helmet full face?
Tourer
Joined: May 2010
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From: The mitten state
some have touched of shape, but all FF helmets are not equal. Shoei tend to be ROUND. Arai have both round and long oval shapes available. I found the Scorpian 1000 is also a long oval fit, with an air pump fit for cheeks. Arai Profile are long oval if you need that shape.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Central Texas
The Arai Profile is discontinued and replaced with the Arai Signet-Q also with a long oval interior shape. Very nice helmet.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Southern Indiana
If you have significant wind noise in the full face, you have a crappy helmet. The higher end ones have seals around the shield and skirts that go around your neck and keep it quiet. My old HJC C14 (or something, they don't make it anymore) Snell helmet is very quiet, as long as you're facing forward. I'm saving my pennies for the Scorpion 900 Transformer helmet. Fits me well, modular, and you can remove the whole front if you want to use it as a 3/4, which is convenient on group rides. $269 isn't too bad either. DOT/ESE certified, no Snell of course.
With the QR windscreen off the FF is on! My 1/2 helmet turns into a sail at highway speeds...
BTW the Star has a very similar fit to the Aria (more oval than round).
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Chicago, Illinois
I know this been beaten down but I did look and looking for full face helmet I come up with all kinds fo post? I want to check out the full face helmets and intrested in any comment on which FF does not look too big or is too heavy? I guess I will go to a Honda shop and try something on and get a comparison since I will be paying for tis thru the nose.
What/Where did you get your FF helmet and is it light enough for you not to wear down your neck? Myu HD helmet makes me look like I hve a 1/2 melon head haha. Thanks.
BTW I am definitely going to find a store to try on first as it is hard to buy from an online dealer sight unseen. But then good deals can be had online too!
What/Where did you get your FF helmet and is it light enough for you not to wear down your neck? Myu HD helmet makes me look like I hve a 1/2 melon head haha. Thanks.
BTW I am definitely going to find a store to try on first as it is hard to buy from an online dealer sight unseen. But then good deals can be had online too!
Bell Star.
It's light, comfortable, low noise but you still hear everything, excellent quality, ventilation is good, and it doesn't mash your skull. Bell helmets seem to fit better.
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From: Milton, Delaware
I have the Shoie RF-1000 (which has been replaced by the 1100.) It's the first FF I've worn and am thoroughly comfortable with it. The ventilation is very good and visibility is excellent as well. I get absolutely no buffeting at hiway speeds.
All the padding on the inside is removable for cleaning or replacement.
Don't worry, all the lettering has been removed from the jacket.
All the padding on the inside is removable for cleaning or replacement.
Don't worry, all the lettering has been removed from the jacket.
Last edited by Deucedog; Aug 12, 2012 at 07:24 PM.
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I ordered a Bell Arrow from Revzilla. It gets great reviews and doesn't break the bank. It will be here tomorrow. I am tired of coming back from a long ride and having my ears bugging me from the wind noise, and don't like putting ear plugs in, so a full face is the easiest route to solve those problems.
Fit in a Scala Rider G4 which BT's to the iPhone and get to listen to my tunes / phone calls and very little wind. This set-up works great for me. Good luck in your search.
Shoei helmets for me most my life been down the road a few times (not in a good sense) and I cringe every time I see a half helmet skid lid, no way those are going to look after your head if you hit the road, and don't say it will never happen you ride for long enough its going to happen.