Bob Denman
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Helmet pro's and con's
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It sure won't make you a "Librarian! :roflblack:
ArachnidRyder
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Just to add my personal 2 cents worth: When I was MUCH younger, stupid and immortal, I rode both street bikes and off road/enduro. For some reason I never felt the need for a helmet except when riding on the street.
One day when being foolish with a group of friends who were all taking turns on the enduro riding off road, I had a "Hey guys, watch this" idiot moment that ended with me hitting a decent sized tree with my body and head at around 45 or 50 mph. Luckily I had on my full face Bell street helmet because I was trying to set a good example for my buddies. [emoji12] I bounced a good distance from the tree and ended up with a stress cracked helmet and lots of non-permanent injuries. The large tree eventually died from injuries sustained in the crash, but I didn't.
An incident like that can change you into an ATGATT believer. I never rode without a helmet again.
For the past few years, I've been using an HTC full face, but recently bought an outrageously expensive Shoei Neotech modular. Once I actually rode with it, the benefits of the Shoei were clear. No fogging, great airflow, much better latching mechanism than the $200 modulars, very comfortable, lower wind buffetting and reduced noise. Highly recommended.
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One day when being foolish with a group of friends who were all taking turns on the enduro riding off road, I had a "Hey guys, watch this" idiot moment that ended with me hitting a decent sized tree with my body and head at around 45 or 50 mph. Luckily I had on my full face Bell street helmet because I was trying to set a good example for my buddies. [emoji12] I bounced a good distance from the tree and ended up with a stress cracked helmet and lots of non-permanent injuries. The large tree eventually died from injuries sustained in the crash, but I didn't.
An incident like that can change you into an ATGATT believer. I never rode without a helmet again.
For the past few years, I've been using an HTC full face, but recently bought an outrageously expensive Shoei Neotech modular. Once I actually rode with it, the benefits of the Shoei were clear. No fogging, great airflow, much better latching mechanism than the $200 modulars, very comfortable, lower wind buffetting and reduced noise. Highly recommended.
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CanAmChris
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| Standard | Manufacturer | Model | Configuration | Certified size(s) |
| M2010 | LS2 | FF394 | Modular | L, XL, XXL |
| M2010 | Zeus | 3000 | Modular | S |
Bob Denman
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I appreciate the legwork! :thumbup:
johnwinslow
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Bob Denman
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Take a look at Post 58; it shows the results of a study regarding just where the big hits keep happening...
flaggerphil
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That's a pretty good reason! Down here it's love bugs.
Fat Baxter
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"what makes a price difference between $150 and $600 in a helmet?"
Quality of materiel and fit. A more expensive helmet will likely fit better and up longer. Also quieter.
A more fundamental question, IMO -- before you even discuss modular vs. full face vs. whatever -- is head shape.
Generally, there are three head shapes: round, oval, and long oval. Different helmet makers cater to different head shapes. Shoeis are generally fit round heads (or so I've heard). Most Arai helmets are for oval heads, and Arai's Signet Q is specifically for long-oval heads (personal experience). If you try on a helmet and it seems tight in the front and back, with a little bit of space at the sides, you have an oval head. Try something else. No, I don't have a handy list of which manufacturers' helmets fit which heads, except for Shoei and Arai.
I found that the correctly-shaped helmet goes a long way towards comfort, especially if you go out on long rides. But that comes at a price; an Arai Signet Q goes for over $700. But it fits.
Quality of materiel and fit. A more expensive helmet will likely fit better and up longer. Also quieter.
A more fundamental question, IMO -- before you even discuss modular vs. full face vs. whatever -- is head shape.
Generally, there are three head shapes: round, oval, and long oval. Different helmet makers cater to different head shapes. Shoeis are generally fit round heads (or so I've heard). Most Arai helmets are for oval heads, and Arai's Signet Q is specifically for long-oval heads (personal experience). If you try on a helmet and it seems tight in the front and back, with a little bit of space at the sides, you have an oval head. Try something else. No, I don't have a handy list of which manufacturers' helmets fit which heads, except for Shoei and Arai.
I found that the correctly-shaped helmet goes a long way towards comfort, especially if you go out on long rides. But that comes at a price; an Arai Signet Q goes for over $700. But it fits.
Tango
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I had the misfortune of being the first on the scene of not one, butt, two motorcycle accidents involving head trauma. The first one, my training officer almost pushed me to the ground. I was about to step into some grayish slop. The riders brain matter. He hit a wooden fence post. The second accident, I was more careful where I stepped. He hit a tree. Both were wearing 3/4 helmets. Both traveling a high rate of speed. I wear a Shoei Neotec. So does my better half. There is an old saying, "if you have a $100 head, wear a $100 helmet". Life is full of choices, some easy, some not. :thumbup: Want to talk about oil? :roflblack: Tom :spyder:
Robertsepolen
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