Helmets

[rnet]

It is a bit difficult to put glasses on with a full face helmet (and impossible to put the helmet on with glasses in place). I just deal with it because the few seconds it takes me to put glasses on is well worth the many hours of reduced helmet weight on my head.

I can't get my glasses on right if I try to put them on after I put my helmet on. Can't get them on my ears right, so I put them on before the helmet and just roll it on. Bell full face helmet and been doing this for years

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The helmet absorbs impact by crushing. The stiffer/harder shell required by Snell inhibits this crushing action which transfers more force to the head/brain. The idea is to get maximim helmet sacrifice and minimum energy transferred to the head.

Makes sense but,

As a general rule, DOT only helmets get the job done better than Snell rated helmets.

With all the racing I've been involved in, if it's not Snell rated with'in the last 5 to 7 years, you are not racing.

 

[Questions]

Taking a trip..

Guess I will be going over to San Angelo and Family Powersports and trying on helmets. I want to get one for the wife as well as she will be riding as passenger from time to time.

I am still leaning towards modular. I wear my sunglasses all the time and prescribed glasses at night, so I need a helmet that can accomodate this. Too bad they dont make a prescription face shield!

 

[Trickie Dick]

I have owned so many helmets I lost track. I like a modular helmet and can not find one that fits comfortably,

The Shark Evoline is close-though it is a bit tight in the forehead-it is however the only one with enough room for my chin and a microphone. The thing also weighs a ton-and feels it after a long ride.

The N43 Nolan is OK-though the chin bar makes it too tight for a microphone, and though the sides fit, I always end up with a red mark on my forehead, that I am constantly adjusting it for ear comfort.

Here is a list of what I have tried-all modular

Nolan-N43, N102, N103
HJC- Sy Max
Nexx-X30
Vemar Jiano
Shark Evoline
Shoei Multitec
KBC-FFR

I think that covers them all. I have owned many of them, and tried on the rest.

The difficulty is that you need to mail order the helmet and do not know until it arrives how the fit will be. I even tried a helmet from England-they have so many nicer looking and better choices than the DOT ones. It was the wrong size, and by the time I paid for customs, and the return postage it cost me a fortune.

Virtually every dealer within driving/riding distance carries the Shoie or the HJC brand.

I need a helmet with a long front to back length. If the N43 had a larger chinbar-and I do not know why the chin bar comes in a one size fits all, or i would simply order a larger chin-bar.

I wear an XL as a rule and like the idea of an integral sunshield (flip down).

I welcome any and all suggestions regarding manufacturer and where to order.

As always thanks for everyones input.

I have the Shark Evoline as well. I don't particularly like it. Too heavy and not as comfortable as my Shark RSX. (very comfortable with good ventilation and a 5 star crash rating) However I do like the ventilation. There is a strip pad under the main pad in the forehead area that can be removed to give you more room in the forehead. IT does not affect the crash worthiness and it does make it more comfortable. FWIW.

 

[Tripod]

This is the Blade Helmet.
I have found this to be a great compromise You can get them in several colors and dif. shields. I think Lamont has one. I have a batch of different helmets which I wear at different times of the year. ie. full face modular in the winter and shorty in the hot summer. And this in between.
Hope this helps.
By the way ----- Welcome Aboard!
Mike

I use the exact same AGV Blade, except I ordered a Smoke visor, and have found it to be extremely comfortable and a good value for all the features it has. I especially like the chin strap assembly...very cool.

Tripod :joke:

 

[Oldmanzues]

I would suggest reading the Mil regs on helments, if you are still in. I use a modular most of the time. the ID check at the gate is a good point. I also think the modular is a good point if a LEO stops you. After they are next to ask if you can lift the chin bar. Then you are a person, not thing from outer space.

Old Man Zues

 

[bone crusher]

How's the Scorpion EXO-900 Transformer? Anyone have this one?

 

[Questions]

Still in

Yes, I am still active duty. Just a bit over 20 years...c'mon retirement!! I am going by the local HD dealer tomorrow and try on helmets.

 

[BajaRon]

With all the racing I've been involved in, if it's not Snell rated with'in the last 5 to 7 years, you are not racing.

Snell and racing are like peas and carrots. They go hand in hand and support each other. Neither is ever going to go against the other.

Snell got their start making auto racing safer and they did a great job of it. However, auto and MC needs are not the same and Snell has not done as good a job addressing MC protection.

So far, Snell has spent more time trying to discredit the medical and mechanical evidence that strongly suggest their hard shell requirements are detrimental to MC riders.

You are exactly right. You will not be allowed to ride in any sanctioned event without a Snell rated helmet that is 5 years or less old.

But the pressure has been mounting as the evidence piles up. I think it is only a matter of time to where Snell will be forced to essentially adopt similar standards to the ECE (a much better standard for MC helmets required in Europe).

 

[Sarge707]

I use the exact same AGV Blade, except I ordered a Smoke visor, and have found it to be extremely comfortable and a good value for all the features it has. I especially like the chin strap assembly...very cool.

Tripod :joke:

I just purchased this same Red and White (Be Seen) Helmet from Dennis Kirk for $73 after reading MANY reviews.

 

[WJS]

I spent a little extra on my helmet since I only have one head, I figured it was a good investment. I went with a Shoei. I found a guy selling the one I wanted on eBay and he accepted best offers so I lucked out.

My only complaint is wind noise. I don't have experience with other motorcycle helmets prior to this one so I cant speak in relative terms if this one is quiet but after a long ride, the only part of my body that felt fatigued was my ear drums. Starting this season I've been wear ear plug (like the ones at Lowe's). What a difference, most notably on the highway. I avoided highways prior but now they don't bother me. I can still hear the navi prompts and my wife over the bluetooth headset which is important, especially the former... I mean latter.

 

[rcantrell52]

Jay,
I would like to thank you for your service to our country. My family appreciates the sacrifices you and your family make in serving our military. Our son-in-law is in the Navy on Coronado Island.
To answer your question about helmets, some of it is personal taste, fit. My wife and I have a Shoei RF1100 full face helmet and we both have to wear glasses full time. The Shoei has grooves along the sides to accommodate ear pieces of glasses. Also, we bought Fulmer M1 modular helmets to use with our RTS intercom system and radio. The RTS came with Can Am helmets and we transferred everything to the Fulmer helmet.

I cannot compare helmets currently due to lack of usage of the Fulmer.
Regards,
Reese

 

[Lifeisadaydream]

I wear a Shoei RF1100 fullface. It has 4 forward vents and 2 rear vents, as long as your moving it is pretty cool. We have similar temps here in southern NM.

 

[rcantrell52]

Jay,
Attached is a thread from Two Wheeled Texans www.twtex.com discussing the HJC RPS10 helmet. The reviewer for this helmet is the owner of Motorcycles Unlimited in Houston.
Regards,
Reese

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55682

 

[fred]

i have been looking for a new helmet as well. Has anyone tried theses modular helmets ? Schuberth C3 & Shark Evoline
the Schuberth is advertized as the quietest helmet on the market

 

[KipDM]

i have been looking for a new helmet as well. Has anyone tried theses modular helmets ? Schuberth C3 & Shark Evoline
the Schuberth is advertized as the quietest helmet on the market

i have a Shark Evoline series 2 and love it. i have chubby cheeks so it is tight on the front of my face but i feel when the chinbar is locked in place it is very solid. has good ventilation and good built-in anti-fogging. it is a large (thick-shelled) helmet though so it does look a bit odd sometimes. it passes DOT and the ECE standards which is nice (meaning if you visit Europe you won't have to buy a new helmet just to ride when there.) i have the moov-it paint scheme (distributor was out oft he paint scheme i wanted) and it is pretty nice and it glows in the dark.....

 

[oldbaldguy]

I have had the Schuberth C3 for about 2 weeks. Very comfortable, and good airflow. The key for me will be the communication system. I finally got it set up with my garmin and phone, just haven't had time to try it out yet. The helmet is pretty quiet when faceplate is closed, similar to my old helmet (Arai RXQ)

 

[ThreeWheels]

The only problem with modular helmets is they are so LOUD.
Same thing with those gizmos like internal sun-shields that have external mechanisms to operate them.
I wear a 3/4 helmet. Very comfortable in the summer. In the winter I wear a neck gaiter to stay warm.
My current is an HJC IS33. It's got vents and a device to operate the sun-visor. That's how I know about the noise. My previous was the HJC CL33. I switched because of the lure of the internal sun-shield, but I'm considering switching back because of the noise.
I don't think the vents really do much except add more noise.
In any event, make sure you wear earplugs. Riding at highway speeds can be deafening. Damage is cumulative so you may not be aware that you are hurting yourself until it's too late. Hearing protection, IMHO, is essential and it also adds to the overall comfort of the ride.

 

[dltang]

The only problem with modular helmets is they are so LOUD.
Same thing with those gizmos like internal sun-shields that have external mechanisms to operate them.
I wear a 3/4 helmet. Very comfortable in the summer. In the winter I wear a neck gaiter to stay warm.
My current is an HJC IS33. It's got vents and a device to operate the sun-visor. That's how I know about the noise. My previous was the HJC CL33. I switched because of the lure of the internal sun-shield, but I'm considering switching back because of the noise.
I don't think the vents really do much except add more noise.
In any event, make sure you wear earplugs. Riding at highway speeds can be deafening. Damage is cumulative so you may not be aware that you are hurting yourself until it's too late. Hearing protection, IMHO, is essential and it also adds to the overall comfort of the ride.

I just bought the CL33 earlier this week and I really like it. It is quiet, more so than my full face HJC Carbon Fiber. It is very comfortable too.

 

[KipDM]

the noise i get from my 2 helmets is still lower than the average volume i listen to music in my car so i don't worry bout it....

 

[TRELL]

You need to try on many types and brands.once upon a time i drag race motorcycles. i have so many helmets from a$1,000 to $29.95 i have yet to find one i like. Theres to heavy or too hot,something is not right with any of them. You need to wear one for safety but it hard when the thing bugs you to death. Good luck with you search. THANK YOU for your service.