3/4 Vs Full Face Helmet

[Explorer]

On my 4th white Nolan modular. This one is the new N104 evo. Love it. Yes try the helmets on first, but remember they should be too tight when new. The liner will compress and break in after a few rides. Look at a bunch of bikers after dark, and you will buy white.
Roger

 

[Spyda98]

If you have an aftermarket pipe or plan on getting one that is louder than the norm then I recommend a good full face to help keep some of the noise out.

And safety wise you cannot beat the full face.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

I agree

What he said!!!

How much do you value your face. Think cheese on a cheese grater. The modulars are awful appealing. But lots of stuff to fly ar

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Personally; I enjoy chewing my food...

 

[bluestratos]

I use a scorpion covertable, it has as jaw piece that is removable and a brim attachement that goes in its place. I agree it is a personal choice since the helmut are DOT approved. The lack of air behind the windshield is intolerable for me with a full face, in fact I switch to a half helmut in the summer. In the winter I ride with the jaw piece swung up unless it very cold or raining out. so, only about 5% of my riding is done full face.

I like the scorpion so much I have two, one that is always set up with the brim. I carry the small 1/2 or my 5/8 helmuts in the side bag for days when It gets too warm.

Are they as good as protection in a serious accident, likely not but I would rather quit riding then to be so safe I am in a cacoon of armor. I will live until I die but before I die I want to live, lol.

 

[Midian]

Is kissing or oral sex important to you...

It is... But I am always looking for new ways of taking care of her! :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: As long as you're not referring to a "Stand-In"...

I'm not judging... :thumbup:

 

[jcthorne]

Be aware if looking at a modular helmet. They are NOT a replacement for a full face. None of the manufactures have found a way to build one that can stand the Snell testing for full face varieties and some are WORSE than the 3/4 when the chin bar mechanism comes apart on impact and becomes a projectile or spear. Until a Snell approved modular comes to market from one of the long time trusted brands, I'm not interested. It would be nice, but not at the expense of safety.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

I've tried them all. Will definitely go with full-face or modular (for ease of entry, etc.) Not only is it important for safety, but the protection on my face protects my skin from the wind.

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

full face helmet is only needed if you crash or fall off the bike otherwise you don't need a helmet at all

 

[Magdave]

Be aware if looking at a modular helmet. They are NOT a replacement for a full face. None of the manufactures have found a way to build one that can stand the Snell testing for full face varieties and some are WORSE than the 3/4 when the chin bar mechanism comes apart on impact and becomes a projectile or spear. Until a Snell approved modular comes to market from one of the long time trusted brands, I'm not interested. It would be nice, but not at the expense of safety.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/02/21/ls2-ff394-epic-modular-helmet/


http://www.smf.org/cert

Standard	Manufacturer	Model	Configuration	Certified size(s)
M2010	LS2	FF394	Modular	L, XL, XXL
M2010	Zeus	3000	Modular	S

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[Bob Denman]

full face helmet is only needed if you crash or fall off the bike otherwise you don't need a helmet at all

It's a lot better to have a helmet, and not need it; than need it, and not have it... :shocked:

 

[jwulf74]

That"s the one. Thanks Bob!

I need to download and save that one now.

:agree: Personally; I enjoy chewing my food...

 

[Bob Denman]

If you want; try Googling "Helmet Impact Studies pictures"; they've got a whole bunch of these in there! :thumbup:

 

[iGot2Fly]

Thank you everyone! Some great advice here. I think I may go with a modular helmet. Now on to find a good deal on that ST limited...

 

[Marker]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?79509-Serious-accident
Its all about risk. How much risk are you willing to take wearing a 3/4 helmet. Spyders do get into accidents at no fault to the rider, Just stupid people running into them. Personally I ride with a 3/4 Shoei helmet RJ Platinum, and really like it. I wear protective glasses. I also have a Shoei full face helmet that I will wear occasionally. It totally up to you.

 

[vrider]

I would go with full face. More protection in my opinion.


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[flaggerphil]

Full face for me. If you need a 4x HJC check the 2x or 3x from Shoei or Arai. I've found that HJCs fit small.

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

Much like insurance you only need a helmet when you get into an accident and much like george w. you
don't even need a brain to become president.

 

[Trbayth]

Much like insurance you only need a helmet when you get into an accident and much like george w. you
don't even need a brain to become president.

I get enough of the political crap at work; do we really need it here too? At least move the snarky comments to Off Topic