DOT half-helmet that is not making one looked like a martian :)

guitardadrocks · 05-31-2008

Any recommendations on a DOT half-helmet that has smaller profile (minimally required foam) so that one doesn't look like a martian wearing it? Is there such a thing or the only option is to buy a non-DOT or "novelty" helmet?

tomdenise · 05-31-2008

ACC is the smallest I've been able to find. I don't personally have one yet, but I've been doing research for a couple months and plan on trying one.

They also say that the only test that their non-DOT helmets do not pass is the spear test. They have a much smaller profile, but again, not DOT.

Miralcos · 05-31-2008

Vega makes one that's pretty small also. Maybe not as small as the Headtrip but it's about a third of the cost.

fidgit · 06-01-2008

I have an ACC helmet and i love it! Its light comfotable and as you asked doesnt make me look like a martian. Toms right its not DOT but i was sold as soon as i put it on.

guitardadrocks · 06-01-2008

Thank you , guys! I saw that ACC makes DOT ones also.

artz · 06-01-2008

under a $60 budget, there is ZOX. Look at the ALTA and the OLD SCHOOL.
The old school is a tad more of what you expect. Both are DOT approved.

guitardadrocks · 06-03-2008

THANKS, Artz!

RichLockyer · 06-03-2008

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Originally Posted by tomdenise

ACC is the smallest I've been able to find. I don't personally have one yet, but I've been doing research for a couple months and plan on trying one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fidgit

I have an ACC helmet and i love it! Its light comfotable and as you asked doesnt make me look like a martian. Toms right its not DOT but i was sold as soon as i put it on.

+10,000
Mine is DOT and is very nice. MUCH smaller than my wife's old Zox:

http://personal.linkline.com/rlockyer/vulcan/lid1.jpg
http://personal.linkline.com/rlockyer/vulcan/lid2.jpg

Just got back from a ride to Utah and it's so light and comfortable that even though AZ and UT are optional, both my wife and I wore ours the entire trip.

Another bonus... once you buy one and are in their database, you'll be pleased to find out that you get a 10% discount on future purchases.

When you order, especially this time of year, they'll tell you 6-8 weeks.
They're sandbagging... both of mine arrived in less than 4 weeks.

artz · 06-03-2008

the acc helmets are amazing. I'll get one next year, until then the zox werks fer me !

Cranky CJ · 06-04-2008

I just got an HJC Nomad, 1/2 helmet. Very light, comfortable and does not make your head look like a mushroom cloud. For the last 8 yrs I went without a helmet because of comfort, simply bought a lightweight 1/2 helmet that is comfortable and now I'm covered.....get it, covered....

It was only $90 bones. I don't subscribe to the "I'v got to have a $600 helmet to be protected" My guess is that they are all pretty compatable in protection. But that may open up a whole differerent can of worms.

deej · 06-04-2008

Well since I'm into WWII movies lately, I thought this one would be cool.

Hey its better than looking like a Power Ranger.

S.D.Willie · 06-05-2008

low profile and DOT approved. ive had two of these.

Cyber Solid Helmet - Motorcycle U-69 Touring Helmets 2006

tomdenise · 06-05-2008

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Originally Posted by S.D.Willie

low profile and DOT approved. ive had two of these.

Cyber Solid Helmet - Motorcycle U-69 Touring Helmets 2006

You happen to have a pic of you wearing it? Just interested to see how low it fits. Thanks!

S.D.Willie · 06-05-2008

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Originally Posted by tomdenise

You happen to have a pic of you wearing it? Just interested to see how low it fits. Thanks!

ill take a few in a little while and post them. god help you all.

S.D.Willie · 06-05-2008

heres what the helmet looks like on me at least. (dork)

hope this helps

tomdenise · 06-05-2008

Cool. Thanks. Looks to be about the same as my Daytona.

guitardadrocks · 06-05-2008

Good to see a Maiden fan!

RichLockyer · 06-05-2008

That's not bad at all... looks to be about the same design as my THH (in all honesty, probably made on the same production line).

Sabre2007/900 · 06-05-2008

Hey S.D., I have the same helmet and it looks the same (lol) on me. If your interested we can start filming the new blockbuster, "Dork and Dorkier". Interested? Ride Safe, we wouldn't want to have the EMT's pull those dork helmets of us now would we?

S.D.Willie · 06-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Sabre2007/900

Hey S.D., I have the same helmet and it looks the same (lol) on me. If your interested we can start filming the new blockbuster, "Dork and Dorkier". Interested? Ride Safe, we wouldn't want to have the EMT's pull those dork helmets of us now would we?

sure thing

. actually, the one i have has some wear on it and one of these days i will replace it with the carbon fibre-look one they make. i think it looks great from the pictures.

05-31-2008	#1 (permalink)
guitardadrocks Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 72	DOT half-helmet that is not making one looked like a martian :) Any recommendations on a DOT half-helmet that has smaller profile (minimally required foam) so that one doesn't look like a martian wearing it? Is there such a thing or the only option is to buy a non-DOT or "novelty" helmet?

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tomdenise Clapping with one hand BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,029	ACC is the smallest I've been able to find. I don't personally have one yet, but I've been doing research for a couple months and plan on trying one. They also say that the only test that their non-DOT helmets do not pass is the spear test. They have a much smaller profile, but again, not DOT. __________________ t \| '05 MS \| LSJC \| MJS \| MS

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Miralcos Behind the 8ball BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheridan, Arkansas Posts: 1,819	Vega makes one that's pretty small also. Maybe not as small as the Headtrip but it's about a third of the cost. __________________ aka: Butch Heatware Live long and prosper..... '06 V2K Standard '07 1500 Classic (sold)

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artz Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: west Georgia Posts: 378	under a $60 budget, there is ZOX. Look at the ALTA and the OLD SCHOOL. The old school is a tad more of what you expect. Both are DOT approved. __________________ Stay clear of the wolfpacks, read the road, and drive like everyone is out to get you.

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artz Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: west Georgia Posts: 378	the acc helmets are amazing. I'll get one next year, until then the zox werks fer me ! __________________ Stay clear of the wolfpacks, read the road, and drive like everyone is out to get you.

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fidgit Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Garrison, NY Posts: 495	I have an ACC helmet and i love it! Its light comfotable and as you asked doesnt make me look like a martian. Toms right its not DOT but i was sold as soon as i put it on.

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guitardadrocks Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 72	Thank you , guys! I saw that ACC makes DOT ones also.

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guitardadrocks Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 72	THANKS, Artz!

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Cranky CJ 98' 1500 Classic BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 526	I just got an HJC Nomad, 1/2 helmet. Very light, comfortable and does not make your head look like a mushroom cloud. For the last 8 yrs I went without a helmet because of comfort, simply bought a lightweight 1/2 helmet that is comfortable and now I'm covered.....get it, covered.... It was only $90 bones. I don't subscribe to the "I'v got to have a $600 helmet to be protected" My guess is that they are all pretty compatable in protection. But that may open up a whole differerent can of worms. __________________ My Toys: 98 1500 classic 04 HD XL1200C 1986 CJ7

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deej Deej Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Washington Posts: 31	Well since I'm into WWII movies lately, I thought this one would be cool. Hey its better than looking like a Power Ranger. __________________ Deric (Deej) 2006 KLX 250S 2006 XT 225 (Wife's bike) Washington State www.kawasakiforums.com

06-05-2008	#12 (permalink)
S.D.Willie Wants an FZ6 too Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,076	low profile and DOT approved. ive had two of these. Cyber Solid Helmet - Motorcycle U-69 Touring Helmets 2006 __________________ CruiserCustomizing.com/nyrblue35 http://bikepics.com/members/nyrblue35/

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S.D.Willie Wants an FZ6 too Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,076	heres what the helmet looks like on me at least. (dork) hope this helps __________________ CruiserCustomizing.com/nyrblue35 http://bikepics.com/members/nyrblue35/

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tomdenise Clapping with one hand BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,029	Cool. Thanks. Looks to be about the same as my Daytona. __________________ t \| '05 MS \| LSJC \| MJS \| MS

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guitardadrocks Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 72	Good to see a Maiden fan!

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RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 18,645	That's not bad at all... looks to be about the same design as my THH (in all honesty, probably made on the same production line). __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

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Sabre2007/900 Biking Old Timer BTK Intermediate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hillsboro, Missouri Posts: 216	Hey S.D., I have the same helmet and it looks the same (lol) on me. If your interested we can start filming the new blockbuster, "Dork and Dorkier". Interested? Ride Safe, we wouldn't want to have the EMT's pull those dork helmets of us now would we? __________________ Peter The Highwayman

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