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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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Any recommendation on what brand and model? I'm looking for a full face helmet for street riding with a light and comfortable design. Thanks for your inputs!
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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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http://www.newenough.com/

Look under the Closeouts section. They carry HJC CL14 helmets for $85.

To know which helmets fit most comfortably, you'd have to go try them on.
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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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Default Re: Need advice on buying a helmet (marmaladeboy)

He said comfort an light weight that rules out anything HJC.Id say Arai,Suomy or Shoei but its all about how much $$$ you wanna spend.
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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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Arai helmets come in different shapes as well as sizes. Whether your head is round, long, etc. I've checked out pretty much every brand there is and as far as attention to detail, I'd say Arai's are top notch.

Shoei, AGV, and Suomy are all considered high quality.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 02:41 AM
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I just picked up this Scorpion Exo-400 helmet this weekend and I must say it was much better than my Shoei. Less, wind noise, airflow was much much smoother at high speeds, no fog on the scratchless faceshield. Granted the Shoei I had was a few years old though, but for the price, the Scorpion was a steal! I bought mine for $160. Read the reviews here and also other helmetshttp://www.motorcyclegearrevie...D=852.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 04:29 AM
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At least you finally got a helmet that matches your jacket. I did not even see your head bobble this weekend during our ride!
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 05:35 AM
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Default Re: Need advice on buying a helmet (tlaskin)

Yeah, I felt like a Spaceball with my Shoei
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