Full face helmets that flip up

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Jan 3, 2008 | 11:54 AM

indiebarjohn

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Full face helmets that flip up

I like riding in town and on back roads with my open face helmet but prefer a full face helmet for interstate. Has anyone tried riding at 50 MPH with a flip up full face helmet? Does it cause helmet lift or any other problems? We are planing a 600 mile interstate ride to the back roads of Carolina and I don't want to carry two helmets.

Jan 3, 2008 | 12:02 PM

dv102

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RE: Full face helmets that flip up

I use a modular helmet and have ridden with it flipped up at times on the interstate if I wanted to have a smoke on a long ride. I would not recommend though that you ride for long periods of time at highway speeds because it does catch the wind somewhat and can stress your neck. If riding less than 40 mph it seems ok. The advantage is that you can lift it up to chat when stopped at a light.

Jan 3, 2008 | 12:09 PM

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RE: Full face helmets that flip up

It'll definitely cause extra lift on your head, not too comfortable because it pulls on your neck like dv102 said. The portion of the helmet that flips up is much heavier than just having the visor flipped up, so it would be really straining at 50 mph. I've got a modular helmet myself, and if I want the wind in my face I just flip up the visor.

Jan 3, 2008 | 12:32 PM

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RE: Full face helmets that flip up

Ditto what's been said above. I used to have an HJC Symax and the flip up feature is really only for when you're putzing around town or when stopped. Oh, and it does make it easier to put the helmet on.

Jan 3, 2008 | 12:49 PM

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RE: Full face helmets that flip up

I too have a modular helmet......I thought I would raise the whole front when I first got it but soon found out like the other guys said,...just lift the face shield and you get plenty of air.

Part of what will happen with you depends on what you have now for a wind screen. Any?...little?....full fairing?

Jan 3, 2008 | 01:08 PM

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RE: Full face helmets that flip up

My wife and I use Vega modulars when we go on road trips.

http://www.vegahelmet.com/summit2.html

I like them. They are a comfortable fit for us and I have never experienced any lifting. The wife complains that hers is heavy for her neck, but we added a motocross neck support and that seemed to solve the issue.

When I'm just going cruising or to the store, I have my 1/2 helmet.

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Jan 3, 2008 | 01:16 PM

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RE: Full face helmets that flip up

I have a modular helmet that has been great for trips. It has flip down sunglasses built in. Being modular it comes apart very easy to a 3/4 helmet and packs well.