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Offline Awaz

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Ugly duckling helmet for cheap
« on: July 07, 2011, 02:09:55 PM »
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Re: Ugly duckling helmet for cheap
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2011, 02:23:42 PM »
Fugly. I've seen one up close. Not sure what drugs the designer was on, but they must've been powerful.
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Re: Ugly duckling helmet for cheap
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2011, 02:24:44 PM »
how do they hold up functionality wise?
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Re: Ugly duckling helmet for cheap
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2011, 02:52:38 PM »
Don't know but HJC is a good brand and very popular . . . just not this eyesore.
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Re: Ugly duckling helmet for cheap
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2011, 05:16:30 AM »
That's a great price! You could always paint that eyesore, those graphics are hideous.
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Re: Ugly duckling helmet for cheap
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2011, 07:35:25 AM »
I went ahead and pulled the trigger. Guess my wife will be looking at my butt ugly noggin until I can afford to paint it. I badly need a helmet and funds are very tight at the moment.
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Re: Ugly duckling helmet for cheap
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2011, 07:51:21 AM »
Go on eBay and look up Scorpion Exo-400 helmets.  They have seasonal closeouts for as little as $60 + shipping.  Normally ~$150 helmet.
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Re: Ugly duckling helmet for cheap
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2011, 09:05:11 AM »
Quote from: Awaz on July 08, 2011, 07:35:25 AM
I went ahead and pulled the trigger. Guess my wife will be looking at my butt ugly noggin until I can afford to paint it. I badly need a helmet and funds are very tight at the moment.

Al least you'll be all set for Halloween this year.  ;)
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Re: Ugly duckling helmet for cheap
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2011, 11:10:44 AM »
I've had an FS-15 for over a year now (matte black, for visibility), so I'll chime in.

Cons (because sometimes they aggravate me):
- No antifog faceshield
- Poor faceshield detents, the lowest one is worn out, making defogging at a stop problematic (clears quickly once moving again)
- D-ring strap often binds, preventing a full tightening, still haven't completely figured out what's causing it
- Front mesh vents suck in the winter, as they can't be closed

Pros:
- Lighter than my old Scorpion 700
- Quieter than my old Scorpion
- Easy faceshield swap
- Economical
- Decent venting

It was one of WebBikeWorld's top helmets in 2009, which led to my purchasing it. $80 is an AMAZING deal. After all, YOU don't have to look at the graphics if it's on your own head.
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Re: Ugly duckling helmet for cheap
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2011, 12:36:58 PM »
Ugly?  You haven't seen ugly yet.  Check out the Vemar CKQI.  Its truely ugly in black and heinous in pink.  http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/19367/ITEM/Vemar-CKQI-Helmet.aspx 

...I just know somebody is going to bite my head off and say they have one.
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Re: Ugly duckling helmet for cheap
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2011, 03:06:05 PM »
Quote from: Damn Potholes on July 08, 2011, 12:36:58 PM
Ugly?  You haven't seen ugly yet.  Check out the Vemar CKQI.  Its truely ugly in black and heinous in pink.  http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/19367/ITEM/Vemar-CKQI-Helmet.aspx 

...I just know somebody is going to bite my head off and say they have one.

I think I saw this being worn by an alien creature in some sci-fi movie.
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