Looking for a Dual Sport Helmet!

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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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Default Looking for a Dual Sport Helmet!

Anybody have any experience with a so called dual sport helmet?

I'm using my brothers Shoei sport bike helmet & I want to get my own helmet to go along with my KLX .

I like the idea of having a full shield but don't want a street helmet if I can help it.

Do any of you have anything that like this or can recommend any brands. If you own something , pics are mandatory!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Shoei...spagenameZWD1V

This helmet sounds like just what I'm looking for. Not DOT approved but I would think the Japanese would take their protection seriously?


Here is another one of intrest!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m32
 
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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I just run the lime green HJC mx style and at 60bucks you don't mind scratching itThe only thing I don't like is the visor snapping your head around on the highway
 
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:38 AM
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Something wrong with an MX helmet + goggles?
 
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:40 AM
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I wear the MX helmet when its hot.....and my sportbike helmet when its not..lol
 
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 03:34 AM
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Something for those rainy days on the road...

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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 03:43 AM
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A few other riders here and myself have the Arai XD. Pricey, but it's a true dual sport helmet. Here's one retailer for it:

http://www.ridersdiscount.com/offroa...FRk0awod-xBeMg
 
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 05:05 AM
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Can you put tinted visor's on the Arai XD?
 
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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simpson makes a nice one, not too pricey... i have the flat black on, its on my bike, and i have a dark tinted shield for it.

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http://www.simpsonraceproducts.com/p...p;prod_id=2458

 
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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one of these helmets are on my list, mx helmet and goggles are only good off road. Once you hit the road and it's a little cold your face and head get frozen. Plus , just being able to flip the visor is great, no fumbling with goggles.
 
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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ericis that helmut vented? how is the air flow with the visor down?
 



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