EmptySea
Lives On Two Wheels
Chicagoland, USA
Posts: 7,007
Joined: Jun 2013
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RE: New Helmet Help
If Shoei fits your noggin, then I'd look at the rf1200 or the GT-Air. I like my X-Fourteen, but I ride without a windshield so the aerodynamics of it was the draw. The RF1200 is quieter than the X-fourteen or the GT-Air. The GT-Air has the cool drop-down sun visor, but I found that it didn't drop down far enough so I was distracted by the light coming in from under it. I don't like modular helmets, but that's just my personal paranoia that the chin guard won't keep me pretty in a crash--probably irrational, I know, but it's one less thing to worry about for me.
MTC
"If you can’t go home again, at least you can enjoy the ride” — Peter Egan
2013 CB1100 non-abs
2013 CB1100 abs
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07-27-2017 07:24 AM |
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kennyw
High Mileage
Gold Bar
Posts: 1,408
Joined: May 2015
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RE: New Helmet Help
EmptySea, that is a rational fear. All modular helmets trade better convenience for less protection. They are better than an open face, but not as good as a full face helmet.
I personally prefer them because I have big ears and wear glasses. But I wear it knowing there is a little more risk. I also like being able to open it when off the bike or stopped at a red light on a hot day.
KennyW
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07-27-2017 01:34 PM |
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Hondahawkrider
Running Like a Top
Maryland
Posts: 311
Joined: Feb 2014
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RE: New Helmet Help
Thanks all
I like the neotec so I'm checking it out
[u]'13 cb1100[/u] came with black grab rails, headlight & side covers, hagofuku front/rear fenders, and cats eye blinkers.[u]Added by me[/u]: Staintune Slip-on, Moriwaki sliders, Sport Trunk Seat, Lucas black taillight
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07-27-2017 07:36 PM |
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The ferret
Forum Moderator
Ohio
Posts: 31,335
Joined: Apr 2013
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RE: New Helmet Help
It's funny. I wear a modular a lot. But I also wear full faces and 3/4. Just depends on my mood. (will occasionally wear an open face as well, but that's pretty rare) but when I am wearing one of my full face helmets and stop someplace, I involuntarily grab the chin piece and try and raise it, thinking it's a modular.
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Defender of the Realm
2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
2021 NC750X DCT (Angry Bird)
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07-28-2017 05:16 AM |
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