helmits

[corky]

about to buy a rts 2011 wife likes full face. are they too hot in summer? i like the shoei quest. heavy helmits are not good for me:helpsmilie:

 

[dltang]

Full face helmets can get hot but they are safe. Many have great venting and of course you can crack them open a little too. I have an issue with heavy helmets also. I have a HJC Carbon Fiber that is so incredibly light. That has helped me a lot and I no longer have a sore neck after long rides. You have to just try on a lot of helmets to find what fits and feels right. Good Luck.! and :welcome:

 

[Gordy]

I used to wear open faced helmets but only wear modular now wouldnt go back

 

[SpyderRyderTV]

That HJC Carbon Fiber is very light weight and a great choice for a good all around riding helmet.

 

[stevedfive]

We have the BRP ST-1 hybrid helmets. It gives us the best of all worlds. Full face, vented full face, and 3/4 helmet. We usually wear the vented full face unless it gets really cold, then we just trade out the jaw to the solid. We carry the spare jaws in the saddlebags. We read the reviews on WebBike.com. We have back problems and found these were as lightwieght as the come.

 

[dave01]

The Joe Rocket Carbon helmet is close to the HJC, made by the same company, but with a few changes. Its real light and has great ventilation.

The model is the RKT101

 

[Bob Denman]

If you get a full-face helmet, just make sure that it's got lots of ventilation slots that you can tinker with to customize the airflow...

 

[BikerDoc]

I like my full face modular - that way I get the extra protection when riding but can flip up the entire front half when getting cooked at a stop light

 

[Yfactor]

We have the BRP ST-1 hybrid helmets. It gives us the best of all worlds. Full face, vented full face, and 3/4 helmet. We usually wear the vented full face unless it gets really cold, then we just trade out the jaw to the solid. We carry the spare jaws in the saddlebags. We read the reviews on WebBike.com. We have back problems and found these were as lightwieght as the come.

:agree: :2thumbs:

 

[chris56]

we also use the givi/brp/st1 helmets .. really good solution - on the highways we use the full-version .. on the trips in town or along the coast we use it without the front ..

 

[TicketBait]

We have the BRP ST-1 hybrid helmets. It gives us the best of all worlds. Full face, vented full face, and 3/4 helmet. We usually
wear the vented full face unless it gets really cold, then we just trade out the jaw to the solid. We carry the spare jaws in the
saddlebags. We read the reviews onWebBike.com. We have back problems and found these were as lightwieght as the come.

:agree::agree:not sure if you are getting the communication center with your RTS, but with it you can have the music piped in your
helmet and can talk with passenger over vox,and can also talk with other riders with the CB. And these are all things you
can add on as you like.

Also link to a helmet review I did a while back, there are two parts to the review. good luck on
whatever you choiose to fit your head!

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21712&highlight=helmet+review

not sure which color RTS your getting but the helmets come in several matching bike colors:thumbup:

Oh and corky, :welcome:

 

[Marker]

Hey Corky :welcome: I use a Shoei model TZR it is light weight . I have had neck surgery and so far it does not bother my neck but I have not rode with it a lot yet ,DOT and SNELL 2010 approved ,lots of venting and padding . I find it to be very quiet when the face shield is closed. I have tried an HJC modular helmet when snowmobiling and found it to rattle and be very loud.

 

[fordguyupnorth]

WHATS A "HELMIT"?:shocked::shocked:

 

[bone crusher]

WHATS A "HELMIT"?:shocked::shocked:

Yeah...this one shouldn't be too hard to spell...

Anyway, full face all the way...generally, the more protection you have, the better off you are...

 

[Firefly]

about to buy a rts 2011 wife likes full face. are they too hot in summer? i like the shoei quest. heavy helmits are not good for me:helpsmilie:

You won't find the perfect helmet with the first one you buy ---- most of us own a collection---- I'm down to 5 right now--- and looking at another one soon.

www.webbikeworld.com does a good job of reviews on various models.

I'm currently looking at one of these:

http://www.nexx-usa.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1765

Lightest full face helmet made -- just wish it had an internal sun screen.

 

[bone crusher]

You won't find the perfect helmet with the first one you buy ---- most of us own a collection---- I'm down to 5 right now--- and looking at another one soon.

www.webbikeworld.com does a good job of reviews on various models.

I'm currently looking at one of these:

http://www.nexx-usa.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1765

Lightest full face helmet made -- just wish it had an internal sun screen.

Yes...find me a light one with an internal sun screen...I'm with ya on that...$600.00 a little steep...the non-carbon still looks great and maybe they'll go on sale somewhere? I have an HJC IS-16...great helmet for me...but heavy and a little loud...

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I wear a modular and really like it. I got lucky and ordered mine over the internet and got a perfect fit.

 

[Brunswick]

Here's a great one if you really want to look like a clown (and I mean that in so many ways):
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/33579/ITEM/Icon-Alliance-Krazy-Klown-Helmet.aspx

 

[Trickie Dick]

You won't find the perfect helmet with the first one you buy ---- most of us own a collection---- I'm down to 5 right now--- and looking at another one soon.

www.webbikeworld.com does a good job of reviews on various models.

I'm currently looking at one of these:

http://www.nexx-usa.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1765

Lightest full face helmet made -- just wish it had an internal sun screen.

That Nexx looks like a great helmet. I've been looking at it since I read the review on it several months ago. Just wish I could try one on. As you said, very light with great Peripheral vision. Just waiting for it to come down a few hundred dollars.opcorn:

 

[aka1004]

I wear half helmet and helmet should be a choice, not law.
I tried a full face helmet when I bought spyder and I rather not ryde than put on a full face helmet.
It's just me.