anyone motorcycle?

[ladyjai]

I'm sure some of you gals ride motorcycles too.

I'm looking to get a good motorcycle helmet, full face. I don't want to spend a small fortune, but want good quality. anyone have any recommendations?

thanks!

[sydney_b]

Haven't done it for years. Probably a good thing. I have a need for speed and should probably only be allowed human powered transportation.

;)

/s

[pkq]

Mine is a Nolan and the bottom 1/2 rotates up to allow easy put on/take off of glasses and sunglasses. Wouldn't want to ride with fixed full face again.

[Melody]

I used to but haven't in so long I no longer know what's out there so can't help. :( Good luck in finding the right helmet though :)

Mel

[Googlie Wooglie]

Go ahead and spend a small fortune. It's your head and you only have one.

I always buy Shoei helmets and I always buy the best I can afford. Right now I have a Shoei Syncrotec ... also has flip-up chinbar. Very handy. Whatever you buy make sure it meets or exceeds DOT safety standards and is SNELL approved.

I know HJC has some lower-cost helmets that are very good quality. Try here:
http://www.chaparral-racing.com/
but make sure you are properly fitted and know your size. If your helmet doesn't fit you might as well not wear one.

[Pax]

Mine is a Nolan and the bottom 1/2 rotates up to allow easy put on/take off of glasses and sunglasses. Wouldn't want to ride with fixed full face again.
Same here, I'm on my 3rd or 4th one now.

FYI - newenough.com has some Shoeis on clearance right now in the $230 - $280 range.

[CorsairMac]

Mines a Bell with a full shield that you can remove or pivot up. I also tried to buy one of the lighter colours coz of the intense sun out here in the SW - if I remember right don't you live in AZ?? I also made sure it had "lots" of vents I could open for summer riding.

[ladyjai]

bell makes motorcycle helmets?! wow.

thanks for your input everyone, I'm going shopping this saturday and will keep your comments in mind.

Yeah, I live in Phoenix, so I'll make sure it has the vents - closeable though! because it's COLD right now! lol

right now, I can't really afford this, but riding around with my...um. not sure what to call him, I guess BF works for lack of an appropriate word. He has a helmet, which he lends me, but then he's riding around with only glasses.

[trigurl]

I don't have to worry much about the heat! I have a burgandy to match my bike! Can I move to AZ with you? I started school in Tucson.