Touring helmet
#1
Touring helmet
I am sure there are a hundred threads on helmets but I was curious what you guys use for a touring helmet. What helmet do you use when and if you use your com. port on the ultras. I am in a state that does not require a helmet but I am looking for with a full face helmet or a 3/4 helmet to help me better in the rain and on longer rides (out of state) I have looked at the Nolan 3/4 helmet with the removable chin guard but I am not sold on them as they look to euro. Any suggestions?
Here is the Nolan I have been pondering....
Here is the Nolan I have been pondering....
#2
I have found Seer to be unbeatable. Certainly not the cheapest, but their 3/4 is DOT and Snell certified, and extremely comfortable. Additionally they will custom paint to your specs, with any H-D factory color. Since their primary business is LE, they are experts at integrating speakers and microphones.
Of note when looking at DOT helmets is a considerable number of the DOT helmets (so certified by their manufacturers) end up failing when they are actually selected for testing.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/testing/comply/fmvss218/
Plus they're US owned and made (right in Evergreen Colorado as a matter of fact).
Harris
Denver, CO
Of note when looking at DOT helmets is a considerable number of the DOT helmets (so certified by their manufacturers) end up failing when they are actually selected for testing.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/testing/comply/fmvss218/
Plus they're US owned and made (right in Evergreen Colorado as a matter of fact).
Harris
Denver, CO
Last edited by motorlessons; 04-13-2011 at 05:01 PM.
#3
I don't wear a helmet all the time, but when I do, it's my 3/4 HJC IS-33. Has the pilot visor that can drop down, easy to remove clear face shield, it's comfortable as helmets go, and it gets great reviews. The new "euro" designs just shows you're up with the new technology and times
I'm just north of you. If you want to see it in person if you can't find one locally, we can always meet up and you can take a look at it if you have interest in one after researching it. I spent months researching, and it's the one my wife and I both went with.
I'm just north of you. If you want to see it in person if you can't find one locally, we can always meet up and you can take a look at it if you have interest in one after researching it. I spent months researching, and it's the one my wife and I both went with.
#4
I'm a bit old fashioned but I prefer a 3/4 helmet & a flat shield because the flat shield stores easily but provides good rain protection. A friend has the HJC that Mastery recommends & I've looked at them. It's a nice helmet, but the face shield takes up a lot of room if you don't keep it on the helmet.
#5
Have you considered modular helmets? The Shark Evoline 2 ST is a pretty nice helmet, worth looking at for sure...
http://www.sharkhelmetstore.com/shar...t-helmets.html
http://www.sharkhelmetstore.com/shar...t-helmets.html
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#8
Have you considered modular helmets? The Shark Evoline 2 ST is a pretty nice helmet, worth looking at for sure...
http://www.sharkhelmetstore.com/shar...t-helmets.html
http://www.sharkhelmetstore.com/shar...t-helmets.html
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