Need some motorcycle helmet advice

[maninblack]

So I'm looking for a new helmet for my bike. The ones that came with it are cheap little brain buckets. I really like the German WW 2 style helmets but I have a large head. Anyone got some advice for what to look for? I don't want a full face helmet. Thanks!

[G G]

I have one that was given to me by a friend so I aint gonna be no help big head.:tu

[TheTraveler]

If the bike is larger than a 250cc then I recommend you buy this one for it .....

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo32/TheTraveler_bucket/Album_CS/dark_helmet.jpg



:r :r

I'm kidding of course. What bike do you have?

[maninblack]

1200 sportster. Or as Larry and Greg call it, a scooter.

[TheTraveler]

I always liked the styling of German helmets from either WWI or WWII. If you're not worried about having a DOT approved helmet I'd recommend searching ebay for helmets from either war, you're likely to find a large size that way.

If you want DOT approved try this site. They have sizes up to 2XL. http://www.leatherup.com/c/German-Helmets/2/178.html

[G G]

1200 sportster. Or as Larry and Greg call it, a scooter.
I don't think i called it that, just said it wouldn't be big enough for you. Mines only a 1600. Anyhow like what you ride and ride what you like I always say.:tu

[maninblack]

I know my old buddy Larry called it that. So did TBone. You smartasses are all the same.

[TheTraveler]

When I rode my Honda Rebel 250 my buddy laughed his a$$ off and said I looked like a duck riding a junebug down the street! :r :r

Of course my bike was running and his was on the trailer, so who had the last laugh!?

[G G]

I know my old buddy Larry called it that. So did TBone. You smartasses are all the same.
tsk tsk tsk

[Ogre]

Get a DOT certified helmet. Find something comfortable, it has to work for you. Here is one about your speed!!
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/thumb696_Rainbow-Moto-Helmet.jpg

[maninblack]

That's why I like you guys. You are smartasses just like me.

[maninblack]

Does it come in pink?

[Ogre]

Does it come in pink?

Your wife want one????

[bobarian]

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/8136/hkhelmet.gif (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/541/hkhelmet.gif/)

[maninblack]

No I was gonna buy one for you Larry!

[Ogre]

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/8136/hkhelmet.gif (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/541/hkhelmet.gif/)

There you go Kevin, it matches your jacket!!!!

[maninblack]

Pretty damn close!

[MurphysLaw]

how about this one?
http://www.chimpout.com/forum/imagehosting/447549f13c164cc13.jpg

[jojo]

$40.00 from a local bike shop. DOT. Paint cost about $50.00 extra.

[icehog3]

Bike repairs when he gets run off the road, $5000. ;)

[Remo]

Bike repairs when he gets run off the road, $5000. ;)

What a tool :sl

[icehog3]

What a tool :sl

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/illinois2.jpg

[jojo]

Bike repairs when he gets run off the road, $5000. ;)


No, it would cost a lot more than that.

[icehog3]

No, it would cost a lot more than that.

Right, I forgot the plastic surgery to the rider. :)

[jojo]

Unfortunately, it is hard to make a deer pay for damages to your bike. Even more so, when it is dead.

[jojo]

The two bottom pictures were from a VW van though. That had a more satisfactory outcome.

[68TriShield]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/illinois2.jpg

Yep.

[Superbad]

I will be "that guy" and say buy a full face, ARAI always worked well when I was racing. Those skid lids are useless and I think that your friends and family would appreciate it if you wore a helmet that actually might save your life. If fashion/freedom is more important to you then just don't wear one. Because essentially those helmets provide the same protection as nothing at all.