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May 22nd, 2010, 10:02 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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Hawk Helmet for my GF
Edit: Not gonna buy it!
Last futzed with by ScorpionNinja; May 24th, 2010 at 10:12 AM. |
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May 22nd, 2010, 10:28 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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If at all possible before I buy my gear online I try to check it out at a local dealer or find a dealer out of town that carries it and have a good excuse for a long ride.
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May 22nd, 2010, 10:41 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14
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You usually get what you pay for.
How many girl friends do you have?
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May 22nd, 2010, 10:44 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Dave
Location: Michigan
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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Well I just noticed sumin' about that website.
You HAVE to have a MIN $300.00 to Order.  I just got done looking over the site and asked her about it... "I didnt see that". 
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May 22nd, 2010, 08:01 PM
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CVMA/AFM #72
Name: Tiffani
Location: Los Angeles, Ca
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.
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I've never heard of Hawk and I don't see much information on them over the internet either. Honestly though, I don't think she'll want to be the one to find out how effective it is or isn't. Not only that, but I would never recommend blind buying a helmet model that she hasn't been able to personally try on to see how it fits.
If you just can't make room in your budget for a pricier helmet but still want some quality, I've know a couple people who swear by Scorpion's helmets. I've never owned one myself (I love their other gear but their helmets just don't fit my head shape) but it might be worth it to try one on and see how it works for her. I know Sportbike Track gear is also clearing out last years graphics for the EXO-400: http://sportbiketrackgear2.homestead.com/geronimo.html Or you can get an HJC helmet for as cheap as $60 at motorcycle superstore: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...nt-Helmet.aspx I don't know how insistent she is on pink and froofy designs though, but those are just a few examples of internet deals. My point is, you can get some nice, brand new, name brand helmets on the cheap if you scour the internet far enough and don't mind getting last year's paint patterns. I wouldn't ever skimp on head protection, but an on sale quality helmet is still a quality helmet. Webbikeworld.com has some pretty in depth reviews to make shopping a little easier, but just be sure to try on any helmet up for consideration at a local shop or something before placing an order for anything. |
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May 23rd, 2010, 11:31 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Greg
Location: central new york
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868
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I've been kind of considering the bluetooth version of this:
http://www.revzilla.com/product/vemar-ckqi-helmet Get the chin bar and it is a full face helmet. This was a $400+ helmet that has been discounted, webbikeworld gave it decent marks, and it comes in pink. It also looks kind of like a bug! The internal shades is a great feature! I use it all the time on my Shuberth. |
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May 23rd, 2010, 11:41 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Greg
Location: central new york
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868
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That place is also a wholesaler:
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May 23rd, 2010, 07:25 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Kensai
Location: New Jersey
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 103
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My friend bought a Hawk helmet from a different website because it only cost $30. Seems like trash to me. The inside material is very scratchy and the straps are, for some reason, so short that it takes about 5 minutes (and a heap of frustration) to put on.
I guess if you think your girlfriend's head belongs in the trash then go for it! |
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May 23rd, 2010, 08:41 PM
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Lime Green Noob
Name: Yesenia
Location: Elko, NV
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R, 06 Ninja 650R Posts: 4
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I wouldnt buy her a hawk helmet, there make really cheap and dont fit right, also they crack easy too just fork out the extra 30 bucks to buy a hjc, fulmer, or whatever besides a hawk
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