Full face or 3/4 Helmet

[spyder3]

Schuberth C3 modulars here with built in bluetooth system.....I'm too smugly to mess this mug up anymore...wifey is too purdy to risk messing that up. Its been a while since the last helmet thread which always leads to the debate.:roflblack:

 

[Rcspyder12]

Modular helments

Best of both worlds /check these out:thumbup:

https://www.leatherup.com/l/Hawk-Helmets/3159.html

 

[Gunny]

I too have gone between open face and modular helmets until recently. I purchased a Nolan N43E Trilogy helmet that has a removable chin bar that locks into place. I am sure it is not quite as strong as an integrated chin bar but it allows me to quickly convert the helmet to open faced "bucket" in a matter of seconds. It also has a built-in retractable sun visor which is a nice feature. It is configured to allow for easy installation of bluetooth headsets (I chose the Sena SM5 over the very pricy Nolan model). It worked so well for me I ordered a matching one for my wife. We both love the versatility and can ride in all weather conditions without worrying about having chosen the wrong helmet for the ride.

I just ordered the same helmet for the wife and I this weekend. She liked the comfort and the removeable chin bar as well. Cant wait to try mine out.

 

[kepople]

Thanks... Sounds like I should try on a N43 somewhere before finalizing with the chin guard. I like to eat too, but I do see a lot of people on the road who must not like to.
I liked the look of the Bell Mag9 Sena version as well.

Apologies if this thread has been done before. The search box brought up nothing, but I assumed it would a common thread.

 

[ARtraveler]

From a safety standpoint--the full face is the way to go. Unfortunately, you never know when you are going to need the protection. Stuff happens and we just don't know when.

I have both full face helmets--a pair of Nolan full face 103's, as well as a pair of the 3/4 Nolan N43's. One with the removable chin bar and one without the chin bar. I usually wear the full face when going on rydes that are more than local, but like the N43 on other rydes. Akspyderlady is claustrophobic when it comes to full face--so her helmet of choice is the N43.

I am aware that most accidents happen within a radius of 20 miles or so from home. I am also aware that we make choices for what we are going to do concerning the safety gear we put on each time. I am a believer of ATGATT. All the gear, all the time.

A tough subject and we will see as many opinions as there are posts. This one is my .02.

 

[pro10is]

Chins are easier to fix than brains.

I don't want to preach to anyone either, it's a personal decision we all need to make for ourselves. It's just that the way I look at is that if I'm going through all the bother of wearing a helmet anyway I might as well protect my entire head. You may be able to live with a severely damaged jaw, chin, and mouth but you'll regret the decision to skimp on the protection of a full face for the rest of your life. Again, my 2 cents only.

 

[kepople]

So how much protection does the modular N43 chin piece actually provide?

Are you better getting a helmet that provides some vents at the chin as well?

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Your safest option is to not ryde at all. Since we do ryde, we have to balance the desired level of safety with comfort and features we prefer, given our climate, style, and the amount of risk we feel comfortable assuming.

It's a personal decision.

 

[ARtraveler]

RE: Chin Bar on N43. I would not count on it to give you the same protection as a "real" full face helmet, since it clicks into position. Too much stuff to break in a hard hit.

 

[Bob Ledford]

Helmets

When we first got our Spyder we bought half helmets with zip out cold weather protection. Then we saw these neat Arthur Fullmer open face with drop down shades." I found a Vega Transit 3/4 on clearance table with attached drop shield that I wear all the time now.

Being in Florida I may go back to the 1/2 for extreme heat conditions.

A full coverage helmet causes me problems with putting off and on as I wear corrective glasses and need two hands free and hate to put my glasses on the seat as I had a new pair blow off and destroyed the lenses $300 down the drain.

 

[flaggerphil]

My wife and I both use Shoei RF-1100 full face helmets. I also have a half helmet that I only use for parades or short Patriot Guard missions. For 99% of my riding I use a full face helmet and have since 1976. Don't like the idea of asphalt or concrete shaving my chinny chin chin.

 

[jlemkow]

Full or 3/4

I seem to lose quite a bit of my peripheral vision with a full. I find I must turn my head and take my eyes off the road to really see what if coming up next to me. Not too safe for me.

so what do most of you use for a helmet?

I bought a ST3 but I dont think I will like it much.

If touring, which do you prefer... Full face helmets, or 3/4?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I just ordered the same helmet for the wife and I this weekend. She liked the comfort and the removeable chin bar as well. Cant wait to try mine out.

Check out ordering it from Revzilla. That's where I got mine and they have great customer service. If it doesn't fit, return it without any hassle. Also, they consistently beat their estimated shipping times...at least to me in So. Cal. (probably from their Las Vegas warehouse). Finally, the price from Revzilla was the best I was able to find anywhere online.:clap:

 

[NancysToy]

I seem to lose quite a bit of my peripheral vision with a full. I find I must turn my head and take my eyes off the road to really see what if coming up next to me. Not too safe for me.

Head on a swivel! Standard procedure when riding a motorcycle or flying a plane...with or without a helmet. Learn to keep that head moving.

 

[Jeriatric]

:agree: and, I use what I'll call a head dip if I'm clearing a lane visually before moving over. Dipping the head is much easier on the neck when looking back, to the left or right, which does two things. It gives me a much better view of what may or may not be there, and gives a strong indication to anyone 'back there' what my intent is. fwiw

 

[pro10is]

I seem to lose quite a bit of my peripheral vision with a full. I find I must turn my head and take my eyes off the road to really see what if coming up next to me. Not too safe for me.

The new Arai full face helmets have great peripheral vision. I just bought one this year and the need to swivel is much decreased. Vision-wise I hardly know it's there.

 

[NancysToy]

The new Arai full face helmets have great peripheral vision. I just bought one this year and the need to swivel is much decreased. Vision-wise I hardly know it's there.

:agree: They have eliminated that feeling of looking through a porthole.

 

[ARtraveler]

Nolan has also been advertising better peripheral vision with their newest 104 version of the helmet. I have not tested this version out. I have a 102 and a 103.

 

[muonwhiz]

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I'll stick with the full-face protection; thank you... :thumbup:

I'm with you there!

 

[Highwayman2013]

Full face HJC's here. When I get a new one I'm leaning towards a modular like the Shark. My wife just ordered a new Scorpion Lily EXO 400 full face nice graphics and snell for $109.