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Re: Open Face/Full face helmets
« Reply #125 on: August 19, 2021, 10:34:25 PM »
I rarely ride with the chin piece flipped up, when I do it's usually just to the local servo which is a couple of hundred metres away... :thumbs
I rarely ride with it up too. Backing out of the Garage, and just starting off.

On a hot day, I will flip it up sitting at traffic lights (after everyone around me has stopped), but as soon as the light goes green, it's down again.

I do often ride with the visor up, but also aware that on impact with the ground, the fully open visor is a catch point the can twist your neck, or the visor can splinter and flick in to cut your face. So when the visor is open, it is usually only an inch or 2 for ventilation.

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Re: Open Face/Full face helmets
« Reply #126 on: August 19, 2021, 10:41:39 PM »


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Re: Open Face/Full face helmets
« Reply #127 on: August 20, 2021, 06:06:16 PM »
The best modular helmet I've used is the Shoei Neotec 2.
It has a lot of cool extras like a drop-down sun visor, and Pinlock (in size large, it weighs 1,812 grams)





For a full face I would recommend the Klim Krios pro.
It has Transitions Photochromic Lens, Magnetic Lock Strap Closure and is crazy light (in size large, it weighs just 1,300 grams) it is also very quite compared to the Neotec (a mate of mine has both)



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Re: Open Face/Full face helmets
« Reply #128 on: August 20, 2021, 11:11:37 PM »
>Magnetic Lock Strap Closure and is crazy light<

I'd never come across these strap closures until I watched this video: https://youtu.be/3KUdmwmhyxM

Seems you can't beat the ol' double D's (retaining rings, not boob size) :whistle  :rofl


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Re: Open Face/Full face helmets
« Reply #129 on: August 21, 2021, 04:51:08 AM »
Seems you can't beat the ol' double D's (retaining rings, not boob size) :whistle  :rofl

I prefer the double ds because I can lock it to the bike's helmet lock.  I have an L2R helmet that has a clip in type of clip and I can't use it on said lock.  I rarely where that helmet.
 

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Re: Open Face/Full face helmets
« Reply #130 on: September 07, 2021, 05:23:10 PM »
Came across this comparison of the Shoei Neotec II and the Schuberth C4...  :thumbs

https://youtu.be/8QgPIn-c32A


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Re: Open Face/Full face helmets
« Reply #131 on: September 18, 2021, 08:40:56 PM »
Well today was the day - had the opportunity to go and try a few helmets.

Looked at some LS2 modulars, plus a few others, but none the right size and my current LS2 presses against my forehead and is uncomfortable after a while.

Moved on to Motoadelaide, they had the Nolan N1005, which was a good price with good reviews. However, it pressed on the same part of my forehead as the LS2.

Even though it was outside the budget I'd set myself, I tried the Shoei Neotec II.

End result - perfect fit, which will do for longer rides, no pressure points, good fit all round. I think the extra $ will reward me with overall comfort & quality.

My Aldi Bluetooth has even fitted on -  with a minimum amount of work.

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Re: Open Face/Full face helmets
« Reply #132 on: September 19, 2021, 08:11:23 AM »
Welcome to the Neotec family, Shillas!  :beer

I'm sure you'll be very happy with your choice... :runyay


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Re: Open Face/Full face helmets
« Reply #133 on: September 19, 2021, 10:16:45 AM »
Welcome to the Neotec family, Shillas!  :beer

I'm sure you'll be very happy with your choice... :runyay

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