Re: POLL: Would you wear a Modular (flip-up) Helmet?
I have always worn full face, but see the appeal of the flip up...and it has nothing to do with the fact I have a BMW I also wear glasses, it would be nice to be able to not have to take them on and off putting a helmet on and off. It would be nice to not have to buy sunglasses and regular glasses around a helmet...I have to pretty much go with temple style ear pieces to be able to put glasses back on under a helmet. It would be nice to just be able to flip the helmet up when you gotta run inside the gas station to pay. It would be nice to be able to flip the helmet up on long superslab trips to stuff food, gum, candy, and drinks in you face. I tried on a Nolan year ago and was unimpressed. Havent tried the new Shoei or shuberths yet. Reguardless, Its pics like this that will always make me wear a helmet with face protection.
Re: POLL: Would you wear a Modular (flip-up) Helmet?
Yeah, I was disappointed by the fact I still have to pull my glasses off to put the helmet on. Also, my Syncrotech is definitely more noisy than the solids I have. I am fortunate that it does fit well.
It really does come in handy to be able to flip the chin up to grab a quick drink (something extremely important with our humiture index), or mostly talk to someone. Being a certified know-it-all, it can difficult for me to fulfill my obligations in knowledge dispersement in a fixed face helmet.
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Re: POLL: Would you wear a Modular (flip-up) Helmet?
I voted yes, but only because I plan on possibly purchasing one for when I teach the MSF courses. Will make it much easier for communication between range exercises so I don't have to take the helmet off every time, just flip it up.
But as for normal everyday riding I will never wear one most likely.
Re: POLL: Would you wear a Modular (flip-up) Helmet?
A buddy of mine just bought the new Shoei Multitec yesterday. Very solid looking helmet. Again, not my cup-o-tea, but if I were to get one, it would be that one.
Re: POLL: Would you wear a Modular (flip-up) Helmet?
Originally Posted by Motorace
I just bought a new Multitec, too. After about 300 miles in it, this is one beautiful helmet.
How is it as far as noise?
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Re: POLL: Would you wear a Modular (flip-up) Helmet?
I also run a Syncrotech while on my FJR...it is louder than alot of fullface but the difference in protection is fairly small than compared to an open face. Just like bikes you pick the best tool to fit the task at hand.. I wouldn't pick my R6 to run a 1000mile/day crosscountry trip nor would I use my FJR to run in the Advanced group at a trackday.. So is the same way I treat my helmets...Medium pace/touring = Syncrotech....Hard play = Fullface
Re: POLL: Would you wear a Modular (flip-up) Helmet?
Originally Posted by Bagger
Hard play = Fullface
sounds KINKY!!!
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Re: POLL: Would you wear a Modular (flip-up) Helmet?
I don't wear one now due to having Lasik, and no longer needing glasses. However, if I find myself wearing glasses again due to aging, I will definitely purchase a flip-up...
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Re: POLL: Would you wear a Modular (flip-up) Helmet?
I have both - an Arai full-face and a Nolan N102 flip-up. I don't feel that the Nolan gives me any less protection than the Arai as long as I ride with the helmet closed.
The only criteria I have for selecting a specific helmet is if I'm riding solo or with someone else. I'll slap on the Nolan if I'm riding with someone else simply because it is much easier to give/get directions at intersections, gas stations, etc. It's also quite nice to flip up the chin bar in the summer heat.
Incognito: An Italian phrase meaning "Nice Gearchange!"
I have one for snowmobiling and really like it, however the chances of crashing or getting hit by a car and knocked off are significantly reduced.
Just be careful which ones you consider. The less expensive ones tend to have a plastic locking mechanism whereas the safer ones (usually more expensive) have metal clasps that hold the chin bar in place during an impact.
If you think that loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to really ride that thing could do.
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I also wear glasses, it would be nice to be able to not have to take them on and off putting a helmet on and off. It would be nice to not have to buy sunglasses and regular glasses around a helmet...I have to pretty much go with temple style ear pieces to be able to put glasses back on under a helmet. It would be nice to just be able to flip the helmet up when you gotta run inside the gas station to pay. It would be nice to be able to flip the helmet up on long superslab trips to stuff food, gum, candy, and drinks in you face. I tried on a Nolan year ago and was unimpressed. Havent tried the new Shoei or shuberths yet. Reguardless, Its pics like this that will always make me wear a helmet with face protection.
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Originally Posted by Motorace
sounds KINKY!!!
Cus thats how I roll....Just ask Frenchie...j/k
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