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Old 05-08-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Classic looking open face helmet

Hi folks,

I am looking for a classic styled open faced helmet. So far all the helmets I've tried on at the local shops make me look like Dark Helmet from Spaceballs. I need a sleek helmet that looks kinda old school.

Any ideas will be appreciated.

Here is a reference photo of what I'm trying to avoid.

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http://www.extremesupply.com/nolanhe...0flashback.htm

I have this, and am pretty happy with it.
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That's awesome! i was just asking a friend of mine to paint my white open face with "Spaceballs: The Helmet" No Joke!
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I like the looks of that Nolan alot. I'm accustomed to wearing goggles (WileyX). Can you remove the face shield completely without leaving an ugly hole on the side.

I ask because I have found that half or 3/4 helmets with face shields still blow too much wind in my eyes.
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Yes, you can remove the visor and then re-clip the fastening plate back on the helmut, no ugly hole.
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can goggles fit over the nolan?
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That I don't know for sure, as I don't have goggles.
I don't see why not.

There is no goggle clip on the back or anything.
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The Nolan N30 is sweet. That will be my next helmet....
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The only thing to remember is that from the front and back, the Nolan logo is fairly prominent, and the center colour takes up about 1/3 of what you see.

Given the interest, shall I post photos?
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Absolutely, please post some pics.

I think I might be sold knowing that you can re-clip the visor thingy back on without the visor.
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