Need some motorcycle helmet advice

maninblack · 06-06-2011, 08:42 PM

So I'm looking for a new helmet for my bike. The ones that came with it are cheap little brain buckets. I really like the German WW 2 style helmets but I have a large head. Anyone got some advice for what to look for? I don't want a full face helmet. Thanks!

G G · 06-06-2011, 08:43 PM

I have one that was given to me by a friend so I aint gonna be no help big head.

TheTraveler · 06-06-2011, 08:45 PM

If the bike is larger than a 250cc then I recommend you buy this one for it .....

I'm kidding of course. What bike do you have?

maninblack · 06-06-2011, 08:50 PM

1200 sportster. Or as Larry and Greg call it, a scooter.

TheTraveler · 06-06-2011, 08:53 PM

I always liked the styling of German helmets from either WWI or WWII. If you're not worried about having a DOT approved helmet I'd recommend searching ebay for helmets from either war, you're likely to find a large size that way.

If you want DOT approved try this site. They have sizes up to 2XL. http://www.leatherup.com/c/German-Helmets/2/178.html

G G · 06-06-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

1200 sportster. Or as Larry and Greg call it, a scooter.

I don't think i called it that, just said it wouldn't be big enough for you. Mines only a 1600. Anyhow like what you ride and ride what you like I always say.

maninblack · 06-06-2011, 09:02 PM

I know my old buddy Larry called it that. So did TBone. You smartasses are all the same.

TheTraveler · 06-06-2011, 09:02 PM

When I rode my Honda Rebel 250 my buddy laughed his a$$ off and said I looked like a duck riding a junebug down the street!

Of course my bike was running and his was on the trailer, so who had the last laugh!?

G G · 06-06-2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maninblack

I know my old buddy Larry called it that. So did TBone. You smartasses are all the same.

tsk tsk tsk

Ogre · 06-06-2011, 09:06 PM

Get a DOT certified helmet. Find something comfortable, it has to work for you. Here is one about your speed!!

maninblack · 06-06-2011, 09:07 PM

That's why I like you guys. You are smartasses just like me.

maninblack · 06-06-2011, 09:07 PM

Does it come in pink?

Ogre · 06-06-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

Does it come in pink?

Your wife want one????

bobarian · 06-06-2011, 09:12 PM

maninblack · 06-06-2011, 09:13 PM

No I was gonna buy one for you Larry!

Ogre · 06-06-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

There you go Kevin, it matches your jacket!!!!

maninblack · 06-06-2011, 09:17 PM

Pretty damn close!

MurphysLaw · 06-07-2011, 07:47 AM

how about this one?

12-20-2011, 12:26 AM

$40.00 from a local bike shop. DOT. Paint cost about $50.00 extra.

icehog3 · 12-20-2011, 01:14 AM

Bike repairs when he gets run off the road, $5000.

06-06-2011, 08:42 PM	#1
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Need some motorcycle helmet advice So I'm looking for a new helmet for my bike. The ones that came with it are cheap little brain buckets. I really like the German WW 2 style helmets but I have a large head. Anyone got some advice for what to look for? I don't want a full face helmet. Thanks! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-06-2011, 08:43 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice I have one that was given to me by a friend so I aint gonna be no help big head.

06-06-2011, 08:45 PM	#3
TheTraveler giggity giggitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jonathan Location: Near a Walmart Posts: 1,813 Trading: (12)	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice If the bike is larger than a 250cc then I recommend you buy this one for it ..... I'm kidding of course. What bike do you have? __________________ "My life is my own."

06-06-2011, 08:50 PM	#4
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice 1200 sportster. Or as Larry and Greg call it, a scooter. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-06-2011, 08:53 PM	#5
TheTraveler giggity giggitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jonathan Location: Near a Walmart Posts: 1,813 Trading: (12)	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice I always liked the styling of German helmets from either WWI or WWII. If you're not worried about having a DOT approved helmet I'd recommend searching ebay for helmets from either war, you're likely to find a large size that way. If you want DOT approved try this site. They have sizes up to 2XL. http://www.leatherup.com/c/German-Helmets/2/178.html __________________ "My life is my own."

06-06-2011, 09:02 PM	#7
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice I know my old buddy Larry called it that. So did TBone. You smartasses are all the same. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-06-2011, 09:06 PM	#10
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice Get a DOT certified helmet. Find something comfortable, it has to work for you. Here is one about your speed!! __________________

06-06-2011, 09:07 PM	#11
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice That's why I like you guys. You are smartasses just like me. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

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bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice

06-06-2011, 09:13 PM	#15
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice No I was gonna buy one for you Larry! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-06-2011, 09:17 PM	#17
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice Pretty damn close! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-07-2011, 07:47 AM	#18
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice how about this one? __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

12-20-2011, 12:26 AM	#19
jojo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice $40.00 from a local bike shop. DOT. Paint cost about $50.00 extra. Last edited by icehog3; 12-20-2011 at 12:18 PM.

12-20-2011, 01:14 AM	#20
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Need some motorcycle helmet advice Bike repairs when he gets run off the road, $5000. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark! Last edited by icehog3; 12-20-2011 at 12:19 PM.