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HogHog
10-04-2008, 09:45 PM
You guys are gonna get fed up of this...... but here goes.....

I've asked about the Jeans - now its helmet time.

Amongst others, I have a Roof Roadster helmet and I think its Sh1T*.

How about you guys tell me what open face helmets you like so I can look them up on the internet and see what I think.
Nookster
10-04-2008, 10:08 PM
Hi Hog Hog,

I have had trouble for many years finding a good fitting and COMFORTABLE open face helmet to suit me, I have thrown many away in the bin at the end of the riding season. I looked at Roof helmets myself in the past, but too uncomfortable..
I eventually found a good helmet last year. I now use ARAI SZ Ram 2, bit pricey, but worth every penny for the comfort front on a long run. I would try one first for fit, before buying blind over internet.
I have also tried the Arai Freeway, again uncomfortable on long ride, and totally different fit to the Arai SZ Ram..
RamDez
10-04-2008, 10:23 PM
I have a Roof Boxer V and think its just fine, very comfortable and when I want to go close face for the extra protection, I have that option.

Helmets are something you have to find out for yourself. Everyones noggin is different.
The - Troublemaker
10-04-2008, 11:01 PM
I have a Roof Boxer V and think its just fine, very comfortable and when I want to go close face for the extra protection, I have that option.

Helmets are something you have to find out for yourself. Everyones noggin is different.


Ditto, used one now since 96 find them very comfy and like Dez says good for sun and rain :D Also had a Davida shorty, very comfy but no practical, good for short blasts
cheers Paul
HogHog
11-04-2008, 09:43 AM
I'll agree everyone is different. Thing is, my wife looked in the cupboard and said "Why do you need another helmet - you've got 5"

I wasn't brave enough to say.....

"and you have 1 pair of feet and HOW MANY PAIRS OF SHOES...!!... :p

Anyway, will ask local bike shop if they have either of the 2 suggested helmets.

Cheers buddies
RamDez
11-04-2008, 10:27 PM
I bought a dot helmet (a shorty) at the show a while back. Tried it out a couple of weeks ago and it was like riding without one :D
The - Troublemaker
11-04-2008, 11:27 PM
I bought a dot helmet (a shorty) at the show a while back. Tried it out a couple of weeks ago and it was like riding without one :D


Bet you look like General Paton riding with that on :D:D got any pics to share with us, dont be shy now ;)
cheers Paul
RamDez
12-04-2008, 08:53 AM
hell, no way LOL

next time its on will be 70plus temps ;)
Vtwin
30-04-2008, 11:01 PM
[/QUOTE]How about you guys tell me what open face helmets you like so I can look them up on the internet and see what I think.[/QUOTE]


I got another Caberg 3in1 helmet from the show this year. Very versatile. The 3in1 is 'full-face', 'flip-front' and 'open-face'. The new model has the integrated 'fighter-pilot' tinted visor which operates from a slide bar at the top and can slide back up into the helmet for night rides, leaving you with the clear one which opens and closes as normal.
Also easily houses the Harley intercom kit. Reasonably priced too. Worth a look I'd say.
;)
RamDez
30-04-2008, 11:03 PM
is it this one ?

http://www.designerhelmets.com/product_images/CB_JUST_extra1animated.gif
Vtwin
30-04-2008, 11:11 PM
is it this one ?

http://www.designerhelmets.com/product_images/CB_JUST_extra1animated.gif

It certainly is. Mine's black.
Vtwin
30-04-2008, 11:14 PM
On second look, there is a slight difference. My slide bar is right at the top and the sides don't wrap as far round the face giving you a better 'open-facer'.