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[bisounours]

The ROOF Boxer with the front part.

[erniezap]

I bought the new Shoei Multitec (2007 model) flip up full face on Friday morning before riding to Sac for the Easy Riders show.  Loved it!  It has a rubber seal around the visor so no air or noise, has slots for your glasses so they aren't pressed to your head, has good peripheral vision, and didn't fog up.  Expensive, but worth it.

[kojak]

The best full face helmet I've ever owned is the Shoei X-11. I use it in riding below 40 degree weather. Very light, comfortable, good anti-fog venting. You can get them on EBay for less than retail by a mile.

[d o g o l s]

The ROOF Boxer with the front part.

the best helmet for me [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[Bagger]

The ROOF Boxer with the front part.

WOW, now I LIKE that.  Good looking helmet.  I've noticed more and more people going to full face helmets of one sort or another.  We have 3/4 helmets, and really like them when it is cold...........but since most of our riding is done when it is blazing hot, we prefer 1/2 helmets.  I used the 3/4 once when it was hot, and it felt like I was swimming.  Not sure I could deal with a full face helmet in the summer.

[Twolanerider]

WOW, now I LIKE that.  Good looking helmet.  I've noticed more and more people going to full face helmets of one sort or another.  We have 3/4 helmets, and really like them when it is cold...........but since most of our riding is done when it is blazing hot, we prefer 1/2 helmets.  I used the 3/4 once when it was hot, and it felt like I was swimming.  Not sure I could deal with a full face helmet in the summer.

I worried about that adjustment.  Year and a half or two years ago I made the switch to a 3/4 (Arai Classic/M) because it had gotten to the point that after long riding days I not only couldn't hear at the end of the day but my ears rang so loudly I couldn't sleep either.  Ear plugs didn't help much so I went to more coverage.  Then after having done that for a year or so went ahead and tried a full face lid.

It took some getting used to.  Especially in warm weather.  The one I've got though fortunately has some effective venting and it's still stable with the visor open a little or a lot.  Can pretty well adjust to temperature needs at will.  Still don't wear the big one 100% of the time.  But it's a lot better than I expected it would be in hot weather once I got used to how to use the system.

[70_GTX]

I'm very happy with the same set-up that mrmagloo described. I always wore a 3/4 before. I was afraid that the full faced would be too hot. The modular system lets you easily lift the front for in-town riding and talking at stops. Some say that it is too noisy but is definately quieter than the 3/4. Even while we were in the Arizona desert, I was comfortable. The 3/4 had a harley face shield, I believe the full face is cooler due to being able to lift the shield a couple of notches and getting air flow over the top. Works for me.

[Pbody]

Suzie

I just purchased a Nolan N42 Outlaw ¾ helmet and am quite satisfied with it.  The Outlaw series is the same helmet with subdued markings so you don’t have to look like a billboard for the manufacturer.  I read some Nolan reviews that stated that they run small and I would have to agree.  The best price I found was at the Sandhills Power Sports website.

Good luck

Gregg

Hey Gregg...
I like the looks of the N42. Not able to see one yet and am curious how the HD headset fits/works inside.  Does it look like it'll mount with few problems--and/or have you mounted a headset inside?  What's the wind noise like at speed?
Thanks
Charles...

[mav7266]

Just ordered two of the Nolan 102 N-com, and lower cords for me and the Mrs. based on the recommendations from many of the members on the site. Costly, but my head is worth a lot. Thanks for the help guys, and recommendations.

mav7266

[FLHRSE3]

Charles

Sorry but I can’t provide any input on the helmets comms capabilities, I haven’t tried to install any and it was not in the plans.  I’m satisfied with the noise level, after a six hour ride my ears are not ringing, I’m curious to see if I will go back to the ½ helmet when the weather warms up because of the increased comfort factor I’m experiencing due to the noise reduction.

Gregg

[hard10]

Went ahead and took the plung today. I ordered the Nolan N-102 w/ headset & harness from J&M. Three to four days fro them to get it and 1-2 days to wire it. I also ordered the anntena. I'll let y'all know. AJ

[Twolanerider]

Went ahead and took the plung today. I ordered the Nolan N-102 w/ headset & harness from J&M. Three to four days fro them to get it and 1-2 days to wire it. I also ordered the anntena. I'll let y'all know. AJ

Hope you like yours as well as others of us have AJ.  If you're half as pleased as I've been or TC or a few others I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the new lid.  Good luck with it.

[SBB]

Went ahead and took the plung today. I ordered the Nolan N-102 w/ headset & harness from J&M. Three to four days fro them to get it and 1-2 days to wire it. I also ordered the anntena. I'll let y'all know. AJ

AJ

Let me know how it works out.
We may have to go that way.
Did you order one for Sassy also?

 

[Midnight Rider]

AJ

Let me know how it works out.
We may have to go that way.
Did you order one for Sassy also?

 

AJ...I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the Nolan's...I'm so used to them now, I don't know that I can go back to anything else.  Most comfortable helmet I've ever worn!!  It really does make a difference at the end of a long day's ride...eyes are not as tired from the wind, and hearing is something we all need to be more concerned about running the pipes we tend to run...just the wind noise will wear on you by the end of the day with a shorty...

[hard10]

AJ

Let me know how it works out.
We may have to go that way.
Did you order one for Sassy also?

 

Chip, Sassy doesn't like to get her hair 'messed' up. 
I figured for $600 I'd better try one for myself first. Her 1/2 HD lid will do for now.