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Old 11-07-2007, 01:01 PM
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I wear a Fulmer
 
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ORIGINAL: Joe Mark

Been looking for a full face helmet, the kind where the front lower section flips up. Any ideas as to which name brand and style are the best?
Shoeii Multitec
Nolan N102/N100
HJC CL-Max
Schuthbert
Caberg Justissimo
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Warning: They cost more than feaux skid lids.
 
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I have the HJC Modular.

I'm very happy with it. Went on a 3K ride this past June. I never noticed it being heavy & it sure kept me warm in the mornings and bugs off me in the evenings.
 
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Old 11-07-2007, 01:39 PM
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Try looking here. Lots of good information
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...le-helmets.htm

I have had the HJC symax and Fulmer full face (flip up) Noise on my Street glide is loud due to the updraft and I need to wear plugs due to the noise. I like both helmets.
 
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Old 11-07-2007, 01:47 PM
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If ya wear a helmet then a modular is the way to go - does take some time getting use to it if you've been a shorty helmet wearer in the past... Shoei - Nolan & KBC make a very good helmet.. You can always check out E-Bay as they have a bunch of Modular helmets listed there...
 
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Old 11-07-2007, 02:57 PM
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We both wear Schuberth Concept. Theycome with an internal sun visorand an exterior slide control. It is tinted so can belooked throughlike a pair of built-in sunglasses. They remind me of the quality of the Bell Magnums I wore years ago!

http://www.schuberth.com/
 
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Old 11-07-2007, 03:10 PM
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I have a Shoei Multitec modular, along with a Shoei X-11, regular full-face helmet,
the Shoei helmets fit my head well, which why you need to try them on, not all helmets
have the same shape.
A couple of things on these helmets, first of all, technically they are not as "rigid" or
fail-proof as a none flipper because the flipup part is attached with two hinges where
a real full-face helmet is solid, so they are not rated as safe and can "technically come open
on impact if the "button" is hit, but very small chance of this happening.
These kind of helmets also have a little more wind noise because of the design, and my
Multitec is noiser than the X-11. These helmets are generally a little heavier to because
of the extra hardware to make the flipper.
The Multitec only has 2 vents on it, the X-11 has 4 and is quieter with alot better
airflow, and is lighter in weight, and has better aero-dynamics, but with a flip-up you
can pullup to a traffic light pop open your helmet take a quick drink of h2o and then pop
back down, can't do that with a solid helmet.
I use the Multitec is commuting and hot weather but wear the X-11 the rest of the time,
the webbikeworld website linked in an above post is a great site for reviews.



 
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Old 11-07-2007, 03:14 PM
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I have the HD "Stealth" modular helmet. It's a little warm to wear in high summer, but for riding in cooler wather it's great. I like being able to flip the face shield up driving in town, but close it on the highway, or when it gets cold.
 
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I have the HD modular or hybrid. I've heard it called both.

Issues...

It's a little heavy but just fine when you get used to it as it builds your neck muscles.

You must use your headset as if it were for a 3/4 helmet.

The chin piece that flips up with the visor doesn't always unlatch properly. I've been seen smacking myself in the jaw to get it to open and sometimes it takes two hands to get it to release. The secret is closing it properly. It has to be closed like you mean it to be closed.

Also, right on the chin piece it says that it does NOT provide chin protection.


Positives...

Can open the clear visor and keep the chin piece down in cool weather.
Can open the chin piece when it's hot out or during a slow ride making it a 3/4 helmet.
With it open it will reduce wind buffeting on your rider when you run a low windshield.
Easy to get on and off with sunglasses unlike a full face helmet.


Now that I wear one I would not like to change styles again.




 
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Another vote for the Nolan 102.Like what was suggested before, go to several places and try on different makes as they all do not fit the same.
 


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