Helmets?

So I bought an AFX helmet, and the thing looks HUGE on me, its awkward as hell.. A friend of mine brought his bike over and was wearing a helmet that made his head look no bigger, and i put it on it fit amazing.. I cant remember what type of helmet he had.. But I want one like it that doesnt make me seem like i have twice the size of a head than I normally do..

Can anyone help? Maybe have one like this in black that I could buy??

How does it fit? Is it too big? How about a pic of you wearing it?

A few members wear these, the HJC helmets

I have the HJC CL-15, and it does make my head look a little bigger than it actually is. I wear an XL, but it fits really well.
Right now newenough.com has the CL-15 on sale for $70 I believe in a few styles and the AC-12 for $120-130 which is a steal if you like the colors. I think they have the CL-SP in a few styles for $115 too.
I've always worn HJC and can't complain about the quality, especially nowadays.
All three of those helmets have gotten really good reviews, especially for the price. And if you wear a M or S it should make your head look just about right;)
Thats the CL-15 in the above pic. I have the same helmet but it's the Pegasus model. Get compliments everywhere I go. Apparently people think it's custom. Whatever;)

Post edited by: genesis, at: 2007/11/18 23:19

This always makes me laugh.

One of the most important safety issues a biker can have and we're worried "Does my head look big in this?"
lol

Get one that fits properly and is comfortable. Then worry how you look, sweety.

SOme maufacturers have different shell sizes. Go to a decent bike store and try them all on till you find one that suits.

And by the way the very nature of a helmet, ie padding IS going to make your head look bigger.

Did you try it on with or without jacket...will make a difference.

PLus your probably not used to seeing your own head like this but are used to seeing other bikers.

Just my thoughts.
Ride safe.

I could (and will) drop names, but we need to make sure the helmet fits right -- cool is cool until it feels like you have an icepick driven into your forehead after an hour with your cool new $500 helmet.

I think it is webbikeworld.com or such that had a decent write up on helmet fitting.

Then go try them out -- alot of them. I looked at the high dollar stuff, Arai, Shoei(used to be my favorite), is it a Scorpion EXO(?), HJC, all of them, in different sizes, nada.

Ended up the best for me was and is a Vega. And at under $100 online, it is a lot less than the Shoei I bought like 15 years ago for twice as much. And their newest graphics, the Zuriken or whatever, works good for me.

On a side note, the HJC above is excptionally cool looking, I also like the look of the Icon Hooligans, and the Rossi AGV's, forget about it. Awesome what they are doing today.

Fit first, then finish.

I actually have the HJC shown (but in silver). Great helmet and I especially like that the shield can just be popped off and cleaned under the sink faucet.

Is this the male equivalent of "Does this dress make me look fat?" :lol:

Skyman wrote:

Is this the male equivalent of "Does this dress make me look fat?" :lol:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I tend to watch the road while riding and I dont ride by mirrors. To old to give a s*** how I look:laugh:

In the Uk its common terminology
"Does my arse look big in this?"....thats what I was getting at! Not sure if you have this in the US?

Hey Devil!

Good to see your Bandit up!

The only thing I might add, is to make sure with the Bandit to get a full face helmet. My 650 doesn't have a windshield either, and the wind really pulls on my 3/4 HJC. It's not too bad for the first hour and a half or so, but then you get a crick in your neck. I think the full faces catch less wind. Drop on over to K&N on new Sapulpa road (Hwy 66) between Sapulpa and Tulsa. They have a pretty good selection of pants, jackets, helmets, glasses, etc. It's like going to the mall for motorcycle accessories. (They have mirrors, and everything)

Ride Safe, above all else!

Joshua

Come to think of it, I need to get me a full face helmet, got the 3/4 with a visor, it's OK, but the full face is more protection.