Who's keepin' their recalled helmet?
#11
05-02-2010, 09:33 AM
Interesting topic..... 2 years ago I sent mine back after their first recall and they sent it back with in a week, the interior of the helmet looks like the only thing that was changed. I love the helmet, but not really happy that I paid big bucks for a helmet that won't pass DOT regulations. But I can't find a helmet that doesn't give me a mushroom head. I may keep it until I find one I like better and then send it back for the refund.
#12
05-02-2010, 09:51 AM
Even though I'm in Illinois, where helmets are not required, I sent mine back. The main reason is because I do cross state lines to helmet states and it would be MY luck to be stopped by a cop that knew about these helmets. I'm getting too old to look over my shoulder and when I ride, I don't want this on my mind. I really could care less about what I look like when I ride too, I'm not in a fashion show, I'm just out there feeding my soul. I will replace the helmet with a real DOT, just not sure which one yet.
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05-02-2010, 07:42 PM
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05-02-2010, 07:45 PM
#19
05-02-2010, 08:00 PM
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I'm wondering if anyone has decided to keep their ACC carbon fiber helmet in spite of the recalled safety issue?
I was ready to send mine back but after searching for a new helmet I may be deciding to keep it.
I have purchased a Daytona Carbon Fiber helmet and sent it back. After receiving it I realized it wasn't worth nowhere what I paid for it (162.50 w/shipping). The Daytona would be a decent helmet for around $50 so if you are thinking of going with a Daytona, stick with the cheaper polycarbonate variety. Note; it did look like a mushroom on your head.
I next considered a HCI but decided against it because the weighed a little over 2 lbs and I though that may become uncomfortable after an hour or two. Also I was told by the manufacturer that it does give you a mushroom head.
So, after all that I went to my dealer and dropped $200 on a new hybrid lightweight helmet. This helmet is definity constucted well, is fairly comfortable on my head although it also creates the mushroom look and worst of all, give me bad helmet head. LOL!
Today I took a ride and doned my ACC Carbon Fiber and it was love all over again. I love this helmet but would not give my life for it so I'm wondering what most are doing with regards to the recall.
I was ready to send mine back but after searching for a new helmet I may be deciding to keep it.
I have purchased a Daytona Carbon Fiber helmet and sent it back. After receiving it I realized it wasn't worth nowhere what I paid for it (162.50 w/shipping). The Daytona would be a decent helmet for around $50 so if you are thinking of going with a Daytona, stick with the cheaper polycarbonate variety. Note; it did look like a mushroom on your head.
I next considered a HCI but decided against it because the weighed a little over 2 lbs and I though that may become uncomfortable after an hour or two. Also I was told by the manufacturer that it does give you a mushroom head.
So, after all that I went to my dealer and dropped $200 on a new hybrid lightweight helmet. This helmet is definity constucted well, is fairly comfortable on my head although it also creates the mushroom look and worst of all, give me bad helmet head. LOL!
Today I took a ride and doned my ACC Carbon Fiber and it was love all over again. I love this helmet but would not give my life for it so I'm wondering what most are doing with regards to the recall.
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05-02-2010, 08:06 PM
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