helmet style?

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haystak · #1 Unread post by **haystak** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:36 pm

just wondering the pros and cons of moduler helmets verses full face helmets,preferences?

VermilionX · Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:40 pm

modular helmets are for old fogeys on touring bikes.

full face is for the cool peeps.

seriously though, the best protection is offered by full face.

modular helmets... i wouldn't trust the lock on it to stay locked in the event of a hard wipeout.

Myself002 · #3 Unread post by **Myself002** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:44 pm

I'd agree with Verm, most modulars havent been updated in awhile with the exception of a kbc one I think. Anyway with all the new improvements in helmets that have been coming out I would recomend going with a newer design.

try this site for reviews.
http://www.motorcyclegearreview.com/

look at the picture pick a couple that you like then read the reviews then go into the store and check the fit. Get the one that fits the best regardless of price

MotoF150 · #4 Unread post by **MotoF150** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:57 pm

I have the HJC Modular Helmet its a POS! The wind noise is horrible, buy a full face Shoei, no wind noise.

Lion_Lady · #5 Unread post by **Lion_Lady** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:35 pm

So long as it fits, you'll be okay.

I know a bunch of folks who have modular helmets because they communte on their bikes and work on a military or secure gov't sites and must show ID and their faces to enter.

The modulars tend to be much more noisy than regular full face.

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Ninja Geoff · Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:50 pm

this is my favorite helmet style:

Mintbread · #7 Unread post by **Mintbread** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:11 pm

MotoF150 wrote: buy a full face Shoei, no wind noise.

Hardly.
I have an RF1000 and it is the loudest helmet I have owned.

MikeyDude · #8 Unread post by **MikeyDude** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:04 pm

I have the HJC Symax... I like it a lot!

But then I'm an old fogey on a cruiser!

dieziege · #9 Unread post by **dieziege** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:12 pm

From what I've read, helmet noise reports are almost as useless as fit reports because there are too many variables (fairing/windshield, head shape, head angle, rider hight, construction variation, expectations, etc.) to make one person's experiences meaningful for someone else.

FWIW... I really like my Nolan N100E... noisy? a bit... but it does what I want including being able to lift the chinbar....

I saw someone yesterday riding a GSX-R yesterday wearing a novelty brain bucket straight out of a "fat bikes and hog leather" shop...it looked so completely right...uncanny.

TechTMW · #10 Unread post by **TechTMW** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:33 pm

Modular helmets pass European safety regs. That's good enough for me (Especially since they are much more rigorous than crap DOT regs)