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    I'm getting a new helmet for Valentine's day

    The wife told me she is going to buy me a new helmet . I decided to go look at one of our local dealerships. I found that within my price range, the HJC CL-14 looks to be a good match. It fits well and Newenough.com has some on clearance right now.

    I have a helmet that I bought off Ebay last year and I hate it. It's a THH. The chin guard is so close to my mouth, that it actually touches.

    Anyway, she was talking to a guy she goes to college with about it. He's a guy in his early 20's and rides a Hardley. He says to her "He doesn't need a helmet" and then says some comment about people on sport bikes look like monkeys humping a football. It astounds me that people are so arogant that they can't see the obvious.

    I've been riding bikes since I was 8 years old and have had a MC endorsement since I first got my DL and have always worn a helmet. It's just one of those things that if you do it enough, you just feel uncomfortable without it.

    I'm off my soapbox for now

    #2
    Re: I'm getting a new helmet for Valentine's day

    Consider the source. Fortunately, there is always a shortage of organ donors. Most HD drivers should buy a bus ticket instead anyhow.

    Earl :-)

    [quote="Katamaniac"]
    Anyway, she was talking to a guy she goes to college with about it. He's a guy in his early 20's and rides a Hardley. He says to her "He doesn't need a helmet" and then says some comment about people on sport bikes look like monkeys humping a football. It astounds me that people are so arogant that they can't see the obvious.
    All the robots copy robots.

    Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

    You are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequences of your choices.

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      #3
      When I first started riding I had a real cheap helmet and thought I looked kinda dorky on it. Then I started to remind myself that no matter how goofy I thought I looked, no one else could see who the dork was with the dumb helmet.

      Honestly, I think the whole image thing that goes along with the owners of HD's has a lot to do with their decision to not where a helmet. You want to be seen riding your expensive machine. As stated, organ donors are always in short supply.

      BTW, your wife wasn't considering rescinding on her decision to get you a helmet based on this guy's comment, was she?

      Brad tt

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        #4
        BTW, your wife wasn't considering rescinding on her decision to get you a helmet based on this guy's comment, was she?
        No way! She knows that when I ride, I always wear all my safety gear. She is actually contemplating getting a bike this year. I told her she needs to take a MSF course before she decides weather to get one or not.

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          #5
          Re: I'm getting a new helmet for Valentine's day

          Originally posted by Katamaniac
          Anyway, she was talking to a guy she goes to college with about it. He's a guy in his early 20's and rides a Hardley. He says to her "He doesn't need a helmet"
          I guess he doesn't need a helmet. Nuf sed.

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            #6
            I bought a HJC maybe the model 12 or 14, I forget.
            But she really likes it. Says the vents work well.
            She has the blue/white scheme with the tribal look.


            Seems to be holding up pretty well.

            Time for me to get a new one also

            Your wife sounds like a smart lady.
            Keith
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            2015Triumph Trophy SE

            Ever notice you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office?

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              #7
              My helmet is an HJC CL-14.

              I love the venting, it fits well, and the blue,/silver/black colour scheme matches my baby!

              As for riding without a helmet...Never! I intend to live to ride another day! Enough said!

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                #8
                I'll chime in... I own an HJC AC-11. Basically the same helmet just a touch lighter. I like the quick remove system they have and specifically on the AC-11 models the huge removable breath catchers...

                I did try riding around the neighborhood once without a helmet on just to get the feel. I wear prescription glasses, so with just those for face/head protection I went down two block over one and right back to the house. About the fastest I went was 30mph. As soon as I got above 20mph the wind being cut by my glasses went right into my eyes and made them tear up something terrible.

                I for the life of me can't figure out how some of these kids ride around without even sun glasses. For me full face is the way to go...

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                  #9
                  oh god.... THH.....


                  I bought that helmet for a spare....what crap!



                  The holes were drilled with a power tool or somethingk, and the general quality of the helmet i found to be pretty bad.

                  HJC, Shoei, Arai, are 3 pretty popular and reliable brands

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                    #10
                    I've owned HJC and Shoei and like them both but the Shoei prices are pretty high. I am really leaning toward the HJC.

                    I agree, the THH is a peice of crap. I actually get a sore neck from wearing it because of the way the wind hits it.

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                      #11
                      i recently got an AGV demon top vent and i couldn't be happier , great airflow ,no fogging, quiet , less than $200 new just try it on i usually wear a large in hjc and shoei and my agv is a medium, i would put it up against any hjc or shoei i have had for twice the money. plus it looks cool too

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