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May 18, 2014 | 08:52 PM

#31

Notgrownup

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From: Snow Hill, NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike5511

I've had this one for a couple years. Doc said no more sun, so I went with this. I like it. Never did care for the un-handiness of a full face helmet.

http://www.fulmerhelmets.com/helmets/modular/m1/

I have this Fulmer modular, it works good

May 18, 2014 | 09:30 PM

#32

Groucho1

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From: Albany

Quote:

Originally Posted by SecondGear

I've been reading a lot about the Shark Evoline 3 helmets. I've been on the fence but think I'm going to order one soon. It operates as either a full or a 3/4 helmet and you can change it on the fly.

Shark Evoline 3 ST Helmet Review at RevZilla.com - YouTube

I too have had almost every type and style helmet over the years. I don't like the closed in feeling of a full face. I bought a shark and love it! I can flip it up to a 3/4 helmet in the city or if I'm hot, and make it a full on the fly if I'm in the dust or highway. Very comfy too. You won't be disappointed.

May 18, 2014 | 09:38 PM

#33

equandt

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From: Wisconsin

I had the "old style" Bell custom 500 (pre-2014) it fit OK. I just ordered two new helmets; a new 2014 Bell custom 500 and a Daytona 3/4 helmet.

The new 2014 Bell custom 500 is redsigned and sits lower on my head. It also seems to fit more true to size. After wearing it around the house for 5 minutes it seems more comfortable than the old one.

The Daytona 3/4 helmet is cheap but its very comfortable and fits my noggin well. It looks good but nowhere near as nicely finished on the inside as the Bell.

I've never been a helmet wearer. I can never find one that feels good. I keep buying these things. Hopefully, I'll get one I wear. I have found that the 3/4" helmets are the best for me in most cases because they cover my ears and reduce the wind noise. I can still hear the radio fine with the 3/4 helmets as well.

May 18, 2014 | 09:56 PM

#34

Colorido

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From: Denver, CO

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Originally Posted by offthewall

Correct, I've certainly worn my fair share of them, I've been riding a variety of bikes for 40+ years. When I switched from full face to 1/2 helmets, I realized how much peripheral vision and road "awareness" I had been missing. I liked the half helmets.

As I'm getting older, I'm realizing I'd been lucky to not have crashed in one of those 1/2 helmets. That prompted me to get the Bell 3/4 a year or two ago. Time to step it up again and see what 2014 3/4 or modular helmets have to offer.

The Shoei C3 is arguably the best modular helmet on the market. It's pricey but is well worth it...if it fits your head. A friend of mine has one and let me try it out one day (his was a little big) and it pretty much matches all of your criteria. It's quiet, lightweight, has great field of vision (for a full face...your peripheral is always going to be slightly affected between a 1/2 dome and a full face), and is actually designed for upright sitting position because it was designed with long distance tourers in mind.

Unfortunately, when I went to the store to buy one and find the right fitment, none of them fit my head comfortably. So instaed, I found an alternative that performs almost as spectacularly as the C3: The Lazer Monaco. And the Lazer has a photochromatic visor which I LOVE as I often ride right through dusk and into the night and never have to stop to change visors or worry about sunglasses being comfortable inside the full face. It is a seriously light full-face, very quiet, has great venting, and I've never had any vision issues.

Good luck on your search.

May 18, 2014 | 09:58 PM

#35

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

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Originally Posted by offthewall

That's in line with what I'm looking for. Thanks, another contender!

my wife has the hd version of the blade. same helmet, only has hd on it instead of the huge agv graphic.... she got it for cheaper than the agv version, so not all 'hd helmets are more expensive'......

she loves it. it is very comfortable, and the quick click fastener beats the hell out of the d-rings.

i think you'll be very happy with it. she's looking at replacing hers this year and since we can't find the hd number anymore, she'll probably go with the agv version.

May 18, 2014 | 10:01 PM

#36

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

Quote:

Originally Posted by wndchsr2

Have a few helmets I like but curious as to what a hemet is?

it's a big *** truck. used to work on them in the army

May 18, 2014 | 10:26 PM

#37

offthewall

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From: New Jersey

Quote:

Originally Posted by wndchsr2

Have a few helmets I like but curious as to what a hemet is?

I'm surprised you're the first to bust my chops on the typo. You can't seen to correct a thread title after the fact...

Last edited by offthewall; May 18, 2014 at 10:49 PM.

May 18, 2014 | 11:08 PM

#38

offthewall

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From: New Jersey

I want to thank everyone that caught on quickly as to the type of helmet I was looking for.

You've made some great suggestions for me to check into further. Keep the ideas coming.

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May 19, 2014 | 12:45 AM

#39

rockher_man

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From: Western Oakland County Michigan

my .02 about impluse purchases.....and helmets....-

Was out runnin' around today and due to MAJOR road construction
projects found myself zig-zaging all day long......everywhere......

Ended up driving past dealer and noticed just a very large amount of
bikes outside......everywhere...gotta stop.

Almost closing time so fairly empty.....they were all dealer bikes outside!

Impulse...grabbed two helmets...both Vega..3/4 & 1/2...flat black...both
have snap-on visor...1/2 has vents just above the visor.
AND......made right here in the gool ol' U-S-of-A!......

...

#1
XTS #7200-053 1/2 helmet
Type: Basic lid
Color: Rubber Flat Black (thats what the bar code sticker says!)
Comments: Comfortable
http://www.vegahelmet.com/xts.html

......then I saw the XTA Touring!......hhmmmmmm...
...on the Vega website when I got home...gotta call dealer tomorrow
and see if they have one in stock...musta missed it.....me likes...
http://www.vegahelmet.com/xta-touring.html

#2 #8500-054 3/4 helmet
Type: Classic open-face style
Color: Flat Black
Comments: Very comfortable,offered in a few CRAZY 50's-ish graphics!
http://www.vegahelmet.com/x-380.html

I haven't worn a full face lid in decades....I think the last one was used
for a drag sled...worked just fine when the temp dropped below freezing...

I'll let ya know about the XTA Touring model works out......

-

Last edited by rockher_man; May 19, 2014 at 02:25 AM.

May 19, 2014 | 01:50 AM

#40

mike5511

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From: NW Arkansas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notgrownup

Best wearing 3/4 for me is Gmax

I've got a Gmax 1/2 that is the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn. I guess I need to check into their modular helmet

Interesting read about helmets below.....worth your time to read.

http://www.westcoastweasels.com/arch...he_Lid_Off.pdf

Last edited by mike5511; May 19, 2014 at 02:00 AM.

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