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[GasRat]

Soozie,

  I liked it just wanted to go with a full face. My wife & kids still use the jet W/faceshield & they say it is very comfortable for them. My wife was like you & didn't like the feeling of being confined in the full face but said she had no problem with the clear shield on the 3/4 helmet.

[BANDANAGIRL]

Thanks for all the input. Now I need to go and start trying some on. [smiley=cherry.gif]

[harleydiva]

Thanks for all the input. Now I need to go and start trying some on. [smiley=cherry.gif]

Soozie, the only way to know is to try them on.  Different brands and/or different styles of brands fit differently.  Put it on and wear it around the store for a few minutes.  

Good luck [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Suzanne

[Twolanerider]

If you're trying something on just puttering around a store don't forget to consciously check and pay attention to peripheral vision.  It is one of those things you don't pay attention to until you attempt to make use of it.

[erniezap]

If you're trying something on just puttering around a store don't forget to consciously check and pay attention to peripheral vision.  It is one of those things you don't pay attention to until you attempt to make use of it.

VERY true Don!

[The Bolvine Gigolo!]

Hey! Guy's and Gal's
Thanks for the input I've been trying to get her to aleast try some on, and now maybe she will, the more I ride the more I'm feeling that I want more protection on my head, not to mention the cold weather , and the Bee problem I have.

Don

[JCZ]

Hey! Don
Where can you get the Nolan Helmet!

There's a place here in Sacramento that has them in stock and a pretty good price, too.  If you want to run out there Sunday, so that she can try one on, let me know.

[mrmagloo]

I've got a HD Stealth Flame Modular:



While it's a little bit heavier due to the hinge system, I'll tell you what, when you need to get a big deep breath of air, it's sure nice getting the entire front of the helmet to swing up and out of the way.

The HD Stealth is essentially the HBC FFR, obviously with the custom harley logos and custom ghost flame paint.  Here's a pic from HBC's site that shows what it looks like when you hinge the face up:



You can either flip the shield or the entire face. I wore this helmet this year out at Sturgis after roasting myself over the previous 2 days, and even in 100+ temps, it was very, very comfortable. The cooling system works great!  I hope this helps.

[reo]

As rickybobby said I agree the Schuberth is one of the best flipups available, but I would also suggest the Caberg flipup. Both these helmets are harder to find but worth the effort. They also feature the inner flip down dark visor like a fighter pilot helmet. The Caberg can be stripped down and worn as a 3/4 helmet without the lower chin shell, its a little hard to figure out the first time but can be done in the motel room when your on a trip.

Here's my review of the Caberg Justissimo.
http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1157416601

I'll have to update the review this summer when I put some more mile on the helmet but so far after 5 months its definatly my preference when riding with a helet.

[geezerglide]

I have had a Schuberth for quite a few years. Great Helmet.

Their are a lot of neat helmets in Europe, Roof Boxer, the BMW System V, for example, however they meet European Standards not DOT or SNELL, so notlegal in Canada or US.

I am thinking of getting the BMW System V.

geezerglide

[Twolanerider]

I have had a Schuberth for quite a few years. Great Helmet.

Their are a lot of neat helmets in Europe, Roof Boxer, the BMW System V, for example, however they meet European Standards not DOT or SNELL, so notlegal in Canada or US.

I am thinking of getting the BMW System V.

geezerglide

Geezer, this is only anecdotal but might be worth following up on.  Some friends of mine currently posted in Germany haven't had favorable things to say about the System Vs.  Apparently found out after the fact that the lid had failed some impact test it was supposed to have passed.  More problematic in regular use, however, was that they all were using the added electronics that are part of the System.  Bluetooth and intercoms in the lids and other things.  To a man they all had failures.  Some repeated failures (like four dead systems in 7 months).

Haven't hear them complaining as much lately.  Whether that means BMW finally got their problems solved or the guys gave up and went to different lids I don't know.

[geezerglide]

2Lane,

Thanks for the heads up, I may just rethink the purchase of the System V, never really intended to use the Bluetooth option.

Have an HD Stealth modular by KBC, I find this helmet to noisy.

May purchase another Schuberth, I find not as much wind noise, probably because of the neck curtain or whatever they call the piece that fits under the chin.

geezerglide

[reo]

I have had a Schuberth for quite a few years. Great Helmet.

Their are a lot of neat helmets in Europe, Roof Boxer, the BMW System V, for example, however they meet European Standards not DOT or SNELL, so notlegal in Canada or US.

I am thinking of getting the BMW System V.

geezerglide

I haven't checked all the helmets you described but the Shuberth and Caberg meet dot and ECE 2205 spec. I was told most of the good european helmets could meet snell but the companies dont spend the money to certify them because of the small USA market they fit.

(edit)

I think I have to clarify my perception of snell certification on european helmets: when I was told that european helmets are generally not snell certified because of the lack of US sales I was then looking at full face helmets. Now the Caberg justissimo and Shuberth c2 both use steel hinges in the chin pivot but the flip-up option may keep them from ever meeting snell. I cant say I have ever seen any flip-up helmets meeting snell.

[dagbre]

I have a Roof Boxer. Clean design, comfy, but the visor is too easily fogged. Roof helmets can be bought at this link:

http://www.designerhelmets.com/prodlist.php?cat=Roof&prod=R05+Boxer+Classic

dagbre

[bisounours]

Also, I've a ROOF Boxer.
It's interesting because it had a "chin piece rotating to the back of the shell".
In Summer, I dismount the front part and I've a 3/4 jet style. (pic)

I agree with the problem of the fogg when it's all close.

I've not tested with the helmet headset.

Jacques