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Vonsliek
Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 03:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

hey guys,

my buddy has a massive melon & needs a helmet retailer or secondhand one.

here's the deal:

24 1/2" circumference around temples
rides harley
wants old-style (60's 70's) openface, retro racer 3/4 style helmet.

he hasn't been able to find anything suitable online so far & since there has to be a few *big heads* on here, i am wondering if you can help a brother out!

he's a real nice guy, so it'd make him real happy if anyone can help!

thanks guys,

paul
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Jaimec
Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 05:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

One of the guys in my club fits that description. I'll ask him and forward along his response.
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12r
Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 06:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

www.davida.co.uk go up to 64 cm, just over 25".
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Jaimec
Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 10:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My friend finally got back to me. In his experience, the only two manufacturers that make "Plus sized" helmets are Arai and HJC. Check out their websites, and good luck!
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Rocketman
Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 03:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Davida sound like they're right up your mates street. I have no desire for an open face lid these days, but Davida always catch my eye at the shows. Quality product.

AGV I believe do a very large shell too.

Rocket
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Rr_eater
Posted on Friday, January 12, 2007 - 01:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Remember, its not just size, but shape.

I have an 8 1/8 (not sure what that is in cm's), but the only helmet I found ANYWHERE that fit right was a Shoei XXL, more because of its shape then anything else. Every other one I tried on was a XXL, but mashed my forehead and back of my head, but the Sheoi fits like a glove!!

Bruce
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Vonsliek
Posted on Friday, January 12, 2007 - 01:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

rr_eater .. thanks for intel .. & in return, 8 1/8" = 20.6cm .. so my budd'es head is in inches, just over 9 5/8"
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Saturday, January 13, 2007 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

This might work:



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Hoax
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 10:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Has he gone into a motorcycle gear shop and tried any on? It would be helpful to know what brands/sizes he has tried on.

I've got a big head but I'm not sure what the circumference is. I used to wear an Arai full face XXL. I've since switched to a Scorpion full face XXL (Scorpion also sells 3/4 helmets).

http://www.scorpionusa.com
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