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I have 2 HJC's and both are noisy and hot. I"ll probably look elsewhere next time.

>From: "klrspaman" >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Best Fullface Helmet ?? >Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:39:13 -0000 > >I'm looking for an Fullface Helmet. My main driving is on Highway & >looking for a quiet & comfortable Helmet. Any Suggestions. > > > > > > >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 >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

On Jul 24, 2006, at 9:39 AM, klrspaman wrote:

> I'm looking for an Fullface Helmet. My main driving is on Highway & > looking for a quiet & comfortable Helmet. Any Suggestions.

Arai, Shoei, or Schuberth--take your pick of the one that fits your noggin the best. The better the fit the more quiet and comfortable it will be, so it all really comes down to fit and every manufacturer has a different idea of what the human head is shaped like. -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA)

I have had 3 or 4 HJCs and liked them all OK, even when worn over 3-4 week tours. However, my current HJC is taking longer to break in than previous ones. it's quiet enough, but a little "pinchy" over the forehead. Also have used Shoei brand with great success. I think the key is to try the helmets on in a leisurely fashion, paying attention to fit and so forth. Every head is different, as they say. FWIW, I do think I'd go for an Arai XD when ever I can afford same. Tried one on at the dealer and really liked it a lot. -doug Mike Peplinski wrote:

> I have 2 HJC's and both are noisy and hot. I"ll probably look elsewhere next > time. > > > >> From: "klrspaman" >> To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Best Fullface Helmet ?? >> Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:39:13 -0000 >> >> I'm looking for an Fullface Helmet. My main driving is on Highway & >> looking for a quiet & comfortable Helmet. Any Suggestions. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 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 >> Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > 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 > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > >

I wear a HJC CL-14. I've been very satisfied with it. The helmet has 5 forward vents and 2 vents on the back side of the helmet for air to escape. It's quite comfortable and lets in very little noise. It fits down over my head with my ear-buds in place, no problem. It's a jet black model that cost me $90.00. My friend has a KBC TK-8 ($149.00) and she accidentally dropped hers on carpet and the visor just about broke off. Mine has fallen off my bike onto pavement without any damage. Jim W. A6Fingerprint Oakland, ME -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of klrspaman Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 12:39 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Best Fullface Helmet ?? I'm looking for an Fullface Helmet. My main driving is on Highway & looking for a quiet & comfortable Helmet. Any Suggestions. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

On 7/24/06, klrspaman wrote:

> > I'm looking for an Fullface Helmet. My main driving is on Highway & > looking for a quiet & comfortable Helmet. Any Suggestions. >

I'd recommend the Schuberth for on road action. I have the origional Concept 1. Current version is C2? - it is heavy 3.75 - close 4 pounds or about .5 heavier than the competition - it is a bit noisey - it is expensive $400-$500USD + the flip down sun visor + the chin seal + the button release chin strap + ventilation is good + interior cleaning is easy - pads come out easily + flip face design + good flip face locking mechanism locking I've tried the new model the C2? and it felt a bit claustrophobic in the shop. If I recall correctly the origional did also, due to the good fit and chin seal. I was so relaxed with the origional on the ride home about 50 miles to the Fort Worth beamer dealer I almost feel asleep while riding. I also have an HJC Symax that I have worn a few times. It is VERY noisey -2. I would suggest hitting the shops and trying some helmets on. Jim Fortner Plano, TX 93 A7 02 XX 06 DL1K [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

>I wear a HJC CL-14. I've been very satisfied with it. The helmet has 5 >forward vents and 2 vents on the back side of the helmet for air to escape. >It's quite comfortable and lets in very little noise. It fits down over my >head with my ear-buds in place, no problem. It's a jet black model that >cost me $90.00. My friend has a KBC TK-8 ($149.00) and she accidentally >dropped hers on carpet and the visor just about broke off. Mine has fallen >off my bike onto pavement without any damage. > > Jim W. > A6Fingerprint > Oakland, ME

Maybe no *visible* damage, but generally, any helmet that falls off a bike and hits the pavement should be replaced. Of course, you could just make sure that if you ever crash you keep your helmet from hitting anything in that same spot:). santa maria ed 04 xl883

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 -----Original Message----- From: Ed Chait [mailto:edchait4@...] Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 1:42 PM To: klrspaman; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; Woodside, James A Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Best Fullface Helmet ??

>I wear a HJC CL-14. I've been very satisfied with it. The helmet has 5 >forward vents and 2 vents on the back side of the helmet for air to escape. >It's quite comfortable and lets in very little noise. It fits down over my >head with my ear-buds in place, no problem. It's a jet black model that >cost me $90.00. My friend has a KBC TK-8 ($149.00) and she accidentally >dropped hers on carpet and the visor just about broke off. Mine has fallen >off my bike onto pavement without any damage. > > Jim W. > A6Fingerprint > Oakland, ME

Maybe no *visible* damage, but generally, any helmet that falls off a bike and hits the pavement should be replaced. Of course, you could just make sure that if you ever crash you keep your helmet from hitting anything in that same spot:). santa maria ed 04 xl883