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Hawk
Joined: Jan 03, 2005
Posts: 417
Location: thunder bay, ontario. canada
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Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:40 pm |
 
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I been riding with an old SHOEI RF200 and for a couple of years been looking for a new helmet. i like the new modular types (flip up??) so finally plonked down loads of cash and bought one. my main reason is that i find my old helmet heavy and it bothers my neck after long rides. got my new one today and guess what? i swear the thing weighs the same as my old one if not more. by the way the new one is a KBC.
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h22auto
Hawk
Joined: Aug 29, 2005
Posts: 461
Location: lake city, florida
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Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:03 pm |
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you need a heavier helmet and ride in a headwind for a while... get your neck built up...
then go back to the other...
it seems to me that the modular would be a little bit heavier anyway due to the added mechanics...but ive never tried one.. 
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fasterspider
Red CB1100F
Joined: Jan 24, 2004
Posts: 15809
Location: Studio City, Los Angeles, Ca. 91604
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Tue Jun 26, 2007 6:31 pm |
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My modular Rodia helmet weighs less than my Arai and cuts the wind better and I do not get the head or neck aches from my Rodia like I did with my Arai.
Goto ebay and look up Rodia helmets or modular helmets and then buy one for a $100.00 including shipping.
They work real good in head on collisions as I was wearing one when I hit the Bronco T-bone style and did a total face plant into the door of the truck without a bit of injury to my head. When I got home from the accident, I immediately threw out the two month old helmet and ordered a new one from ebay for another $100.00.
Nice red helmet that goes with either of my bikes including the blue one and my red Honda jacket. Perfect.
ebay link for Rodia Modular Helmets
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Hawk
Joined: Jan 03, 2005
Posts: 417
Location: thunder bay, ontario. canada
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Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:07 pm |
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i knew that modular would be heavier than a regular full face but i thought construction materials would have made a huge advance. any way i do like my new helmet and it fits very well i just hope it works well, maybe the different shape will make it more aerodynamic and my neck will not hurt as much . i'm not taking it back.
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h22auto
Hawk
Joined: Aug 29, 2005
Posts: 461
Location: lake city, florida
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Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:12 pm |
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are they easier to put on?? |
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Outback_Jon
Red CB1100F
Joined: Sep 09, 2005
Posts: 9162
Location: Cairo, NY
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Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:21 pm |
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| are they easier to put on?? |
Yep. Just like putting on an open face (3/4) helmet. Especially if you wear glasses. (or are wearing sunglasses) Plus, much easier to talk to someone/run into a store/etc. without removing the helmet. |
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Weekend_Junkie
Silver CB900F
Joined: Apr 22, 2004
Posts: 1502
Location: NYC-NJ
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Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:31 pm |
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I have an HJC SyMax that I love. It is a bit noisier than it could be, but the flip-up face is the best thing I could have picked up. I overpaid at $250 for it about 3-4 years ago from a honda dealer, but it is money well spent for the comfort I get when riding.
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They work real good in head on collisions as I was wearing one when I hit the Bronco T-bone style and did a total face plant into the door of the truck without a bit of injury to my head. |
Any Ray, are you trying to convince us all that you have not 'bumped your head' ?  |
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fasterspider
Red CB1100F
Joined: Jan 24, 2004
Posts: 15809
Location: Studio City, Los Angeles, Ca. 91604
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Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:48 pm |
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They work real good in head on collisions as I was wearing one when I hit the Bronco T-bone style and did a total face plant into the door of the truck without a bit of injury to my head. |
Any Ray, are you trying to convince us all that you have not 'bumped your head' ? |
Not even close, we all know I bumped my head. Did you bump yours?
Any and all of my dain bramage is from long before I started riding motorcycles. Geeze man, my hair is so short now that all the scars are visible. I have bumped my head many times and some of those times were severe bumpings with mild and massive concussions.
For some reason, the last time I bumped my head, some sense got knocked into it and I have been doing things the right way even when I am doing wrong. {Drive with no license but that is almost resolved having sent the reinstatement of driving privilages check to New York State and waiting on the results.}
Wow that was not too much of a thread jacking, sorry.
Buy a Rodia Modular helmet and if there is ever a need for it, the Rodia will do it's job well and you will have an intact head after the occurance of using it. |
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11916
Location: Studio City, California
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Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:11 pm |
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WhiteCloud
Hawk
Joined: Aug 18, 2006
Posts: 272
Location: Alsip, Ill
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Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:01 pm |
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I bought a Nolan 102 modular helmet this year and I love it, I wear glasses and it makes putting it on and taking it off alot easier. Very comfortable, beats the 3/4 helmet I used to wear big time. Another benefit is if you get caught in traffic you can open it up for better cooling. |
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BlitzCanuck
Silver CB750F
Joined: Jun 25, 2005
Posts: 570
Location: 42° 16' N 83° 01' W
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:07 am |
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I was wearing a modular helmet when i had my low speed accident last summer and i'll never wear one again.
I suffered only a slight impact on the back of the helmet and yet when i picked myself up, the chin bar had lifted completely up into the fully open position.
I might as well have been wearing an open face helmet. |
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WhiteCloud
Hawk
Joined: Aug 18, 2006
Posts: 272
Location: Alsip, Ill
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:48 am |
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I was wearing a modular helmet when i had my low speed accident last summer and i'll never wear one again.
I suffered only a slight impact on the back of the helmet and yet when i picked myself up, the chin bar had lifted completely up into the fully open position.
I might as well have been wearing an open face helmet. |
What brand / model helmet was it? |
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BlitzCanuck
Silver CB750F
Joined: Jun 25, 2005
Posts: 570
Location: 42° 16' N 83° 01' W
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BlitzCanuck
Silver CB750F
Joined: Jun 25, 2005
Posts: 570
Location: 42° 16' N 83° 01' W
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:04 am |
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By the way.... i have a used modular helmet for sale if anyone is in the market.....
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pontiacstogo
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Posts: 6757
Location: Waihi, NZ
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:27 am |
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By the way.... i have a used modular helmet for sale if anyone is in the market.....
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No-one in their right mind would buy that helmet - look what it did to your hair  . |
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BlitzCanuck
Silver CB750F
Joined: Jun 25, 2005
Posts: 570
Location: 42° 16' N 83° 01' W
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Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:32 am |
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