modular helmets
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I have the Harley Modular with stealth flames.
I like it, but it is a little windy on the road.
I mainly use the modular part when stopped or when putting the helmet on.
But there is a little disclaimer that it won't protect me in a crash.
That was a bit disconcerting. I assumed I had the same protection, since the chin guard hooks in with metal parts.
I'm thinking of getting a Fullface too, but for now I'll live with the modular.
I like it, but it is a little windy on the road.
I mainly use the modular part when stopped or when putting the helmet on.
But there is a little disclaimer that it won't protect me in a crash.
That was a bit disconcerting. I assumed I had the same protection, since the chin guard hooks in with metal parts.
I'm thinking of getting a Fullface too, but for now I'll live with the modular.
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I have a Lazer Revolution. Bought it overseas. I just like the way it looks. I wanted a Roof Boxer but couldn't find one. It's not DOT, but it is ECE certified, which is more stringent than DOT. Forget that Snell crap, it's only good if you hit your on a trailer hitch ball...5 times in a row.
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One whose front part, the chin bar and visor, flips up.
+1 on the Shoei Multitec. I've worn mine on many long trips, and find it outstanding for comfort and convenience, not to mention safety.
A few points worth mentioning:
1. The Multitec fits differently from the RF-1000 (Shoei's most popular non-modular full-face). If you wear a Large RF-1000, you'll want a Medium Multitec.
2. The Multitec is DOT certified but not Snell certified. For some that will appear to be a minus, for others it will be a plus. Most won't know the difference, or care. For me, based on all I've read, it's a plus.
3. Some helmets are made to fit round heads, others to fit oval heads. Shoei's are made for round heads. If you have an oval head and buy a Shoei, you'll get a pressure spot, very painful, in the front of your forehead within an hour. Arai, for example, makes different models for different-shaped heads. Do your research before you buy; otherwise you'll be miserable.
+1 on the Shoei Multitec. I've worn mine on many long trips, and find it outstanding for comfort and convenience, not to mention safety.
A few points worth mentioning:
1. The Multitec fits differently from the RF-1000 (Shoei's most popular non-modular full-face). If you wear a Large RF-1000, you'll want a Medium Multitec.
2. The Multitec is DOT certified but not Snell certified. For some that will appear to be a minus, for others it will be a plus. Most won't know the difference, or care. For me, based on all I've read, it's a plus.
3. Some helmets are made to fit round heads, others to fit oval heads. Shoei's are made for round heads. If you have an oval head and buy a Shoei, you'll get a pressure spot, very painful, in the front of your forehead within an hour. Arai, for example, makes different models for different-shaped heads. Do your research before you buy; otherwise you'll be miserable.
Last edited by OldBoldPilot; Oct 19, 2009 at 09:07 PM.
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Here are pics of my helmet, bike and knee from my accident in Aug of 07. Short version: Was riding the twisties on my ZRX1200, couldn't negotiate the second turn of an "S" turn, my speed before braking was between 105mph and 110mph, after braking...somewhere I guess around 70-80mph. The chin bar was broken and just hanging from the KBC modular helmet, I suffered very little facial damage, most was knee, ribs and collar bone.
Last edited by 100inchhammer; Oct 19, 2009 at 09:11 PM.
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From: Rescue, VA
WoW!! Hey 100, hope you are on the mend. That knee injury looks bad, I would plan for a total knee replacement in the future.
Can I borrow your photos of the helmet or rather the link to your post? I routinely get into little "post wars" with guys who tout the snell line: If it ain't snell approved, it is deadly" or some other such nonsense.....
Can I borrow your photos of the helmet or rather the link to your post? I routinely get into little "post wars" with guys who tout the snell line: If it ain't snell approved, it is deadly" or some other such nonsense.....
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Philly, of course you can. The pics don't do justice to the degree of damage the helmet received. Of course a full face would have provided better protection but I assure you had I not been wearing this helmet I would not be here.
I am fully mended, my rehab was long and painful but I had a great surgeon and rehab staff. I was off work for almost 7 months but have since returned without restrictions or limitations as of Feb 08 and all is well. Still riding and racing also. Snell helmets are best but a modular will save your life too.
I am fully mended, my rehab was long and painful but I had a great surgeon and rehab staff. I was off work for almost 7 months but have since returned without restrictions or limitations as of Feb 08 and all is well. Still riding and racing also. Snell helmets are best but a modular will save your life too.
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From: The real N.CA (not S.F. Bay Area)
Tried my new Shoei Multitech out today. I was skeptical before ordering due to some posts here about how oval headed folks should look elsewhere. I've always figured my head was more oval than round, but this thing fits quite comfortably. Wore it for about seven hours today and it seemed to get more comfortable as the day went on. It's somewhat loud with the vents open, but when the vents are closed it's fairly quiet. Overall, I'm really impressed.
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I'd like to hear others opinions on something a salesman told me: He said the purpose of full face helmets are to protect your jaw and face during an accident and that a modular helmet, because it can break away if its hit hard at the jaw, can break open and itdefeats the purpose of purchasing a full-face helmet.
