Open faced lid recommendations

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  1. OnlySon

    OnlySon Well-Known Member

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    Tried a few lids today (Nolan , Held and some other things) . Made me look like a character from Wallace and Gromit. I`m pretty new to biking/bikes and know there are manufacturers that use the one shell size for all their helmets, just packing out the smaller sizes. I have a head like a fucking turnip so I`m needing a 56, which equates to a S/M or there abouts.

    Any pointers to manufacturers that use different shell sizes so I don't look like a fucking lightbulb? I don't mind spending decent money on a helmet.

    Any help appreciated guys. Anyone any input on Davida?
     
  2. OnlySon

    OnlySon Well-Known Member

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    #2 OnlySon, Sep 14, 2016
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    X lite. I'm on it. :cool:
     
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  3. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    You can always wrap bubble wrap round your nut if you put some 'oles in for ur eyes!! :p:p:p
     
  4. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Don't look at bell then! Shoei j-o are worth a look at.
     
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  5. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Me n Trumpy.jpg Bandit do a very low profile open face :D
     
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  6. OnlySon

    OnlySon Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the responses. I'll check em out. Bubble wrap I`ve already tried for safety underpants once and worked a treat.
     
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  7. OnlySon

    OnlySon Well-Known Member

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    Looking like LS2 and Bandit.
     
  8. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    I have a Shark RAW which has a more urban look
     
  9. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    Dont know about that I definitely think that mask helps !!!!
     
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  10. OnlySon

    OnlySon Well-Known Member

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    My pal has a 1975 Suzuki GT500 and wears a Tag Heuer open face lid. Reminds me of this.

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Volksrat

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  12. PompeyMark

    PompeyMark Senior Member

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    LMFAO. Some great comments
     
  13. cav

    cav Member

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    I've got an open faced Helmet from Premier, Premier vintage. The Thing is
    with low Profile helmets is most if not all have no EEC sticker and if you
    ever go to Italy and get caught they'll have your bike:(
     
  14. Sceptic Al

    Sceptic Al Well-Known Member

    Davida are pretty pricey but they are good or so I'm told. You need to go to supplier and try on several to get the sizing right and you'll probably have to order it once you get the right size/style. Personally I'll stick to a flip front lid as I've seen some poor sod who face planted a car boot and rear window.
     
  15. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    #15 TEZ 217, Sep 15, 2016
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    If thats correct then -
    oohhh my god that's terrible jez, was half thinking you was heading towards one of your jokes,
    but as you say that's Horrific !!!!
    I've worn a piss pot of some description nearly all my biking life !!! (even not for road use/ novelty ones !!)
    MAKES YOU THINK AGAIN DONT IT
     
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  16. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    I can see that on your conk Jez
     
  17. TwinPot

    TwinPot New Member

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    That Bandit in the photo looks great.

    Moss
     
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  18. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    I agree Twinpot looks great, - what did you reckon on the other picture of the Bandit in the helmet lol see below

    [​IMG]
     
  19. TwinPot

    TwinPot New Member

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    Fabulous - but I'd need the Austin Powers Jag to go with it. ;)
     
  20. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    looking at that lid it reminds me of something else actually - what could it be - ohh yes it could be this

    IMG_8268.JPG
     
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