Motorcycle Helmet

Jiro · 05-29-2008, 08:50 AM

To those who wear HA while riding motorcycle/moped/etc. - I have a question. I'm getting a motorcycle license in a couple months. I wear HA and I'm curious about wearing helmet. I want to get full-face or flip-up helmet. Is there a helmet designed to be worn for person with HA? Please link/pix your helmet if you can.

***VamPyroX*** · 05-29-2008, 02:07 PM

Why don't you ask your local motorcycle dealer?

The Highlander · 05-29-2008, 04:35 PM

dealer local always rip off.

Tousi · 05-29-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiro123

To those who wear HA while riding motorcycle/moped/etc. - I have a question. I'm getting a motorcycle license in a couple months. I wear HA and I'm curious about wearing helmet. I want to get full-face or flip-up helmet. Is there a helmet designed to be worn for person with HA? Please link/pix your helmet if you can.

Well, if your State CA (allows it) allows and you don't mind, just get a half helmet so you can wear your hearing aid. I have both the full and half helmet. With the full one, I cannot wear my hearing aid. Basically, those are your choices, I think.

Jiro · 05-29-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Why don't you ask your local motorcycle dealer?

there's no local motorcycle dealership around here within 30 min radius. After all.... I live in a place where hummer or chevy tahoe is a fad for soccer mom.

***VamPyroX*** · 05-30-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

dealer local always rip off.

I didn't say to ask a dealer and buy it from them.

You can always ask a dealer for more detailed information like if there's a specific name for them or recommended models. That way, you know what to look for elsewhere or online.

I've done that with various products in the past. I'll have a hard time figuring out what the actual name for something is. So, I go to a store that's known for selling similar products and ask them what it's called. When they tell me, then I can go to other stores and say, "I'm looking for this... do you have (insert product name)?" Now, I can compare prices. I could even look it up online now that I know what it's called.

***VamPyroX*** · 05-30-2008, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiro123

there's no local motorcycle dealership around here within 30 min radius. After all.... I live in a place where hummer or chevy tahoe is a fad for soccer mom.

Online?

Grummer · 05-30-2008, 06:01 AM

always, whatever you do , TRY THEM ON !!! all of them
but always be sensible about which helmet you can afford amd especially if you planning to wear your CI/HA try them with those ON !! and switched on...
i liked Shoei helmets

NorCal20 · 05-30-2008, 07:47 AM

i ride my motorcycle (you can see my avatar)...

i wear Scorpion helmet (full face) and other one is Nolan (flip up)

you can check it out at www.helmetshop.com (thats where i ordered from)

As long your helmet requires DOT on back of the helmet.

IN a case as you wondering what is my motorcycle.
Its Yamaha Raven 05' R6 with 600cc. I love my own baby.

Jiro · 05-30-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Online?

yea I see helmets online and I know some of AD'ers are motorcyclists. I want to hear from them about wearing helmet w/ HA. That is very important for me. I know most helmets are not designed to accommodate a person w/ HA so I was hoping to hear from some of you who have a helmet comfortable enough for person with HA.

***VamPyroX*** · 05-31-2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiro123

yea I see helmets online and I know some of AD'ers are motorcyclists. I want to hear from them about wearing helmet w/ HA. That is very important for me. I know most helmets are not designed to accommodate a person w/ HA so I was hoping to hear from some of you who have a helmet comfortable enough for person with HA.

I'm talking about contacting someone from a dealer. Try the Harley Davidson website?

Grummer · 05-31-2008, 02:52 AM

NorCal, awesome, a quick yamaha 600, u ever had a chance to ride a fast two stroke?
quite an experience those things can give ya..... i like four strokes too... shit these day you can practically get a 300K plus bike for a price of a decent family sedan, increidble
no, i dont have a bike at the moment , prolly not for a while

crankshaft · 05-31-2008, 05:46 PM

well I'm not sure why would u want to wear HA if u're wearing helmet?.. u wont be hearing anything xcept hearing the whistiling noise made from HA?..
I used to have sumoy helmet and it does have a space on my ear that's big enought for dumbo ears.. so u might want to try'em out.. but the price is heafty...

right now I'm using shoei and it's very comforable. I take CI off put it in my pocket before I ride.. there's no telling what will happen if I ever crash with CI under the helmet.. I bet it'll hurt!!! (knock on wood)

Just sayin'

purplecatty · 06-04-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiro123

yea I see helmets online and I know some of AD'ers are motorcyclists. I want to hear from them about wearing helmet w/ HA. That is very important for me. I know most helmets are not designed to accommodate a person w/ HA so I was hoping to hear from some of you who have a helmet comfortable enough for person with HA.

They do sell Motorcycle Helmet in Walmart too.

I wore helmet when I rode moped back then. It was a full headed helmet. What I did was to removed the "ear cushion" which goes around the ear. I can simply rip it out and put helmet on (This require a little stretching while pulling helmet into head without touching HA). It fits nicely w/ HA. Or you can cut bottom of "donut" cushion to make it look like upside down "U" shape so You can slide in easily w/ HA.

I have seen ripped out or missing ear cushions in helmet at Walmart that was on "reduced priced" shelf. I bet some hearing people had same issue with the helmet that they have "dumbo" ears.

More expensive helmet may have better design that fits you nicely or configurable to fit for your comfort. My Uncle had a nice red helmet with vents to keep his head cool while riding. He said it is very expensive.

I don't have pics that you requested. I DO have 1/2 helmet that belongs to my friend who own 74 Harley in my garage. I didn't have problem putting it on w/ my CI. I prefer full head helmet for face/chin protection.

Catty

Silenthand · 06-04-2008, 09:57 PM

Asked state police or DVM..

Jacob · 06-04-2008, 10:32 PM

How about a bicycle helmet? (

)

06-05-2008, 05:04 AM

Ok guys ... this man is going to be a new rider, so we need to encourage him to wear full gear.

WEAR FULL GEAR MY FRIEND

I also wear a full face helmet and often my HA bugs the dang hell out of me so I take it off then put helmet on. But, its possible to wear it - turn volume down so no "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeee"

A full face helmet will also prevent flying debris from hitting you in the face as you travel 80 mph down a highway.

Get a leather jacket and tough durable PANTS - if you drop bike and slide with shorts, flip flops and t shirt, you will have road rash scars for life.

FULL GEAR ..... I cannot stress that enough.

Do you know why new riders are called "Squids"?

Because that is what they look like after a motorcycle accident ... I will not describe it - its gross.

don't mean to scare you ... its just a word of caution.

06-05-2008, 05:06 AM

Catty mentioned the Bell helmets they sell at Wal-mart - they are nice.

You might also try looking on Craigslist for helmets for sale too.

purplecatty · 06-05-2008, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schweisshund

Ok guys ... this man is going to be a new rider, so we need to encourage him to wear full gear.

WEAR FULL GEAR MY FRIEND

I also wear a full face helmet and often my HA bugs the dang hell out of me so I take it off then put helmet on. But, its possible to wear it - turn volume down so no "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeee"

A full face helmet will also prevent flying debris from hitting you in the face as you travel 80 mph down a highway.

Get a leather jacket and tough durable PANTS - if you drop bike and slide with shorts, flip flops and t shirt, you will have road rash scars for life.

FULL GEAR ..... I cannot stress that enough.

Do you know why new riders are called "Squids"?

Because that is what they look like after a motorcycle accident ... I will not describe it - its gross.

don't mean to scare you ... its just a word of caution.

LOL HA in helmet do feedbacks but not CI.

I totally agree with you about full head helmet.

Because if you are riding in highway at 70mph. If anyone wear 1/2 helmet or just none (wearing leather "harley" skullcap), I wish them a reall reaalllyy goood luck with them and pray for their survival. They'll get splat by bugs and have goo all over their face. Hit by birds flyby them. They will have broken cheek or chin by kicked or dropped rocks or objects on road bouncing to cyclist direction.

One story on other blog "Sportster blog" that a guy who wore 1/2 helmet and he got splat by big grasshopper and it hurts like dicken. It's goo got into his nose, eye and all over the cheek. He pulled over and nursing his face in pain. He had broken chin by rock fell from the truck. He advise EVERY riders to wear FULL helmet for protection. He doesn't want anyone experiencing same what he had.

Hope riders listening.

Catty

Jiro · 06-05-2008, 05:17 AM

thanks guys! Good idea about cutting some cushions around ear area. I want to wear HA while wearing helmet because I will be mostly riding it on local road so yea - I need to be aware of my surrounding auditory. I don't want to ride it on highway in here.... way too many careless drivers with huge SUVS - yapping away on cell phones. I prefer wearing full-face helmet for safety reason. I guess I'll try Wal-Mart although it's about 30 min away.

06-05-2008, 05:45 AM

When I was 19, I was riding on Highway 75 and you know how you lean forward a little and my jeans had opening near my butt ... hard to explain. Anyways, a wasp found its way into my jeans and sstung my butt about 3 times, then worked its way down my leg stinging me.

I was like "Holy Mother of God have Mercy" weaving back and forth through traffic trying to shake my leg to get it out. I finally pulled over under an overpass and took my jeans off because wasp was still stuck in my leg.

I was running around in circles cussing up a storm.

I can only imagine what people were thinking as they passed me in traffic seeing a crazy skinny half naked guy running around in circles

I was screaming like "hoo hooo it hurts ##$$$#@@#$$#####"

purplecatty · 06-05-2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schweisshund

When I was 19, I was riding on Highway 75 and you know how you lean forward a little and my jeans had opening near my butt ... hard to explain. Anyways, a wasp found its way into my jeans and sstung my butt about 3 times, then worked its way down my leg stinging me.

I was like "Holy Mother of God have Mercy" weaving back and forth through traffic trying to shake my leg to get it out. I finally pulled over under an overpass and took my jeans off because wasp was still stuck in my leg.

I was running around in circles cussing up a storm.

I can only imagine what people were thinking as they passed me in traffic seeing a crazy skinny half naked guy running around in circles

I was screaming like "hoo hooo it hurts ##$$$#@@#$$#####"

Betcha you didn't have your balls stung

purplecatty · 06-05-2008, 07:58 AM

I remmy I rode my moped down the street, (since that I have a sharp eyesight) I can see a dot coming toward me in a little dizzy way. In few seconds later, It was a bee flying toward me and it "crashed" between my fingers (between knuckle part which I was holding throttle side). It stungs me!! YYEEOOOWWWccchh!! I shook my hand to get bee off my hand and I was nursing my stung hand and

. I turned around and rode back home only 50 ft from me. I had to put baking soda/ water paste on my hand to suck out venom then bandaid it.

Catty

The Highlander · 06-05-2008, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

I didn't say to ask a dealer and buy it from them.

You can always ask a dealer for more detailed information like if there's a specific name for them or recommended models. That way, you know what to look for elsewhere or online.

I've done that with various products in the past. I'll have a hard time figuring out what the actual name for something is. So, I go to a store that's known for selling similar products and ask them what it's called. When they tell me, then I can go to other stores and say, "I'm looking for this... do you have (insert product name)?" Now, I can compare prices. I could even look it up online now that I know what it's called.

Review online. Easy for me to find. Google is your friend.

The Highlander · 06-05-2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Online?

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

I'm talking about contacting someone from a dealer. Try the Harley Davidson website?

Smart move about internet.

06-05-2008, 03:48 PM

Catty - your right - bees hurt and another great reason to wear a full face helmet.

I had 1/4 helmet (skullcap helmet) and a bee stung me right above the eye.

My eye was swollen shut for about two days.

nozobo · 06-05-2008, 04:24 PM

Aren't you gonna hear all static noise using HA while riding motorcycle?

05-29-2008, 08:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jiro YOU DOMESTIC DISSENT! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 4,683	Motorcycle Helmet To those who wear HA while riding motorcycle/moped/etc. - I have a question. I'm getting a motorcycle license in a couple months. I wear HA and I'm curious about wearing helmet. I want to get full-face or flip-up helmet. Is there a helmet designed to be worn for person with HA? Please link/pix your helmet if you can.

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05-30-2008, 07:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
NorCal20 -superdorky :o) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,148	i ride my motorcycle (you can see my avatar)... i wear Scorpion helmet (full face) and other one is Nolan (flip up) you can check it out at www.helmetshop.com (thats where i ordered from) As long your helmet requires DOT on back of the helmet. IN a case as you wondering what is my motorcycle. Its Yamaha Raven 05' R6 with 600cc. I love my own baby. __________________ Phil.4:13- "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" I play USSSA, not ASA! Rest in Peace, Mrs.C.Yoshitake. You'll be always wonderful teacher. i will sorely miss you and my heart goes to your family. We will meet again.

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05-30-2008, 06:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Grummer Burn fat off your soul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Island in the South Posts: 929	always, whatever you do , TRY THEM ON !!! all of them but always be sensible about which helmet you can afford amd especially if you planning to wear your CI/HA try them with those ON !! and switched on... i liked Shoei helmets

05-31-2008, 02:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Grummer Burn fat off your soul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Island in the South Posts: 929	NorCal, awesome, a quick yamaha 600, u ever had a chance to ride a fast two stroke? quite an experience those things can give ya..... i like four strokes too... shit these day you can practically get a 300K plus bike for a price of a decent family sedan, increidble no, i dont have a bike at the moment , prolly not for a while

06-04-2008, 09:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
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06-04-2008, 10:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
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06-05-2008, 05:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
schweisshund Guest Posts: n/a	Ok guys ... this man is going to be a new rider, so we need to encourage him to wear full gear. WEAR FULL GEAR MY FRIEND I also wear a full face helmet and often my HA bugs the dang hell out of me so I take it off then put helmet on. But, its possible to wear it - turn volume down so no "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeee" A full face helmet will also prevent flying debris from hitting you in the face as you travel 80 mph down a highway. Get a leather jacket and tough durable PANTS - if you drop bike and slide with shorts, flip flops and t shirt, you will have road rash scars for life. FULL GEAR ..... I cannot stress that enough. Do you know why new riders are called "Squids"? Because that is what they look like after a motorcycle accident ... I will not describe it - its gross. don't mean to scare you ... its just a word of caution.

06-05-2008, 05:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
schweisshund Guest Posts: n/a	Catty mentioned the Bell helmets they sell at Wal-mart - they are nice. You might also try looking on Craigslist for helmets for sale too.

06-05-2008, 05:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
Jiro YOU DOMESTIC DISSENT! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 4,683	thanks guys! Good idea about cutting some cushions around ear area. I want to wear HA while wearing helmet because I will be mostly riding it on local road so yea - I need to be aware of my surrounding auditory. I don't want to ride it on highway in here.... way too many careless drivers with huge SUVS - yapping away on cell phones. I prefer wearing full-face helmet for safety reason. I guess I'll try Wal-Mart although it's about 30 min away.

06-05-2008, 05:45 AM	#21 (permalink)
schweisshund Guest Posts: n/a	When I was 19, I was riding on Highway 75 and you know how you lean forward a little and my jeans had opening near my butt ... hard to explain. Anyways, a wasp found its way into my jeans and sstung my butt about 3 times, then worked its way down my leg stinging me. I was like "Holy Mother of God have Mercy" weaving back and forth through traffic trying to shake my leg to get it out. I finally pulled over under an overpass and took my jeans off because wasp was still stuck in my leg. I was running around in circles cussing up a storm. I can only imagine what people were thinking as they passed me in traffic seeing a crazy skinny half naked guy running around in circles I was screaming like "hoo hooo it hurts ##$$$#@@#$$#####"

06-05-2008, 07:58 AM	#23 (permalink)
purplecatty The Harley Guy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Center of the USA Posts: 1,324	I remmy I rode my moped down the street, (since that I have a sharp eyesight) I can see a dot coming toward me in a little dizzy way. In few seconds later, It was a bee flying toward me and it "crashed" between my fingers (between knuckle part which I was holding throttle side). It stungs me!! YYEEOOOWWWccchh!! I shook my hand to get bee off my hand and I was nursing my stung hand and . I turned around and rode back home only 50 ft from me. I had to put baking soda/ water paste on my hand to suck out venom then bandaid it. Catty

06-05-2008, 03:48 PM	#26 (permalink)
schweisshund Guest Posts: n/a	Catty - your right - bees hurt and another great reason to wear a full face helmet. I had 1/4 helmet (skullcap helmet) and a bee stung me right above the eye. My eye was swollen shut for about two days.

06-05-2008, 04:24 PM	#27 (permalink)
nozobo Aries boi Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Downtown Posts: 3,936	Aren't you gonna hear all static noise using HA while riding motorcycle? __________________ My roots are planted in the past And though my life is changin' fast Who I am is who I wanna be...

06-05-2008, 04:42 PM	#28 (permalink)
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