helmets

[memphisdan]

Shoei RF 1000 full face for me. I read somewhere that you were 24% less likely to get it by a car with a white helmet; I have no idea if that is true but have used white since I heard that.

 

[qasamm]

Scorpion transformer- in full helmet mode. And a HJC-33 3/4 with full shield when it gets scorching hot out. Both setup to use my Midland Bluetooth.

 

[Dochands]

Shoei Multitec now replaced by the Shark Evoline II. BTW the new Shark is very light. Lighter than the Shoei.

Also, I have a brand new large Shoei Multitec I want to sell. lol

 

[Sarge707]

HJC have always fit me well. This is what I'm wearing now. So far I really like it.

HJC IS-33 OPEN FACED SOLID HELMET

I have the same helmet in Metalic Silver and love the peripheral vision to keep track of bad guys.
I also have a Yellow G-Max (3/4) for hot days.
Newenough.com has the HJC IS33 on sale for $119.00-$129.00 which can,t be beat!
They also have the HJC CL Max Modular for closeout of around $90.00!!

 

[usurp31]

I have the same helmet in Metalic Silver and love the peripheral vision to keep track of bad guys.

Same helmet in gloss black and matte black. Looking to go full face white to match the :f_spider:.

 

[Fire Joe]

I wear an HJC CL-16. Can't tell by looking at it but it's an HJC under all the paint

 

[OldDog]

Type of helmet you wear.

I have a Nolan N100 full face and a N41 open face. Both are good helmets IMHO. I like wearing the open face when I want some wind in my face.

OldDog

 

[ARtraveler]

The majority seem to recommend full face--especially for safety reasons. I have become a Nolan helmet fan and use those. Nolans seem to fit me the best and I like the fact that I can swing the front open when I am getting gas or answering questions about the Spyder. I have both the n-com 103 full face and the N-43 modular helmet. I ocassionally like to ride without the full face feature--so that is when I use the N-43. Have never installed the chin bar on that one. Helmets are a personal item and everyone is going to have an opinion on them.

 

[oldbaldguy]

full face

arai rx-q
shoe 1100

 

[capt.jim]

fullface exo700

 

[DarkSage]

Full face is a must - especially with that 'windshield' the phantom comes with.

Got myself a new one recently - ICON Alliance: Rubatone - gotta go with the flat black!

 

[Raptor]

Full face is a must - especially with that 'windshield' the phantom comes with.

Got myself a new one recently - ICON Alliance: Rubatone - gotta go with the flat black!

Stealth Black is a must for us Phantom pilots! hyea:

 

[GeminiJane]

I like to accessorize my bikes with my jackets and helmets so I have a variety of helmets - 2 Shoei, 2 Arai, Scorpion, Fulmer, X1R. The only thing they have is common is they are all full face and wired for sound for XM, GPS and to talk with my husband on his bikes. Luckily I have a head that doesn't seem to prefer one shape of helmet over another - just an XS.

 

[Eraser]

RF1100:thumbup: and BRP ST-1:thumbup:.(at the moment)

 

[mrk2ejk]

Only had 1 helmet....full face....NEXX XR1R....fits great and very lightweight.

 

[dancogan]

Past helmets: Nolan modular. Nice helmet but noisy.
Present: Scorpion 700 and 1000. I like the sunshade in the 1000, but it's hard to get my glasses on.
Future: Just wishful thinking, but I tried a Schuberth at the BMW dealer. Very, very comfortable and certainly the quietest helmet I have put on. "Only" $700!

 

[SpyderLady]

I cannot do the full face. It blocks my peripheral vision and is way too heavy. I am an ex-Harley rider and have both a novelty helmet and a 1/2 helmet. Both have the capability of attaching a face guard which I use in rain and in the cold.

 

[bikeguy]

My wife and I just purchased two Shoei Multitec modular helmets. Mine is the second helmet I've owned that I could wear all day long without any discomfort. The other is a Shoei 3/4 helmet. I know the modular is not as safe as a true full face helmet but it does provide the same protection from bugs, rocks, dirt and other road debris that a true full face does.

Arai may build the best helmet in the world but I just can't find one that fits my head and I've had the assistance of Arai's Bruce Porter, undoubtedly the most knowledgable helmet person in the U.S., if not the entire universe. I guess I just have a Shoei head.

I don't find that full face helmets limit my peripheral vision at all.

Cotton

 

[wyliec]

Arai may build the best helmet in the world but I just can't find one that fits my head and I've had the assistance of Arai's Bruce Porter, undoubtedly the most knowledgable helmet person in the U.S., if not the entire universe.

Cotton

Obviously, you haven't talked to BajaRon. In my opinion, he's the best.:thumbup: Baja fixed my Arai so that it fits perfectly.

 

[bikeguy]

Obviously, you haven't talked to BajaRon. In my opinion, he's the best.:thumbup: Baja fixed my Arai so that it fits perfectly.

No doubt BajaRon is good when it comes to Arai helmets. I know that he knows a lot about them but I'd bet that he would agree that Bruce Porter is "THE MAN" when it comes to helmets. Maybe Ron could fix an Arai so that it would fit me but both of my Shoei's fit right out of the box. Still not taking anything away from Arai, they build a super helmet.

Cotton