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Helmet advice
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Magdave
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I really like My 2 Gmax helmets. 67S 3/4 and 54S composite for colder weather. Both have sunshades built in that work very well.
67S Has a extra jaw piece you can buy but it makes it difficult to put on unless you install it with it on. I also won't do much in a crash
54S
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Mets79ST2013
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helmet
I have few helmets but my favorite is the Shark since I can pull the front to the back if is too hot outside, Shark Evoline 3 ST Moovit I got it from Revzilla they have specials all the time and also can give you advise on the helmets...
I have few helmets but my favorite is the Shark since I can pull the front to the back if is too hot outside, Shark Evoline 3 ST Moovit I got it from Revzilla they have specials all the time and also can give you advise on the helmets...
Chupaca
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Let's see..!!
as far as communication you can use any helmet. Your best bet is to go to one of those mega stores and trying several on. The price range is really big and you can get them with rearview cams built in. I will tell you we have modular helmets so we can flip the front up in slow and around town traffic. We have the HJC helmets kinda mid range..good luck..!! :thumbup:
as far as communication you can use any helmet. Your best bet is to go to one of those mega stores and trying several on. The price range is really big and you can get them with rearview cams built in. I will tell you we have modular helmets so we can flip the front up in slow and around town traffic. We have the HJC helmets kinda mid range..good luck..!! :thumbup:
jwulf74
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We tried the modular where the chin price is fixed down. Just too claustrophobic and hard to put on and take off. We switched to the HJC with the full face that flips up. It also has the built in tinted sunglasses thing ( technical name? :dontknow
Much better and easier to get in and out of while offering full protection. My wife decided to test it out at 50 on the highway when some guy turned across our path. She laid her Vulcan down and rolled quite a ways but her helmet did its job. :bowdown: Only a banged up knee out of the deal. We immediately bought a replacement of the same exact helmet.
My advice...the full face flip style.
Much better and easier to get in and out of while offering full protection. My wife decided to test it out at 50 on the highway when some guy turned across our path. She laid her Vulcan down and rolled quite a ways but her helmet did its job. :bowdown: Only a banged up knee out of the deal. We immediately bought a replacement of the same exact helmet.My advice...the full face flip style.
Dan_Ashley
New member
Get a white one. A study of helmet colors vs. fatalities in New Zealand showed a 21% reduction in fatalities for motorcyclists wearing white ones. (not green, not yellow, not red, not black).
whiteyron
New member
We tried the modular where the chin price is fixed down. Just too claustrophobic and hard to put on and take off. We switched to the HJC with the full face that flips up. It also has the built in tinted sunglasses thing ( technical name? :dontknow
My advice...the full face flip style.
I agree, my wife and I both have these.
jcthorne
Well-known member
Helmets are a safety item. Protect your brain bucket first. Convenience is secondary.
That said, Snell M 2010 rating is a minimum. This rules out all but a very few (one I think) modular helmets. Guys, the modular helmets protect no better than an open face helmet with shield. Many of them CAUSE more injuries during an accident. This is why so few are Snell rated.
Next, do you really want to trust your life to a cheaply made Chinese or Pakistan made helmet? This is one area where the expensive ones really are better. All the good ones are in similar price range 3 to 500.
All this said, I loved my Arai the first time I put it on. Avoided buying it for years but glad I did ever since. Louise finally came around as well after watching a safety video from Snell Foundation.
That said, Snell M 2010 rating is a minimum. This rules out all but a very few (one I think) modular helmets. Guys, the modular helmets protect no better than an open face helmet with shield. Many of them CAUSE more injuries during an accident. This is why so few are Snell rated.
Next, do you really want to trust your life to a cheaply made Chinese or Pakistan made helmet? This is one area where the expensive ones really are better. All the good ones are in similar price range 3 to 500.
All this said, I loved my Arai the first time I put it on. Avoided buying it for years but glad I did ever since. Louise finally came around as well after watching a safety video from Snell Foundation.
SAPD911
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We tried the modular where the chin price is fixed down. Just too claustrophobic and hard to put on and take off. We switched to the HJC with the full face that flips up. It also has the built in tinted sunglasses thing ( technical name? :dontknow
My advice...the full face flip style.
thats the one I was looking at, thanks all, will decide at the dealer this Thursday. have a $500 gift card. I definately want safety before comfort.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Get one that fits properly! nojoke
The fit of a helmet is more important than the styling or color. It needs to fit snugly all around, with no pressure points or hot spots. It needs fasten securely, and be unable to be moved without moving your scalp with it. Try one on and wear it around the store for 15-20 minutes...no matter who stares. If it doesn't fit right, don't just select a larger size, choose a different model or brand.
The fit of a helmet is more important than the styling or color. It needs to fit snugly all around, with no pressure points or hot spots. It needs fasten securely, and be unable to be moved without moving your scalp with it. Try one on and wear it around the store for 15-20 minutes...no matter who stares. If it doesn't fit right, don't just select a larger size, choose a different model or brand.
SAPD911
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i like this one as well,Shoei Neotech ..... awesome modular helmet. a little pricier than some but super comfortable and quiet. Great airflow as well!!!
cognaccruiser
New member
Most important thing is proper fit
Many people will tell you what brand of helmet they like best. The absolute most important thing to find is the one that fits you the best. Every helmet fits differently. The brand does not matter as much as the fit. Having said that, cheap helmets are not worth it but a good mid range helmet that fits you properly is probably better than an expensive one that doesn't. If you find one that seems to feel good, wear it in the store for a good hour to see if it still feels good. We have learned from experience that a helmet may feel good initially but after wearing them for a while there may be pressure points that develop and can make wearing them for prolonged rides almost painful. If the store doesn't allow you to do that, go else where. My wife and I wear modular/flip front helmets because we wear glasses and it is more convenient. If we didn't wear glasses we would buy full face. If buying modular, have a good look at the locking mechanism. Expensive helmets like Shoei or Schuberth have a better locking mechanism. That is what we bought just recently, the Shoei Neotec for me and a Schuberth C3 Pro for my wife, because we found ones that fit us. We were also fortunate in that the woman helping us is a motorcycle safety instructor and compared to many other shops we visited, really new her stuff. HJC makes a good mid range helmet as does Nolan but we just can't find any that fit us. We also opted for white helmets for the safety factor.
It's an important purchase so good luck and find ones that fits.
Cheers, Gary
Many people will tell you what brand of helmet they like best. The absolute most important thing to find is the one that fits you the best. Every helmet fits differently. The brand does not matter as much as the fit. Having said that, cheap helmets are not worth it but a good mid range helmet that fits you properly is probably better than an expensive one that doesn't. If you find one that seems to feel good, wear it in the store for a good hour to see if it still feels good. We have learned from experience that a helmet may feel good initially but after wearing them for a while there may be pressure points that develop and can make wearing them for prolonged rides almost painful. If the store doesn't allow you to do that, go else where. My wife and I wear modular/flip front helmets because we wear glasses and it is more convenient. If we didn't wear glasses we would buy full face. If buying modular, have a good look at the locking mechanism. Expensive helmets like Shoei or Schuberth have a better locking mechanism. That is what we bought just recently, the Shoei Neotec for me and a Schuberth C3 Pro for my wife, because we found ones that fit us. We were also fortunate in that the woman helping us is a motorcycle safety instructor and compared to many other shops we visited, really new her stuff. HJC makes a good mid range helmet as does Nolan but we just can't find any that fit us. We also opted for white helmets for the safety factor.
It's an important purchase so good luck and find ones that fits.
Cheers, Gary
Lazer Monaco Pure Carbon.
Yep! Trust me to be different!
I got a Lazer Monaco Pure Carbon which is very light, comfortable and has the best cooling I have experienced.
My Schuberth hasn't been out since I bought this one! Initially it feels quite tight but the padding soon takes on
the shape of your head. The visor already has Pinlock fittings and I like the one-hand opening fastener.
These helmets are warrantied for three years and the internal padding can be removed and washed.
The padding is also available to buy as a spare part.
Take a look here : http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/lazer-monaco-carbon-helmet
The video is quite good although the guy speaks a little fast! I can only hear slowly!
Having had this helmet for a while now I can honestly say that I'm very pleased with it.
I lurrrrrrve the photochromic visor (shield).
And for those who need it, it comes in white! I have the natural carbon finish and it gets many
complimentary comments.
CLICK!!
NB. Like most brands of helmet some people will find the fit of the Lazer not too comfortable while
others will love them. Personally I have a big problem with all Arai helmets....just no good for me at all.
Yep! Trust me to be different!
I got a Lazer Monaco Pure Carbon which is very light, comfortable and has the best cooling I have experienced.
My Schuberth hasn't been out since I bought this one! Initially it feels quite tight but the padding soon takes on
the shape of your head. The visor already has Pinlock fittings and I like the one-hand opening fastener.
These helmets are warrantied for three years and the internal padding can be removed and washed.
The padding is also available to buy as a spare part.
Take a look here : http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/lazer-monaco-carbon-helmet
The video is quite good although the guy speaks a little fast! I can only hear slowly!
Having had this helmet for a while now I can honestly say that I'm very pleased with it.
I lurrrrrrve the photochromic visor (shield).
And for those who need it, it comes in white! I have the natural carbon finish and it gets many
complimentary comments.
CLICK!!NB. Like most brands of helmet some people will find the fit of the Lazer not too comfortable while
others will love them. Personally I have a big problem with all Arai helmets....just no good for me at all.
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CapNCrunch
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HJC SY-MAXII
CapNCrunch : =)
I've been wearing an HJC SY-MAXII for a few years, now. Very comfortable and protective. I did a high-side a few years ago, going 65MPH on a downhill curve. Was in the hospital for 7 days with 7 broken ribs, a broken finger and a collapsed lung. That helmet saved my life! I hit the pavement pretty hard, but the face shield didn't even come off. I replaced it with another HJC SY-MAXII. It's about time to replace this one, now, and I'm getting another HJC. I understand they've even IMPROVED THEM.
CapNCrunch : =)
Highwayman2013
New member
Helmets are very personal, I was going to get a modular but wasn't thinking I needed it so I got a Scorpion EXO500 Neon Yellow helmet. It has the flip down sun shield and great venting and comes in 3X for a big head. It's DOT and ECE. Great value for a helmet with a lot of features. Yes they have modulars too. Yes my Sena bluetooth fit just fine.
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Magdave
New member
Snell won't test modular helmets so saying they are unsafe because of that is misleading. HJC and Gmax are very similar. The Snell certification test is outdated, a helmet can pass their test and still transmit 300g's to the wearer's head, which is pretty much guaranteed to produce at least severe injury. I would expect them to upgrade their standards soon, helmets can be made now that far exceed either Snell or DOT.
The actual cost of Snell certification is minimal if you sell helmets world-wide, a few bucks per. The Snell certification is a selling point to people that believe in it, in the majority of real-world crashes a DOT helmet may actually be safer; it must transmit less energy in a flat impact, such as falling from the bike and hitting your head on the pavement.
http://www.ridermagazine.com/browse...-modular-motorcycle-helmets-buyers-guide.htm/
The actual cost of Snell certification is minimal if you sell helmets world-wide, a few bucks per. The Snell certification is a selling point to people that believe in it, in the majority of real-world crashes a DOT helmet may actually be safer; it must transmit less energy in a flat impact, such as falling from the bike and hitting your head on the pavement.
http://www.ridermagazine.com/browse...-modular-motorcycle-helmets-buyers-guide.htm/
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Bob Denman
New member
You just knew that somebody would post something like this... 
bikeguy
New member
As others have suggested, the fit of a helmet is more important than anything else. It's hard to find a motorcycle dealership with sales people who really understand helmets and how to fit them. I don't know where you are in Texas but Moto-Liberty has very knowledgeable sales people and a large selection of helmets. They have a store in Farmer's Branch (Dallas area) and one in San Antonio. If you can determine exactly what helmet and size you need, BajaRon, a site sponsor has a good selection of Arai helmets and probably lower prices than most. Ron can also give you some really good advice about fitting and selecting a helmet. Personally, I wear a Shoei Multi-tech, which neither Moto-Liberty nor BajaRon handles, because it is a high quality helmet and fits my head. My next helmet will probably be a full face without the flip up chin because they are quieter.
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