What Helmet Do You Wear?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
I'm not concerned with what other folks are wearing...
I have an Arai RX-Q (full face) that I usually wear. Just safer, and the chin / jaw injury picture a previous poster put up illustrates why.
I don't mean to hijack the thread -- but I wonder if color plays into anyone else's helmet choice. I think it was mentioned in the German motorcycling that wearers of white helmets were significantly underrepresented in the accident reports, which the authors suggested might be due to the visibility of white helmets.
I thought, "huh," and started to look out, when I was driving in my cage, to see if white helmets made a difference. And my own subjective view, it seems to. So when I had to replace my old helmet, although I loved the flat black, I went for white. I want to make it as easy as possible for the moron in the minivan texting on his cellphone while he drinks coffee and reads the newspaper to see me.
Anyone else have similar experience?
cass
I have an Arai RX-Q (full face) that I usually wear. Just safer, and the chin / jaw injury picture a previous poster put up illustrates why.
I don't mean to hijack the thread -- but I wonder if color plays into anyone else's helmet choice. I think it was mentioned in the German motorcycling that wearers of white helmets were significantly underrepresented in the accident reports, which the authors suggested might be due to the visibility of white helmets.
I thought, "huh," and started to look out, when I was driving in my cage, to see if white helmets made a difference. And my own subjective view, it seems to. So when I had to replace my old helmet, although I loved the flat black, I went for white. I want to make it as easy as possible for the moron in the minivan texting on his cellphone while he drinks coffee and reads the newspaper to see me.
Anyone else have similar experience?
cass
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,384
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From: Austin, Texas
I have three helmets:
Two are the Harley carbon-fiber FXRG helmets, one full-face, one half-helmet. The third is a Bell Drifter half-helmet, my gal's favorite (it has flames on it!) and practical because it fits in the saddlebag (wish the HD half-helmet would!)
Two are the Harley carbon-fiber FXRG helmets, one full-face, one half-helmet. The third is a Bell Drifter half-helmet, my gal's favorite (it has flames on it!) and practical because it fits in the saddlebag (wish the HD half-helmet would!)
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 444
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I have three helmets.
HJC FS-3 3/4 face Snell approved (with a real shield):
http://www.compacc.com/p/HJC-FS-3-Helmets-Closeout
Shoei RF-1000 Snell approved solid Black full face
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...id-Helmet.aspx
HJC CS-2N Blade DOT in Gloss Black (I only wear this on low speed local cruises or at bike rallies)
http://www.compacc.com/p/HJC-CS-2N-B...raphic-Helmets
HJC FS-3 3/4 face Snell approved (with a real shield):
http://www.compacc.com/p/HJC-FS-3-Helmets-Closeout
Shoei RF-1000 Snell approved solid Black full face
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...id-Helmet.aspx
HJC CS-2N Blade DOT in Gloss Black (I only wear this on low speed local cruises or at bike rallies)
http://www.compacc.com/p/HJC-CS-2N-B...raphic-Helmets
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Cypress, TX
Club Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 270
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From: NoVa
+1. I change out the face shield to clear at night, mirrored or dark during the day. Of course, I used a fingernail to scrape off the Shoei advertising banner on the forehead though.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 179
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From: NW Pennsylvania
I use a Nolan N90 full face modular.
I like it.
It really is a personal preference thing though.
I like it.
It really is a personal preference thing though.
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From: Minneapolis
Carbon fibers ones look pretty cool for their new factor, but I wanted to match my bike
So I wear a Bell Star in Matte Black on long trips or when it's cold out. It's also got a Scala Rider for communication with the wife.
The Bell Star is great, super-comfy, lightweight, and quiet. I've previously had a couple of Shoeis, RF1000 and a Multi-Tec. I like this Star much much better.
Or for short trips around town I wear a Bell Drifter, in kinda a matte leather
The Drifter is my first 1/2 helmet. I have to cinch it down pretty tight to keep it from lifting up aerodynamically at highway speeds. Not sure if that's normal for 1/2 helmets or not.
So I wear a Bell Star in Matte Black on long trips or when it's cold out. It's also got a Scala Rider for communication with the wife.
The Bell Star is great, super-comfy, lightweight, and quiet. I've previously had a couple of Shoeis, RF1000 and a Multi-Tec. I like this Star much much better.
Or for short trips around town I wear a Bell Drifter, in kinda a matte leather
The Drifter is my first 1/2 helmet. I have to cinch it down pretty tight to keep it from lifting up aerodynamically at highway speeds. Not sure if that's normal for 1/2 helmets or not.