NovDot. Outside of feedback from forum members the only helmet I compared it to in person was the Bell 500 and the Lick's is definitely smaller/lighter.
I would buy another one.
I would buy another one.
#13
11-01-2013, 10:31 AM
Road Master
My only comment is about those helmets with only three snaps across the forehead. With a 3/4 lid you want the 5 snap version. Unless of course you never ride in the rain, winter etc. With a 5 snap you can buy a replacement shield at any motorcycle/ATV/snowmobile shop you come across.
The stupidest are the Harley lids with no snaps. Or those screw things you can only buy at H-D.
With the three snap helmet you can use a bubble shield but they don't work as well in heavy weather.
The stupidest are the Harley lids with no snaps. Or those screw things you can only buy at H-D.
With the three snap helmet you can use a bubble shield but they don't work as well in heavy weather.
#15
11-01-2013, 10:51 AM
My only 3/4 is the Schoei J-Cruise but it is not small. The Bell 500 offers at minimal protection with a nice old-school look. I also had a Daytona 3/4 that was similar to the Bell 500.. Enjoy it and good lucj
#16
11-01-2013, 11:35 AM
My only comment is about those helmets with only three snaps across the forehead. With a 3/4 lid you want the 5 snap version. Unless of course you never ride in the rain, winter etc. With a 5 snap you can buy a replacement shield at any motorcycle/ATV/snowmobile shop you come across.
The stupidest are the Harley lids with no snaps. Or those screw things you can only buy at H-D.
With the three snap helmet you can use a bubble shield but they don't work as well in heavy weather.
The stupidest are the Harley lids with no snaps. Or those screw things you can only buy at H-D.
With the three snap helmet you can use a bubble shield but they don't work as well in heavy weather.
#17
11-01-2013, 11:43 AM
... J/K but hey, is that DOT approved?
Last edited by Inop; 11-01-2013 at 11:48 AM.
#18
11-01-2013, 12:31 PM
Madame Moderator
Negative
http://www.skullcrushgear.com/open-face-non-dot.html
However, their Skull Crush Dot does appear to be smaller than average
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/9...ae4ef25f_o.jpg
http://www.skullcrushgear.com/open-face-non-dot.html
However, their Skull Crush Dot does appear to be smaller than average
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/9...ae4ef25f_o.jpg
#19
11-01-2013, 12:36 PM
Madame Moderator
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so far the smallest helmet i got; was from riders dna s metal flake helmet, smaller and cheaper than any other brand i used, payed only 199, and the artist modified the color and design as i wanted. was a good deal.
www.ridersdna.com
#20
11-01-2013, 12:46 PM
I have the Daytona and licks nov dot 3/4. The licks is lower profile by a noticeable difference and lighter. I bought the bell retro face shield last month and I've had no problems with wind or rain with it. It fogs up a bit when you stop but clears immediately once you start moving. It's been great.