I am in love

scootin_nate · Post by **scootin_nate** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:21 pm

You may have already seen these before I don't know how old they are.

http://www.diesel.com/lifestyle-helmets

I tell myself not to like open faced helm but you are making it hard on me.

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:42 pm

Wear a full face! But they look REALLY good............

Mikie M. · Post by **Mikie M.** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:12 pm

Raiderfn31 wrote:Wear a full face! But they look REALLY good............

And you'll also realize that you've come in second place.

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:25 pm

Mikie M. wrote:
Raiderfn31 wrote:Wear a full face! But they look REALLY good............
And you'll also realize that you've come in second place.

Im happy with coming in second place asshole. Go hiking in the Ozarks.

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:45 pm

Full face, looks great, good to go.

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:58 pm

laxer wrote:

Full face, looks great, good to go.

If I can get one without the graphics... THAT is badass!

Honestly I do have an open face as well as a full face. I've got a funky shaped head and EVERY fullface I own has my chin scraping the front. To me that's not very safe and quite uncomfortable. So, during the summer I admit to sporting the open face. BUT, I do try to get one every season that has the most coverage to make up for it. That and in Arizona any airflow is good airflow

jprestonian · Post by **jprestonian** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:12 pm

neotrotsky wrote:If I can get one without the graphics... THAT is badass!

You can... for $517, delivered!

Of course, without that DOT decal, you may be talking yourself out of a ticket (or not, adding to the $517 total).
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neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:26 pm

jprestonian wrote:
neotrotsky wrote:If I can get one without the graphics... THAT is badass!
You can... for $517, delivered!

Of course, without that DOT decal, you may be talking yourself out of a ticket (or not, adding to the $517 total).
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$517

?!?!

Thanks... I'll stick with a MOMO design helmet if I get hard up for another pilot style helm.

Mikie M. · Post by **Mikie M.** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:27 pm

[quote="laxer"]

Full face, looks great, good to go.[/quot

Wrong post.

Mikie M. · Post by **Mikie M.** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:30 pm

Raiderfn31 wrote:
Mikie M. wrote:
Raiderfn31 wrote:Wear a full face! But they look REALLY good............
And you'll also realize that you've come in second place.
Im happy with coming in second place asshole. Go hiking in the Ozarks.

A little touchy, huh?

zilla86 · Post by **zilla86** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 12:34 am

I wear full face only but those are some cool open face helmets

Post by **ericalm** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 1:19 am

Raiderfn31 wrote:
Mikie M. wrote:
Raiderfn31 wrote:Wear a full face! But they look REALLY good............
And you'll also realize that you've come in second place.
Im happy with coming in second place asshole. Go hiking in the Ozarks.

Neither the language nor the attitude are called for. Check your PMs and please try to chill. The Posting Guidelines specifically cite this type of behavior as grounds for getting banned.

Not sure what happened to this, but you're slipping.

Raiderfn31 wrote:I have been an ass on many occasions in this forum. I sincerely apologize to anyone I have offended. Im VERY embarassed by my posts. I am new to this forum and to riding. I dont want to be "That Guy". Anyway, I hope this post finds you fast, and finds you well.

Sincerely, Dan the Raider fan

bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:16 am

the Roof boxer V8 is a helmet i would love to own. i have only found one place that would ship to the states. and the 500+ price tag is accurate. crazy but accurate. the boxer has quite a few reviews about safety and the gist of them say the French are lazy and pompous about the regulations. they have independent studies that place them at or above the DOT standard. having said that, if am able to buy one i will visit ebay for the DOT stickers. the boxer comes without graphics but not the V8.

http://www.designerhelmets.com/prodlist ... 5+Boxer+V8

jprestonian · Post by **jprestonian** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 2:48 am

I would guess that they do exceed DOT requirements, but without being tested here and getting the certification, that wouldn't matter to our authorities.

Besides... 500 clams... dang.
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bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 3:09 am

i live in a state that doesn't require helmets.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 3:36 am

Just got me a new helmut @ the Tampa 2 Stroke rally...

Chilly · Post by **Chilly** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 4:31 am

It's pretty, but not sure I want a pretty designer jean company protecting my head. And the price is just silly. Pass.

Post by **ericalm** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 4:57 am

Chilly wrote:It's pretty, but not sure I want a pretty designer jean company protecting my head. And the price is just silly. Pass.

Much like designer watches, some shoes, sunglasses, luggage and so many other things these helmets are made by a helmet company that produces lids for other brands. My guess is New Max in Italy, which produces helmets for Vespa, Momo (see KRUSTYBurger's post above), Borsalino, Laura Smith and a bunch of other companies.

Doesn't mean this is a good helmet (I have no idea), but it shouldn't be dismissed simply because it has a Diesel label on the back.

If I had the money and was inclined to wear an open face helmet, I'd happily drop a ridiculous load of dosh ($900 or so) on a Ruby Ateliers. They're stupidly opulent.

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:33 am

KRUSTYburger wrote:Just got me a new helmut @ the Tampa 2 Stroke rally...

I dig it! (insert jealous emoticon here)

goldscott · Post by **goldscott** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 7:04 am

As can be seen in my avatar, I ride a Diesel helmet and it's totally badass and I get compliments daily. It's made by helmet manufacturer AVG. Nice lids! 250 clams or so out the door, with chicago's 10% sales tax. But it's super comfy and nice.

izark47 · Post by **izark47** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 12:32 pm

http://www.jafrum.com/Shop-By-Brand/AFX ... Flat-Black

seems like a lot of money for a strip of leather, and a name.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 3:57 pm

izark47 wrote:http://www.jafrum.com/Shop-By-Brand/AFX ... Flat-Black

seems like a lot of money for a strip of leather, and a name.

I have been using that AFX pilot helmet for a year now and I like it pretty good. It was only like 60 bucks @ MC Superstore... I wasn't really considering the MOMO before as its like a $400 helmet, but I tried it on and it is SOOOO much more comfortable than the AFX, I had to have it. Of course the woman was selling it for $150 so it was an easy decision. I was kind of waiting for the dog days of summer to pass before I start wearing it since my AFX is still in OK shape. I'll try to post a review of each with a comparison after I've worn it for a while.

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:36 pm

While open face helmets aren't as safe as others (I know. I shouldn't wear 'em but still...) I ended up going a bit cheaper in price than the MOMO and got the Scorpion EXO-100

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/ ... elmet.aspx

Not as sexy but the flip up visor makes it easy to put on glasses, and the $120 price tag helped. Scorpion makes good gear from all the reviews I read before buying and it is one of the few helmets that fit well. Sadly I can't wear their full face line

BootScootin'FireFighter · Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:22 pm

KRUSTYburger wrote:Just got me a new helmut @ the Tampa 2 Stroke rally...

I got the same one, but in black and it says Zeus, not Momo. I got mine from Taiwan. My biggest issue is the wind noise, does that bother you as well? I don't want to keep putting in my silicon earplugs just to ride locally. I haven't been using it lately since I'm becoming more concerned about hearing loss. Maybe I just need to find better earplugs that go in and out quickly and easily.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:37 pm

Hmmm. I don't know.....

ScooterTrash · Post by **ScooterTrash** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:53 pm

PeteH wrote:Hmmm. I don't know.....

exactly my thought

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:14 pm

The Scorpion really does look cooler in person... honest!

bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:31 am

bootscootin, is your new avatar an 8 bit boxer?

BootScootin'FireFighter · Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:29 am

bigbropgo wrote:bootscootin, is your new avatar an 8 bit boxer?

Bruce Lee, from the "old school" Commodore 64 system

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Hwarang · Post by **Hwarang** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 8:28 pm

Those boxer helmets are the coolest ever! Does anyone know where to buy one retail in the US? (Near Minneapolis)?

I've visited a bunch of scoot / moto shops and they all have a pretty standard collection of helmets that are all essentially the same shape. Some have different colors or graphics, but ... same helmet.

I would totally shell for and buy one of those Boxers online but I would be nervous about the sizing. I could easily fabricate a DOT sticker for it hehe ...

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 8:32 pm

It's hard to buy some of the Euro, non-DOT helmets in the US. Nost of the non-DOT ones for sale are cheap novelty helmets. Selling hgh-priced lids that are illegal in many states is just too much of a pain and complex, etc.

Hwarang · Post by **Hwarang** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:13 pm

ericalm wrote:It's hard to buy some of the Euro, non-DOT helmets in the US. Nost of the non-DOT ones for sale are cheap novelty helmets. Selling hgh-priced lids that are illegal in many states is just too much of a pain and complex, etc.

Let me reword the question: How do I get a cool helmet like that? Are there any manufacturers in the US that sell a "pilot style, with the face that pulls down and looks like a robot"?

Poorly worded, but I hope you see what I'm getting at.

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:11 pm

Hwarang wrote:
ericalm wrote:It's hard to buy some of the Euro, non-DOT helmets in the US. Nost of the non-DOT ones for sale are cheap novelty helmets. Selling hgh-priced lids that are illegal in many states is just too much of a pain and complex, etc.
Let me reword the question: How do I get a cool helmet like that? Are there any manufacturers in the US that sell a "pilot style, with the face that pulls down and looks like a robot"?

Poorly worded, but I hope you see what I'm getting at.

Ah. Yes, but not many that I know of.

Check out the Shark Evoline:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcyc ... k-evoline/
'Course, it ain't cheap. Around $400.

Or, more like a Nolan N43 Trilogy/Air, the Vemar CQKI:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcyc ... bluetooth/

Hwarang · Post by **Hwarang** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:32 pm

ericalm wrote:
Hwarang wrote:
ericalm wrote:It's hard to buy some of the Euro, non-DOT helmets in the US. Nost of the non-DOT ones for sale are cheap novelty helmets. Selling hgh-priced lids that are illegal in many states is just too much of a pain and complex, etc.
Let me reword the question: How do I get a cool helmet like that? Are there any manufacturers in the US that sell a "pilot style, with the face that pulls down and looks like a robot"?

Poorly worded, but I hope you see what I'm getting at.
Ah. Yes, but not many that I know of.

Check out the Shark Evoline:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcyc ... k-evoline/
'Course, it ain't cheap. Around $400.

Or, more like a Nolan N43 Trilogy/Air, the Vemar CQKI:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcyc ... bluetooth/

Hmm ... thanks for the links, Eric. To me, the first one looks pretty normal/boring. The second one is pretty neat, but I don't think the bug-eye look is just right hehe!