Modular Helmet Experience/Recommendations

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Modular Helmet Experience/Recommendations

#1 Unread post by Philly Rider »

I am in the market for a modular helmet, and not looking to break the bank either. After reading quite a few on-line reviews I am between the Nolan and the HJC Symak - leaning toward the HJC.

Does anyone have experience with either one of these? Thanks

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#2 Unread post by MikeyDude »

I've been looking at the Symax too...

Check out these reviews of the Symax, Nolan and 5 others...

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/access ... iphelmets/
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I bought one from http://www.ironhorsehelmets.com/ about a year ago and I still love it. It is made by Rodia and it rocks.

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Tried on the symax at a dealership once. I liked it, cool concept. No more yelling so people can understand you when you're wearing it. Cause we all know bikers are too lazy to take off their helmets :mrgreen: .

Once when i used to work at a grocery store, this couple came into the store wearing riding gear with their modular helmets still on their head, with the face flipped up. Walked around for a few minutes getting what they needed, then left.
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I'm buying a Modular helmet this year as well - looking forward to it.
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Re: Modular Helmet Experience/Recommendations

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Philly Rider wrote:Does anyone have experience with either one of these? Thanks
I've never tried the HJC but I've been riding with a Nolan for a couple of months. I really like it. Very comfortable, only moderate wind noise (I can still hear my engine at highway speeds), easy one touch flip up....the only issue I had was fogging but the provide a "fog insert" (why don't they make the whole screen out of that stuff? :) ) that snapped into place and solved the problem. I also really liked the chin strap design.

All in all, a very nice helmet.
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#7 Unread post by KeithB »

I have a ZEUS, i like mine a lot, just over $100 US after a dealer discount.
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#8 Unread post by stargazertony »

Been looking at the same two choices. I now have a HJC CL-14 and like the way the HJC's fit my head. But looking at the HJC's I noticed that the latching mechanism is all plastic but in the Nolan they are metal. Plastic here concerns me. Maybe that's why the Nolan's are about $100 more expensive.

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#9 Unread post by J.R. Bob Dobbs »

I have a VEGA (chinese made) convertable and I'm really happy with it, cost about $140 if I recall. It's very quiet, comfortable, and has good ventilation. The interior is first-rate. The latch is plastic and the release button requires a strong thumb....but there's lots of "overlap" and it seems secure. The adjustable vents themselves seem a little flimsy.

I'm hooked on convertable helmets, it would be very hard to go back to a conventional full-face.

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