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

[Katamaniac]

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

[earlfor]

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.

[bradleymaynar]

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

[Katamaniac]

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.

[Anonymous]

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

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.

[KGB]

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.

[Anonymous]

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!

[skreemer]

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...

[Poot]

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

[Katamaniac]

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.

[vwbeatle1214]

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