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Offline florence

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Helmets
« on: March 08, 2016, 12:04:18 PM »
Well my beloved Davida open face helmet is getting a bit old now and should be replaced soon.  As much as I love the freedom of open face helmets I am aware that I am getting older and stiffer and slower and should really be looking at the added protection of a full face helmet to compensate for my delayed reactions and generally realising that, contrary to what I thought in my twenties, I am not invincible.

With this in mind, does anyone have any suggestions for and experience of good full face helmets that do not look too modern.

Thanks

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Re: Helmets
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2016, 12:38:18 PM »
Florence,
                    You been watching 24hrs in A&E. :o
I have been well impressed with my Shark lumio with inbuilt sun visor and just plain black and silver.
But the thing must be buy the best you can afford.
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Re: Helmets
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2016, 12:59:57 PM »
Florence,
                    You been watching 24hrs in A&E. :o
I have been well impressed with my Shark lumio with inbuilt sun visor and just plain black and silver.
But the thing must be buy the best you can afford.

More to the point, Mrs Florence has been watching....

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Re: Helmets
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2016, 01:14:22 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Helmets
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Re: Helmets
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2016, 08:37:24 PM »
Bell m1 looks slightly retro, has a five star saftey rating and is excellent for wind noise and avoiding neck strain.
It needs a very round head shape though, if you have a narrow head you get a painful pressure on forehead.

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Re: Helmets
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2016, 11:27:17 PM »
I have had them all at some time or other but my last 3 helmets have been Shark...........very good kit at a fair price.

The best thing about them - by far, is the nice thick visor which doesn't mist up. The latest one I bought has a flip up smoked visor which is really good.........very rarely needed but you know that moment when you crest a hill or turn a corner and can't see anything for the bright sun.....a quick flick and you are back in business.

Now: 2008 CB1300S, CB750K4, 1970 Bonneville. Various other 1960's 650 Triumph T120's/ TR6's/ TR6C's (all in bits...many, many bits unfortunately). Previous: 2007 CB600FA, 1976 CB500 Four. BMW F800ST. GS750E. ZZR1100. CB1300 (2). ZXR1200S. VFR800. CB750 Nighthawk. CX500. XS500 Yam. Suzuki GT500. BSA A10. Various Lambrettas. Zundapp Bella (honest).

 

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