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Both LS2 and Shark have a modular that feature a chin bar that will rotate all the way to the back of the helmet. A couple of the stores around here carry the LS don't know about the Shark. RevZilla carries both.:
I've only used FF helmets. Seen what can happen without a chin bar. Not pretty.
As others have said, only way to really know what helmet will fit is to wear it for a while (Cycle Gear is a good place to go - put helmet on an wander around the shop for a while). Even different models within a brand will likely fit differently.
Helmets can be hard to fit due to different head shapes so a good idea to try before you buy. It seems metric shops sometimes carry a bigger selection of quality helmets than Harley shops. I posted this thread recently and the link can be found in the first post. On a few of the helmets I checked out they have a pretty good video review. Best of luck.
+1 on head shape - several manufacturers, particularly Arai, over models for specific shapes. Most H-D helmets are made by either
AGV, KBC or HJC; and most H-D helmets don't fit my head properly.
I find this to be most noticeable when comparing full face helmets than with 1/2 or 3/4. I strongly suggest you try to on and walk around with it strapped on for 10 minutes or so, It takes a while to begin to feel the pressure points.
Also be very careful with sizing. A medium helmet inner dimensions can vary significantly depending on who made it.
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When traveling through helmet states I bring my half helmet for nice days and my Nolan modular for rainy days. Just make sure its comfortable or you will be unhappy the entire time you are wearing it. Webbikeworld.com has a lot of good information on helmet buying.
Try a Shoei Neotec modular full-face. I have a LOT of helmets and that's my go to simply because its the most comfortable and I can wear it all day. I also really like the "fighter-pilot" drop down sunshade, a key feature for me. That allows me a vent system on sunny days where I can run the full clear shield "up" and just used the sunshade to keep the bugs out of my eyes. This is also a quiet, and well-vented lid, and it doesn't come cheaply. My next favorite are my Arai's because of comfort....but they lack the sunshades and modular flip-up feature.
I no longer ride with my half helmets or even 3/4's - they feel very exposed and offer limited protection in the event of an Off.
Comfort is the key on a touring lid though - if you can't wear it 8 hours + without getting a hot spot, then its not the right one for you.
+1 on the Neotec 2. I really like the flexibility and protection. It is really nice to be able to flip up the front to get gas or stop for a minute without taking off the helmet. Also I have to give props to Cycle Gear for letting me exchange one helmet for another after I purchased and wore it and was not crazy about it. Most places would tell you tough luck. They also install your bluetooth system as a free service and at least by me they seemed to really want me to get into a helmet I was happy with and that fit properly.
I also want to check out the new Simpson Mod Bandit in person, it looks pretty cool and the price is not bad.
I use an LS2 flip helmet. They are a bit more noisy. They can be riden as a full face or open face. I use full face on highways then open face thru small towns. Never use any other helmet in the country.
I use an LS2 flip helmet. They are a bit more noisy. They can be riden as a full face or open face. I use full face on highways then open face thru small towns. Never use any other helmet in the country.
Whoever designed that watched Top Gun one too many times.
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