520fd
550+ Posts
I would like to ask what types of helmets does everyone wear or recommend? I have been using a Half helmet for many years. The wind noise is starting to get to me. I was thinking on 3/4 helmet. Easier to install Com units in.
Helmet types?
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Wear ear plugs
rhino 2
100000 + Posts
I use a 3/4 with pop up sunscreen most of the year, But in the winter [30*and below] i have a full face modular with popup sunscreen also....
Florida is the opposite of northern states. Summer is sometimes too hot to ride. Worse, the tropical sun makes it almost dangerous and there is no shade on the streets. So I usually use a WHITE half helmet or none at all. When going 'up north' I usually pack a full face because that's best for rain.
Trampas
1000+ Posts
I wear a half helmet when I have to which is not to often, this state doesn't have a helmet law, so I don't wear one, now going to Nebraska which has been many years ago, I had to buy a helmet to wear, since then no helmet going to Minn and over to Sturgis.
All for now Trampas
P.S. ear plugs would work if you get the good ones that will stay in on a half helmet, just a thought
All for now Trampas
P.S. ear plugs would work if you get the good ones that will stay in on a half helmet, just a thought
Modular, with drop down sunsheild. I can wear the facesheild up until about 50mph. It wants to drop down due to turbulence above that. I tried using ear plugs to cut down on wind noise but I can't hear audio as well, therfore having to crank it up. So, it's better to suffer with the wind noise. On the open road, the fullface position is good for rain and low temps as well as sunblock.
ultrafxr
1250+ Posts
The best protection is a fixed full face helmet with a modular (flip up) being a close second. For many years I wore a 3/4 but changed to an HJC modular several years ago. I know some will say that they are too hot in hot weather but I just do not have a problem. When it's hot, it's hot and i honestly don't think the helmet makes all that much difference comfort wise. Just my opinion.
As for wind, road and vehicle noise I wear ear plugs and wish I'd starting doing so many years ago. Perhaps my hearing loss would be less. I have custom made 'musician' type earplugs which have a removable filter. You can get different decibel level filters. So the filter keeps out loud noises but lets other audio pass through. i can truthfully say that I can hear the intercom, CB, and music better with my earplugs in. They can be purchased from most any hearing aid provider and there are some internet based vendors.
Here is one: http://www.earplugstore.com/custom-motorcycle-ear-plugs.html
As for wind, road and vehicle noise I wear ear plugs and wish I'd starting doing so many years ago. Perhaps my hearing loss would be less. I have custom made 'musician' type earplugs which have a removable filter. You can get different decibel level filters. So the filter keeps out loud noises but lets other audio pass through. i can truthfully say that I can hear the intercom, CB, and music better with my earplugs in. They can be purchased from most any hearing aid provider and there are some internet based vendors.
Here is one: http://www.earplugstore.com/custom-motorcycle-ear-plugs.html
Full faced, I don't want road rash on my lips.
If I expect rain or cold while on the trike or if a several days ride up on the BRP ...
... either a full face or at least a modular with clear shield.
I will maybe wear a 3/4 if a shorter ride and warmer more predictable weather. I like my 3/4 with flip shield and internal shaded drop down, but I still wear Serengheti Drivers on my face.
I also use either one with mic wrapped in plastic when blowing snow.
On bike, it's always a full face.
... either a full face or at least a modular with clear shield.
I will maybe wear a 3/4 if a shorter ride and warmer more predictable weather. I like my 3/4 with flip shield and internal shaded drop down, but I still wear Serengheti Drivers on my face.
I also use either one with mic wrapped in plastic when blowing snow.
On bike, it's always a full face.
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Scorpion EXO-C110 , Have two, one with speaker system (boom) and one without. The sun visor is the only thing I hate, it’s not big enough.
ultrafxr
1250+ Posts
That they are . . . but sometimes you do get what you pay for. I have hearing aids and got my motorcycle ear plugs from my audiologist who fitted my hearing aids. The are the Westone defendears I think as they look similar to those on the website. I have had them several years and they work great. Much, much better then any off the shelf ear plugs I have used. As I stated in my original post I can actually hear what I want to hear better with the ear plugs in my ears as they block the loud wind, road, exhaust noise.
So back to the question.....I pack both a 1/2 and a modular for all the obvious reasons. 1/2 dull white with a drop down dark shield for when I have to wear one. The Modular for foul weather including below 40 degrees. I've found I can pack the inside of the modular with a ton of the smaller stuff I carry in the lower trunk. Net result is very little extra space taken. If no helmet is needed I can hang the 1/2 on top of the Tour pack / almost anywhere.
Have a buddy with the same issue - These did the trick for him:
http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Helmets/Big-Size-Helmets
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/extra-large-motorcycle-helmets.htm
Hope it helps....Maybe let the "freak Flag Fly".....hoping you get the old music reference.....jc
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Mary and I switched from half to Nolan Modular helmets about 10 years ago.
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Cagmo
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Beanie helmet for summer in Illinois and a 3/4 with balaclava for the cooler weather.
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