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[WILLAM GILMORE]

I sure like my Nolan 100E for comfort and particularly the hinged chin protector (I wear glasses). It's a bit noisy as compared to my othe Nolan that has no moving parts. Will Don S wrote: What ever fits you best, is best for you. Higher end lids like Shoei and Arai seem to have the best fitment for different heads. I found the Shoei fit me better than the Arai so I went for the Shoei ZX or Z2, can't remember the exact model. Try a few on and make sure it's snug enough. Don klrspaman wrote: I'm looking for an Fullface Helmet. My main driving is on Highway & looking for a quiet & comfortable Helmet. Any Suggestions. --------------------------------- Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] --------------------------------- Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[fasteddiecopeman]

I have a "cirus CS-10", DOT only(by HJC??? The 'r' is underlined.), and a "SHOEI RF-R", both DOT and Snell. Both are nice, comfortable and cool, reasonably comfortable (I wear ear- plugs), reasonably light, but despite the SHOEI's higher price I find myself gravitating to the "cirus" which is just a tad MORE comfortable. My .02$ Ed

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Woodside, James A" wrote:

> > Let me say that when my helmet fell I half caught it and it

didn't "slam" into the ground, also it was sitting on my seat not hanging off my handlebars. I didn't think twice about it. I wrote that originally as an example that it didn't scratch or break the visor. If it can't take a little shock like that then it sure as heck won't save my skull in an accident. Now if my jock strap and cup fell to the ground I'd replace it immediately! Got to protect the brains of the operation ya know! =P

> > Jim W. > A6Fingerprint > Oakland, ME >

I suppose that would all depend if the Jock-Strap-cup were still attactched, or in place, to the 'person' at the time that it fell to the ground. If it were attatched, more than just the strap/cup itself might need attention. Just idle speculation on my part, not that I have any recent experience that is more than 9 weeks 2 days old. revmaaatin.

[Greg Schmidt]

I'm gonna recommend a non-brand name helmet that I've been wearing and have liked enough that it replaced my HJC. It's a flip-up modular helmet. http://www.jafrum.com/Helmets/Helmets-80-Series I bought it as a cheap second helmet and to see if I'd like the Modular thing. I did and it has become my primary helmet. Some of the particulars are: DOT approved Quick change shield (takes some practice) Well vented FiberGlass Shell Removable Lining for cleaning It's been dropped from the bike several times (when will I learn - rounded things don't sit on sidestanded bike seat well.) I've did several face plants riding Lake Superior Sand Trails. I busted the vents after my leaving the KLR while it killed a deer. It scratched some but has did it's job well. It has some noise, but no more than most other helmets I've worn. (I wear ear plugs on long hauls anyway) The buffeting is minimal compared to others I've worn also -but I still get a little at certain speeds. I really like the Modular flip-up - easy to use and convenient. On my last big trip, it was much cooler to have the the helmet closed with smoked shield than even with the front flipped up. It was great for things like trying to talk to the ranger when entering a park. Also Gas station attendants, toll booths, or the cute construction flag girl. Mine has been pretty scratched up from the get-off on the deer hit. Since both vents are broken (but still venting - just can't close them) I'm going to buy a new one. At $65, it's not so hard to do. I'm still surprised by the price. It looks a little different....kinda alien-ish. But hey, I ride a KLR. I like to think I have more than a $65 dollar head. But I like this helmet and I feel my head is well protected in it. I've always been partial to Simpson Helmets. I had intended to have one eventually, but I may just stick with these. The absolute best in my opinion, is the Simpson Invader. Just be prepared to shell out $1 for every cc of your KLR. http://www.simpsonhelmet.com/simpson/helmn.html CamoGreg

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "revmaaatin" wrote: > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Woodside, James A" > wrote: > > > > Let me say that when my helmet fell I half caught it and it > didn't "slam" into the ground, also it was sitting on my seat not > hanging off my handlebars. I didn't think twice about it. I wrote > that originally as an example that it didn't scratch or break the > visor. If it can't take a little shock like that then it sure as heck > won't save my skull in an accident. Now if my jock strap and cup fell > to the ground I'd replace it immediately! Got to protect the brains > of the operation ya know! =P > > > > Jim W. > > A6Fingerprint > > Oakland, ME > > > > I suppose that would all depend if the Jock-Strap-cup were still > attactched, or in place, to the 'person' at the time that it fell to > the ground. > > If it were attatched, more than just the strap/cup itself might need > attention. Just idle speculation on my part, not that I have any > recent experience that is more than 9 weeks 2 days old. > revmaaatin. >

[Thor Lancelot Simon]

On Mon, Jul 24, 2006 at 08:53:31AM -0000, Maurice Cruz wrote:

> > Blake, > > These two babies need repacking, but meet all your other criteria: > > ProCircuit 496. Designed for US Forestry Service and Dept of Agri. $400 > from Dennis Kirk: > > http://procircuit.rideshop.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=1_11_19_58

Are you sure that pipe actually has a USFS approved spark arrestor? The manufacturer does not directly say so anywhere on the web page, which makes me suspicious. USFS testing and approval cost money...

> FMF Q2. $360 from Fred @ Arrowhead:

That's a nice pipe. Word has it it's not much louder than stock, which is good -- as the FMF web page says, "Less sound equals more ground. Be part of the solution and take the noise out of riding, not the fun!" In other words, if you choose to put a louder pipe on your bike, you should keep in mind that you *are* part of the problem -- a very real problem: other people out there in the backcountry do *not* like to hear bikes, and when you make them hear your bike more than they would if it were stock, you hurt the chance of each and every one of us to continue to ride in that location (and others!) in the future. Ugh. Thor