Advanced Carbon Composite Helmet..... [Archive] - The Doof Clenas Motorcycle Collective

Q-Dog

03-09-2007, 06:49 PM

After reading Evil Twin's tale of misery concerning the ordering of his white ACC helmet ....I figured if I wanted to be wearing one of these this year I'd better get busy and order up...or end up waiting.

So Monday 4pm I ordered a BlackCandy DOT.
It was at the house Thursday afternoon.

Dang...that was fast!!!!!
...and a great fittin' helmet, too!

And the answer is NO.
It doesn't make my a$$ look fat!

Desert_Comm

03-09-2007, 06:58 PM

Did you get it with the flames?

Squish

03-09-2007, 07:17 PM

i ordered mine about a month ago, and it shipped about as fast. i did get to ride with it the other day, and the fit and function are excelent.

Q-Dog

03-09-2007, 07:25 PM

Did you get it with the flames?

I don't like flames.....and skulls are out 'cause they're scarry!

bobsled77

03-09-2007, 07:33 PM

I think the government should make it mandatory that all doofs wear helmets like the one jack nicholson wore in easyrider.:Poke: :harhar:

Q-Dog

03-09-2007, 07:43 PM

I think the government should make it mandatory that all doofs wear helmets like the one jack nicholson wore in easyrider.:Poke: :harhar:

This was gonna be my other choice..........

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n248/woody79_01/e2QGKri87-1.jpg

MOOSE

03-09-2007, 08:52 PM

I think the government should make it mandatory that all doofs wear helmets like the one jack nicholson wore in easyrider.:Poke: :harhar:

Good idea! How about bedpans for Gazintas?

Majic

03-09-2007, 09:28 PM

This was gonna be my other choice..........

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n248/woody79_01/e2QGKri87-1.jpg

and the smaller ones can used for giving haircuts.

bobsled77

03-09-2007, 09:56 PM

and the smaller ones can used for giving haircuts.

which explains the doofy haircuts y'all are sporting:lol:

Q-Dog

03-09-2007, 11:56 PM

which explains the doofy haircuts y'all are sporting:lol:

Ouch.....

..so anyway....the zINTAS are all wearin' bedpans on their heads. Got it.
I like the concept.
Not unbelievable......

I can picture it now.....http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n248/woody79_01/aaaaa.jpg

route66paul

03-10-2007, 05:52 AM

Ouch.....

..so anyway....the zINTAS are all wearin' bedpans on their heads. Got it.
I like the concept.
Not unbelievable......

I can picture it now.....http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n248/woody79_01/aaaaa.jpg

They're getting ready to RUMBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBLE!

bobsled77

03-10-2007, 08:21 AM

Xkvator

03-10-2007, 11:07 AM

last year, i got mine in 4 to 3 days, too...

they do have some on stock at times...

did you get the 10% forum discount...?

i like flames, but not those goofy stick-ons...

jus' sayin'

billymac

03-15-2007, 09:08 PM

Hey Dave, is the profile really that much slimmer? I've looked at other composite brands and they are just as bulky as my regular DOT brain bucket.

Squish

03-15-2007, 09:13 PM

it's a lot slimmer than my other half helmet that i have.

Q-Dog

03-15-2007, 09:47 PM

Hey Dave, is the profile really that much slimmer? I've looked at other composite brands and they are just as bulky as my regular DOT brain bucket.

My Bell1/2 helmet feels like a satellite dish compared to this.
No head wobble...stays very well put.
I'm tellin'you...you're not gonna believe the difference!

I'm a believer!

KICKER

03-16-2007, 02:31 AM

Great helmets.

y2k king

03-16-2007, 03:30 AM

i concur.:blink:

Fire46

03-16-2007, 06:57 AM

last year, i got mine in 4 to 3 days, too...

they do have some on stock at times...

did you get the 10% forum discount...?

i like flames, but not those goofy stick-ons...

jus' sayin'

Discount?????????????????

Xkvator

03-16-2007, 08:10 AM

Discount?????????????????

If you mentioned you were a member of some of the ''other'' forums, they gave 10% off...

Fire46

03-16-2007, 08:11 AM

If you mentioned you were a member of some of the ''other'' forums, they gave 10% off...
Cool, thanks. I've been thinking about getting one and 10% is better in my pocket!!!!

Xkvator

03-16-2007, 08:12 AM

Hey Dave, is the profile really that much slimmer? I've looked at other composite brands and they are just as bulky as my regular DOT brain bucket.

look at the comparison pics of the guy wearing a DOT/nonDOT on there site...

Fire46

03-16-2007, 08:15 AM

Hey davukmer, could you post a better pic of what the candy black looks like? I looked at their site but it's hard to tell. I prefer flat black but I don't like the idea of it being 'textured' so I was thinking either the candy or just gloss black.

Xkvator

03-16-2007, 08:59 AM

On their website...click on DOT helmets...the guy at the top & the girl(3rd one down) have the black candy on...
You really can't tell from a distance...up close you can see the carbon fiber through the gel coat...

y2k king

03-16-2007, 09:32 AM

here ya go.

Xkvator

03-16-2007, 09:53 AM

y2k...yers has a big X on top...

jus sayin'

Fire46

03-16-2007, 10:37 AM

Cool! Thanks.

Lady Godiva

03-16-2007, 10:44 AM

OK, I'm going to be a dumb@ss and ask what site you guys are looking at for these helmets... :outtahere:

I've been hearing the rumblings and after our buddy Kevin went down Travus and I would like to get some decent helmets...

Fire46

03-16-2007, 10:46 AM

http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/dot.htm

KICKER

03-16-2007, 10:47 AM

www.carbonfiberhelmets.com

Lady Godiva

03-16-2007, 11:10 AM

Thanks guys! :)

y2k king

03-16-2007, 12:58 PM

y2k...yers has a big X on top...

jus sayin'

x marks the spot.:Smart:

Chevtek

03-17-2007, 06:08 PM

I felt like I was a bobble headed doll and looked like a mushroom with my other DOT half helm. I ordered my Black Candy ACC helm unfortunatly during the peek time last year so it took awhile to get to me but I have to say its the best fit and looking helm out there !
Order early !!!!
Side note they used to offer a quick disconnect when I first ordered mine, it was shipped without so I called and the said some people had problems undoing the clasp but the sent mine seperatly . Easy install and really nice

Fire46

05-15-2007, 08:58 AM

Just received my gloss black one. Wow, what an amazing light helmet! Took a little over two weeks to get it, they didn't have any in stock but it must be a good time to order right now. Can't wait to see how it is when riding. I wish mine didn't have the quick connect installed, I forgot to tell them not to do it. I really don't like those, I'm faster getting it on and off the old way.

BigSwede

05-15-2007, 09:24 AM

I ordered mine last week. Hopefully it doesn't take the 4-5 weeks they said. I ordered their new l/XL sized DOT. Guess that takes alot of carbon fiber to cover this melon....

8-Ball

05-15-2007, 10:02 AM

They sent me 4 helmets trying to fit my melon... never could... apparently I have a flat spot off to one side that makes the helmet rotate to 1:00.

Shims had no effect.

Fire46

05-15-2007, 10:06 AM

They sent me 4 helmets trying to fit my melon... never could... apparently I have a flat spot off to one side that makes the helmet rotate to 1:00.

Shims had no effect.

You need a melon adjustment then....I have a BFH (Big Fu#king Hammer) if you need it...

Do you have trouble with other helmets as well?

8-Ball

05-15-2007, 10:08 AM

You need a melon adjustment then....I have a BFH (Big Fu#king Hammer) if you need it...

Do you have trouble with other helmets as well?

I think you only see it on the thinner lids... the big ones have too much of a margin in the mushroom effect.

I'm thinking that flat spot was supposed to house my cell phone capabilities...

They told me to keep one of the helmets. I took the foam liner out and rotated it in the shell and glued it back in with construction adhesive... modified the shell outline... it fits straight now but the straps are not even (left to right)... ended up getting it for free though.

Stone Cold

05-15-2007, 02:31 PM

I think you only see it on the thinner lids... the big ones have too much of a margin in the mushroom effect.

I'm thinking that flat spot was supposed to house my cell phone capabilities...

They told me to keep one of the helmets. I took the foam liner out and rotated it in the shell and glued it back in with construction adhesive... modified the shell outline... it fits straight now but the straps are not even (left to right)... ended up getting it for free though.

Now I understand why you ride with your head cocked to one side.

I thought you were attempting to reduce drag...

Fire46

05-15-2007, 02:38 PM

Now I understand why you ride with your head cocked to one side.

I thought you were attempting to reduce drag...

8, does this cause you to go in circles?

Squish

05-15-2007, 02:56 PM

I'm thinking that flat spot was supposed to house my cell phone capabilities...

or lack there of

duhast

05-15-2007, 03:35 PM

I still feel best wearing a full face......

Rock

05-15-2007, 03:55 PM

8-Ball

05-15-2007, 03:58 PM

looking at the web. what's the difference between black candy and gloss black? other than the little dots in black candy.

black candy
http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/Tracy%20DOT%201%20web.jpg

gloss black
http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/Erin%205.JPG

Black candy shows the carbon fiber fabric. Black looks more like Beauty.

You may need a new monitor... course there is a color selection there as well...

Big Tom

05-15-2007, 08:57 PM

If you mentioned you were a member of some of the ''other'' forums, they gave 10% off...

What "Other" forum would you be talking about?

Fire46

05-15-2007, 09:03 PM

What "Other" forum would you be talking about?

Crap, I forgot about that. Hmm, wonder if they will credit me.

route66paul

05-15-2007, 09:31 PM

I still feel best wearing a full face......

I am sure that others have made that observation.

Rock

05-15-2007, 10:57 PM

Black candy shows the carbon fiber fabric. Black looks more like Beauty.

You may need a new monitor... course there is a color selection there as well...

Hmmm. Sounds like I'd have to go with the gloss then. Beauty likes to match. :)

Fire46

05-16-2007, 07:06 AM

Hmmm. Sounds like I'd have to go with the gloss then. Beauty likes to match. :)

The gloss black is really nice. I would have went flat black but I didn't like the texture. I wasn't much for the carbon fiber look.

Xkvator

05-16-2007, 11:15 AM

looking at the web. what's the difference between black candy and gloss black? other than the little dots in black candy.

Rock,
You had it in yer hands...mine's Black Candy...weren't ya payin' attention...?

Xkvator

05-16-2007, 11:16 AM

What "Other" forum would you be talking about?

HDF.....for one...

Fire46

05-16-2007, 11:43 AM

Rock,
You had it in yer hands...mine's Black Candy...weren't ya payin' attention...?

:yikes: :sofa:

8-Ball

05-16-2007, 12:09 PM

Rock,
You had it in yer hands...mine's Black Candy...weren't ya payin' attention...?

I thought Rock wasn't into reach arounds...

Fire46

05-17-2007, 09:22 AM

I sent an email to Erin (their customer support person), indicating that I forgot to ask about the 10% VTF discount when I originally ordered the helmet. She credited my card the 10% without any questions. It's nice to find companies with excellent customer service.

So, if you order one, make sure to ask for the 10%!!!!

meanbean

05-28-2007, 09:12 AM

My wife and I have the natural black carbon, they fit well and look good. I rode with MynameisDoug on Saturday and he has the blue carbon. It looks great. I might get one just because the color is great and it will match the Blue Bomber. I wonder if they will weave a red carbon 7 into it?

Their non-DOT helmets pass every DOT test except the puncture test. The puncture test consists of driving a pointed rod through the helmet. The rod can only penetrate XXX inches into the foam to pass the DOT test. None of the outer shells stop the rod. The way companies get their lids to pass this test is to add a thickness of foam that is greater than the XXX inches required by DOT.

I ride with the non-DOT.