# Half/open face helmet advice **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 27, 2012, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/half-open-face-helmet-advice/225573 "2012-08-27T19:43:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/half-open-face-helmet-advice/225573/1 "2012-08-27T19:43:14Z")
Picked up a new bike, so my garage has 2 non-SS bikes in it, and I feel silly looking wearing a full face sportbike helmet on the vmax… As a result I rarely wear a helmet it seems. I’m looking for a half/open face style helmet to wear around town on hot days so I don’t feel so guilty going out unprotected. Problem is, I test rode the ducati with a Shoei Platinum RJ or something like that, fit snug, felt great as I rode around, but the second I looked in a mirror I looked like an idiot… the thing was GIGANTIC looking. So, since its mandated that you guys wear helmets in NY, what are the cruiser guys wearing that isn’t uncomfy/goofy looking. This will also double as a spare passenger helmet if need be in the future. So far, im leaning towards [http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Jet-motorcycle-Scooter-Chopper-Open-Face-helmet-Bobber-white-red-strip-/00/s/MTUxNFgxNjAw/$](http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Jet-motorcycle-Scooter-Chopper-Open-Face-helmet-Bobber-white-red-strip-/00/s/MTUxNFgxNjAw/%24)(KGrHqVHJB8E8fQMNzyBBPMO!V,6GQ~~60\_12.JPG[ATTACH=CONFIG]21805[/ATTACH] or this but Not these graphics though > **[TORC 3/4 OPEN FACE RETRO VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SCOOTER HELMET BLUE RED WHITE STAR L...](http://www.ebay.com/itm/TORC-3-4-OPEN-FACE-RETRO-VINTAGE-MOTORCYCLE-SCOOTER-HELMET-BLUE-RED-WHITE-STAR-L-/160725738960?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&hash=item256c0025d0&vxp=mtr)** > > TORC 3/4 OPEN FACE RETRO VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SCOOTER HELMET BLUE RED WHITE STAR L | eBay Motors, Parts & Accessories, Apparel & Merchandise | eBay! or [ATTACH=CONFIG]21806[/ATTACH] This one makes me laugh a little, but I dont hate it…it would probably not be black/red if i ordered it though. [http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOT-New-Leather-Black-Red-Open-face-Half-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Helmet-Goggles-/260994488580?pt=Apparel\_Merchandise&hash=item3cc47bd904&vxp=mtr](http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOT-New-Leather-Black-Red-Open-face-Half-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Helmet-Goggles-/260994488580?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&hash=item3cc47bd904&vxp=mtr) ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/half-open-face-helmet-advice/225573/2 "2012-08-27T19:54:31Z")
I know this sounds stupid but deisel clothes made a helmet that’s dot and pretty rad. Everyone up here rides with one of those chopper half helmets. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/half-open-face-helmet-advice/225573/3 "2012-08-27T20:00:05Z")
this one… ? ![http://scootcats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/d13-300x262.png](http://scootcats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/d13-300x262.png) ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/half-open-face-helmet-advice/225573/4 "2012-08-27T20:03:44Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > this one… ? ![http://scootcats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/d13-300x262.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/7/2/721f5a3673f42a527a4062ce57cccaf24bcca364.png) I think. But not in red. With a tinted visor too ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/half-open-face-helmet-advice/225573/5 "2012-08-27T20:08:12Z")
Army Green looked awesome, kind of like an old fighter pilot helmet ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2012, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/half-open-face-helmet-advice/225573/6 "2012-08-27T20:14:52Z")
Also they look good IRL. I have worn one. Not bulky. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2012, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/half-open-face-helmet-advice/225573/7 "2012-08-28T01:50:22Z")
i have a NON-DOT biltwell megaflake helmet ![http://www.fouracescycle.com/images/biltwell_megaflake.jpg](http://www.fouracescycle.com/images/biltwell_megaflake.jpg)