New helmet love

verboten1 · August 23rd, 2013, 09:58 PM

Finally, I no longer have to wear my hot BLACK Dual Sport helmet any more.
My wife got me this for my birthday! She rocks ( She's reading now...

)

I got the one i have wanted since they redesigned them

AFX DS-39

I love the fit of the DS helmets, I have had my DS-37 for many years. I wear it on the wifes ninja, the cruiser, and of course the KLR as well!

c-dog · August 23rd, 2013, 10:17 PM

Nice looking new helmet! Looks very high tech.

I like dual sport helmets. When I get a WR250R again I need to get one.

massacremasses · August 23rd, 2013, 10:27 PM

I had the fly trekker (same shell) its was cool. pretty noisy though.

verboten1 · August 23rd, 2013, 10:56 PM

Yeah, well, the predecessor DS-37 is even louder!

Tomorrow is my first long trip with the 39, I'm excited for the "quiet" lol

Alex · August 24th, 2013, 09:43 PM

(earplugs)

kirk595x · August 24th, 2013, 11:46 PM

I was thinking of getting one these for my winter commute. It's either this one or the G-Max. Let us know how you like it.

verboten1 · August 25th, 2013, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

(earplugs)

Yep, 100 miles at 75 MPH with Dunlop D606 was perfect with the new helmet and earplugs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirk595x

I was thinking of getting one these for my winter commute. It's either this one or the G-Max. Let us know how you like it.

It's great, it's a bit cold for a winter helmet here, but I bet there it would be perfect. It's like it's an improvement on my favorite helmet (the FX-37DS) but still feels about the same, just quieter, and less effect of the wind from the peak

Alex · August 25th, 2013, 10:22 PM

I got the hi-vis yellow version of the DS-39 for the dirt. It's comfortable, but I agree that it likely would be noisy at speed. The shield mechanism is quite cheap and plasticky, but I removed it all and will be using goggles with it anyway.

verboten1 · August 26th, 2013, 07:48 AM

it's very quiet, considering the design and how "open" it is.

For the most part I have the sheild up, but when I hit the expressway it comes down.

Rode yesterday after changing the tires to the Shinko 705 and the everything was so much quieter. I'm glad I replaced my FX-37DS with this FX-39DS they really fixed pretty much everything that was a downfall of the old helmet, and I love my old one too!

csmith12 · August 26th, 2013, 07:52 AM

Master Chief called, he wants his helmet back.

Cool lid!

verboten1 · August 26th, 2013, 08:04 AM

Thanks!
I wanted to paint my old one olive drab and put a gold mirror sheild on it. but I never did!

verboten1 · August 31st, 2013, 01:29 PM

Added some personalization to it. Plus some safety!!

kirk595x · September 1st, 2013, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by verboten1

Added some personalization to it. Plus some safety!!

Looks good

verboten1 · September 1st, 2013, 06:19 PM

Thanks! It turned out better than I thought it would!

August 23rd, 2013, 09:58 PM	#1
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	New helmet love Finally, I no longer have to wear my hot BLACK Dual Sport helmet any more. My wife got me this for my birthday! She rocks ( She's reading now... ) I got the one i have wanted since they redesigned them AFX DS-39 I love the fit of the DS helmets, I have had my DS-37 for many years. I wear it on the wifes ninja, the cruiser, and of course the KLR as well! __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.
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August 23rd, 2013, 10:27 PM	#3
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I had the fly trekker (same shell) its was cool. pretty noisy though. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

August 23rd, 2013, 10:56 PM	#4
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Yeah, well, the predecessor DS-37 is even louder! Tomorrow is my first long trip with the 39, I'm excited for the "quiet" lol __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

August 24th, 2013, 09:43 PM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	(earplugs) __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 24th, 2013, 11:46 PM	#6
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	I was thinking of getting one these for my winter commute. It's either this one or the G-Max. Let us know how you like it. __________________________________________________ Perform Random Acts of Coolness!!ATGATT

August 23rd, 2013, 10:17 PM	#2
c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	Nice looking new helmet! Looks very high tech. I like dual sport helmets. When I get a WR250R again I need to get one.

August 25th, 2013, 10:22 PM	#8
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I got the hi-vis yellow version of the DS-39 for the dirt. It's comfortable, but I agree that it likely would be noisy at speed. The shield mechanism is quite cheap and plasticky, but I removed it all and will be using goggles with it anyway. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 26th, 2013, 07:48 AM	#9
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	it's very quiet, considering the design and how "open" it is. For the most part I have the sheild up, but when I hit the expressway it comes down. Rode yesterday after changing the tires to the Shinko 705 and the everything was so much quieter. I'm glad I replaced my FX-37DS with this FX-39DS they really fixed pretty much everything that was a downfall of the old helmet, and I love my old one too! __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

August 26th, 2013, 07:52 AM	#10
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Master Chief called, he wants his helmet back. Cool lid! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 26th, 2013, 08:04 AM	#11
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Thanks! I wanted to paint my old one olive drab and put a gold mirror sheild on it. but I never did! __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

August 31st, 2013, 01:29 PM	#12
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Added some personalization to it. Plus some safety!! __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

September 1st, 2013, 06:19 PM	#14
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Thanks! It turned out better than I thought it would! __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

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