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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Super 8 150 => Topic started by: 5oo on July 10, 2011, 03:45:47 AM
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hey,
i would like to know what is best looking half helmet for kymco s8?
i mean dosnt look so big on head?!!! ;D
thx
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hey,
i would like to know what is best looking half helmet for kymco s8?
i mean dosnt look so big on head?!!! ;D
thx
If you get a smaller head, you will need smaller helmet too.
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no actually i dont have lol i have size Medium :P
i tried a bunch of helmets but any fits good even german,,, any suggestion???
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so nobody driving s8 here? can anyone share what kind of helmet have?
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It really dosn't matter if you are riding a super 8 or a Harley-Davidson . A helmet is a personal choice as long as it is DOT approved . I have several helmets including a Bell Bandito . Good luck .
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The most comfortable helmet I have owned (and I have owned quite a few) is the one I bought with my Super 8. It's a Fulmer modular helmet with an internal flip down visor. I really wasn't worried about it looking to big, I want people to see me and not run into me. Here's a pic of me riding the Super 8 wearing the Fulmer. the dealer sold it to me at cost but regular price is only $149
(http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu171/wknudsen/2011%20PICS/killboy3-19-11-Copy2.jpg)
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The most comfortable helmet I have owned (and I have owned quite a few) is the one I bought with my Super 8. It's a Fulmer modular helmet with an internal flip down visor. I really wasn't worried about it looking to big, I want people to see me and not run into me. Here's a pic of me riding the Super 8 wearing the Fulmer. The dealer sold it to me at cost but regular price is only $149. I know you are looking for a half helmet but a half helmet won't protect your face.
(http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu171/wknudsen/2011%20PICS/killboy3-19-11-Copy2.jpg)
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I'm assuming that helmet doesn't fit under the seat. Looks sweet though. Probably fits easily in your back case.
The most comfortable helmet I have owned (and I have owned quite a few) is the one I bought with my Super 8. It's a Fulmer modular helmet with an internal flip down visor. I really wasn't worried about it looking to big, I want people to see me and not run into me. Here's a pic of me riding the Super 8 wearing the Fulmer. the dealer sold it to me at cost but regular price is only $149
(http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu171/wknudsen/2011%20PICS/killboy3-19-11-Copy2.jpg)
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I'm assuming that helmet doesn't fit under the seat. Looks sweet though. Probably fits easily in your back case.
That's one reason I got the tail case.
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It really dosn't matter if you are riding a super 8 or a Harley-Davidson . A helmet is a personal choice as long as it is DOT approved . I have several helmets including a Bell Bandito . Good luck .
ok cool thanks looks good!!!!
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DOT approved open face helmets will look big.
I have an HJC open face with a drop down shield. It looks sporty enough, but looks big when on my head.
I only use it on the hottest days. Otherwise, I find that it is awkward and lets air hit my eyes in an unpleasant way.
I have to recommend a full faced helmet as the most versatile, most protective, and best looking real helmet.
I use a Scorpion EXO700 and have been very pleased with it.
There is a saying "If you have a $10 head, get a $10 helmet". Do you need a $500 helmet, no, but get as good a helmet as you can.
As far a matching your super 8, a full face looks good with this sporty scooter.
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DOT approved open face helmets will look big.
I have an HJC open face with a drop down shield. It looks sporty enough, but looks big when on my head.
I only use it on the hottest days. Otherwise, I find that it is awkward and lets air hit my eyes in an unpleasant way.
I have to recommend a full faced helmet as the most versatile, most protective, and best looking real helmet.
I use a Scorpion EXO700 and have been very pleased with it.
There is a saying "If you have a $10 head, get a $10 helmet". Do you need a $500 helmet, no, but get as good a helmet as you can.
As far a matching your super 8, a full face looks good with this sporty scooter.
There is no evidence that a $500 dollar helmet will protect you any better than a $150 helmet. For protection the single biggest factor is full face vs open face.
As for looking big or not, who cares. If you're that concerned with image then you should be riding a Harley.
Get a helmet that fits and is comfortable.
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DOT approval is the single most important rating... if the helmet is $10 or $1000, the rating is the only important part for functionality. The better helmets have better padding that make the helmet more comfortable and as the price goes up, so does the lifespan of the padding. Note, the foam is what protects your head, not the padding. The padding is for comfort. I have a GMax modular helmet, about $120.. I like being able to flip up the face in the city, at stoplights and when getting gas... then flip it down and take on the bugs and rocks out in the countryside at highways speeds, while keeping all my teeth in place. If your only riding city, your not as likely to take a rock to the face. If you are on the freeway, or the highway, half helmets only do half the job. Look at vents if you are worried about "hot days". Good venting at speed means plenty of airflow to keep the sweat down... My helmet is black and I have no problems on 100+ degree days... 55mph of airflow feels really good even with the mask down. I bought my wife a more expensive GMax (Pink with the Ribbon on it)... it has better padding, flip down sun visor and a few extra vents... the foam is the same (as it is in all helmets). More money pays for features and style (=happier wife)... not a "better" helmet. As far as brand and which is better... try them on! A $500 helmet is going to be more comfortable to wear. The foam is only good for one accident (or drop) and it will last about 10years or so... regardless of whether it sits in a garage or is used every day. Your paying for comfort. If you use your bike once a year, save your money... if you use it everyday, spend the money to make the ride that much more comfortable. The fit of the helmet is going to vary from one person to the next... it was a coincidence that my wife liked the fit of the GMax over the other brands we tried on. Once you know what brands fit you really well, then go shopping for a helmet and pick your style and features. I've smashed a few helmets off road... some of my favorite helmets were cheap and extremely comfortable. The most expensive helmet I had was also the least comfortable and became my loaner helmet to friends as I went back to my "cheap" helmet... the fit was just perfect for me with the cheap ones. Only fit matters and that doesn't change with price.
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This article doesn't necessarily pertain to scooter helmets....but I ride DH bikes and ran across it yesterday. I own both a DH helmet as well as a DOT helmet. If anyone is interested in a helmet study pertaining to safety regulations/standards, check it out. I wore my DH helmet on my scoot for about 2 yrs before I bought a DOT approved one. I know it's not legal...just didn't have the money to buy another. At the slower speeds which many of our scoots achieve, especially 50cc, DOT standards may not actually protect your brain better. DOT and especially SNELL hold their standards/protection to a higher speed rating, which can actually cause more injury in a lower speed collision. I know many people that wear a DOT helmet on their DH bike with the assumption that it protects your head better, when in actuality it may be worse. Consider that I've hit speeds of 50 - 55 mph on my DH bike, the pro's are at least 10 mph faster...that is why a select few, but not many, opt for a DOT helmet.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/DH-Helmets-vs-Motocross-Helmets-Which-Is-Safer.html (http://www.pinkbike.com/news/DH-Helmets-vs-Motocross-Helmets-Which-Is-Safer.html)
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Right, choosing the right helmet is a personal choice, design, color, graphic design, type, etc. As long as it is DOT approved or other accepted safety standard, it doesnt matter. I have a black Thailand made AM Helmet with silver graphics because my S8 is black with silver. I use this full face everyday. I also have a half face when travelling very short distances. Choose a helmet, put it on, look in the mirror..like what you see? If yes, then buy it. Ah, there's also another factor...price.
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Helmets are a relatively inexpensive way to help save lives. Arai Open Face is to be suitable helamte for kymco s8. It is most comfortable items for save your life. It is very necessary for every veichile owners.
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According to my point of view helmet is always important for the bikes and scooter. It protects your life from accidents. Whatever helmet you use it is good for save your life. You can use full size helmet for it.