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07-25-2011, 08:51 PM

Pass Rider

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I use an HJC with a face shield. I tried a Shoei and the shape was too round for me. Even though you can get them cheaper online, I'd suggest going to a big motorcycle dealer and trying on several helmets to get one that fits well.

I'd buy at that dealer for the first one, and then buy online for any replacement helmets.

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07-25-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Arizona

Ditto...

My year around (almost) helmet is now a Shoei RJ Platinum-R 3/4 helmet. Very comfortable, high quality and ventilates very well also which makes it far more tolerable in warmer months.

I got mine online for $187 delivered, so look around cuz some sites are over $200.

What he said. I ride in a Shoei RJ Air and am quite satisfied with it. Shoei gets my vote.

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07-25-2011, 09:01 PM

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Daytona 3/4. I love this helmet! DOT with little mushroom.

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07-25-2011, 09:07 PM

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Check out AFX:
http://www.afxhelmets.com/helmets/openface/index.php
Well constructed with nice features and reasonably priced. I use a discontinued model and like it so much I bought another when they were discounted for clearence so I have one as a back-up.
The OL has a HJC IS-33 and likes it a lot.

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07-25-2011, 09:20 PM

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I use the Rockhard 3/4 with a flip-shield or glasses. Love it...

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07-25-2011, 09:37 PM

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HJC with the internal visor.

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07-25-2011, 10:10 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Rowdy

I want the absolute smallest and lightest 3/4 I can get my mitts on. I don't care about DOT or any of that. I just like one with a faceshield on for longer rides or when rain is out. I have a NOS Shoei from Justified Defiance but it's too small. What's the smallest "vintage style" 3/4 helmet that you guys have come across?

If you don't care about DOT then get an ACC Headtrip 3/4 carbon fiber. I've had mine for about a year and I love it. Technically it's a novelty helmet but its not your typical novelty. It is made of real carbon fiber/kevlar and does have a good amount of padding but still fits very low profile. Light and comfy. I usually wear a FF helmet but when temps are 95+ I wear my ACC.

http://www.headtriphelmets.com/unhe.html

Check out the video on their website where they run over one of their helmets with a hummer and it doesn't even break.

Last edited by Greatscott; 07-25-2011 at 11:12 PM.