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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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What do you all think about the Nolan 3/4ths with the bluetooth kit for communicating with a passenger?

It is pricey but is it worth it?
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Lightngsvt2
Im ready to ditch my full face helmet for the warmer weather and want to go 3/4 style. Having never owned one before any recommendations would be great. Are the carbon fiber helmets worth the cash? Can 3/4 helmets be both Snell and DOT approved?
I've used two Shoeii RJ-Air 3/4 helmets and they are excellent. They have the conventional 3-snap shield/hood configuration that will fit any such accessory, and the standard sun shade is excellent. The price is not-so-good, but you can sometimes get a bargain (~$75) on Ebay.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by FX4
I love my SHOEI RJ-Platinum R. I have four other 3/4ths that are older and look new but I have worn out my SHOEI, just asked for a new one for my B-Day. It is both DOT and Snell approved.
+1 on SHOEI RJ-Platinum R
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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I have the Shoei RJ Platinum R 3/4 helmet and love it.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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Anybody with the Shoei RJ Platinum R have their visor snaps come loose which makes the visor rattle when riding? I tried to tighten the snaps to no avail and Shoei sent me a new visor at no charge. Seems when I took the visor off it loosened the visor snaps and they never worked right again.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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I have the nolan 3/4 with Bluetooth it works really well,I have a buddy that has the same helmet and we can talk to each other on long trips, and talk on your phone.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Scorpian EXO-100, DOT and Snell rated, check it out.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Lightngsvt2
Im ready to ditch my full face helmet for the warmer weather and want to go 3/4 style. Having never owned one before any recommendations would be great. Are the carbon fiber helmets worth the cash? Can 3/4 helmets be both Snell and DOT approved?
I have an HD helmet that is both Snell and DOT approved and pleased with it for the past 2+ years/25K miles.

The 3/4 carbon fiber helmet is 3.1 lbs versus 3.8 lbs IIRC. For me, the diff in cost wasn't worth the $$$.

NOTE: I didn't read any of the other posts in your thread. But I'd looked into this a few months ago when considering the cf version of my helmet from HD.
 
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Originally Posted by HDUltraRider
I have road tested the Harley Ultra Jet 3/4 it is both Dot and Snell approved think it is made by HJC. Great helmet and I just ordered my second one.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_US

+1 on this .. both the wife and i have them and yes they Are made by hjc but better liner and stuff.. These are our 2nds as after the crash we ditched the first ones we has as the insurance co was buying
 
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Anyone have a SEER's helmet? Looks like they make alot of Police stuff, say they are custom made. Not cheap, but they seem pretty interesting.
 
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