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May 29, 2008 | 11:24 AM

DynaNorm

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Modular VS full face Question

I was hoping to get some feedback on helmets. I have always had cheap helmets. Lately my trips have been longer and the road noise and vibrations are getting to me.

Does a modular helmet vibrate or have more road noise than a full face helmet?

Do you see a difference when you buy a cheap on VS an expensive one?

Thanks,
Norm - nvrl8@yahoo.com

May 29, 2008 | 11:30 AM

2007fxdc

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RE: Modular VS full face Question

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I was hoping to get some feedback on helmets. I have always had cheap helmets. Lately my trips have been longer and the road noise and vibrations are getting to me.

Does a modular helmet vibrate or have more road noise than a full face helmet?

Do you see a difference when you buy a cheap on VS an expensive one?

Thanks,
Norm - nvrl8@yahoo.com

I have a Fulmer Modus Modular helmet and it's great as far as full face helmets go. No rattling or vibrating. I still rarely wear it because I don't care for full face helmets.

As far as cheap vs. expensive, it depends. If you are talking about a non-HD brand vs. an identical style with HD's name and logo on it, then you are probably just paying more for the name. If you are talking a $50 helmet vs. a $150 one of similar style but obvious differences in quality and not just paying for a name, then yes, you are probably going to get what you pay for. My 2 cents...

May 29, 2008 | 12:16 PM

Zed

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RE: Modular VS full face Question

I used to have a modular - a Schuberth Concept. I liked it, it was comfortable and had an integrated flip-down tinted sun visor which was a very nice feature. But modulars are bulkier, heavier, and noisier than a regular full face. I've since switched to a conventional Schoei RF-1000 full face and I don't think I'll ever wear any other helmet again.

My wife went the same way. She had a Nolan flip and also changed to an RF-1000 for the same reasons.

May 29, 2008 | 12:42 PM

sharkey

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RE: Modular VS full face Question

I have all three; a half-helmet (DOT), a 3/4 I've worn for a few years with sunglasses and just got a Nolan full face with the flip up front and a flip down visor shade. Like 'em all, but I'm using the Nolan more and more as I get used to it...vision is excellent, it's quieter and certainly more comfortable especially on cooler days (I live in northern Canada) The HD full face helmet wasn't of the same quality as the Nolan, for sure...the Nolan also cost more; but as a sport-touring buddy likes to tell people "You don't want to spend more on a helmet than the contents are worth"

May 29, 2008 | 12:47 PM

marthared

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RE: Modular VS full face Question

Check out the new version of the HJC Symax modular helmet. I got one a couple of months ago and love it! It's got an internal flip down sun visor. Neat!

May 29, 2008 | 12:51 PM

cray49a

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RE: Modular VS full face Question

I have a skid lid and a Shoei full face. I've trid to use the full face (wifey's preference) but I get a weird buzzing sound, it irritates my forehead,and it sails in the wind (cut windscreen). I prefer the Skid Lid. My OL wears a shield face but she wouldn't know the difference anyway.

Oh, I had another Shoei for about 20 years - full face. I gave it away.

WHAT'S IN YOUR HELMET?

May 29, 2008 | 01:00 PM

jb4me

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RE: Modular VS full face Question

I wear a modular helmet I find it to perfom well it does have a little more noise but the convience of being able to flip it up for a drink etc.. is well worth it you should check out the dot they did a study of the differences between full and modular its pretty cool.