Low profile dot helmet?
#521
05-10-2011, 12:31 AM
This from the Harley-Davidson website:
These helmets are made from thermoplastic, a single-layer, injection molded material. Due to its single-layer construction, a thermoplastic helmet requires a larger inner impact liner, which in turn increases the shell size and weight.
So the reason a lot of helmets are bigger is due to the shell construction materials. When going to a carbon fiber, or fiberglass matte, the inner liner can be made smaller.
Carbon fiber helmets are made of multiple layers of extremely strong, carbonized KevlarŪ fibers, along with multiple layers of resin. Due to the inherent strength of both carbon and Kevlar, less material is needed to achieve maximum helmet performance, strength and durability. As a result, carbon fiber helmets are significantly more lightweight than a comparable thermoplastic or fiberglass shell
Course, that last quote is talking about helmets in the 250 dollar and up price range.
I tried to order an outlaw CF, but large is out of stock. Still the best price I've seen so far on CF helmets, and lighter and smaller. Seems the cheaper you go, in most cases, the more bobble headed you'll be for the same protection. I guess there's a method to the madness.
These helmets are made from thermoplastic, a single-layer, injection molded material. Due to its single-layer construction, a thermoplastic helmet requires a larger inner impact liner, which in turn increases the shell size and weight.
So the reason a lot of helmets are bigger is due to the shell construction materials. When going to a carbon fiber, or fiberglass matte, the inner liner can be made smaller.
Carbon fiber helmets are made of multiple layers of extremely strong, carbonized KevlarŪ fibers, along with multiple layers of resin. Due to the inherent strength of both carbon and Kevlar, less material is needed to achieve maximum helmet performance, strength and durability. As a result, carbon fiber helmets are significantly more lightweight than a comparable thermoplastic or fiberglass shell
Course, that last quote is talking about helmets in the 250 dollar and up price range.
I tried to order an outlaw CF, but large is out of stock. Still the best price I've seen so far on CF helmets, and lighter and smaller. Seems the cheaper you go, in most cases, the more bobble headed you'll be for the same protection. I guess there's a method to the madness.
#522
05-10-2011, 05:15 AM
#523
05-10-2011, 08:00 AM
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/8035219-post42.html
Black silicone or something would look even better. Glad to help
#524
05-10-2011, 08:02 AM
#528
05-10-2011, 02:13 PM
Tourer
#530
05-10-2011, 09:40 PM
Seasoned HDF Member