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Helmets that look OK with vintage Japanese bikes 10 Apr 2024 09:58 #897450

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AGV do a "classic" style for around $200 which is probably what I will go for when my build is finished

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Helmets that look OK with vintage Japanese bikes 10 Apr 2024 10:03 #897451

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My current helmet is a AGV K3, love it.

Here is the "retro" AGV of which you speak...
 

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'81 GPz 550 D1 Click this link: www.kzrider.com/gallery/kz-550/1981-gpz550d1-9094#joomimg
'81 GPz 1100 B1 ELR "Tribute" www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617040-1981-gpz1100-b1-rst
'82 Yamaha YB100 Fizzie
'79 Suzuki GT200 X5 TWO STROKE TWIN - SMOKER!
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Helmets that look OK with vintage Japanese bikes 10 Apr 2024 10:08 #897452

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I think these look period correct for the bikes we ride (IMHO)
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Helmets that look OK with vintage Japanese bikes 10 Apr 2024 10:45 #897454

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I use these the facestrut helmet is a little unconfortable if going over 120   .The other one is okay but its a pitty the visoir is hard to close.



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Helmets that look OK with vintage Japanese bikes 10 Apr 2024 11:29 #897455

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I smell a rat with your tunnel vision. 

Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

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Helmets that look OK with vintage Japanese bikes 10 Apr 2024 13:43 #897464

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I have also been trying to find a vintage look helmet ,but they dont have the comfort and noise damping and also sunvisoir .I going to buy this helmet and wonder if anyone has the same and have some experience with this helmet it is a LS2  FF800.
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Helmets that look OK with vintage Japanese bikes 10 Apr 2024 15:18 #897474

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Look for a snell certified helmet  or any other independently tested  helmet that exceeds  DOT certs
Good helmet is a must  as what is you head worth. And a  perfect fit for your noggen  shape.
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Helmets that look OK with vintage Japanese bikes 10 Apr 2024 15:19 #897475

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Hey Rolf -
The LS2 FF800 is called Assault here in the US.  I recently got one and I'm happy with the fit and features.  During my shopping I discovered there are helmets made for "round" heads, "intermediate oval" heads and "long oval" heads.  The assault is for "intermediate oval" and fits my noggin well. I found the sizing info on their website to run a little small: their guide said my head measured for a size L but L was too tight and the XL fit much better.  
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Helmets that look OK with vintage Japanese bikes 11 Apr 2024 11:06 #897526

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Hey Rolf -
The LS2 FF800 is called Assault here in the US.  I recently got one and I'm happy with the fit and features.  During my shopping I discovered there are helmets made for "round" heads, "intermediate oval" heads and "long oval" heads.  The assault is for "intermediate oval" and fits my noggin well. I found the sizing info on their website to run a little small: their guide said my head measured for a size L but L was too tight and the XL fit much better.  



Thanks for the info sf4t7   i have no idea how my head shape is ,but i know it is not conehead =) i had several helmets over the years. the most vintagelook i had was a nolan with visoir that had  metal push buttons . The shop i going to buy the helmet is not far from me so i will go and try it on.
 

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Helmets that look OK with vintage Japanese bikes 11 Apr 2024 11:52 #897529

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Over the years my head has been called many things: fathead, blockhead, sh*thead, etc.  Now I've found it is actually a "intermediate oval head"    
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Helmets that look OK with vintage Japanese bikes 11 Apr 2024 20:12 #897548

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Marushin his is the helmet I bought and really like. I bought it on Webike. 
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Helmets that look OK with vintage Japanese bikes 12 Apr 2024 09:04 #897570

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^^ I like that. It looks "vintage" ^^
Don't be ridiculous! It's only a flesh wound!

Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit
Wife's BIG bike...... 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and factory FI Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods
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