New brain bucket

cactusjack · 02-10-2009, 12:00 PM

Last week, I ordered a new helmet and it arrived yesterday. I wanted a lightweight half helmet for warmer weather. I was at my dealer last week and was looking at their helmet display as I waited for my son to pick me up. I tried on a KBC Nomad helmet and it seemed to meet my requirements, so after doing a little research online, I ordered one in gloss black. Now I just need for things to dry up around here to test it.

http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/.../tr83-4024.htm

dantama · 02-10-2009, 12:43 PM

A black helmet in Phoenix? Didn't you see the brain on drugs egg adverts? Works with the sun too :)

cactusjack · 02-10-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Lund

A black helmet in Phoenix? Didn't you see the brain on drugs egg adverts? Works with the sun too :)

I didn't think helmets came in any other color. ::)

Besides, I fried my brain in the 70's.

phenrichs · 02-10-2009, 04:29 PM

To quote Ollie Joe Prator "I did alot of drugs in the 70's. I don't care what the temperature is now."

speedbyu · 02-10-2009, 06:35 PM

Got even a better deal than that. Iron Pony has Vega's XT and XTS half helmets with vents for $19.99 and $29.99 plus shipping.
Just picked up a couple for me and the misses.
Bill

http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydire...Class2/Helmets

**coacha** · 02-10-2009, 06:43 PM

Those are some good prices for helmets speedbyu

phenrichs · 02-11-2009, 01:57 PM

I got a couple for us too. We got them from leatherup.com. I was very impressed with their service. They came in a box with a return exchange form included. That was very cool since mine didn't fit right. My wife wears the same size and I tried hers on and it was perfect so I exchanged for the same model but different design.

Hers
https://www.leatherup.com/site/product?pid=56489

Mine
https://www.leatherup.com/site/product?pid=55962

**Kawhead** · 02-11-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Last week, I ordered a new helmet and it arrived yesterday. I wanted a lightweight half helmet for warmer weather. I was at my dealer last week and was looking at their helmet display as I waited for my son to pick me up. I tried on a KBC Nomad helmet and it seemed to meet my requirements, so after doing a little research online, I ordered one in gloss black. Now I just need for things to dry up around here to test it.

http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/.../tr83-4024.htm

Man CJ you're right on time. I was about to pose a question about that very helmet. I've read mixed reviews on it But alas you have one and every body on this board as well as I value your opinions on every subject and you are the "GO TO MAN" ;) We are anxiously awaiting, any information forthcoming. :) :) :)

chainsaw · 02-11-2009, 03:14 PM

Sign in a motorcycle shop. "IF YOU THINK YOUR HEAD IS WORTH $10.00, BUY A $10.00 HELMET."

phenrichs · 02-11-2009, 04:05 PM

Ok Al, I'll bite. What do you wear and what did it cost?
Mynew one cost $30. My full face was $300 on sale from almost $500.

chainsaw · 02-12-2009, 10:16 AM

Wife and I have HJC half helmets, $70.00 on line. Wear and Arai 3/4 sometimes when it really cold.
Don't remember what I paid for that. Got it at a rally and it was a close out, so probably not to much. The half helmets have zip in and out ear warmers, for lack of a better word. Comfortable, we really like them. I saw that sign at the dealer that I bought my first bike from, that was in Libertyville, Illinois and the bike was a new 1978 Kawasaki 454. That helmet saying just always stuck in my mind for some reason.

phenrichs · 02-12-2009, 10:23 AM

I have to admit I like that phrase.

dogdoc · 02-12-2009, 02:27 PM

haven't heard of anybody with my brand of half helmet yet. I have ridden with a NexL for the past 3 yrs. you can see them at Nelxsports.com they are pricey about $200 but whats your head worth. these are kevlar and carbon fiber reinforced laminates so 60% lighter(and they sure are) but very strong. they have numerous crash testimonals/pics of the helmets and they scratch up but hold up VERY WELL. Fits like a bandana to your head and doesnt blow around. Anyway I dont own stock just throwing it out there. :-)

rlfaubion · 02-14-2009, 12:49 PM

Is anyone aware of a half-helmet with an interchangeable face shield vs. a visor?

redeye · 02-14-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valdez (lone Juan)

Is anyone aware of a half-helmet with an interchangeable face shield vs. a visor?

http://www.newenough.com/helmets_eye...le_helmet.html

Is this what you're looking for?

02-10-2009, 12:00 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	New brain bucket Last week, I ordered a new helmet and it arrived yesterday. I wanted a lightweight half helmet for warmer weather. I was at my dealer last week and was looking at their helmet display as I waited for my son to pick me up. I tried on a KBC Nomad helmet and it seemed to meet my requirements, so after doing a little research online, I ordered one in gloss black. Now I just need for things to dry up around here to test it. http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/.../tr83-4024.htm __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-10-2009, 12:43 PM	#2
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	New brain bucket A black helmet in Phoenix? Didn't you see the brain on drugs egg adverts? Works with the sun too :)
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02-10-2009, 04:29 PM	#4
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	New brain bucket To quote Ollie Joe Prator "I did alot of drugs in the 70's. I don't care what the temperature is now."
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02-10-2009, 06:35 PM	#5
speedbyu Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cantrall, Illinois Posts: 449	New brain bucket Got even a better deal than that. Iron Pony has Vega's XT and XTS half helmets with vents for $19.99 and $29.99 plus shipping. Just picked up a couple for me and the misses. Bill http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydire...Class2/Helmets Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-10-2009, 06:43 PM	#6
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	New brain bucket Those are some good prices for helmets speedbyu __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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02-11-2009, 01:57 PM	#7
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	New brain bucket I got a couple for us too. We got them from leatherup.com. I was very impressed with their service. They came in a box with a return exchange form included. That was very cool since mine didn't fit right. My wife wears the same size and I tried hers on and it was perfect so I exchanged for the same model but different design. Hers https://www.leatherup.com/site/product?pid=56489 Mine https://www.leatherup.com/site/product?pid=55962
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02-11-2009, 03:14 PM	#9
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	New brain bucket Sign in a motorcycle shop. "IF YOU THINK YOUR HEAD IS WORTH $10.00, BUY A $10.00 HELMET."
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02-11-2009, 04:05 PM	#10
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	New brain bucket Ok Al, I'll bite. What do you wear and what did it cost? Mynew one cost $30. My full face was $300 on sale from almost $500.
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02-12-2009, 10:16 AM	#11
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	New brain bucket Wife and I have HJC half helmets, $70.00 on line. Wear and Arai 3/4 sometimes when it really cold. Don't remember what I paid for that. Got it at a rally and it was a close out, so probably not to much. The half helmets have zip in and out ear warmers, for lack of a better word. Comfortable, we really like them. I saw that sign at the dealer that I bought my first bike from, that was in Libertyville, Illinois and the bike was a new 1978 Kawasaki 454. That helmet saying just always stuck in my mind for some reason.
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02-12-2009, 10:23 AM	#12
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	New brain bucket I have to admit I like that phrase.
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02-12-2009, 02:27 PM	#13
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	New brain bucket haven't heard of anybody with my brand of half helmet yet. I have ridden with a NexL for the past 3 yrs. you can see them at Nelxsports.com they are pricey about $200 but whats your head worth. these are kevlar and carbon fiber reinforced laminates so 60% lighter(and they sure are) but very strong. they have numerous crash testimonals/pics of the helmets and they scratch up but hold up VERY WELL. Fits like a bandana to your head and doesnt blow around. Anyway I dont own stock just throwing it out there. :-)
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02-14-2009, 12:49 PM	#14
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	New brain bucket Is anyone aware of a half-helmet with an interchangeable face shield vs. a visor?
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