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what kinda helmet lid do you wear? any good recomm
- wikineon
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I used to wear HJC and masei helmet
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There was a recent thread on this in case you are really interested.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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I just wear some $50-$75 full face
my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
Andrew
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:silly: There is a lot of good helmet’s out there, so the question is more, what helmets fits your head the best.
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Gpz750R1 1982
Gpz750A1 1983
Gpz1100A2 1984
FZ750 1985
Gpz900R -91
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scubaanders wrote: Shoei Air because I value my head (not all do, my head that is).
:silly: There is a lot of good helmet’s out there, so the question is more, what helmets fits your head the best.
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I have a Scorpion EXO full face, which is usually my choice for road riding, but have a Bell Motocross styled ones for riding Enduro and off Road. I do have a DOT "Piss Pot" German style helmet, but rarely wear that, if you've seen what happens to people's faces when they slide down the black top, I'm not real comfortable without that protection,.
My general answer would be one that's DOT and SNELL approved, that way you know it's a good helmet, after that it's down to fit and comfort, some can start to hurt your head, I often find the helmet is too short from front to back for my head and so it presses on my forehead, something you may not notice if you don't consciously think of it when trying the helmet on, but something you will be aware of after 40 miles or so. There are so many good helmets around, it's really down to what fits, what you like the look of and what's on sale etc. They change the graphics etc. quite regularly so there are good discounts on end of the line ones.
If you ride a a lot in hot weather the modular helmets seem a good idea, protecting your face while being able to flip the front up when stopped and getting on or off the bike so you don't get so hot. They are pretty pricey though relative to the equivalent full face.
1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400
Old enough to know better, still too young to care
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I stopped to see if he was dead (and he was in my lane by now). He got up slowly, we had a cigarette, straightened out some bits and went on our way. His helmet looked like shit but his head was intact. I don't ride without a helmet.
Agreed with many others that as long as it's got a sticker on it the main thing is fit. I have a massive noggin and have a hell of a time finding something that doesn't hurt.
Honda 55 Trail don't ask me what year, 65? (sold)
79 Yamaha XS400 (sold)
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72 Honda CT70 (project)
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1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400
Old enough to know better, still too young to care
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www.g-max.com/helmets/gm67s.html
Mine is the blue one. I'll buy another when this one wears out.
Steve
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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The full face icon is nice, I don't remember the model but it was $140. I use it for recording otherwise it just sits. It just doesn't seem like a helmet suited for upright riding positions. The
Whip it like a mule!
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I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.
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