Helmet

[trike lady]

I have the Skid Lid as I want something light that meets DOT standards and allows me to hear and see my surroundings. I don't use 'In helmet' accessories to hear music that would require me to wear a 'Space' helmet. A shorty helmet works fine for me and not all manufacturers make extra small.

 

[Porter]

One other point:
While it is generally frowned upon, I have modified the foam in every helmet I have worn. I am not talking about removing large amounts of material, but to get a perfect fit I will shave a millimeter or two in areas that cause "hot spots" or add a layer or two 1/16th inch closed cell foam in areas using double sided carpet tape to get a custom and comfortable fit. So, I always pull out the liner and take a look at the guts of a new helmet before I buy to see what is there. Sometimes there is a really good helmet that has some excess foam from the moulding process or something.

Given all the variables going on in a crash, I think having a very even fit to distribute the energy is much more critical than a millimeter or two of foam from the total thickness.

 

[R. Lewis]

Not to hijack, but in discussion of helmets - I heard on the news this AM that the NTSB is going to push law makers to make ALL states a helmet manditory state!

 

[Charlies Harley]

Like the looks of those Scorpion half helmets with the retractable visor, may have problems finding then localy, just might mean another road trip to get the fit.
Wear a helmet now or a diaper later.

 

[cheap80z28]

just bought the scorpion exo 100 myself...never been a helmet guy, only used them during my temp lisence...but now wear it all the time since getting mine last month...remember just cause you own a harley doesn't meen that the other moto store wont take your money..paid $109 for mine at forien bike store, and then bought the amber and a clear shiels from ebay