Helmet choice ??
Member
1st Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 95
From: Las Vegas, NV
I have a Thor Carbon but that is only for the dirt because I do not have a plate in my 300. If I was going to ride in and off road I would have one of the new Shoei Super moto/duel sport helmets that is a hybird between street and dirt.
Dennis
Dennis
Senior Member
1st Gear Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 288
From: Sebring, Florida
HJC mx w/Scott OTG (over the glasses, gettin' old can be inconvenient)
After reading a few helmet threads I'v decided to give a full face street lid a try for commuting/touring. There are some interesting models out there that pop up visors and good ventilation. The visor on an MX helmet is good at delflecting mud on the trails. I'ts also good a catching air going 65+ on the street. Semi's in oncoming traffic give the 'ol neck muscles a workout.
After reading a few helmet threads I'v decided to give a full face street lid a try for commuting/touring. There are some interesting models out there that pop up visors and good ventilation. The visor on an MX helmet is good at delflecting mud on the trails. I'ts also good a catching air going 65+ on the street. Semi's in oncoming traffic give the 'ol neck muscles a workout.
Senior Member
1st Gear Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 6,656
From: West By God Virginia!
HJC mx w/Scott OTG (over the glasses, gettin' old can be inconvenient)
After reading a few helmet threads I'v decided to give a full face street lid a try for commuting/touring. There are some interesting models out there that pop up visors and good ventilation. The visor on an MX helmet is good at delflecting mud on the trails. I'ts also good a catching air going 65+ on the street. Semi's in oncoming traffic give the 'ol neck muscles a workout.
After reading a few helmet threads I'v decided to give a full face street lid a try for commuting/touring. There are some interesting models out there that pop up visors and good ventilation. The visor on an MX helmet is good at delflecting mud on the trails. I'ts also good a catching air going 65+ on the street. Semi's in oncoming traffic give the 'ol neck muscles a workout.
chit I would def. were a full face after thinking about fisthing line and cables
Senior Member
1st Gear Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 279
From: Albuquerque, NM
I have a Scorpion VX-17 (for summer) and a Scorpion EXO-400 (for winter), green graphics on both.
You can usually get a really nice price on Scorpion helmet closeouts (last year's graphics). I just bought a yellow one to match my F800GS.
You can usually get a really nice price on Scorpion helmet closeouts (last year's graphics). I just bought a yellow one to match my F800GS.
Senior Member
1st Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 852
From: Austin, TX
I delayed in getting a MX helmet and I needed one right then and there, so I picked up the HJC SPX matte-black in a store. I could've gotten cheaper if I ordered online...but hey...it was there in front of me and I needed it for the next day.