I know this is a very subjective question, just looking for ideas.
Finally should be getting our RTL buy the weeks end, yet we still have not decided on helmets. kind of just looking for ideas. We know we want light weight and have been looking at several modular helmets. Yes we know we have to try some on for fit and such. If not to much trouble can we see what you wear.
Usually ride with a Fulmer 3/4. It saved me in scooter crash.
Now I have a Modular GMax 54S. Light and comfortable as well as affordable.
It has a flashing LED light in the back of the helmet. Also an integrated sun visor.
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Wife and I switched from can am helmets to the Schuberth full face c3 helmet and couldn't be happier. Lighter than our old 3/4 helmet much better protection, and extremely quiet. Revzilla.com is an excellent web site with real nice reviews if your interested.
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Schuberth C3 Pro here. Only advice: try one on if possible before purchasing.
Super quiet. With a SENA 10U almost perfect. A bit expensive, but costs less than a skull repair job !
Schuberth C3 Pro here. Only advice: try one on if possible before purchasing.
Super quiet. With a SENA 10U almost perfect. A bit expensive, but costs less than a skull repair job !
Your pic shows you with the Shoei Neotec. I just ordered 2 of the neotec's, tell me there isn't a good reason you switched......
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I wear a FF286 from LS2, it is a modular with a drop down tinted sun shade, very comfortable, decent airflow and lighter than the HJC I had, fits better too.
It also uses a ratchet latch system on the chin strap instead of the double D rings, much easier to use!
Schuberth c3 pro quitest, lightweight, most, air flow , best air dynamics.
You need to buy a littlte tight it will conform after two days of painfull driving.
These helmets will make a huge difference on the comfort and fatigue of long rides.
You realy have to try one on for good fit. BMW motorcycle stores have them in stock. You can not buy them even on line any cheaper, schuberth does not allow discounting of their helmets.
Pricey but cheaper then buying and re buying
+1 on the modular helmet. LS2's are quiet enough behind the wind screen. I did have to modify the top air intake though, added a small scoop to improve air flow--- works great. Fit is perfect for my fat, round head and comm. system installed easily.
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The best advise for Helmets.
Buy the one that fits and you'll wear. www.webbikeworld.com is the best place to do research for Helmets. Look for the one that fit's your Head not other's.
My wife and I opted for the C3 Pro as well after trying several others. Find it best overall for the same reasons others have stated above. It is difficult to buy online without being able to actually wear the helmet and every manufacturers fits differently. Even the C3 Pro men's fits different then the C3 Pro Women's which has different padding.
We love the built in sun shade so I don't need to worry about sunglasses. Very quiet and allows us to enjoy Pandora on our Sena's 10S. My local BMW dealer (Morton's BMW - Frederickburg, VA) sells them cheaper than buying direct from Revzilla.com.
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You're in the bulls-eye on the subjective part. I wear a Shoei Neotec that is way too heavy for my bride. We went through the tortures of the damned finding one that was light and comfortable enough for her until she settled on a G Force open face that also has internal flip down sun screen. I would say though that the problem was less onerous than it could have been if it wasn't for Revizilla.com. We oredered and returned I don't remember how many helmets that she didn't like and the Revzilla folks were most helpful and accommodating -- and fast too.
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I am using an HJC Modular now because of fit, big round head and HJC goes up to 5X (wearing 3X). The wife has a Sedici Systema modular in XL. Both have the internal sun shield. Before these we had full face Scorpions that we liked. Their stuff has a lot of features for the money.
The best advise for Helmets.
Buy the one that fits and you'll wear. www.webbikeworld.com is the best place to do research for Helmets. Look for the one that fit's your Head not other's.
You asked to see what I wear: You can see mine - HJC CL-17 Redline Motorcycle Helmet Hi Viz Yellow
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...on what you want it for! If you want a helmet because you HAVE to wear one, then the Lovely German Army helmet, and other sill half helmets are out there! If you want one that is SAFE and will protect you should the unthinkable happen. Don't look at just a DOT certified helmet, go with any helmet that you find that bears the SNELL certification sticker on it. We wear ARAI Deffiant helmets. They are safe, quiet, EXTREMELY well ventilated and because they fit us we live them!
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Helmets very subjective like oil and seats. They have to fit right to work good.
I have six assorted Nolan brand. N-40 N 100 and then upline N44 and N104. The Sena SM10 does not work on the N44--the attachment area is to thick. We have our communicators on the N40 versions.
I like the modular as compared to the full face variety. This is a comfort thing for us, rather than a safety issue. This year, I have yet to wear my full face version 104. My Nolans are not the CamAm brand. We bought ours locally so they could be tried on before purchase.
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i ride with a 3/4 with a clear flip shield. i like the air in my face, so most of the time the shield is up. i used to ride with a half helmet. then one day i was lucky to be wearing my flip, and i went down and totaled out my helmet. if i was wearing the half helmet, i would of had bad road rash on my left side of my face and ear. never wore a half helmet again
...on what you want it for! If you want a helmet because you HAVE to wear one, then the Lovely German Army helmet, and other sill half helmets are out there! If you want one that is SAFE and will protect you should the unthinkable happen. Don't look at just a DOT certified helmet, go with any helmet that you find that bears the SNELL certification sticker on it. We wear ARAI Deffiant helmets. They are safe, quiet, EXTREMELY well ventilated and because they fit us we live them!
Safety first of course but safety also come with fit and design. none of them will be safe if you do not wear them because they are etiher to heavy or fit poorly. Thanks for the suggestion.
I have the street version...EXO-920, but got mine from Italy because they had a better graphic that I liked. I got a Medium that it pretty snug around the cheeks, but I haven't worn it but a couple times and still need to break it in. We also added the Scala Packtalks to it and so far I like it. It's not DOT, but does have the Euro standards which some may argue are better. Scorpion-EXO-920-GEM-Klapphelm-BF1U1825.jpg
The hubby has a Caberge Tourmax and loves it....also from Italy (burnoutitaly.com).
I agree with reviewing Webbikeworld.com as they have a bunch of reviews. They also have some 'garage sale' items if you're the right size. Good luck shopping!
I am on my second Shoei Hornet. I destroyed the first one colliding with an Asian Black Buck on may 9th this year that was hidden in the grass and jumped right in front of me. I went over the handle bars and struck the pavement at about 60mph head first with enough force to crack my left eye socket. Spent 3 weeks in acute care. That skull bucket saved what few brains I have, for sure. I never realized how much helicopter rides cost, much less what 3 weeks in the hospital trauma center costs.
I ride a lot of dirt and I like the visor on the Hornet, even on the road bikes.
I have the street version...EXO-920, but got mine from Italy because they had a better graphic that I liked. I got a Medium that it pretty snug around the cheeks, but I haven't worn it but a couple times and still need to break it in. We also added the Scala Packtalks to it and so far I like it. It's not DOT, but does have the Euro standards which some may argue are better. Scorpion-EXO-920-GEM-Klapphelm-BF1U1825.jpg
The hubby has a Caberge Tourmax and loves it....also from Italy (burnoutitaly.com).
I agree with reviewing Webbikeworld.com as they have a bunch of reviews. They also have some 'garage sale' items if you're the right size. Good luck shopping!
They call the New EXO-AT950 the adventure touring helmet. the visor is removable, butbon it looks off raod
I wear an HJC IS-Max 2 because I needed a XXXL, the quality is solid, though not Shoei like I used to buy. Speaker cutouts make Sena install easier. It's a bit noisy in the wind, but not terrible. Ventilation is decent, pinloc as well.
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and comm. system installed easily.
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