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Post by czechmate on Feb 14, 2008 22:00:36 GMT -5
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Post by scootdoggydog on Feb 15, 2008 1:32:20 GMT -5
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Post by earlwb on Feb 15, 2008 16:14:34 GMT -5
i wasn't sure if I was going to like wearing a full face helmet, especially sincve the good ones are so expensive. I wear glasses, so i have to put on the glasses separately, et cetera. So i wound up getting a MAX branded helmet off of Ebay with a couple of extra faceplates too. it was $26.95 plus the faceplates and S&H. Anyway I am starting to get used to it more and more. The helmet turned out to be pretty decent, as it has vents you can close off, and the inside pads come out so you can wash them.
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Post by wireburn on Feb 28, 2008 10:21:07 GMT -5
Guys, just be careful if you go for the really cheap modular helmets. I checked out a Vega brand modular at a Honda store, $149. I could actually pop the jaw piece up without pushing the release. All of the Vegas were that way! I don't imagine those would provide much protection in a crash.
The salesman's reaction was "We haven't had any complaints about that". I guess it's kinda hard to complain with a broken jaw!
-Mike
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Post by Dennis D on Feb 28, 2008 12:30:05 GMT -5
Guys, just be careful if you go for the really cheap modular helmets. I checked out a Vega brand modular at a Honda store, $149. I could actually pop the jaw piece up without pushing the release. All of the Vegas were that way! I don't imagine those would provide much protection in a crash. The salesman's reaction was "We haven't had any complaints about that". I guess it's kinda hard to complain with a broken jaw! -Mike I've tried on several where getting the right combination for the chin protector to release took three people trying to do it, including a salesperson who had done it before. Don't know which is worse! I've never figured that sliding feet first on your face was the most likely scenario if involved in a motorcycle crash. It would sure be bad if 1st responders or EMT's had problems getting a modular helmet off!
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Post by earlwb on Feb 28, 2008 17:45:40 GMT -5
Well i went for the one piece full face helmet without a hinged face guard section. Anyway i am starting to get used to it. it is nice in the cold winters as you don't need to use a balaclava, but a neck cover is nice. But it is hard to get on and off still. Anyway, i can see where I might spend $400 bucks on a better quality one later. I like the one with the internal tinted pull down shield with the outer clear shield. so you don't have to change face shields when it gets dark outside.
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Post by czechmate on Apr 16, 2008 21:33:22 GMT -5
I finally got my helmet today. It's a solid black Hawk for $39.95. I really like it - it's a very cool looking helmet. But again... You get what you pay for. The finish isn't perfect and the plastic feels cheap, and the helmet feels pretty heavy too. On the other hand the inside padding is very good. I think I'm going to spend a little bit more on my next helmet. Here you can look at it: www.leatherup.com/site/product?pid=49188Good helmet for a decent price. Nik
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Post by isawhim on Apr 16, 2008 22:19:49 GMT -5
Good helmet... Full face is what you want... otherwise you look like you are wearing a pumpkin on your head, with a big window.
Though it may be heavy, that weight/padding will save your noggin! Plus, that one looks cool. Looks like my face-flip Vega Summit XPV. Yes, it originally was able to flip-up freely, if not properly locked, but they can be fixed easily. There is a tension wire that is glued real bad. A quick adjustment fixes the retainer clip, and actually makes it hard to flip-up. (Much safer) You did not lock the helmet, if it popped up by hand, or you were squeezing the tension wire in the face, opening it without the button.
Not sure how many roads will try to flip-up your helmet, when most accidents are side-falling. I can't recall ever seeing someone flying across the road, feet-first and face down, which MAY flip-up the face, if you fall that way, over a curb.
Mine is a little heavy too, and offers more protection than any 1/2 or 2/3 or 3/4 helmet can offer. Though, I agree... It MAY not offer as much protection as your new helmet, with the real full-face cover.
For $40.00, it is worth it. (Ignore the plastic feel... the plastic is not what protects, plastic is just padding support. Padding is what protects from impact.)
Invest in a can of black touch-up paint, brush or marker style. (You will get scratches on your helmet, no matter how careful you are.)
Does that helmet have vents that you can open and close?
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Post by griff10 on Apr 17, 2008 3:24:35 GMT -5
To start with, I've got lots of helmets, from a Shoei full face, a Vega flip up full face, two Nolan 3/4 helmets with built in shields, the newer one has ratchet on the strap, makes putting it on nice and just bought my first ever half helmet, fits under the seat on the Roketa. It's a Z1R and for the price I'm pretty happy with it, actually would be happy at twice the price, was only $50 and it's DOT legal. Has a zip off ear/neck cover that's pretty warm and once removed makes it quite cool to wear. Overall a pretty decent helmet for the scoot. I also put on an Echo quick release on the strap so I don't have to play with the D rings every time, CBXman I see has these for sale, $7. Set it once and then it's quick on and off.
Bill H.
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Post by czechmate on Apr 18, 2008 20:00:50 GMT -5
isawhim, Yes, the helmet has vents that open and close. I'll have to find out how they work as I drive. The vents seems to be too small to do any good. I was thinking about a flip up helmet but I wanted to avoid the problem that you are describing in your post. I didn't know that I could fix it easily. P.s. Whom did you see?
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Post by czechmate on Apr 19, 2008 21:50:33 GMT -5
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