demitrix Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 So i was just curious who rides with what type of helmet...if you have a flip-up what are the advantages from personal experience youve noted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I ride full face...I had a nolan flip up: when down, there is no difference...when up, it's akward, and doesn't have many advantages over a full face with flip up shield...and they are usually heavier than their full face counterparts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 So i was just curious who rides with what type of helmet...if you have a flip-up what are the advantages from personal experience youve noted?How comfortable are you doing a face plant with a flip up at 70mph.. IM NOT no matter what the specs say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Full face only. Flip ups are heavier, louder, and most of them the chin bars will open upon impact. I have seen many people buy flip ups in the past when I worked on the floor and I have also talked to people that have wrecked in them. Lets just say their next helmet was a full face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr750girl Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 full face only! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I ride with a full face as well...I also had a Nolan. It was nice to wipe the sweat from your face and whatnot, but I like the fitment of the full face better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_SV650 Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 plus full face is cheaper ...this is why I got the full face, at the time I did not know all of this about flip-up's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 helmets are for squids. the full face work best as my tail pegs & sliders...actually when you look at my bike from behind the tail and 2 helmets look very similar to what I see when I look down my pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 helmets are for squids. the full face work best as my tail pegs & sliders...actually when you look at my bike from behind the tail and 2 helmets look very similar to what I see when I look down my pantsHoly sheet that's fookin funny yo!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 the chin is the most likely place you are going to take a hit. full face plz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 yep full face! and dont go buy a cheap helmet just because it is cheap and you can afford it, buy a nice helmet that you are going to be happy with for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 money shot to the face or eerrrr full face i mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demitrix Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 What brands are good? Im new to the whole game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 aria, shoie, soumy, hjc, there are a few more but I would go with one of those.I would go with aria above all but that is just me, I love my aria! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 aria, shoie, soumy, hjc, there are a few more but I would go with one of those.I would go with aria above all but that is just me, I love my aria!atleast spell them correctly if you are giving suggestions;)...it is arai, shoei, suomy, hjc....i have worn all of them and I like shoei the best. Let me know if you are interested in one we have plenty of options in the shoei line in our store that I can help show you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I probably wouldn't recommend the hjc from my experience. I got one from the dealer when I bought my first bike and I think it's loud on the highway and doesn't have alot of padding/doesn't fit well. I'm going to be upgrading to an arai or a shoei as soon as I can stop spending all my money on bikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 SHOEI RF1000 I love my diabolic 2. Great stability! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 FULL FACE! Spend at least $200 and u will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 atleast spell them correctly if you are giving suggestions;)...it is arai, shoei, suomy, hjc....i have worn all of them and I like shoei the best. Let me know if you are interested in one we have plenty of options in the shoei line in our store that I can help show you.Shoei FTW. I haven't tried Arai, but I know they are top of the line as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I probably wouldn't recommend the hjc from my experience. I got one from the dealer when I bought my first bike and I think it's loud on the highway and doesn't have alot of padding/doesn't fit well. I'm going to be upgrading to an arai or a shoei as soon as I can stop spending all my money on bikes!let me know when you are ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Full Face only.Scorpion EX700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 i had a HJC before i got my shoei's for free...i liked it...get any helmet you like, just make sure it's snell approved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Scorpion Octane EX400 for me. DOT & SNELL 2005 rated, plenty of padding that can be removed for wash, several vents, antifog quick release shield with detachable nose piece, sharp lookin' with plenty of color options. Quality helmet for a value price. I got mine at the Cleveland International Motorcycle show last year........helmet plus extra shield & bag for $140They also have a couple higher end models as well.......EX700 & 1000 with the flip down internal sun visor, I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoner1320 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I prefer full face myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 atleast spell them correctly if you are giving suggestions;)...it is arai, shoei, suomy, hjc....i have worn all of them and I like shoei the best. Let me know if you are interested in one we have plenty of options in the shoei line in our store that I can help show you.i think i am dislexic (i dont even know if i spelled that right:confused:)thanks for pointing out that i am a idiot..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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