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Does anyone own one of these? HCI Retro 50Supposedly DOT approved. A fraction of the cost of a Davida Classic. Owners: What do you think? Don't want to get into a 1/2-shell, 3/4-shell, full-face debate. Thanks, Tom
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No, but it's the answer to my prayers and I'll have one shortly. Its the first retro lid that comes close to the Davida for a price that is reasonable.
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Very cool! I'll have to look into that once my shorty wears out.
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Shoot, just spent $150 on a new Scorpion 3/4 face. Oh well, I wanted a shield for the cooler months. That does look pretty cool.
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Hmm I may get one,once my last online purchase is paid for.
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
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Hmm I may get one,once my last online purchase is paid for.
LOL. I can relate, last weekend I bought some stuff from that 50% sale (assuming it does actually ship...) and this past week purchased some motorcycle boots from eBay.
Next on my list is some Wiley X glasses and now this. Jeez, doesn't it ever end??? 
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My hope is they will be paintable since they're fiberglass. I have a friend who does excellent air brush work I'd like to duplicate my tank paint scheme - maybe even painted Triumph badges on the side.
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These folks are selling the helmet for $49.99 + $10.00 for shipping. No tax if out of state: mmleatherI couldn't find the helmet on their www, but you can call them at: 910-487-6151 and speak with the only person that has a clue (Mary). My standard disclaimer: This is for your consideration, not recommendation. Caveat emptor. I'm not affiliated with these folks, nor have I had any previous dealings with them.
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Just ordered one today in blck flame-hope it fits well and looks better! Also orderd the 3/4 Rebel (rebel flag paint ) but would like a Union Jack better if they had one.
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...... Also orderd the 3/4 Rebel (rebel flag paint ) but would like a Union Jack better if they had one.
Here's a 3/4 with the Union Jack. No personal experience with it.
Regards,
Tom
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These folks are selling the helmet for $49.99 + $10.00 for shipping. No tax if out of state:
mmleather
I couldn't find the helmet on their www, but you can call them at: 910-487-6151 and speak with the only person that has a clue (Mary).
My standard disclaimer:
This is for your consideration, not recommendation. Caveat emptor. I'm not affiliated with these folks, nor have I had any previous dealings with them.
Talk about fast processing and shipping. Helmet came today. Ordered on 02/13, arrived on 02/16.
By the wieght and feel of it, I'm surprised it meets or exceeds DOT standards. It's closer to a novelty helmet in my opinion.
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Tom,
Let me know how it fits compared to the measurement you took, and/or compared to previous same size purchase. I have a HCI 1/2 helmet (style40, I believe). It is a medium and uses the same size chart. The one I have fits pretty nicely. I just want to be as sure as I can before ordering - I hate buying sized merchandise via the net. I have some bad luck with that.
Thanks,
Barry
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Barry, I've a pretty big mis-shapen (think Peter Doyle in Young Frankenstein) noggin' at 24"/61cm. Their XXL fits me better than the Shoei St Cruz I normally wear. The liner in the HCI is in fact EPS [Expanded Polystyrene (styrofoam)]. I'm betting the Shoei offers better protection. If you plan to follow through with ordering, I suggest the second link I mentioned above, not the first. This will save you at least $20. You'll have to order by phone though. Make sure you talk to Mary. The first couple of folks I talked with didn't have a clue. Regards, Tom
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Thanks, Tom. And good luck with that head of yours. It sounds to be quite a conversation starter. I'd just about bet if they stuck my nose on your head, the two would look nearly proportional 
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I ordered one from Helmetsrus for $70 plus shipping. I ordered mine on 2/10 and still haven't recieved it. I couldn't fined the helmet on mmleather so I went to helmetsrus. If these things are nice there's going to be alot sold in my part of KC
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Yes-that is an AF lid not an HCI which is painted with a rebel flag design over the whole helmet like the Davida. That is what I would like to have.
BTW-the pudding basin HCL retro 50 came and it is cool ! So did the rebel flag 3/4-they are just a bit tight for me but wearable-I wear a 61cm or 24" Xl and these are tight. The 50 is the black flames on flat black and with my Davida mask and Goggles I look like a space man form the 50's. GREAT!.
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$40 HELMETS, $2 DECALS PICS
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Thats a good looking helmet! What material are the ear pads made from? Are they removable? A quick connect and removable chin pad would be nice
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KP, Pads are pure, 100% Asian Vinyl - no doubt 'organic'. They are not removable, but, I must say they fit more appropriately than any helmet I own. The lid is very light and the outside dimensions are very small. I’m please so far with the one I have, although I question the ‘safety factor’ due to the thinness of the padding. It says “DOTâ€Â, but is probably not the safest helmet on the market. It does look as close to a Davida as the pictures indicate – very retro. I find it to look most ‘dashing’ with a pair of goggles. Now all I need is the silk scarf.
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Received a Retro 50 HCI yesterday from Jafrum.com. Excellent service and at a price of $39.95 + $6.75 shipping, very reasonable. I actually read and followed the sizing instructions and I suggest you do also as they run smallish and an XL fitted me well as opposed to L from Shoei, etc that I usually wear.
As others noted, it's as close to a Davidia in looks as you can get. Very dashing indeed, particularly with goggles.
Retro helmet, retro TBA...excellent!
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I think I'll have to find a dealer that sells HJC Half helmets and try one on, even tho I know it's a different style. My shorty is an XL, whereas my full face is an XXXL... So I don't trust sizing charts  Altho I really like those helmets! Great bike night helmet. It's a mide down the road for me, and I spend more time walking around, easier to carry!
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That's an HCI not HJC for the Retro 50
so sizing will be different.
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Oops Thanks for pointing it out! That woulda been an interesting conversation when ordering...
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Benny what hat size do you usually wear, I wear a 7 3/4 hat and the XL HCI fits me, I got two. I cut my hair relatively short which makes a difference, but I didn't think anyone had a larger head than me.
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You must not have been around for my helmet shopping woes My full face is a XXXL Scorpion. My fitted cap is a 7-7/8 and is a tad snug. My hair is fairly short, altho not a buzzcut or anything. Also, my head is a long oval shape which firther complicated things. I looked at their sizing chart and I'm thinkin a XXL might do it. I tend to fit shorties easier than full face because the big knob of a lower-rear skull I have doesn't come into play.
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Anyone have a website for HCI? I'd love to find a dealer to go try one on...
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Benny. I got mine at Jaffrum. Same price as HCI. No hassles & Speedy delivery. I always swore I'd never buy a lid over the net for size issues - The size chart seems spot-on.
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I've had the jafrum site up for a couple hours now thinking about hitting the go-button... Can't beat that price! I think I should be good with a 2XL. Do you know if they have a good return policy? OK got my answer... Quote:
Exchange for same item different size
We can exchange items if it is received back to us within 100 days of receipt by the customer. If the customer is exchanging for same item in another size, shipping back is Free. Otherwise full shipping on the item is required.
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You must not have been around for my helmet shopping woes
My full face is a XXXL Scorpion. My fitted cap is a 7-7/8 and is a tad snug. My hair is fairly short, altho not a buzzcut or anything. Also, my head is a long oval shape which firther complicated things. I looked at their sizing chart and I'm thinkin a XXL might do it. I tend to fit shorties easier than full face because the big knob of a lower-rear skull I have doesn't come into play.
Let me know what size you got and how it fits. I shave my head and wear a fitted size 8 hat.
Go figure.
^ the real fat head.
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I was thinking of ordering a 2X, their biggest... I'm sure I could unload it in the classifieds if it didn't work out.
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