Helmet suggestions

[malik]

+1001 on the Vozz. Have had mine since January - around 50,000 km on it - most comfortable helmet ever, better even than the Arai RXQ, better vision, feels lighter, even tho the same weight, on and off with gloves even, really convenient if you wear glasses. Some heads get wind noise, like me, but others report none. With earplugs, mine is exceptionally quiet. The revised version (a free upgrade) is fine up to around 80kph for me. Design is excellent & no chance of this helmet breaking your collarbone. Recommended.

[OlDogface]

Out of curiosity has anyone known of a modular helmet that came unlocked in an accident? I haven't.
GliderJohn

I've never heard of one unlocking either. My HJC has metal pins and clamps that hold it shut.

[waxi]

For a cafe racer helmet you can take a look on Bell Bullitt (also available with bubble shield): https://www.bellhelmets.com/en_eu/powersports/helmets/bullitt-30#product-overview

I am very happy with it.

[redrider]

40 years of wearing helmets and glasses. Currently I have 4 Bell(Star, RSD, Vortex and Mag9) and one Vemar(Eclipse). Never an issue with any of them. The Mag9 is a 3/4 used on the range only. Easy on and off while wearing glasses. The wife uses a BILT modular and keeps the frames on while donning and doffing.

[mjptexas]

I wear a Shoei J-Cruise.  Works well with my glasses, has an internal sunshade, quietest helmet I've ever had.  I know, not a full face, but as good of a 3/4 as you will ever find.

3rd Shoei helmet I've had.  Swear by em.

[tris]

My flip front Caberg Duke is 5 star Sharp rated with the chin bar up or down

I'm not sure if its homologated in the US but worth a look ....... unless you have Bruce Forsyths chin that is 

[tasdisr]

My flip front Caberg Duke is 5 star Sharp rated with the chin bar up or down

I'm not sure if its homologated in the US but worth a look ....... unless you have Bruce Forsyths chin that is 

Looks nice, but they do not seem to have a US distributor.

After reading the posts here and researching online I am going to visit a dealer tomorrow and look at the HJC Sy-Max III and Nolan N104 and see what else they have.
I like the Shark Evoline 3 ST modular but I only see them at Revzilla no local dealers carry them, so I will check local first.

[Rusnak_322]

My current frames suck with my full face helmet, so I kept using my old frames (my prescription didn't change that much). Turns out that my insurance gives you new lenses every year for a $15 co-pay, so this year I got new lenses in my old frames and use them just for when I am riding.

I have a Sena communicator and there just isn't room for speakers, glasses frames and my ears in my helmet.

[tasdisr]

Nolan N104.  Modular.  Built-in sunshade.  Much, much, better than my previous HJC.  (I admit I'm no fan of HJCs now.  Cheap and nasty. I won't own another.)  About $300 through BikeBandit.  Having worn glasses for decades, my preference is for modulars.

That is a good price. My local dealer wants over $400 for that helmet.

[john fish]

That is a good price. My local dealer wants over $400 for that helmet.

They had cheaper N104s but I sprung for the Italian flag version.

Incidentally, I like to support local dealers but none of the local guys carry the gear that I want so I end up shopping on the innerwebs.

[tasdisr]

They had cheaper N104s but I sprung for the Italian flag version.

Incidentally, I like to support local dealers but none of the local guys carry the gear that I want so I end up shopping on the innerwebs.

I like that Italian flag version and it is not much of a price difference. Nice choice with a Moto Guzzi

[john fish]

I like that Italian flag version and it is not much of a price difference. Nice choice with a Moto Guzzi

Thanks.  Over 30 years on bikes and finally sprung for a helmet that's not monochrome.  That's me, living life on the edge.  :)

[tasdisr]

Thanks.  Over 30 years on bikes and finally sprung for a helmet that's not monochrome.  That's me, living life on the edge.  :)

I had close to 30 years on a bike before giving it up for 15 years (I am 63 now). First thing my wife asked is what color of black helmet are you going to get.

[Haze]

For a cafe racer helmet you can take a look on Bell Bullitt (also available with bubble shield): https://www.bellhelmets.com/en_eu/powersports/helmets/bullitt-30#product-overview

I am very happy with it.

I have a Bullitt as well, but I find it irritating with the glasses. They get caught up on the pads putting them on, although the bubble visor is nice, but not my favorite helmet for fit. Looks cool as can be though.

[redhawk47]

I tried on a number of "adventure" helmets lately - ones with visor/peak and faceshield. I could not put on my glasses with many of them; the padding did not have any clearance.
Buyer beware: Try on the helmet with your glasses.

[john fish]

I had close to 30 years on a bike before giving it up for 15 years (I am 63 now). First thing my wife asked is what color of black helmet are you going to get.

   I like the look of black helmets but usually go for something more visible.

 I love my yellow Icon -- because it fits well and is very, very, visible-- but I use the flip front modular 90% of the time because of the ease of use with glasses.

[Rusnak_322]

I have a Bullitt as well, but I find it irritating with the glasses. They get caught up on the pads putting them on, although the bubble visor is nice, but not my favorite helmet for fit. Looks cool as can be though.

I just picked up a Bullitt as well and thanks to a 74 degree late Nov day I got to try it out.

It is hard to get the glasses on, but it has a HUGE field of view. I was never bothered by seeing m.a little helmet in my periferal but this helmet is crazy feeling, I can't  see any part of it.

[tasdisr]

  I like the look of black helmets but usually go for something more visible.

 I love my yellow Icon -- because it fits well and is very, very, visible-- but I use the flip front modular 90% of the time because of the ease of use with glasses.

I ordered a black Nolan 104 that I should have tomorrow. Looking forward to trying a modular helmet.

[not-fishing]

I just picked up a Bullitt as well and thanks to a 74 degree late Nov day I got to try it out.

When I first got the Bullitt it saved me from being merged-over because of the great view.  I wouldn't have seen the pickup coming across in my Scorpion.

I've been riding with a Bullitt - Bubble for over a year now.  Goes on & off easier than my Scorpion.  I still have to 1st take off glasses and place where they won't fall, 2nd earplugs, 3rd helmet, 4th glasses, 5th chinstrap ordeal.  Reverse when getting off the bike, still the Bullitt is easier.

Touring wise the bullitt has a little more noise than the Scorpion, a lot less head buffet (I've done 13 hrs in a day with more than half that @ 85+ on my Griso).  The Scorpion is terrible when it comes to head buffett.

I'm waiting for the Vozz.  Then my gear up will be put in earplugs, put on helmet.  Two steps instead of five.