[dsn_klr650] helmets, sources-nklr

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Brad Davis
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helmets, sources

Post by Brad Davis » Mon May 15, 2000 2:11 pm

I would like to hear the opinions of the experienced riders in this group concerning their reasons for choosing the helmet(s) that they now own. I will be purchasing a helmet soon and have my selection narrowed to the Nolan F-100 or the Shoei RF-800 so any comments on these two (or recommendations on others) would be appreciated. Once I know my helmet size I would like to order it from a wholesaler, does anyone have good sources that they would like to recommend? Thanks, Brad Davis A?? (I don t have my KLR yet) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/
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ephilride@aol.com
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[dsn_klr650] helmets, sources-nklr

Post by ephilride@aol.com » Mon May 15, 2000 6:07 pm

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I agree with Kurt. I have an N100 also and must say it is an exceptional value. Very comfortable to boot. For off-road riding, I use an HCJ open face and goggles. Gino
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As the result of the endorsement by both the dean and assistant dean of DualSport (you pick who is who) I too have just purchased a Nolan N100. I had the good fortune to by traveling and stopped by Venture Motorsports (BMW) in B'ham, AL. They had a bunch of helmets. I liked the Shoei Synchotech but at $400 did not give it much consideration. The N100 Large fit very nice on my Knot head but loose around the cheeks/ears. The Med. fit just right around my face and just a tad sung on my Knot head. The very kind salesman said due to my Knot that I should go with the Med. size and said it would loosen up as it breaks in. Break-in was 150 miles of pure torture. The sung fit turned into Excedrin headache #77. Do you know how it feels when your gear ain't just right. Jacket collar rubbing your neck, mustache itching, underwear creeping up, helmet too tight, etc. First, I tried deforming the hard foam headliner with my hand. No good. Next, I pulled back the cloth/foam headliner and got out my trusty Barlow and shaved 1.5mm off the offending Knot interference. Felt much better, but after several more miles, Knot head start to throb again. Off come the skid lid and an additional 1.743mm are removed. Perfect. And the moral of the story; Choose the fit carefully and mention the mail order price. Give the "local dealer" a shot at getting your cycle dollars. $187 out the door - White, Knot happy. Knot - who's head is not of uniform shape or density. ps: Knot's other helmets shoei X-9 full face- very very good, shoei RJ?? open face - very good. Nolan N100 - good, but the N100 is now my favorite due to its versatility and custom fit. Could the N100 be the KLR of helmets?
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