Modular Helmet
#12
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Al Bu Ker Key, New Mexico
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I just received my new Shoei Neotec a couple of weeks ago. My first modular. Shoei fits my noggin better than any others I tried, including the Harley HJC. A direct comparison between the Shoei Neotec and the Harley HJC would not be fair given the Shoei is 3X the price of the HJC. I can see and tell the difference. I like the concept behind the modular and the Shoei is one of the lightest available helmets with the Shuberth being the lightest but asking another $100 over the Shoei.
Helmets are like women. They all "seem" to fit, but one fits better than all the others.
Helmets are like women. They all "seem" to fit, but one fits better than all the others.
#13
Have you considered the Bell Revolver...got mine for under $100 @ Motorcycle Superstore.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZQyZek-C6g
http://www.thebellstore.com/Helmets/revolver.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZQyZek-C6g
http://www.thebellstore.com/Helmets/revolver.html
#15
Thank you all for the advice, I was looking at the Bell myself but like Rotlex I can't find a spot that sells them for me to try them on. Anyone have any thoughts on the AGV or the Nexx?
#16
I have a KBC modular, wife bought a HJC a couple of years later. After 2 years of frustration with the HJC she bought a Harley Stealth. The HD Stealth is made by KBC and the two are identical. The biggest & best difference to me is that it has aluminum hinges & latches rather than plastic. The KBC/HD Stealth are so easy to flip open with one hand. It fit really snug in the cheekbone area when brand new but it didn't take very long to loosen up just right.
#17
i did a lot of searching for a new modular for a little extra highway protection. I found and settled on the Nolan N43E. It is modular in that you can remove the chin guard and face shield and have an open face 3/4.
I have rode about 300 miles with it so far and have noted the following; I can't take a sip of water easily as the face shield doesn't flip up like most modular's. Fairly quiet behind my fairing, decent but not great air flow (fairing hurts here). Up side is I have a face shield and chin guard for highway riding then a open face for around town if I want to without packing 2 helmets. Great field of view equal to a 3/4 or open face. Not perfect but getting close for me at least.
I have rode about 300 miles with it so far and have noted the following; I can't take a sip of water easily as the face shield doesn't flip up like most modular's. Fairly quiet behind my fairing, decent but not great air flow (fairing hurts here). Up side is I have a face shield and chin guard for highway riding then a open face for around town if I want to without packing 2 helmets. Great field of view equal to a 3/4 or open face. Not perfect but getting close for me at least.
#18
Have you considered the Bell Revolver...got mine for under $100 @ Motorcycle Superstore.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZQyZek-C6g
http://www.thebellstore.com/Helmets/revolver.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZQyZek-C6g
http://www.thebellstore.com/Helmets/revolver.html
#19
I just received my new Shoei Neotec a couple of weeks ago. My first modular. Shoei fits my noggin better than any others I tried, including the Harley HJC. A direct comparison between the Shoei Neotec and the Harley HJC would not be fair given the Shoei is 3X the price of the HJC. I can see and tell the difference. I like the concept behind the modular and the Shoei is one of the lightest available helmets with the Shuberth being the lightest but asking another $100 over the Shoei.
Helmets are like women. They all "seem" to fit, but one fits better than all the others.
Helmets are like women. They all "seem" to fit, but one fits better than all the others.
#20
Has anyone tried the new HJC RP Max modular ($400+). It supposed to be lighter and more aerodynamic so should fix the noise problems. At that price, it runs into Shoei territory so wondering if its worth the price.