Another helmet ? for long trips
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,394
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From: Southern California
HJC FS-3 DOT & SNELL approved. For a 3/4 that's pretty impressive. Not many 3/4 helmets are SNELL approved. I think I paid like $75 on eBay for it brand new including shipping.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 451
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From: Oakland, Ca
I have probably had 30+ helmets over the years.........this one...(Schurberth C4)... is by far the best of them all.
Full to 3/4, Light, quite, great sun shade.........(stays where ever you put it)..........very, very well made and cumfy. A little pricey.....but the quality show everywhere.
Full to 3/4, Light, quite, great sun shade.........(stays where ever you put it)..........very, very well made and cumfy. A little pricey.....but the quality show everywhere.
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 62
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From: Netherlands
I have a Shark evoline 2 and a Shuberth C3
The Shark is th best looking, but it can't even come near to the comfort and quality of the Shuberth.
The good thing with the shark is that the chinpiece folds behind the helmet.
It is designed to stay open.
With the Shuberth it stays "on top" of the helmet. Good for around town driving with an open helmet, but when you go faster than let's say 40 it is very uncomfortable because of the turbulence around the helmet. The Shuberth is not built to drive open.
Shuberth:
Shark:
The Shark is th best looking, but it can't even come near to the comfort and quality of the Shuberth.
The good thing with the shark is that the chinpiece folds behind the helmet.
It is designed to stay open.
With the Shuberth it stays "on top" of the helmet. Good for around town driving with an open helmet, but when you go faster than let's say 40 it is very uncomfortable because of the turbulence around the helmet. The Shuberth is not built to drive open.
Shuberth:
Shark:
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 37
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From: Long Island,NY
I just got back from a solo trip from Alaska and I invested in a full face helmet and it was the best thing I did because of all the bad weather I hit. I took along my half helmet too and wore that when the weather was nice.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 501
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From: Central Florida
I'm heading out soon for a week long trip to Nova Scotia. I've always worn a half helmet but lately I've been noticing that the wind and rumble of the Harley are starting to wear on me during longer rides. It also makes riding in the rain less comforatable. Last weekend I road back from Americade, three plus hours in the rain.
I'm thinking of getting an open face HJC IS-33. I have a really good modular helmet made for snowmobiling but it's way to hot. I've tried it on the bike but don't like the restricted feel.
I'm torn between getting anohter helmet or just putting in ear plugs and leaving well enough alone.
For those of you that have taken longer trips what is your experience and what are you wearing?
I'm thinking of getting an open face HJC IS-33. I have a really good modular helmet made for snowmobiling but it's way to hot. I've tried it on the bike but don't like the restricted feel.
I'm torn between getting anohter helmet or just putting in ear plugs and leaving well enough alone.
For those of you that have taken longer trips what is your experience and what are you wearing?
Club Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,003
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From: Granite Falls, NC
I just finished a 2,100 mile ride. I used my Scorpion 100 EXO. This a half hement, but it comes with a zip out surround. I love it because it has little speaker pouches, and shield that goes inside the helmet when not needed. With the push of a finger the shield pops down, or you push it up and it clicks and it just disappears. If it starts raining I just pop it down, or to much sun on the face I pop it down, but if I want the wind in my face I have it. I'm going to buy me another one to use while riding my Softails. It is DOT approved and you can pick one up for about $100.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 892
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From: Northern NY
I'm seriously considering the G-Max GM54 modular. Have tried it on in the showroom and others are saying the ventilation is superb. Have always worn 1/2 or 3/4's but with the tinutus in the ears and as I age I'm starting to enjoy the quiet of a 3/4 with a shield, a Nolan N42. This G-Max appears to be a decent helmet. I must be getting older, I'm also looking at tourmaster textile riding gear as a replacement for my leathers.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,764
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From: Gilbert, AZ
I have an HJC IS-MAX-BT (modular) I wear on long trips. I mounted my HD comm headset to it. I wanted an IS-33, but couldn't get a comfortable fit. The Scorpion EXO-100 is a great half helmet with a drop-down shield, as is the Harley "Blade" helmet. I have both.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,345
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From: Metro Denver
I recently retired my SHOEI helmets (RJ Platinum R 3/4 and MultiTec) in lieu of an EXO-900 Transformer with J&M Headset built-in.
I have ridden about 1500 miles with the helmet so far and have found it to be lighter than either of my SHOEI's and have the luxury of both a 3/4 and a Modular, for any given conditions.
I typically ride in 3/4 mode...and if the weather starts looking grim, I'll pull the flip-front portion out of the tour-pak, remove the sun visor and put the flip-front on and away I go!
Free's up a lot of space in the tour-pak!
The helmet is also cooler than either of my SHOEI's. Will be interesting to see how it performs once the cold weather returns (though THAT can stay away for quite a while as far as I am concerned
).
I have ridden about 1500 miles with the helmet so far and have found it to be lighter than either of my SHOEI's and have the luxury of both a 3/4 and a Modular, for any given conditions.
I typically ride in 3/4 mode...and if the weather starts looking grim, I'll pull the flip-front portion out of the tour-pak, remove the sun visor and put the flip-front on and away I go!
Free's up a lot of space in the tour-pak!
The helmet is also cooler than either of my SHOEI's. Will be interesting to see how it performs once the cold weather returns (though THAT can stay away for quite a while as far as I am concerned
).
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 44
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From: Morrisville, Vt
I have the Tourmaster Intake jacket and love it.