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    Default Favorite Helmets for Ryker Riding

    Anyone have any favorite helmets when riding your Ryker?

    For longer rides, I typically use my HJC RPHA 70 ST (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...grandal-helmet). Great helmet, pretty quiet, good airflow and absolutely love the flip down internal visor.

    Around town, short trips etc I rock the Bell Rogue (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-rogue-helmet). Its a bit of an entertaining piece of kit but fun.

    Considering selling the Rogue and moving to a Scorpion Covert to gain the integrated visor.
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    My First! Icon Airflight, luv’n it....Can’t wait to add to my collection 54E4866B-8170-4A77-B764-BC2795FFDB70.jpg

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    I like this one a lot.

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    Actually saw one of them in the local shop the other day. Looks really good in person.


    Quote Originally Posted by mikeyuberalles View Post
    I like this one a lot.
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    We are Nolan users. I have eight assorted. Three or so, early full face. The rest modular style.
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    I am looking at the Covert as well. I like the idea of being able to change it to a full face in a rain storm or 3/4 on sunny days.
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    I'm with akspyderman. I wear a Nolan N100-5; it is the only helmet I have. I have been wearing Nolan modulars for 20 years. I like the metal chin-bar latch and quick-connect chin strap.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tslepebull View Post
    I'm with akspyderman. I wear a Nolan N100-5; it is the only helmet I have. I have been wearing Nolan modulars for 20 years. I like the metal chin-bar latch and quick-connect chin strap.
    And don't forget the flip down sun shades.

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    Have to go with the modular of your choice for any open motorized vehicle. May not be the best closed or open but I don't have to go home to change it or take it off to have a conversation....currently HJC...
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    I've never really been a fan of modulars, but I'll admit something like the Shark Evoline looks interesting due to the way it opens. Seems like you could actually really "ride" in either position. Most modulars seem like the wind would try to rip your head off at any reasonable speed when open.

    https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...-mezcal-helmet

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    Or the LS2 Valiant
    https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/ls2-valiant-helmet
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    Anything that will protect your head from smashing into something hard like the ground..
    Not meaning to sound like a smart ass, use a good helmet DOT approved Full face is best
    Modular is very good, open face not as good and the 1/2 helmets are nice don't afford much protection...
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    I actually just watched a review on the LS2.
    https://youtu.be/R_Jy_mcJLF0
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    Usual helmet is the Scorpion EXO R 420, on extra warm days the FLY Tourist without the chin bar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryker2112 View Post
    Considering selling the Rogue and moving to a Scorpion Covert to gain the integrated visor.
    Not the safest helmet out there but doesn't it just match the Ryker styling perfectly!thJT0TD9T4.jpg
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    The fit of the helmet is the first thing to consider. If it's not comfortable you won't want to wear it. Having a large round head limits my choices but currently an HJC IS Max II modular 3X.
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    I got a good deal on a Shoei GT Air on closeout. It's fits right and I really like the internal visor.

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