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Old 08-14-2006, 02:08 AM
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What is a good light full face stunt helmet that is still good for street riding and good protection...also somewhat cheap. Thanks!
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SHOEI!!!

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good one.........the RF's nice and cheap for him
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No no no KBC
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+1^^^

if you want a cheap decent helmet I'd say icon or KBC

i have both for less than the shoei
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nothing is better than icon
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Re: good helmet?

If you want light HJC has a carbon fiber helmet for $400.
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Old 08-14-2006, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by letsride
If you want light HJC has a carbon fiber helmet for $400.
I fully agree, HJC are awsome, i got mine for $420 and its carbon fiber and looks awsome! :YEAH
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i hate hjc worst helmet i have ever bought
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Re: good helmet?

Originally Posted by suzukibobby
nothing is better than icon
I believe you meant Arai...
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Originally Posted by Taz
I believe you meant Arai...
Thats what I have and I love it.
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any helmet with removable padding... nothing worse than riding in the SAME sweat over and over again.. and yes ive used soap and water on my icon...
Looking into another helm.
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Originally Posted by cbr6f4i
i hate hjc worst helmet i have ever bought
++++++11111111 HJC's are the Ga'bage!!!
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Arai because they work and fit perfect...
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i have a kbc,a hjc,an icon,and a shoei.kbc junk, hjc junk,icon really nice for the price,and u never had a hemet before u had a shoei.just my experience.just remember different helmets are made to fit certain shapes of heads thats y shoei has so many different helmets for the same year.about this time of year u should be able to get them on sale 4 about 350-425 4 a shoei
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Re: good helmet?

Is it me or do HJC's seem like they let alot of air up in your face while your riding even wit the visor down?
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I bought an AGV, the helmet took a serious beating and was extremely comfortable, not to cheap however. My arai is very comfortable too!! Pay up if you ask me, its your wig your protecting!!
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Re: good helmet?

Originally Posted by letsride
Is it me or do HJC's seem like they let alot of air up in your face while your riding even wit the visor down?
agreed my first lid was a HJC same happened and foged up alot....


now have an Arai and love it....
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Re: good helmet?

Originally Posted by Ponis
any helmet with removable padding... nothing worse than riding in the SAME sweat over and over again.. and yes ive used soap and water on my icon...
Looking into another helm.

YOUR HELMET SMELLS LIKE DEAD FISH


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Originally Posted by 03fat1000
YOUR HELMET SMELLS LIKE DEAD FISH



Dont hate... the gurls love it
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