Helmets are a very personal choice for everyone. What one person likes another dislikes. I have the Shoei Neotec modular helmet and love it. Very pricey, but my noggin' is priceless. My suggestion is to find a shop that has a variety of helmets and a knowledgeable salesperson. Try on many different helmets and styles. If you find one you like but has pressure points, a good knowledgeable salesperson can try different pads (thicker or thinner) to give you that perfect fit. The helmets should be snug but not too tight. Also, don't skimp on price. Your helmet will be the most important thing for your Spyder that you will ever buy IMO.
2020 F3 Ltd
Spyderpops Bumpskid Spyderpops Brake/Run/Turn Signal LED's
Lamonster Garage LED Fog Lights and Headlights 2013 ST-S retired 1/9/16 at 25,061 miles
2015 F3S sold at 77,565 miles.
Nolan: Been using these for years. Prefer the modular versions. The N-44 and N-40 (latest iterations) will NOT accept the Sena communicators. I have two more being delivered today. Now I have eight.
Good deal on N-40 from Motorcycle Superstore. $242 each. Sizing is very important. You should test for size on the brand you decide to go with at a local store. You can then decide whether to spend your money there or use the internet. Internet saved me $100 per helmet this go around.
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Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Obviously money plays a factor in all the stuff we buy, but this is a good place to over invest!
wife and I both wear schuberth c3 and love them, they do take a little while to break in but worth the investment. Quiet, comfortable and solidly built.
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2022 RT Limited Dark Hyper Silver
2014 RT-S Pearl White
2010 BRP 622 Trailer Pearl White
The absolute best helmet you can buy is the one that fits your head shape and is comfortable to wear....so you will!
Don't buy a helmet without trying it on for proper fit and shape. I found Cycle Gear had a great assortment of brands and price range to try out. Figures my head fit an Arai.....At least I have one thing in common with Jay Leno!
modular is the way to go. very flexible. Get a carbon fiber is you can afford it. About 75 to 100 more bucks but the weight on long trip is very noticeable. They weight a lot less than the plastic and on long rides your neck will love you.
Went to carbon fiber last year and will never go back to a plastic helmet again.
modular is the way to go. very flexible. Get a carbon fiber is you can afford it. About 75 to 100 more bucks but the weight on long trip is very noticeable. They weight a lot less than the plastic and on long rides your neck will love you.
Went to carbon fiber last year and will never go back to a plastic helmet again.
I have been comparing weight differences - carbon to the Aria Signet Q and have found little if any weight difference. If you have some data on weight comparisons, carbon to non carbon. Please share.
Nolan: Been using these for years. Prefer the modular versions. The N-44 will NOT accept the Sena communicators. N-40, N-43 will. I have two more being delivered today. Now I have eight.
Good deal on N-40 from Motorcycle Superstore. $262 each. Sizing is very important. You should test for size on the brand you decide to go with at a local store. You can then decide whether to spend your money there or use the internet. Internet saved me $100 per helmet this go around.
Nolan does make some great helmets. I've got N-40's in stock for as low as $149.00 delivered. Most are more but still a great deal!
Check with me if you're looking for a Nolan or Arai helmet. I can usually get a very good deal on these brands.
Every helmet brand is a slightly different shape. Some even vary in their own brand. Find the shape that best matches your head (regular, oval regular, slightly oval etc etc) and measure your head size, and then look at the reviews. Most Shoeis for example are intermediate oval, meaning they will fit a head that is oval in shape, rather than round.
Have a look on the Web and here for suggestions that fit your requirements, then check the Webb site for reviews and fitment. You will still have to try one on (preferably wear it in the shop for at least a half hour) before buying, of course
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
Thanks everyone for your help. The suggestions and tips really helped in the selection process. Purchased a HJC IS MAX II and am very pleased with the fit, comfort and quietness of the helmet. The visibility is excellent and the inner shield is convenient - no more struggling with sunglasses! Going into the bike shop informed and somewhat knowledgeable made the selection process less daunting. Thanks again!
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And the Keys to a Happy Marriage: Separate
Bathrooms, Individual Remote TV Clickers, and
His and Her Spyders.
"If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die,
I want to go where they went." ~ ~ Will Rogers
"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."
~ ~ Winston Churchill in his tribute to the RAF.
"I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining
people who think the world owes them a living." ~ ~ John Wayne
The absolute best helmet you can buy is the one that fits your head shape and is comfortable to wear....so you will!
Don't buy a helmet without trying it on for proper fit and shape. I found Cycle Gear had a great assortment of brands and price range to try out. Figures my head fit an Arai.....At least I have one thing in common with Jay Leno!
But at least your brain is safe in that Arai !
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White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
2016 F3 Limited Intense Red Pearl. Lidlox, BRP Driver Back Rest, BRP Passenger Back Rest,Fog Lights, GPS, Signature Light! Custom Dynamics LED Bright Sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright Sides.
Nolan does make some great helmets. I've got N-40's in stock for as low as $149.00 delivered. Most are more but still a great deal!
Check with me if you're looking for a Nolan or Arai helmet. I can usually get a very good deal on these brands.
I sent you a PM Ron. It shows a picture of the latest iteration of the N-40. If you have this version in the white which I wanted, I have to admit that I made a $200 mistake by not checking with you this go around.
Lesson learned this time.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
I have 3 different helmets, 1 mod, 1 full face and 1 3/4. I normally uses the mod but I once see a picture of a conversion helmets that I am trying to find. It can be changed to the 3 different versions all in the one helmet. The full helmet is too hot in the summer, the 3/4 is okay but at night the bugs get under the shield.