Okay guys, lets talk, I think both Bob and aps run flip up helmets, and the slight annoyance of taking my eyeglasses off, donning the helmet, then taking them off to doff it is getting to me. What helmets do you guys use, pro/cons.

(Not to mention, my current helmet is a sort of purple, and clashes horribly with the silver/black Strom):killingme

I had a "flippy helmet" like aps and hated it. It didn't fit my head right and would wobble around. I think whatever you get, the most important thing is try the styles on first before ordering.

Okay guys, lets talk, I think both Bob and aps run flip up helmets, and the slight annoyance of taking my eyeglasses off, donning the helmet, then taking them off to doff it is getting to me. What helmets do you guys use, pro/cons.

(Not to mention, my current helmet is a sort of purple, and clashes horribly with the silver/black Strom):killingme

I'm not understanding, here. They still have to take their glasses off to put helmet on, take off glasses to take helmet off.

What am I missing here?

I'm not understanding, here. They still have to take their glasses off to put helmet on, take off glasses to take helmet off.

What am I missing here?

No, not with the flip style helmets. You can put your glasses on without taking off your helmet.

Norton Motorcycle Helmets - Modular at JC Whitney (http://www.jcwhitney.com/Norton-Motorcycle-Helmets-Modular/20004578-600014875.jcw)

No, not with the flip style helmets. You can put your glasses on without taking off your helmet.

Norton Motorcycle Helmets - Modular at JC Whitney (http://www.jcwhitney.com/Norton-Motorcycle-Helmets-Modular/20004578-600014875.jcw)

Oh, OK. So, you can take them off and on without bothering your glasses?

I had a "flippy helmet" like aps and hated it. It didn't fit my head right and would wobble around. I think whatever you get, the most important thing is try the styles on first before ordering.



:yeahthat: try them on and get one that fits you!! all helmets are different from style and make. my dad uses a flippy helmet and likes it but my mon, and Fiance use a 3/4 helmet. it all depends on your prefrence.

No, not with the flip style helmets. You can put your glasses on without taking off your helmet.

Norton Motorcycle Helmets - Modular at JC Whitney (http://www.jcwhitney.com/Norton-Motorcycle-Helmets-Modular/20004578-600014875.jcw)

I have that helmet, and I can take the helmet OFF without removing my glasses, but have to remove the glasses before putting it back on. It's no big deal.

Oh, OK. So, you can take them off and on without bothering your glasses?

Open faced, it goes on like a really heavy ball cap that covers your ears. So, yes, you can take it off without bothering your glasses. Also say you are out on a ride, stop for a break. You can flip open your helmet, without taking it off, to talk to people, smoke a cigarette, take a swig of water, eat a sandwich, just get some fresh air, whatever floats your boat. Sometimes, it's inconvenient to take helmet off, put helmet on, repeat.

I really liked the helmet, it just didn't fit my head right.

We just have full face with a flip up visor. I do like how Bob's has a sun visor and clear on at the same time and then the sun flips back into the helmet when not needed.

Open faced, it goes on like a really heavy ball cap that covers your ears. So, yes, you can take it off without bothering your glasses. Also say you are out on a ride, stop for a break. You can flip open your helmet, without taking it off, to talk to people, smoke a cigarette, take a swig of water, eat a sandwich, just get some fresh air, whatever floats your boat. Sometimes, it's inconvenient to take helmet off, put helmet on, repeat.

I really liked the helmet, it just didn't fit my head right.

Got it! :buddies:

Got it! :buddies:

The term is "modular", not "flippy"

My av is the same as my Caberg helmet.
There is currently no U.S. distributer, when I needed a new face shield, I had to oner on Ebay from England.

Motovations carries Shark helmets, cool design. The chinbar will rotate to the rear of the helmet and give you a 3/4 easily.. I can take my chinbar off in a few minutes but then I've got a chinbar to carry around.

FYI, there is a BIG difference in the comfort between a $200 helmet and a $300+

I'm not understanding, here. They still have to take their glasses off to put helmet on, take off glasses to take helmet off.

What am I missing here?

The term is "modular", not "flippy"

FYI, there is a BIG difference in the comfort between a $200 helmet and a $300+

:lol:

I have one of these flippy helmets, but I can, and usually do, put my glasses on first. Both with this helmet and the one that just has the flip up shield.
The picture is a Nolan 102 n com. It has a flip up chin piece, sheild and sun visor. $315.

I know its modular:) Flippy sounds more fun, though:buddies: Thanks for the info, folks. Yeah, I did an errand run Teusday, and did the whole glasses on/off thing at Wal-Mart, then, since they didnt have the particular soda I was after, need to stop into WaWa for it. Having to do the whole rigamarole for what was really a 1:30 stop was a pain. Much easier to "modulate" the helmet:poke:

Okay guys, lets talk, I think both Bob and aps run flip up helmets, and the slight annoyance of taking my eyeglasses off, donning the helmet, then taking them off to doff it is getting to me. What helmets do you guys use, pro/cons.

(Not to mention, my current helmet is a sort of purple, and clashes horribly with the silver/black Strom):killingme

it makes you look kinda :gay: lol

I know its modular:) Flippy sounds more fun, though:buddies: Thanks for the info, folks. Yeah, I did an errand run Teusday, and did the whole glasses on/off thing at Wal-Mart, then, since they didnt have the particular soda I was after, need to stop into WaWa for it. Having to do the whole rigamarole for what was really a 1:30 stop was a pain. Much easier to "modulate" the helmet:poke:

:shrug: I walk into Sheetz with my helmet still on if I'm only there for coffee or something.

:shrug: I walk into Sheetz with my helmet still on if I'm only there for coffee or something.

What's wrong with the coffee maker on your bike?

What's wrong with the coffee maker on your bike?

:ohwell: It only does espresso....

:shrug: I walk into Sheetz with my helmet still on if I'm only there for coffee or something.

Yeah, I walked into WaWa while taking off my helmet, and got nervous looks from half the customers, and all the employees. And thats the Chancellors run WaWa, I cant imagine if it was the Great Mills Road one. :cds:

:ohwell: It only does espresso....

:killingme

Yeah, I walked into WaWa while taking off my helmet, and got nervous looks from half the customers, and all the employees. And thats the Chancellors run WaWa, I cant imagine if it was the Great Mills Road one. :cds:

They built a WaWa on Chancellors since I left for work this morning! WooHoo good coffee is even easier to get to now.

Darnit, I meant Sheetz.

:ohwell: It only does espresso....

:roflmao: Where can I find me one of those?

:lol:

I have one of these flippy helmets, but I can, and usually do, put my glasses on first. Both with this helmet and the one that just has the flip up shield.
The picture is a Nolan 102 n com. It has a flip up chin piece, sheild and sun visor. $315.

I have the same one, and updated to the N103. Got one for both me and the wife.

Modulars are noisier than full face single piece, but since I've gone modular never going back.. It's nice when it's hot out to flip up the entire front of the helmet for air.

Helmet Express has N103s for $299.

Modular, internal sunvisor, and can get internal comms built specifically for the helmet.

:yay: :yay:

My first Modular was a Caberg, switched to the NOlan N102, and found it much more quiet, and more comfortable on day long rides. The N103 seems quieter still, but it maybe because the N102 is 2 years old. I LOVED the internal visor on the Caberg, but it wasn't comfortable for me, and as soon as Nolan came out with the internal visor I was looking at getting one.

Modular, internal sunvisor, and can get internal comms built specifically for the helmet.



You can buy it direct from J&M equipped that way.
Nolan Helmets with Integrated Headsets - J&M Motorcycle Audio (http://www.jmcorp.com/Static/nolan.htm)

:roflmao: Where can I find me one of those?

Standard on any of the Barco-Lounger models... I think Pete might have one too.

:lol:

I got an HJC last year from New Enough (http://www.newenough.com/helmets_eyewear/closed_face_flip_up_chin/), but it wasn't as comfortable as the Caberg.
It's sitting on a shelf if you want to buy it

I know your all going to get on me, but I'm looking real hard at the Vega Summit II. No internal visor, but my eyeglasses are the darkening variety already.

Vega Summit II - webBikeWorld (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/vega-summit-II/)

I know your all going to get on me, but I'm looking real hard at the Vega Summit II. No internal visor, but my eyeglasses are the darkening variety already.

Vega Summit II - webBikeWorld (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/vega-summit-II/)

My only comment is that it looks JUST LIKE one I got from JCWhitney. The vent on the front and the ratchet assembly are the giveaways. It was a POS. The ratchets broke after 6 months, the lining falls out of place.....

You can buy it direct from J&M equipped that way.
Nolan Helmets with Integrated Headsets - J&M Motorcycle Audio (http://www.jmcorp.com/Static/nolan.htm)

$815!!! :yikes:

$815!!! :yikes:

:lol: I was wondering how long that would take..... way out of my price range. I buy the headsets myself and install them.

I got an HJC last year from New Enough (http://www.newenough.com/helmets_eyewear/closed_face_flip_up_chin/), but it wasn't as comfortable as the Caberg.
It's sitting on a shelf if you want to buy it


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Forget taking the glasses on and off...get a helmet with an integrated sun visor. Much easier to adjust for the conditions while riding. Sun goes down, retract the tinted visor.

Forget taking the glasses on and off...get a helmet with an integrated sun visor. Much easier to adjust for the conditions while riding. Sun goes down, retract the tinted visor.

glhs needs "real" glasses like some of us.

Yes, damnit!!!! About maybe 5 years ago, vision went south.

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How do you like it?

Great so far. Older kiddo said I looked like an astronaut with the chin bar up. :killingme

No, not with the flip style helmets. You can put your glasses on without taking off your helmet.

Norton Motorcycle Helmets - Modular at JC Whitney (http://www.jcwhitney.com/Norton-Motorcycle-Helmets-Modular/20004578-600014875.jcw)

Holy CRAP are they way overpriced.

No way I'd buy anything from JC Whitney after seeing those prices.. If they are ripping you off in one part of the store, you can bet they're doing it on EVERYthing they sell.

Holy CRAP are they way overpriced.

No way I'd buy anything from JC Whitney after seeing those prices.. If they are ripping you off in one part of the store, you can bet they're doing it on EVERYthing they sell.

Retail: $462.06 - $544.94
Our Low Price: $330.99 - $391.99
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$229 at Helmet Express for the N102 N-Com. $100 less then JC's SALE PRICE!!

And JC is touting a $544 REGULAR price??? :bs: MSRP is $369.

I never saw them for more than $310 at the dealers, and paid $205 for mine out of a bike shop in Annapolis..

N103 Cost me $299, and it's the new(er) model.

Okay guys, lets talk, I think both Bob and aps run flip up helmets, and the slight annoyance of taking my eyeglasses off, donning the helmet, then taking them off to doff it is getting to me. What helmets do you guys use, pro/cons.

(Not to mention, my current helmet is a sort of purple, and clashes horribly with the silver/black Strom):killingme

check out the Shark Evoline.

http://www.shark-evoline.com/

They sell them at Motovation Cycles in Charlotte Hall.

check out the Shark Evoline.

http://www.shark-evoline.com/

They sell them at Motovation Cycles in Charlotte Hall.

couple of the SCRC guys have them, pretty sure that will be my next helmet

check out the Shark Evoline.

http://www.shark-evoline.com/

They sell them at Motovation Cycles in Charlotte Hall.

Nice.

check out the Shark Evoline.

http://www.shark-evoline.com/

They sell them at Motovation Cycles in Charlotte Hall.

Cool, but I still like mine better because I get full-face protection with open-face airflow.
http://www.xzero1.com/indexp.html

But don't ask me where to get it. I had to order it from Europe.

Cool, but I still like mine better because I get full-face protection with open-face airflow.
http://www.xzero1.com/indexp.html

But don't ask me where to get it. I had to order it from Europe.

Shouldnt that be "full face protection OR open face airflow"?

Shouldnt that be "full face protection OR open face airflow"?

No. :confused:

Shouldnt that be "full face protection OR open face airflow"?

:pssst: look at the link

Ah, I didnt notice the difference between the two chinbars.

Ah, I didnt notice the difference between the two chinbars.
Look closer
The top also has removable covers

Damn, thats pretty cool. The folks over at webbikeworld loved it too.

check out the Shark Evoline.

http://www.shark-evoline.com/

They sell them at Motovation Cycles in Charlotte Hall.

That is neat. I wish I hadn't just bought a new one.

That is neat. I wish I hadn't just bought a new one.

Tell me when they install the hydraulic arms and motors on it. I wanna push another button and have it activate hands free.

Tell me when they install the hydraulic arms and motors on it. I wanna push another button and have it activate hands free.

Now that would be cool. Controls on the handle bars. How many would you have then? Something like 200?

Now that would be cool. Controls on the handle bars. How many would you have then? Something like 200?

:shrug: dunno... still can't find the "wave" button...