I unboxed and reviewed the newest Daytona three and quarter helmet and Biltwell Bubble Shield. Check out my 1/2 helmet review here • Crazy Al's bikerhelmet...
I just got mine today and love it. It appears to be well made and fits perfect. And more important for me, it does not make me look like I'm from outer space. It's small on my head which is just what I was hoping.
Man, the enthusiasm is off the charts with this review. 😂🤣😂🤣😂 I’ve been looking at getting a Daytona 3/4 helmet to go along with my other helmets, I’ve never ridden with a 3/4 or a 1/2 helmet before because I like that piece of mind with a full face. I have 4 helmets but I wear my Bell Bullitt mostly because it feels like I’m wearing a 3/4 helmet and it’s super light. I think I’ll pick a Daytona up just to see how it is during the hot Arizona summers but I don’t think I’d take long rides with it. Who knows, it might just become a favorite.
The Daytona looks great no doubt. However, having to snap on that face shield is not convenient at all. Also, the face shield itself looks ridiculous. Just my opinion nice review.
$62 on Amazon which is pretty cheap. I'm thinking about one. The bubble shield makes it look like you just landed on the moon! And also, with the bubble shield, if you were to flip it up while you're riding, it just about tears your head off when the wind catches it, so it can be dangerous! I think the flat flip up shield would be better.
+CJ Pierce Thank you, I am glad I was helpful in making your decision on buying your helmet. You got a great helmet for an awesome price. Enjoy it for many miles in your adventures on the road.
I have a full size windshield, once I hit 60 miles an hour it just goes up and it wasn't a cheap visor, $22 if I remember correctly But I'm glad yours is working out. Time to get something new for me.
2 things I don't like about that shield and similar Shields, they don't hold down you constantly got to change gasket, seal and at Highway speeds it doesn't stay shut it flies open. I would get a modular helmet which is exactly what I'm looking for now.
I thank you 2 years later for this review- I always ask God for protection- it lioks light on inner padding - but it also looks SO sleek! I have always worn the bowl top open helmet so this will actually be MORE protection than I currently have. QUESTION: Two years later- did you ever toss the Daytona???
Believe it or not I still have this helmet, but I moved to full face helmets and will not go back to anything else for protection and less fatique on my rides. I am glad you found review useful. I did not like the feeling being inside a full face helmets at first but if you are thinking about it, I went with my first helmet that Bell makes called the Bullitt and it feels almost like a 3/4 helmet because of the thin chin bar. It is very open and airy and gives you a little better protection than a 3/4 does and lets you get used to the full face. After that I started to get comfortable with the full face. I have to 2. One is made by Shoei and Scorpion. Take care and ride safe.
+mikes06roadking Thank MIke. I am glad to hear that you love your purchase. After a full season, I love the helmet myself. Enjoy many miles with it. Ride safe and free!!
I think the visor makes them look less nerdy. I have the Bell Custom 500 version 5 snap, flat black and love it! The bubbles look super nerdy. And I paid $125 to my doorstep with no complaints on price because I know saving my head is well worth it. IF anyone complains about how much they paid, there's a problem with the helmet and/or saving their friggin' scull ain't worth the pot they piss in!
Brian Orzechowski Thanks Brian for checking out my review. Not too many reviews on this helmet so I decided to do one. Thanks for kind words. The helmet is great especially in the cool weather.
I ordered one of these Daytona open-face helmets based on reviews like this and while it had a very low profile it was also very unconformable to wear. Upon closer inspection I discovered there was no comfort padding, just a thin liner over the styrofoam protective layer. That's how these companies can offer smaller outside shells, they scrimp on the extra padding inside. I sent the helmet back and ordered a different brand that had plenty of padding in it. I would rather have a comfortable helmet that looks a little bigger, but I can wear it for a long period of time. Think about it....if the helmet is a lot smaller on the outside then something had to be omitted on the inside, it's simple physics....and unfortunately that something is a comfortable padded liner.
Head shapes are different and unfortunately it doesn't fit your head comfortably. I have no problem with comfort whats so ever and my daily rides are over 200 miles. Glad you got something that fits you better.
@@asoshkin The reason your helmet fit better is also because yours is a Large while mine was an XL. Daytona makes 3 different outer shell sizes for this model and the middle shell size covers the Medium through XL sizes. That means that the medium size gets the most comfort padding, the large gets some padding (yours), and the XL like I had gets no padding at all. As you said in this video, your helmet has "decent padding" while mine had none. The point of having enough comfort padding is to accommodate different head shapes. This makes for a very flawed sizing system that Daytona uses in their quest for the lowest profile DOT helmets. Hopefully some of your viewers may benefit from this if they understand that if their helmet size is on the upper limits of each of the 3 different shell sizes (which is Small, XL, and 4XL) they aren't going to get any comfort padding at all in those sizes. Unfortunately I put way too much time into researching this after I received this helmet but at least I understand the problems with helmet sizing a lot better now.
nice review but with the bubble shield with adaptor, does it hold on the highway ride steady? i afraid it might be shaky while on a highway riding, thanks for reply
this is the review I needed to see. I was about to buy the same set up. Daytona cruiser with a bubble shield. you answered all questions I had about how'd it look. thank you! what tint is that on the bubble shield.. silver?
Thank you Austin, glad this helped you. Bubble shield that I have is this one, I believe. It is definitely not the chrome one. www.jpcycles.com/product/713-942
Holds up in the wind with no issues, but I am behind a fairing on a Harley Road Glide with the windshield. I am not sure how it will hold up in the wind without a windshield or a fairing.
+eastcoastnick You can find them on Ebay. Just do a quick search for "Flip up base attachment for motorcycle Bubble shield visor" and that should point you in the right direction. Thanks for watching and have a great motorcycle season.
Is there room enough for a BT intercom? So you're saying Daytona size chart says you would take an XL, you normally take a L so Daytona said to get a L and you did and it fits well? What does your head measure with the tape measure? It looks like larger sunglasses would get pushed down by the brow. Is this a fair statement? Have you heard about Amazon?
I believe it was here www.retrobikegear.com/daytona-cruiser-3-4-open-face-d-o-t-helmet-flat-black/?sku=DC1-B-XL&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIudjhucG64QIVFoezCh14oAHaEAQYASABEgLxRvD_BwE
This is one of many found on ebay. www.ebay.com/itm/Helmet-Visor-Bubble-3-Snap-Motorcycle-Wind-Shield-Lens-Windshield-ok/253773114918?hash=item3b160e6e26:m:mDWlIUKreGdqESOnNkzh_WQ
I have tried on loads of open face and they look awful...they look huge on my head...too much padding? When you say low profile is that because this helmet solves that problem...?
Yes it really does. I should of made a comparison with my old 3/4, but It is a hug difference. I do not have that big mushroom looking head anymore and its also fairly light and comfortable.
+Steven Espinoza No, not at all. It sits low on your forehead and I had no issues with the helmet lifting off. I do have a windshield on my bike, see the photo below where I posted the image of me riding with the helmet. I did not test it with the visor that it comes with because I do not use that visor. Hope that answers your question.
In case anyone wants to see how the helmet looks when riding. Here is the link to a photo of me and my wife in the back riding. i27.photobucket.com/albums/c153/Inforit/eaglesnest.jpg
+joe vstar The helmet is made by Daytona and the name of the model is Cruiser. Here is the link to the model I have www.daytonahelmets.com/page_1486_75/d.o.t.-daytona-cruiser-dull-black Hope this helps.
+Arnold Soshkin Thank you I appreciate it. I've been looking at other 3/4 helmet companies and so far I'm impressed and think I'll be buying Daytona helmet. It seems to be the cheapest and I like its a low profile helmet.
I actually think it is removable. I actually tried to mess with it and I pulled on it lightly on the padding by the ears and the padding came off a little than snapped it back in. I don't want to really take it apart as I wear a bandanna on my head so I don't need to take it apart to wash it. So I think it might be removable.
twinbadger1 I guess I have more of an oval type head and it fits fine and I am sure it will more of a round face as well as long as you get the right size helmet. There should be a size chart on the web site and how to measure your head properly. Hope this helps.
Looks really cheap material inside, I believe it's worth paying a little more to get good materials, removable for washing and moisture absorbing lining. However the lid does look good!
Thank you for taking the time to make a detailed review of the Daytona. Much appreciated!
I just got mine today and love it. It appears to be well made and fits perfect. And more important for me, it does not make me look like I'm from outer space. It's small on my head which is just what I was hoping.
Awesome.
Man, the enthusiasm is off the charts with this review. 😂🤣😂🤣😂
I’ve been looking at getting a Daytona 3/4 helmet to go along with my other helmets, I’ve never ridden with a 3/4 or a 1/2 helmet before because I like that piece of mind with a full face. I have 4 helmets but I wear my Bell Bullitt mostly because it feels like I’m wearing a 3/4 helmet and it’s super light. I think I’ll pick a Daytona up just to see how it is during the hot Arizona summers but I don’t think I’d take long rides with it. Who knows, it might just become a favorite.
I hear ya. For summers I wear the bullit as well as it's very close to the feel of a 3/4. But now I mostly ride my full face.
The Daytona looks great no doubt. However, having to snap on that face shield is not convenient at all. Also, the face shield itself looks ridiculous. Just my opinion nice review.
Thanks for the review and showing how it looks on your head
+joe vstar You welcome, I am glad it helped you in making a decision on purchasing your new helmet in some way.
Great review due to fitting it yourself and the straightforward opion
$62 on Amazon which is pretty cheap. I'm thinking about one. The bubble shield makes it look like you just landed on the moon! And also, with the bubble shield, if you were to flip it up while you're riding, it just about tears your head off when the wind catches it, so it can be dangerous! I think the flat flip up shield would be better.
Definitely a good deal if you are looking for a 3/4 helmet that doesn't give you a mushroom head.
I watched your review and went out and bought this helmet. I paid 59.00 out the door that includes tax. Great helmet and like your review.
+CJ Pierce Thank you, I am glad I was helpful in making your decision on buying your helmet. You got a great helmet for an awesome price. Enjoy it for many miles in your adventures on the road.
I have a full size windshield, once I hit 60 miles an hour it just goes up and it wasn't a cheap visor, $22 if I remember correctly But I'm glad yours is working out. Time to get something new for me.
Great presentation. Thank. Love these cruise helmets. I have three of them in different colors.
Greetings from Eastern Europe!:)
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2 things I don't like about that shield and similar Shields, they don't hold down you constantly got to change gasket, seal and at Highway speeds it doesn't stay shut it flies open. I would get a modular helmet which is exactly what I'm looking for now.
I never had a problem as I am behind a fairing. But I can see that it could be problematic in your case. I wear full helmets now mostly.
I thank you 2 years later for this review- I always ask God for protection- it lioks light on inner padding - but it also looks SO sleek! I have always worn the bowl top open helmet so this will actually be MORE protection than I currently have. QUESTION: Two years later- did you ever toss the Daytona???
Believe it or not I still have this helmet, but I moved to full face helmets and will not go back to anything else for protection and less fatique on my rides. I am glad you found review useful. I did not like the feeling being inside a full face helmets at first but if you are thinking about it, I went with my first helmet that Bell makes called the Bullitt and it feels almost like a 3/4 helmet because of the thin chin bar. It is very open and airy and gives you a little better protection than a 3/4 does and lets you get used to the full face. After that I started to get comfortable with the full face. I have to 2. One is made by Shoei and Scorpion. Take care and ride safe.
Nice review Arnold! Love the helmet fits like a glove.
+mikes06roadking Thank MIke. I am glad to hear that you love your purchase. After a full season, I love the helmet myself. Enjoy many miles with it. Ride safe and free!!
thanks for the review.
You welcome. :)
really good detailed review, thank you.
You welcome. Glad I could help.
Thanks for the review !
thx for nice review, my helmet is now on ship between USA and Europe :)
+ww2hunter I am glad you liked the review. Enjoy many miles with your new helmet. Let me know how you like it.
I think the visor makes them look less nerdy. I have the Bell Custom 500 version 5 snap, flat black and love it! The bubbles look super nerdy. And I paid $125 to my doorstep with no complaints on price because I know saving my head is well worth it. IF anyone complains about how much they paid, there's a problem with the helmet and/or saving their friggin' scull ain't worth the pot they piss in!
I've just bought one of these, how the hell do you get the DOT stamp/sticker off? Please if anyone knows how let me know.
Ray
Cool! Never been a fan of the 3/4 but I do like this one! The option to add the bubble shield is key. Awesome review!
Brian Orzechowski Thanks Brian for checking out my review. Not too many reviews on this helmet so I decided to do one. Thanks for kind words. The helmet is great especially in the cool weather.
I ordered one of these Daytona open-face helmets based on reviews like this and while it had a very low profile it was also very unconformable to wear. Upon closer inspection I discovered there was no comfort padding, just a thin liner over the styrofoam protective layer. That's how these companies can offer smaller outside shells, they scrimp on the extra padding inside. I sent the helmet back and ordered a different brand that had plenty of padding in it. I would rather have a comfortable helmet that looks a little bigger, but I can wear it for a long period of time. Think about it....if the helmet is a lot smaller on the outside then something had to be omitted on the inside, it's simple physics....and unfortunately that something is a comfortable padded liner.
Head shapes are different and unfortunately it doesn't fit your head comfortably. I have no problem with comfort whats so ever and my daily rides are over 200 miles. Glad you got something that fits you better.
@@asoshkin The reason your helmet fit better is also because yours is a Large while mine was an XL. Daytona makes 3 different outer shell sizes for this model and the middle shell size covers the Medium through XL sizes. That means that the medium size gets the most comfort padding, the large gets some padding (yours), and the XL like I had gets no padding at all. As you said in this video, your helmet has "decent padding" while mine had none. The point of having enough comfort padding is to accommodate different head shapes. This makes for a very flawed sizing system that Daytona uses in their quest for the lowest profile DOT helmets. Hopefully some of your viewers may benefit from this if they understand that if their helmet size is on the upper limits of each of the 3 different shell sizes (which is Small, XL, and 4XL) they aren't going to get any comfort padding at all in those sizes. Unfortunately I put way too much time into researching this after I received this helmet but at least I understand the problems with helmet sizing a lot better now.
Great video alot of details. What color is that shield?
nice review but with the bubble shield with adaptor, does it hold on the highway ride steady? i afraid it might be shaky while on a highway riding, thanks for reply
I had no problem with shield at highway speeds.
this is the review I needed to see. I was about to buy the same set up. Daytona cruiser with a bubble shield. you answered all questions I had about how'd it look. thank you!
what tint is that on the bubble shield.. silver?
Thank you Austin, glad this helped you. Bubble shield that I have is this one, I believe. It is definitely not the chrome one. www.jpcycles.com/product/713-942
Arnold Soshkin how did it hold up in the wind?
Holds up in the wind with no issues, but I am behind a fairing on a Harley Road Glide with the windshield. I am not sure how it will hold up in the wind without a windshield or a fairing.
Where did you get the piece that allows the bubble shield to flip up? Thanks for the review!
+eastcoastnick You can find them on Ebay. Just do a quick search for "Flip up base attachment for motorcycle Bubble shield visor" and that should point you in the right direction. Thanks for watching and have a great motorcycle season.
Thanks for the help bro! Ride safe!
You welcome.
Looks good on your head man. Just curious if this or the licks is better for low profile. Heard good things about both
Do not have licks so I don't now, but by what people say it is a good helmet as well, but for the price you can't beat Daytona.
Is there room enough for a BT intercom? So you're saying Daytona size chart says you would take an XL, you normally take a L so Daytona said to get a L and you did and it fits well? What does your head measure with the tape measure? It looks like larger sunglasses would get pushed down by the brow. Is this a fair statement? Have you heard about Amazon?
Even though I still have the helmet I long since moved to full face. I am 58cm.
Can you please post the link where you bought that helmet? Cheers. Looks rad!
I believe it was here www.retrobikegear.com/daytona-cruiser-3-4-open-face-d-o-t-helmet-flat-black/?sku=DC1-B-XL&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIudjhucG64QIVFoezCh14oAHaEAQYASABEgLxRvD_BwE
great review! just ordered mine!
Joe Chen Thanks and enjoy your new helmet.
Fantastic review thanks
Peter Cruz Thank you, glad the review helped.
thanks for the review bro I'm about to buy a bike and this helmet is exactly what I'm looking for..
You welcome. Congrats on your new bike and ride safe.
How has this Daytona held up over time? Were you satisfied with how it performed?
Great review, can you send the link to where you bought the flip up bubble shield?
This is one of many found on ebay. www.ebay.com/itm/Helmet-Visor-Bubble-3-Snap-Motorcycle-Wind-Shield-Lens-Windshield-ok/253773114918?hash=item3b160e6e26:m:mDWlIUKreGdqESOnNkzh_WQ
Been told that Daytona helmets sizes are smaller than usual, I'm usually M size, do I have to go to L size? Thanks!
I am a medium and wore a medium. But things could of changed on design. You want the helmet snug you shouldn't feel any loseness.
I have tried on loads of open face and they look awful...they look huge on my head...too much padding? When you say low profile is that because this helmet solves that problem...?
Yes it really does. I should of made a comparison with my old 3/4, but It is a hug difference. I do not have that big mushroom looking head anymore and its also fairly light and comfortable.
Check out my new half helmet review that I just posted here if you are interested czcams.com/video/SJHJ2ISMQIQ/video.html
did u have any problems with air lifting the helmet while riding? nice helmet btw.
+Steven Espinoza No, not at all. It sits low on your forehead and I had no issues with the helmet lifting off. I do have a windshield on my bike, see the photo below where I posted the image of me riding with the helmet. I did not test it with the visor that it comes with because I do not use that visor. Hope that answers your question.
ok thanks man
In case anyone wants to see how the helmet looks when riding. Here is the link to a photo of me and my wife in the back riding. i27.photobucket.com/albums/c153/Inforit/eaglesnest.jpg
Where is that fantastic road?
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That bubble looks ridiculous! - the most uncool think I've ever seen - guys will laugh at you!😃
Is there a specific model when you ordered this helmet? I'm looking for a very low profile 3/4 helmet too. Thanks
+joe vstar The helmet is made by Daytona and the name of the model is Cruiser. Here is the link to the model I have www.daytonahelmets.com/page_1486_75/d.o.t.-daytona-cruiser-dull-black
Hope this helps.
+Arnold Soshkin Thank you I appreciate it. I've been looking at other 3/4 helmet companies and so far I'm impressed and think I'll be buying Daytona helmet. It seems to be the cheapest and I like its a low profile helmet.
+joe vstar That's great. Let me know how you like it when you get it.
+Arnold Soshkin yea for sure...
Do you have a link or name to the lift up bubble shield that you purchased
Antonio Forte Search eBay Flip up shield attacment and you should see it.
Is the padding removable? Thanks.
The padding is not removable.
I actually think it is removable. I actually tried to mess with it and I pulled on it lightly on the padding by the ears and the padding came off a little than snapped it back in. I don't want to really take it apart as I wear a bandanna on my head so I don't need to take it apart to wash it. So I think it might be removable.
Appreciate the response.
Do think it fits a round or oval head better?
twinbadger1 I guess I have more of an oval type head and it fits fine and I am sure it will more of a round face as well as long as you get the right size helmet. There should be a size chart on the web site and how to measure your head properly. Hope this helps.
asosh cool thanks for the reply. Great video. B
Size???
@ 2:55
Yo doorag white boy, you ain’t be havin to strap the chit yo. It ain’t going no where
What size did you get?
Large
Looks really cheap material inside, I believe it's worth paying a little more to get good materials, removable for washing and moisture absorbing lining. However the lid does look good!
whats the flip up attachment?
Check out eastcoastnick reply to the same question you are having below. Thanks.
I watched your review and went out and bought this helmet. I paid 59.00 out the door that includes tax. Great helmet and like your review.
Didn't see you posted. I hope you are happy with the purchase. Thanks.