I'm looking to get a new full face helmet for the riding season. the one I have is a modular and has a annoying whistle at 50 + MPH... So many choices. let's hear from you riders what you think have been the best.. Visibility and Ventilation
Full face helmet recmondations?
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I agree with OP, I have a new HD modular helmet, as much as I love it, it gets a bit noisy. I believe they are made by HJC, love the modular option though and great visibility.
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I currently use a Bell Revolver modular, that I really love for commuting to work. But it ain't very quiet. They have a new and improved model Revolver Evo, but I have not tried that one.
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I have never worn a helmet as quiet as my Schuberth c3.
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I like mine so much I have 3 of them. One I keep specifically outfitted with my Cardo G4 headset, the other two for when I don't feel so social.I've been using the Bell Star as well, much less buffeting than my Shoei at freeway speeds, but the Shoei is a few years old.
Mine came with an extra set of cheek pads for a more formed fit.
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Sorry .. I actually don't know who the manufacturer is. Just the HD decals all over it.. I'm gonna try a non modular this timespill the beans on what kind is "current"
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Thank you:notworth: Now that I know...
HJC Sy-Max I believe it is a Gen 1 . I can't find any info on it, just the newer gen Syn-Max helmets
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I have 2 Arai RX7 Corsairs, love them and got them at closeout prices. getting real close to end of service life and I also have a Suomy Spec 1R Extreme love it too but is runs a bit small in sizing. Proper fit is most important. I did pay full boat on the Suomy and have a couple more years of service on it. I'm thinking about an X-lite next I think Nolan is the parent company for X-lite
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I like the Nolan modular. It is not Snell rated only because they don't rate modulars. I like the internal sunshield & flip up front of the modular. No whistling, but it gets as much wind noise as any of the others I've tried.
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Great reference
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I have used several HJC modular helmets none whistled but the older ones had a lot of wind noise at higher speeds. IMO go to some shops and try them on, but keep in mind the shape versus your riding position. Do you ride upright like and R or reclined like the A or DX etc. The shape might be very aero leaning slightly forward but horrible reclined and create lift that will cause fatigue or neck discomfort.
I am eyeballing the Gmax54, anyone have one and care to comment. Reviews seem pretty good.
I am eyeballing the Gmax54, anyone have one and care to comment. Reviews seem pretty good.
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I have the HJC modular helmet and I like it pretty well. Some times it is a pain in the ass to change from a tinted visor to the clear visor. Can't really speak about the noise factor because I wear ear plugs when I ride even with the helmet, otherwise my ears ring for hours afterward plus I feel like I can hear things around me better (like the engine) without all that wind noise. I also tried the Zox modular unit with the drop down sun visor which is probably what I will get next. That is a nice feature and they are reasonably priced.
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Bell Rogue - Looks Interesting...
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2013/01/bell-rogue-helmet/
Available in Gloss Black, Matte Black, OD Green, and Gunny Gray.
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2013/01/bell-rogue-helmet/
Available in Gloss Black, Matte Black, OD Green, and Gunny Gray.
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Looks like it would do a number on your face if you went down but still looks cool
While accidents happen, Simoncelli losing his AGV lid in the fatal MotoGP crash gives me serious pause.
Besides, they don't really fit me.
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While accidents happen, Simoncelli losing his AGV lid in the fatal MotoGP crash gives me serious pause.
Besides, they don't really fit me.
While I have never owned an AGV Helmet, I think using Simocelli fatal accident as a example to avaoid or have concern about AGV 's Quality is unfair and in that particular accident I don't think any manufatures helmet would have stayed on or changed the results of Simocelli's accident. If memory serves me right Dale Earnhardt lost his life due to basicular skull fracture, where the base of the skull is snapped off and severes the spinal cord.
This is not posted to hammer on the OP but to point out that there will be some accidents no matter how much safety gear and who made the safety gear, you still WILL NOT survive it.
Besides, they don't really fit me.
While I have never owned an AGV Helmet, I think using Simocelli fatal accident as a example to avaoid or have concern about AGV 's Quality is unfair and in that particular accident I don't think any manufatures helmet would have stayed on or changed the results of Simocelli's accident. If memory serves me right Dale Earnhardt lost his life due to basicular skull fracture, where the base of the skull is snapped off and severes the spinal cord.
This is not posted to hammer on the OP but to point out that there will be some accidents no matter how much safety gear and who made the safety gear, you still WILL NOT survive it.
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