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Flavour
03-19-2002, 08:12 PM
yup, I'm the proud owner of a new helmet. its about time is all i have to say. now I havent had a chance to wear this thing for an extended period of time but I figure I'd give a review anyways.

This thing is snug! I'm glad I picked a little bigger size than the website suggested. However, after wearing it for a while I realized its the good snug, its comfy. I would definately feel safe wearing this on a motorcycle.

anyways, the helmet i picked was the plain black with the gold reflective shield. there's some pics below.

i got it from this dude:
Ben Kayfetz
416-831-6339
there's info about them at www.afxhelmets.com
the one I got was on sale so if you're looking for one there may still be a sale, give him a shout to find out...

it was so reflective without a flash that i had to block myself out to protect from further bastardization pics :P

http://members.rogers.com/flavour/helmet.jpg
http://members.rogers.com/flavour/helmet2.jpg
bighead
03-19-2002, 08:23 PM
how much?
Flavour
03-19-2002, 08:35 PM
100 for the helmet and 30 for the extra face shield... the clear one says it has uv protection but it isnt tinted... i wanted one i wouldnt need sunglasses with...
bighead
03-19-2002, 08:39 PM
hey this means you won't have to wear that sweat inducing plastic hair net on saturday cause you'll have your own helmet!

nice mod!
Flavour
03-19-2002, 08:42 PM
maybe... i've been wearing it longer tho and I think its too tight for my liking... i'm probably going to switch linings from the xl to the xxl...
Grant
03-19-2002, 10:20 PM
It should be snug enough to just push you cheeks up a bit.. (on a full face) Also you should be able to wing your head around without the hhelmet shifting. Don't forget a new helmet will be a bit more snug until the padding packs down a bit.. Sorta like Skii boots or roller blades..
Flavour
03-19-2002, 10:32 PM
Originally posted by Grant
It should be snug enough to just push you cheeks up a bit.. (on a full face) Also you should be able to wing your head around without the hhelmet shifting. Don't forget a new helmet will be a bit more snug until the padding packs down a bit.. Sorta like Skii boots or roller blades..

whats 'a bit'? i feel like i'm making a fish face or something... the head part fits okay for the most part, a little tight but livable, but the cheek pads are a bit thick...

maybe i'll just buy the xxl liner, to use that when i auto-x then use the smaller one if i ever get on a motorcycle...
mito
03-19-2002, 10:37 PM
you should be able to talk to minimal obstruction. Like if you sound like you're at the dentist that's too tight.
01se
03-20-2002, 02:23 AM
Tip#1 from a long time motorcyclist.......hehe

Seriously bro give it some time it will become a little looser.
When I bought my Shoei RF 800 two years ago my rides where totally uncomfortable for about a good month untill the helmet broke in a bit and that was wearing it everday.You want it snug so if something happens(knock on wood) it wont come of or your head and/or allow alot of head movement inside the helmet.Also I like to replace my lids every couple of years (3 at the most)just wearing it and sweating in it breaks down the material inside.Mines starting to get a little to loose for my liking so I might replace it this spring and keep it as a passenger helmet(add to the collection)First month of riding will suck for me because I gotta break in my new leathers,boots and now possibly a new lid.
KillaB
03-20-2002, 09:05 AM
You must have a BIG head! The sizing chart suggested a small for me. I ended up getting the medium with a small top piece which fit nice and tight. I got a red multi, and ordered another black multi with a smoked shield. That is going to be one bad ass helmet being all black.