Helmets
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Las Vegas, NV
I love my Shoei J-Cruise. I rode over to Chaparral Motorsports and they sold it to me for $407, shipped it to me in Las Vegas for free and no tax since I didn't take it with me. Great shield, internal sun shield, light weight, interior is very comfortable - its doesn't itch like my HJC did. Although I don't use the feature; it has removable areas for speakers too. They also make interchangeable interiors so you can customize the fit with different cheek pads etc. I ride 15,000 per year so the cost of $400 was fine with me. You really do need to go try them all on though; every head is different.
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Joined: Nov 2012
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From: USA
Snell comes from auto racing and their ratings call for a hard shell and foam. Important (arguably) in a race car with a steel cage there to bang on repeatedly in a crash, but less important (again, arguably) on a motorcycle, where the head impact is typically less severe, but abrasion is much greater.
A 3/4 helmet still lets your face be ground off if you slide down the road face down. Snell rating doesn't help that in the slightest. Not saying don't buy a 3/4 or 1/2 helmet, just don't lose track of what they protect, and what they don't protect.
Modulars are neat, and in fact I have one. But look at the chin bar and especially the mounts and locks used on it. A whole lot of them, especially the cheap no-name brands, have flimsy construction.
A 3/4 helmet still lets your face be ground off if you slide down the road face down. Snell rating doesn't help that in the slightest. Not saying don't buy a 3/4 or 1/2 helmet, just don't lose track of what they protect, and what they don't protect.
Modulars are neat, and in fact I have one. But look at the chin bar and especially the mounts and locks used on it. A whole lot of them, especially the cheap no-name brands, have flimsy construction.
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
I have tried so many, FF, Modulars 1/2 but the last helmet I have bought I the Shoei RJ Platinum 3/4 and it is by far the most comfortable and quiet..., I have a J&M headset in it and I carry a snap on flip up visor in my saddle bag for rain... It works great...quieter than the FF or Modulars I have had....Make sure it fits.
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From: Las Vegas, NV
Just read a review of this unit in the current issue of one of the motorcycle mags. Pretty cool.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: WA
You don't give up the comfort of your half helmet. I have this one from Outlaw helmets. The visor snaps off and a full flip down face shield goes on. This gives me almost as much rain, wind protection as a 3/4 and I still have the comfort of a light half. Plus I only have to have the shield on when I need it.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-He...cs/170057.html
Bill
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-He...cs/170057.html
Bill
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From: Roseville, CA
Snell comes from auto racing and their ratings call for a hard shell and foam. Important (arguably) in a race car with a steel cage there to bang on repeatedly in a crash, but less important (again, arguably) on a motorcycle, where the head impact is typically less severe, but abrasion is much greater.
If the foam is too soft, its also detrimental. Its all g-force modulation with the foam. Penetration managed by the shell.
The difference with autoracing helmets is a fire rating and they don't design compromise for larger visual openings.
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
I was all set to buy a Shoei J-Cruise but had a YOLO moment and went for a Schuberth M1 instead. Their first open-face helmet model, but typical Schuberth features and build quality. No regrets.