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Posted: **Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:49 pm**

I need to breakdown and buy a good helmet, but I don't want to to spend a fortune. I live in Montana so it should be warm but be able to vent for hot days. I would like a full face but I wear glasses so it needs to open. Any recommendations on brands and makes. Also any good source on the web to buy a helmet. Thanks Helmetless in Montana

Posted: **Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:59 pm**

On Apr 7, 2005 4:49 PM, cclitle wrote:

> Also any > good source on the web to buy a helmet.

Tip #1 is never buy a helmet over the web (unless you've owned the exact same model before and found the fit to be fine, and even then you can get bit by running production changes). You need to stick your noggin in one for 20 minutes to see if any hotspots develop, and helmets fit differently even within lines from the same manufacturer. Trying them on is also the only way you'll know if you'll be able to get the temple pieces of your eyeglasses comfortably past the liner and over your ears. -- Blake Sobiloff San Mateo, CA (USA)

Posted: **Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:16 pm**

i had the problem with glasses and i tried on numerous ones and i am sure the guys at the parts counter were more than tired of having me there trying them on but i found the exact one that fit my glasses and everythign else for a reasonable price. it was an HJC CL-14 came to just over $200 dollars canadian i have been happy with it ever since and will continue to be. very quiet helmet very little wind noise. glenski a14

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "cclitle" wrote: > > I need to breakdown and buy a good helmet, but I don't want to to > spend a fortune. I live in Montana so it should be warm but be able > to vent for hot days. I would like a full face but I wear glasses so > it needs to open. Any recommendations on brands and makes. Also any > good source on the web to buy a helmet. > > Thanks > > Helmetless in Montana

Posted: **Thu Apr 07, 2005 8:05 pm**

I've worn glasses longer than I've been riding (and going on about 36 years in various saddles) and I've worn open and full-face helmets. I'm currently on my third Shoei and have no problem with glasses. (RF800, going to an RF1000 soon) You do have to take them off before putting on or taking off the helmet. I have it down to be a pretty quick procedure by holding the glasses in my mouth by the ear pieces until almost on, then grabbing the glasses.. I guess I'd have to show you, but it's not that hard.. Ron in MN

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "cclitle" wrote: > > I need to breakdown and buy a good helmet, but I don't want to to > spend a fortune. I live in Montana so it should be warm but be able > to vent for hot days. I would like a full face but I wear glasses so > it needs to open. Any recommendations on brands and makes. Also any > good source on the web to buy a helmet. > > Thanks > > Helmetless in Montana

Posted: **Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:22 pm**

HJC seems to be good bang for the buck. Criswell

On Thursday, April 7, 2005, at 04:49 PM, cclitle wrote: > > > I need to breakdown and buy a good helmet, but I don't want to to > spend a fortune. I live in Montana so it should be warm but be able > to vent for hot days. I would like a full face but I wear glasses so > it needs to open. Any recommendations on brands and makes. Also any > good source on the web to buy a helmet. > > Thanks > > Helmetless in Montana > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

Posted: **Fri Apr 08, 2005 2:29 am**

On Thu, 7 Apr 2005, Ron Criswell wrote:

> HJC seems to be good bang for the buck.

Just be aware that the Symax in particular is very loud and has a tendency to leak around the faceshield

. (Rode about 500 miles in the rain with the thing, so I know this the hard way). _E

Posted: **Fri Apr 08, 2005 8:20 am**

I wear glasses and wear full-face helmets all the time. It takes exactly one time trying to take the helmet off with glasses on to learn to take the glasses off first. I also have a Nolan N100E that I've worn on some dualsport tours for convenience in taking pictures, talking, drinking, etc. It works well, but is quite a bit noisier than a solid full face. I'm just not sure how well it would protect my face in a fall. Whatever you buy, try it on first. You probably need a smaller size than you think. Helmets should be very snug when new, shouldn't flop side-to-side when you shake your head, shouldn't put too much pressure on any part of your head (or you're in for pain in the long haul) and you shouldn't be able to pull them over your head from the back when strapped. __Arden

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "cclitle" wrote: > > I need to breakdown and buy a good helmet, but I don't want to to > spend a fortune. I live in Montana so it should be warm but be able > to vent for hot days. I would like a full face but I wear glasses so > it needs to open. Any recommendations on brands and makes. Also any > good source on the web to buy a helmet. > > Thanks > > Helmetless in Montana

Posted: **Fri Apr 08, 2005 10:58 am**

I've got three that work for me, ALL full face: a Yamaha snowmobile helmet (for the cold days); an HJC; and I just bought a Shoei RF-R on sale for $140 Cdn, tax in. The Shoei's the quietest, but I ride with earplugs all the time. I remove my glasses, put on the helmet and then put my glasses on thru the open shield. Ed

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "cclitle" wrote: > > I need to breakdown and buy a good helmet, but I don't want to to > spend a fortune. I live in Montana so it should be warm but be able > to vent for hot days. I would like a full face but I wear glasses so > it needs to open. Any recommendations on brands and makes. Also any > good source on the web to buy a helmet. > > Thanks > > Helmetless in Montana

Posted: **Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:25 pm**

Give this site a look-see www.joe250.com/motorcycles/ride/tankslapper.htm

>From: rm@... >To: "John" , DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] First Tank Slapper Today >Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2005 21:03:08 -0700 > > >On Fri, 08 Apr 2005 01:46:13 -0000, "John" said: > > > What actually causes this? Is there any preventative things I can do > > to the bike to keep it from happening? What about riding technique? My > > goal was to get out from a tight squeeze and slowing seemed the only > > way to go. But maybe not. > >* Forks fully entended (and not in the lowered shipping position)? >* Too much rear preload? >* Worn front wheel bearings? >* Underinflated front tire? >* Kenda 270 front tire? >* Worn fork bushings (sliders)? >* Loose headset bearings? > >I'd start with front tire pressure. If you're under 32psi, try 32. > >Does the front-end ever wobble under normal riding conditions? > >RM > > >Archive Quicksearch at: >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

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