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I wanted to get a half helmet as our Summers can get as hot as Arizona.
My full face gets insanely hot and I about pass out.
I researched to no end and decided upon the Bell Rogue.
I like the flexibility of this helmet.
It also looks very cool (to me at least and that is all that matters).
I am going to be on a 400 + mile day ride Thursday,so I will be able to see first hand what I like and don't like about this helmet.
I will give a personal review of it after that.
Doug
The things some people will do to look badazz. And some of us are just born with it.:poke:
This helmet looks so bad that when I put it on, I almost kicked my own a$$.:icon_lol:
Ok bad azz, :postpics:
Here you go John...
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Doug
What no selfie! :clap2:
I dont want to frighten anyone with a picture that has me in it. :shock:
I was really excited when that helmet came out. I bought it but it didn't fit me well. The front thing smashed my nose unless I tilted the helmet back. No vents either. But if you like it, cool!
That's good buddy.Quote:
Originally Posted by flat6bagger
Cmon man show us your lid!Quote:
Originally Posted by flat6bagger
Only because you asked nicely Shooter.:icon_biggrin:
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Doug
Bell Pit Boss....very comfy...but no air vents
Why did the mouth guard hit your nose?Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbyf6b
Do you mean while riding and wearing it?
I don't understand.
Also being a half helmet,I don't see a need for vents.
Actually there are vents in the rear collar section.
Doug
My skull doesn't fit Bells. Tried several and all were just weird feeling.
Looks good on you though. Do you get a free bowl of soup?
http://youtu.be/VzPsdkTCufs
Seriously it does look good. I wanted it when it came out.
I have a head conducive to BELL helmets I guess.
1 year of Campbell's Chunky!:icon_lol:
Bell and my gourd are also not a good match. Scorpion and Shoei for me.
Plus one on the rogue I have one in the matte black and love it. I had to get the mask set right but after that it fit like a glove
Can I borrow $100. Please?:icon_lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by flat6bagger
Seriously Doug looks good. If it fits should be a keeper.
Sorry,I just spent it on a helmet.:icon_lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter
Doug
Not to change the subject, but Rodney was great in Caddyshack. So, how do the sunglasses fit in the new hat? Any pressure spots? :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by stroguy
"Any pressure spots?"
To my surprise,no.
Those are the over prescription glasses type sunglasses by the way.
Doug
The mask is supposed to go over your nose. That's why it comes with a winter nose breath guard. The glue holding the nose guard on also melted in the AZ heat. I still think it's a cool helmet but it didn't work for me. I sold it and got a Pit Boss. I just pull a neck gator over my face.Quote:
Originally Posted by flat6bagger
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Thanks Bobby.
It is going back to the dealer today.
It will not adjust to where it is either hitting my nose or hanging down.
This sucks.
Oh well,better now then wearing it to the point I could not return it.
Doug
Oh no, I didn't mean for you to not like it. Now I feel bad for saying anything. I tried modifying mine to fit the way I thought it should but gave up. There is a slight adjustment on each side of the mask. Maybe you can get it to tilt correctly.Quote:
Originally Posted by flat6bagger
If you like it, that's all that matters. Sorry. :icon_frown:
Bobby,
Do not be sorry.
We tried every adjustment possible.
The muzzle either hit my nose or flopped down.
It would have drove me crazy,so thank you.
Doug
Ok. I had mine for a couple months and it drove me crazy. Sold it on Craigslist at a big loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by flat6bagger
I tried the Drifter but it didn't fit my head. The Pit Boss doesn't have vents either but the rear adjustment sold me. You can make it fit as tight as you want. Not as "cool" but functional.
The dealer had an HJC that had that adjustment.
The problem was the sides came down so far it sat on top of my ear.
I have another "bowl" style half helmet I will use until I can get something I like.
Doug
This HJC is a great helmet. It's also sold in HD stores plus $30. Very comfortable, and I like the lift up disappearing visor.Quote:
Originally Posted by flat6bagger
My new one came last Friday. A new addition for the collection.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Outlaw-Carbo...7731b1&vxp=mtr
Hard deal to pass up, but the CF looks awesome!
I said the he!! with it and just bought a HJC CS-5N open face.
Vented on top,visor,basic.
I rode with it tonight and I love it.
Pictures tomorrow.
I'm going to bed.
400 mile lunch run tomorrow.:icon_biggrin:
Doug
I had to have the front "mask" extended out almost all the way and tilted down to avoid it hitting my nose. With the breath guard, I removed the metal piece that is riveted on, which relieved some of the form to allow it to clear my nose a little bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbyf6b
Of course, all of this depends on the size of your nose so YMMV :)
If you like the Rogue look, Shark makes something similar. The goggles are attached.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/724-...FdAkgQod264AQQ
Congrats on the HJC. I have owned a number of them--good product.
I already have a half helmet,but thought the versatility advertised on the Rogue would be worth having.
I changed directions when that did not work out and bought the. HJC open face.
HJC helmets never have failed me in any way.
I should have stuck with what works for me.
Luckily the dealer took the Rogue back for a full refund.
Doug
I have been looking at that helmet for about a week online, after reading all of the comments I have decided to pass. God endowed me with a rather large...well yeah my nose is good sized too. I don't think that would be a comfortable fit. I am hoping to go buy a new helmet this afternoon, I will get back to everyone with what I bought.
Mike