Helmets

[riden2low]

Does anyone own one of the modular helmets and like them? I wear a skid lid or half helmet and as I get older, I am getting to think the full face helmet will be my regular wear. The problem I have with them is that the shield is always fogging up on me. I even tried out the new Arai RQ-X and still have fogging problems. The modular will probably cause the same problem to. May look into the newer 3/4 helmets.

 

[flatfrog]

I have been wearing modular helmets for a number of years and really like them
I have had Nolans and Scorpions.
If you wear glasses, you can put a modular helmet on without removing your glasses.

When refueling, I just flip up the front half. I will not ride without a full face helmet and the Modular ones are
just easier to get along with.
The Nolan and Scorpion Helmets have closable vents that eliminate the fogging problem plus they both are set up so that you can install your blue-tooth in them

 

[jaxbobg]

I have a half dozen helmets, half shells, 3/4 and full face and finally settled on the 3/4 with a flip up face shield which is most comfortable for me.

I really don't care for the deep sea diver feel of the full face helmet - so the last one I bought just stays in the closet.

The 3/4 I regularly wear has built in headphones and a mic for CB use.

 

[screwball]

Just a few of my helmet collection. You can get away with this when you are OLD.

I wear one because the Government says I have to, not because want to.

 

[BinIdaho]

I have different helmets depending on color, style and weather.....half-helmets, 3/4, full and just bought a modular hi-vis at Cycle Gear. Raise the shield a smidgen and will keep glasses from fogging. I prefer a 3/4, but did notice the modular is more quiet and head/face warmer. I wear a "slinky" head cover under all my helmets. Took the HD headset off one 3/4 and jimmy-rigged it on the modular...so far, so good

 

[Darth]

My full face helmet is a Scorpion X700 and it does not fog up at all. My wife has a Shoei RF1100 and she has some slight fogging issues. I also have a Bell Mag 9 (open face) that has a drop down clear shield plus a tinted sun visor... really like this helmet.

 

[dogman513]

Scorpion EXO900, antifog coating INSIDE and OUTSIDE of shields... wear helmet as fullface or modular, or 3/4...other great features...if ordering online suggest try your size elsewhere first..Scorpions not for all headshapes.

 

[FLRT]

My favorite go-to helmet....

http://www.shoei-helmets.com/Helmet.aspx?J-Cruise&h=23&t=1



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You can crack the shield just a bit to de-fog or just have more wind in your face, flip down inner sun shield, pin lock anti-fog available too. Only drawback is, it is expensive. But I love it!

 

[Sloufoot]

I am using the Vega modular helmets for both me & the boss. The Summit II doesn't have a place for the bluetooth, but the Summit III does. I still use the HD premium headset for front & rear. Very satisfied !
The Summit III also sports a fold down inner visor that you can get in different colors. It operates from the outside of the shell.
They have a removable liners so they can be adjusted for fit & washing.
I just crack the front shield a bit to defog. The vents work, but not near enough. I wish they had more scoop.
Also these are a bit lighter than most of the modulars. Only problem I have had in about 4 years with them is a shield pivot screw came out.

Didn't loose it but it did come out.
This is the Summit III with the V-com Bluetooth mounted. You can mount it on either side. J&M I think it is also makes a unit to fit it. If you don't want the Bluetooth there is a cover in it's place.

 

[slick rick]

Same as you wore skid lids for years , and have gradually graduated to a modular . This trike I ride seems to have a lot of up draft so this helmet is necessary for me . :AGGHH:

The way I deal with the fogging is like everyone else and simply lift it a little when coming to a stop .:Agree: There are things for that problem but haven't used any so can't say how they do or don't work .

May not help but that's the way I deal with it !!!! ThumbUp

 

[Casper]

As most here, I too have a slew of helmets..half, 3/4 and modular full face.
I use the Fulmer modular helmet and Fulmer 3/4. I like Fulmer because of the deeper area for the helmet speakers. When I do use the 3/4 or full I use the helmet speakers. The Fulmer seems to fit my ears better, no rubbing or irritating...
half helmets are Harley boneyard types..and an old one that I've had for years..

 

[HDB0B]

If I had to purchase a 3/4 I would also get the J-Cruise Shoei

I currently have a Daytona 1/2 helmet and a Shoei RF-1200 full face.

Bob orag:

 

[5x40]

I have the HD Visionary 3/4 Helmet for cool to cold days.
My Flight Navigator (wife) wear the HJC version, IS 33. HJC makes the
HD model. Spring through Fall we wear HJC IS 2 model half helmet.

 

[HarleyPap57]

I have a Shoei Neotec that I got this summer wanting to go from a Full Face to a Modular for easy of getting on and off plus the extra internal shield. ALL of my full face helmets have had fog issues especially when it gets colder. The Pin-Lock Shield helps a great deal once you get a good seal between the two. Also found some paste called 'Cat Crap' that I put on once in a while to help keep it from fogging up. Rode this morning when it was 18 degrees with only minor fogging but I did not have the Pin-Lock shield on. I wear perscription glasses and this helps a good deal not having to change them all the time when I get off the trike and go inside

 

[riden2low]

I do wear prescription glasses so the modular looks interesting. I notice some helmets are coming out with the inner Sun shield which is a very good idea for me up here in the Northwest as this time of the year the Sun sits low in the horizon and if riding South in the afternoon, the Sun is right in you eyes. In most situations a rider is fine riding but up here in the mountain area, it is Sun and shade riding more often. So being able to flip down a Sun shade is pretty nice.

 

[ride3]

We both wear the modular Schuberth C3 Pro helmet with the SCR system built in.

Comfy, quiet & well built. They don't fit all shapes of heads, so make sure you try it on for a good while.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/schuberth-c3-pro-helmet

 

[KJB]

If I had to purchase a 3/4 I would also get the J-Cruise Shoei

I currently have a Daytona 1/2 helmet and a Shoei RF-1200 full face.

Bob orag:

That one has peaked my interest too. I researched it yesterday after it appeared in this thread. Might be my next purchase.

 

[rhino 2]

Most of the year I us a 3/4 with a Face shield that has a retractable sun shield..
But when the temps are under 20 degrees I use a Modular, That keeps my face/head warm..
Yesterday I was out riding at 8 degrees without a problem, couldn't do that with my 3/4 ..

 

[DK Custom Products]

Mary and I both wear Nolan Modulars, and have for the last 8 years or so. Prior to that was a variety of no helmet, halfs, and for a lot of years 3/4.

We like the Nolan Modulars and are both on our second ones. They vent pretty well. Mary wears hers with the shield closed a good deal of the time. I hardly ever close my shield...only in an absolute downpour, or if it is below 30*.

They say not to ride with the modular part open, but I have tens of thousands of miles riding with it open, and never had an issue.

Kevin

 

[msocko3]

Mary and I both wear Nolan Modulars, and have for the last 8 years or so. Prior to that was a variety of no helmet, halfs, and for a lot of years 3/4.

We like the Nolan Modulars and are both on our second ones. They vent pretty well. Mary wears hers with the shield closed a good deal of the time. I hardly ever close my shield...only in an absolute downpour, or if it is below 30*.

They say not to ride with the modular part open, but I have tens of thousands of miles riding with it open, and never had an issue.

Kevin

I don't think riding with it open is the problem, its the crash where it could get ugly. With the modular part open it will act like a scoop and if you end of doing the asphalt slide do to an unexpected dismount, chances are you'll have a broken neck from the raised modular section digging in and snapping the head back.

 

[skuuter]

I don't think riding with it open is the problem, its the crash where it could get ugly. With the modular part open it will act like a scoop and if you end of doing the asphalt slide do to an unexpected dismount, chances are you'll have a broken neck from the raised modular section digging in and snapping the head back.

^^^^^^.....EXACTLY, and has happened....

Every time I consider going to a "Less is Better Helmet", I go on a Group Ride and get to see the consequences of a 1/2 Shell or 3/4 Shell Helmet "Face Plant"...thus was the case again (twice) in 2014. I have a Friend in Georgia that has undergone many, many surgeries for facial and jaw reconstruction after landing face first in about a 40 mph collision with another motorcycle while out riding His Gold Wing 1500 Trike. He still can't work, and has no teeth any longer....dismal at best. The other was local and was a Modular Face Plant that popped open the latches, crushing His jaw during a 65 mph ride down 4-Lane Highway 64...again, many operations and reconstructions. There is an impending law suit in this one, so I won't give Brands or Models here. Mitzie and I have worn many various Brands of Modulars over the years and really liked them..."but"...We've gone back to Full Coverage, and plan to stay there. On another note....Every Helmet I've had in the last several years has had Fog-Free Shields (Modulars and Full Coverage)...most all of the upper end Helmets from every Company have Them. We have Fulmer's Best Full Coverage Model right now, and it's "fog-less" even when I wore it one day two weeks ago at 11 degrees.....ThumbUp..."ENJOY THE RIDE BUT DRESS FOR THE WRECK" ........

 

[tom w]

we have fulmer full coverage for cold weather. I have 1/2 and 3/4 for warmer weather. co-pilot has several 3/4 s to match her shoes of the day

 

[Crossroads Trikes]

I was fortunate to have survived a motorcycle accident in April 2013 where I tried to go crosscountry on a Honda Goldwing at 70 mph. I managed to take out a speed limit sign and do a face plant. I had a full-coverage helmet but still got a little road rash on my face when the visor was forced up by the impact. I also got a nasty concussion even with a helmet on. Needless to say I'm a big advocate of full-face helmets.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I don't think riding with it open is the problem, its the crash where it could get ugly. With the modular part open it will act like a scoop and if you end of doing the asphalt slide do to an unexpected dismount, chances are you'll have a broken neck from the raised modular section digging in and snapping the head back.

As with all helmet discussions, there are so many perspectives and possibilities, it is impossible to keep up with them all. The only thing that probably everyone can agree on...it is Best to never be involved in an accident.

My experience with a 65 mph accident and an open Modular helmet-

In my 50 years of riding, I have only had one serious accident on the street. It was 4 years ago on an Ultra, wearing a Nolan Modular that was open (flipped up) at the time of the accident.

I was hit by a truck going the wrong way on the interstate. After impact (bike, foot and leg only) I flew about 150 feet thru the air, landed on my side, then rolled to my back and slid another 150 feet down the interstate.

I did not have a concussion, nor any damage to head or face. The lower back of the helmet was very scraped up from sliding. The helmet was still flipped up in the open position when I came to a stop. (I do agree with M3 that riding with it open will increase the possibility of injury or death)

There are a hundred ways I could have died in the accident, including a broken neck, as M3 described above. I am incredibly fortunate to have survived, albeit with permanent damage to leg and foot.

Personally, both my wife and I prefer riding with no helmets, and every now and then we do that. But having read dozens of reports over the years, we have chosen to wear what we do, fully aware that there is a significant possibility that a helmet could make things worse in certain situations, just as it is possible that a helmet can make things better in certain situations.

There are so many ways an accident can unfold, that it is impossible to know which helmet, or if any helmet, will help or hurt the outcome.

Kevin

 

[Pegasus1300]

Does anyone own one of the modular helmets and like them? I wear a skid lid or half helmet and as I get older, I am getting to think the full face helmet will be my regular wear. The problem I have with them is that the shield is always fogging up on me. I even tried out the new Arai RQ-X and still have fogging problems. The modular will probably cause the same problem to. May look into the newer 3/4 helmets.

I use an HJC Modular and am now on my 3rd.Wore the 1st on out, destroyed the 2nd in a wreck and now on number 3. Since I wear dark safety glasses I don't really want another layer of plastic in front of my eyes,so I remove the shields completely. This eliminates the fogging problem. If I want to raise the front piece it does not catch the wind with the shield removed.

 

[Sloufoot]

Ya know, many times around town I also go withour a helmet. Last year a guy I know had a slight run in with a cager.

If you look at the hood just above the broken chrome there is a nice dent. That is where his head hit,,,, without a helmet. Lucky only a BAD concussion.

 

[msocko3]

Ya know, many times around town I also go withour a helmet. Last year a guy I know had a slight run in with a cager.

If you look at the hood just above the broken chrome there is a nice dent. That is where his head hit,,,, without a helmet. Lucky only a BAD concussion.

I'll say he was lucky, most folks would have been on a slab or ventilator as a veg for the rest of their lives.

 

[Sloufoot]

I'll say he was lucky, most folks would have been on a slab or ventilator as a veg for the rest of their lives.

Yeah, he had other injuries. Like a broken left leg into just above the ankle, some cracked ribs, & a banged up left arm. One bad part was when he hit the sidewalk he hit his head again on a parking lot wheel stop. First on the side (hood) then on the back (concrete) ...
Accident happened at under 30mph for the cage, & he was about 3mph @ 90*broadside.
Yep damn lucky !