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Full face helmet
« on: January 10, 2015, 09:40:35 PM »
I'm looking for recommendations on a full face helmet. Something comfortable for long trips. I don't need electronics in it, as I don't travel long haul 2 up. Wanting to know brands, models, best place to buy.
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2015, 10:28:46 PM »
The new Shoei RF1200 is a great helmet with the pinlock shield and very quiet.
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2015, 01:09:52 AM »
The LaZer Monaco Carbon Helmet is worth looking at.  I like mine.  1305 grams (medium), quite, photochomatic face shield and excellent ventilation.     :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2015, 08:38:46 AM »
There are other helmet threads in the archives JB as I recall researcher this previously. Last fall I purchased a Shoei GT-Air Revive full face from Revzilla and really like it - lightweight, quiet, has the pinlock visor. Modular helmets appear to be popular as I recall, but I didn't really require the flip up functionality. The Schuberth models are also very good and you may wish to check them out. This brand is what I was checking into but they didn't fit my head properly. Search the archives - you'll find some good information about what other riders are using.
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2015, 08:48:52 AM »
Arai is top quality too.
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2015, 10:24:04 AM »
Check out Schuberth C3 Pro. I have a couple of them. They are great helmets.

Or if you travel to Canada or Europe check out the BMW helmets.
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2015, 11:21:00 AM »
Lots of reviews on Revzilla. I suggest going to a bike show or a big retailer and try a bunch on for proper fit. Many different shaped noggins out there and helmet manufacturers vary from shape to shape.
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2015, 02:20:21 PM »
Quote from: GregKhougaz on January 11, 2015, 01:09:52 AM
The LaZer Monaco Carbon Helmet is worth looking at.  I like mine.  1305 grams (medium), quite, photochomatic face shield and excellent ventilation.     :2vrolijk_21:

x2.  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2015, 05:30:40 PM »
i bought the monaco lazer as well.  so far, happy with it, but haven't had a chance to do a long (ish) ride yet.  a little disappointed that revzilla upped the price from $299 to $349 as the wife was interested in buying one after she got a chance to try mine out first.
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2015, 08:14:49 AM »
I purchased a Shark Evoline 3 at Biketoberfest in Daytona.  It's chin bar will flip all the way to the back and it can be worn as a 3/4 that way, or chin bar locked n forward and its a full face.  They make the newest FXRG helmet for harley, but its 100 more if you want it to say harley.

I can not say how well its ventilated in the summer.  I can say, in 25 degree weather I just love it.  I have worn it from about 72 degrees down to 24 degrees.  I am happy with it.

My first ever street bike full face.
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2015, 09:07:56 AM »
Quote from: OBB on January 11, 2015, 11:21:00 AM
Lots of reviews on Revzilla. I suggest going to a bike show or a big retailer and try a bunch on for proper fit. Many different shaped noggins out there and helmet manufacturers vary from shape to shape.

I agree completely, a helmet is not something I would try to buy online, without trying on. Unfortunately where I live if it doesn't run on kerosene you can't buy it here, so I'm going to have to travel to find one. Can anyone recommend a good helmet retailer in the St. Louis area? I'm close to there, and going that way in the next couple of weeks.
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2015, 08:01:37 PM »
Quote from: Jbbrown73 on January 12, 2015, 09:07:56 AM
I agree completely, a helmet is not something I would try to buy online, without trying on. Unfortunately where I live if it doesn't run on kerosene you can't buy it here, so I'm going to have to travel to find one. Can anyone recommend a good helmet retailer in the St. Louis area? I'm close to there, and going that way in the next couple of weeks.
I bought my Shoei from Cycle Gear and they are one of the few companies that have a 30 day exchange policy and they honor their policy. I hope you are still enjoying the bike it still looks awesome.
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2015, 09:48:23 AM »
Quote from: fl99m3 on January 12, 2015, 08:01:37 PM
I bought my Shoei from Cycle Gear and they are one of the few companies that have a 30 day exchange policy and they honor their policy. I hope you are still enjoying the bike it still looks awesome.

Thanks Forrest, I'll check out Cycle Gear for a helmet.

Bike has about 5500 miles on it now. That was just all local riding, I didn't take it to Sturgis, I took the Street Glide. Glad I didn't, since the bikes got rained on during the trip out, 1 full day while we were there, and all the way home. I will however be riding the RG to Ribfest and Maggie Valley in 2015! Can't wait till spring!!!
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2015, 10:34:01 AM »
Quote from: Rotarywing on January 11, 2015, 10:24:04 AM
Check out Schuberth C3 Pro. I have a couple of them. They are great helmets.

Or if you travel to Canada or Europe check out the BMW helmets.

X2 on Schuberth C3 Pro. Try Revzilla
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Re: Full face helmet
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2015, 12:51:23 PM »
I have six road helmets, to half, two full and two flip. By far I perfer the flip vs the full. My schuberth C3 flip is better than my Arai flip in regards to wind noise and construction but The Arai  fits my head a little better. All my helmets range in size from medium to extra large ,depending on the manufacturer, so a trial fit in person is always a must for me
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