Cruising the Harley shop today due to thunderstorms, I was looking for a 3/4 open face helmet with removable shield when I saw this model. Kind of pricey but I have not seen an all in one like this before. Has anyone used it? How did it work for you?


After some research I found it's based on the shark evo 3 which has great reviews.

 

Which means it is probably made by Shark.

 

It is. Last year's FXRG modular was made by HJC

http://hjchelmets.com/hjca/rphamax_align

When shopping for modular helmets always look how the chin bar opens. Anything that requires a single button pushed toward the helmet I'd suggest staying away from. If it pulls away it is better. The best IMO is the Nolan system as it requires two buttons, one push one pull, one handed, to open the shield. That should be almost impossible to duplicate that action in an accident.

 

Ironic you said you found something at the stealership that was pricey

 

I have an EXO900 that converts, but I usually leave it as a full face. It's not bad in hot weather, vents well, and not a lot of wind noise if I crack the visor one notch for ventilation.

 

I wear the Nolan modulars -- and in Sharps testing, the chin never opened in their testing, some of the other modulars didn't fair as well.

 

Exactly what I was talking about. Had a friend go down and shatter his jaw, EMTs were giving him crap for not having the chin bar down. He did but his helmet was push to open and you could see a small scratch mark on the chin bar were he hit the pavement opening his helmet. The Nolans I've looked at used the thumb and pointer finger to press the latches together to open. Looks like a much better system.

 

Christ, why not just wear a full-face rig and be done with it?

 

Since I wear glasses, a Shark works out fantastic for me.

Can slip on helmet with the chin bar up, and swing it down with glasses still on.

Best looking modular out there, as the chin rest flips all the way around the back and you do not have that goofy look with the chin rest up like most of the others.

Like the ability to wear it in 3/4 mode around town and in hotter weather. On the highway I tend to swing it down for the quieter ride and better protection.

It is a fantastic go to helmet for many reasons, however it is not as quiet nor lightweight as some others.

While it fit me pretty well, a few hammer taps to the rear inside foam made it feel like a custom fit.

 

People think because they pay a lot for something that it is the best product.
I rode home this afternoon in a full blown thunderstorm and rain dump.
The Hawk I bought 3 years ago performed excellent even with the long dormant oil and grease embedded in the road being kicked up by the 4 wheel traffic.
Just a testimonial, not a selection for you.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Hawk-Modu...th/146573.html