Flip up helmets/modular

[DR1300R]

Looking at buying a flip up/modular helmet.. What cha got? pros and cons, different brands..

Looking at maybe this one; http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/caberg-justissimo/

or maybe this one; http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2....genesys

also the Zox genesys?

 

[theemrrdkill]

read up on the Helmet rating .. I myself have and still use the ( HJC ) Symax ..( http://www.hjchelmets.com/ ) now they have the SYMAX II .. I know of a few that use them ..and are quite happy with the Helmut .. Shoei has a flip up Helmut ( http://www.rapidracer.com/shsyfluphe.html ) ......take a look at those .. a tad bit more x-spensive then the HJC .. but its your call .. good luck.

 

[99'busa]

i been wanting one of these too. the hjc one is the only one ive tried on. it was a little hard releasing the face to lift up. probably just something you have to get use to doing just right. i like the integrated sunvisor. option

 

[thebbbusa]

I have one (HJC) and have had it several years.

Pros:
Flip up allows for easy conversations at the light.
Flip up allows for quick cool down in by lifting up for a few minutes.

Cons:
These are Not quiet helmets.
These are NOt quiet helmets.
These are NOT quiet helmets.

My next helmet will be a full face, mainly becuase of noise. Even with earplugs, they are noticibly louder than full face lids.

 

[TruWrecks]

Pros: Convience without removing your helmet.

Cons: Not nearly as strong if needed in a wreck.

 

[DR1300R]

Thanks guys..

 

[madkatana]

I've got a KBC. Great during the hot summer months but less protection if you crash and can be a bit uncomfortable. My favorite helmet is the scorpion EXO-700, best buy...

 

[solarbarack]

I've always been afraid of wrecking in one, if they would stay locked. I don't know enough about them but a pretty face like mine is too hard to replace.

 

[BIKE DUDE]

Those are ugly as sin when they are opened. Looks like robo cop. IMO

 

[ditchdr]

Had a Nolan flip face hemet.. When I went down I went face first.. the helmet did break, but did not come apart. I broke my jaw where the helmet pushed up against me.. I cant fault the helmet and i guess it did its job..

 

[TruWrecks]

If it had a solid chin bar you probably would have only had a few scratches.

 

[ditchdr]

Thats what I was thinking,,, but as hurt as I was after that accidnet,, my chin was the least of my worries

 

[DR1300R]

Thanks for the for all the feedback guys, Had something else come up. helmet is on the back burner for now..

 

[ditchdr]

well take it off the burner,, them things will melt ya know.

 

[GIXERHP]

If you get one ill tell you your OLD! LOL

 

[Lurch]

I have a Nolan N102. It is N-Comm compatable. I really like it. I do not wear it much on the Busa, but I do wear it on the Harley a lot. It is anice helmet, fit is good and less noise than my HJC on the Busa.

 

[Blue Lightning]

I had a modular and hated the weight so much that I stopped wearing it. It just wasn't worth it. I'd say that if you don't have a deformed/misshaped head, get a regular helmet.

Needless to say, I now wear a HJC AC-12 (all carbon).

 

[mrninja9]

he is old hahahah

 

[DR1300R]

he is old hahahah

 

[mrninja9]

hahaha but doyle i had one before and yeah it was great you could flip it open to light up faster but i hated it it seemed to shimmy at high speeds just my opinion


well you are old