Type of helmet

deadant · 01-10-2011, 06:03 PM

Just wondering what type of helmet everybody prefers. I have both the half helmet and full face. Wife has half helmet and 3/4 helmet with shield.

I really like the half helmet for riding around town and especially 2 up cause I can hear a heck of a lot better and it is much cooler. Another plus is it fits in the saddlebag.

However I like the full face when out on the road, but since I don't have a com system, it sucks trying to talk to the wife. (I know that's not all bad).

My dilemma is packing for Sturgis this year. Not sure which helmet to take. I know its gonna be hot, but we may run into some storms on the way. Can't take both cause I won't have the room. We always ride with our helmets, even when just running to the store, so just wearing the do rag around Sturgis isn't an option.

What do you guys do?

**ringadingh** · 01-10-2011, 06:15 PM

I prefer a half helmet in the warm weather and wear a full face in the cold weather. And if it was legal here Id go without one somedays when I choose on the really hot days.

01-10-2011, 06:34 PM

Comfort, Hearing and Storage. All good reasons to use the 1/2 helmet in August. I,guess if you think the helmet will stay on if something would happen it would be a good choice. When I have gone to Sturges I left stuff on my bike and no one bothered it. Had a accedent with a big truck one time and while I was rolling around under the truck my fullface helmet almost came off. I would whear whatever I felt would do its job if needed. Only takes a split sicond for something to happen.

**MAS Tequila** · 01-10-2011, 06:46 PM

I use a 1/2 99.9% of the time. If it's really cold I'll grab the full face.

If your worried about storms, get a set of goggles to keep the water out. They take up a lot less room.

MT

jasonc32amg · 01-10-2011, 06:50 PM

Shoei RF1000

**nomadtom69** · 01-10-2011, 06:57 PM

have a Nolan N102 modular full face flip up cold weather and interstate riding and a Scorpion EXO 100 1/2 with visor and drop down sun visor for cruising and hot weather

ballast · 01-10-2011, 07:19 PM

Full face all the time, every time. I shiver every time I think how much uglier I'd be if I had been wearing anything less sliding down the shoulder.

jasperboy · 01-10-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I prefer a half helmet in the warm weather and wear a full face in the cold weather. And if it was legal here Id go without one somedays when I choose on the really hot days.

Ditto here, and although helmets are not mandatory in Ohio, I always wear one out of respect for my family. If something happened, at least they wouldn't have to hear "if only he was wearing a helmet"

cactusjack · 01-10-2011, 07:48 PM

I own 5 half helmets, 2 3/4 helmets and one full face, modular helmet. I prefer the half helmets, especially in summer. In cold/inclement weather, I wear one of the others.

For the national rally, I may bring my full face because I could hit a lot of different weather crossing 7 states. I would try to tuck a small half helmet in somewhere for nice weather, if space allows. Otherwise I may just roll the dice and wear my Scorpion EXO-100, which is a half helmet with a hidden 1/2 shield.

Netnorske · 01-10-2011, 08:12 PM

I much prefer my 1/2 helmet, but when traveling....we usually take the 3/4 helmets with the Cardo Teamset wireless communications attached (see middle sig pic). You can buy a Paulson face shield that just snaps in place when you hit crappy weather and pop it back off once the sun comes out again. I just can't do the full-face thing. My vision in my right eye ain't that great anymore so I need full view sightlines. Besides.....I've never been fond of wearing a bowling ball on my head....

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skeeter · 01-10-2011, 08:44 PM

I believe some half helmets come with a zip in or snap in wrap for the ears and if it has a snap on visor, you can get a snap on face shield easy enough. I took a tumble once and the shield saved face. Snap on options are easy to store and easy to install.

**nomadbehappy** · 01-10-2011, 09:11 PM

I typically wear a 1/2 helmet but have a full face for cold weather. On trips I take the half helmet and a snap on face shield so I'm not eating bugs

socwkbiker · 01-10-2011, 09:25 PM

Either lidless or the modified one pictured below.

Yellow Jacket · 01-10-2011, 10:20 PM

Nolan Modular Flip Up Fullface. Always.

scott2007nomad · 01-10-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nomadtom69

have a Nolan modular full face flip up cold weather and interstate riding and a Scorpion 1/2 with visor and drop down sun visor for cruising and hot weather

I have a Zeus modular that I love for cold weather, which isn't often, and a Scorpion 1/2 as above for all else. The Scorpion has a snap on/off cold weather wrap but I haven't tried it.

My wife has a full face and 3/4 but doesn't like either. Too hot and claustrophobic. I think another Scorpion is in our future.

01-10-2011, 06:03 PM	#1
deadant Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dickinson, ND Posts: 341	Type of helmet Just wondering what type of helmet everybody prefers. I have both the half helmet and full face. Wife has half helmet and 3/4 helmet with shield. I really like the half helmet for riding around town and especially 2 up cause I can hear a heck of a lot better and it is much cooler. Another plus is it fits in the saddlebag. However I like the full face when out on the road, but since I don't have a com system, it sucks trying to talk to the wife. (I know that's not all bad). My dilemma is packing for Sturgis this year. Not sure which helmet to take. I know its gonna be hot, but we may run into some storms on the way. Can't take both cause I won't have the room. We always ride with our helmets, even when just running to the store, so just wearing the do rag around Sturgis isn't an option. What do you guys do? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-10-2011, 06:15 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Type of helmet I prefer a half helmet in the warm weather and wear a full face in the cold weather. And if it was legal here Id go without one somedays when I choose on the really hot days. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-10-2011, 06:34 PM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	Type of helmet Comfort, Hearing and Storage. All good reasons to use the 1/2 helmet in August. I,guess if you think the helmet will stay on if something would happen it would be a good choice. When I have gone to Sturges I left stuff on my bike and no one bothered it. Had a accedent with a big truck one time and while I was rolling around under the truck my fullface helmet almost came off. I would whear whatever I felt would do its job if needed. Only takes a split sicond for something to happen.
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01-10-2011, 06:46 PM	#4
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Type of helmet I use a 1/2 99.9% of the time. If it's really cold I'll grab the full face. If your worried about storms, get a set of goggles to keep the water out. They take up a lot less room. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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01-10-2011, 06:50 PM	#5
jasonc32amg Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 105	Type of helmet Shoei RF1000 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-10-2011, 06:57 PM	#6
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	Type of helmet have a Nolan N102 modular full face flip up cold weather and interstate riding and a Scorpion EXO 100 1/2 with visor and drop down sun visor for cruising and hot weather __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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01-10-2011, 07:19 PM	#7
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Type of helmet Full face all the time, every time. I shiver every time I think how much uglier I'd be if I had been wearing anything less sliding down the shoulder. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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01-10-2011, 07:48 PM	#9
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Type of helmet I own 5 half helmets, 2 3/4 helmets and one full face, modular helmet. I prefer the half helmets, especially in summer. In cold/inclement weather, I wear one of the others. For the national rally, I may bring my full face because I could hit a lot of different weather crossing 7 states. I would try to tuck a small half helmet in somewhere for nice weather, if space allows. Otherwise I may just roll the dice and wear my Scorpion EXO-100, which is a half helmet with a hidden 1/2 shield. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-10-2011, 08:12 PM	#10
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Type of helmet I much prefer my 1/2 helmet, but when traveling....we usually take the 3/4 helmets with the Cardo Teamset wireless communications attached (see middle sig pic). You can buy a Paulson face shield that just snaps in place when you hit crappy weather and pop it back off once the sun comes out again. I just can't do the full-face thing. My vision in my right eye ain't that great anymore so I need full view sightlines. Besides.....I've never been fond of wearing a bowling ball on my head.... ! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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01-10-2011, 08:44 PM	#11
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Type of helmet I believe some half helmets come with a zip in or snap in wrap for the ears and if it has a snap on visor, you can get a snap on face shield easy enough. I took a tumble once and the shield saved face. Snap on options are easy to store and easy to install. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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01-10-2011, 09:11 PM	#12
nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	Type of helmet I typically wear a 1/2 helmet but have a full face for cold weather. On trips I take the half helmet and a snap on face shield so I'm not eating bugs __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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01-10-2011, 09:25 PM	#13
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Type of helmet Either lidless or the modified one pictured below. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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01-10-2011, 10:20 PM	#14
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Type of helmet Nolan Modular Flip Up Fullface. Always. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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