tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post4694278642210535276..comments2023-12-07T03:49:56.360-05:00Comments on On Two Wheels ... and more: It’s new helmet timeCanajunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-38694304278255488062014-04-27T19:58:28.372-04:002014-04-27T19:58:28.372-04:00Canajun - glad you found a new lid you (sort of) l...Canajun - glad you found a new lid you (sort of) like. It's really a risk, they're not cheap; you really can't tell until you've had it on for some time (walking 'dorkickly' around the shop for half an hour wearing a helmet isn't quite the same.) I switched from Modular to full coverage in fall 2012 and fretted the entire winter about it. I was happy to find it suited me to a T (not easy when you have a round head.) I really appreciate the reduction of wind noise in the full face. My first helmet was a Bell, not unlike yours, but candy apple red (also the only one they had that fit!) I will have to check back on your blog to remind myself what to do with the mounting pile of helmets I have stored as I change up about every 3 years as well.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-40463513298021973252014-04-23T20:27:43.990-04:002014-04-23T20:27:43.990-04:00Robert - It's an expensive investment to sit o...Robert - It's an expensive investment to sit on a shelf in the garage if you don't like it. Unfortunately there's only one way to find out if it's going to be a longer than a few week's relationship. Then again you could get creative with the old ones - http://ontwowheels-eh.blogspot.ca/2009/05/what-do-you-do-with-old-helmets.htmlCanajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-29062064334706962622014-04-23T20:25:25.612-04:002014-04-23T20:25:25.612-04:00It's hard to beat the weather protection of a ...It's hard to beat the weather protection of a full-face and I'll probably always have one on hand just for that reason. But I still much prefer a 3/4 for daily use. And no helmet is not an option here, although the few times I've been in the US and tried it I don't think I'd ride without one even if. But to each his own.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-37642409375440092122014-04-22T13:01:56.993-04:002014-04-22T13:01:56.993-04:00I have had 3 different helmets, and frankly have n...I have had 3 different helmets, and frankly have not been happy with any of them. In Florida I don't have to wear a helmet, but I also know the pavement is a lot harder than my head (despite what my ex-wife believes) so I continue to search for one that works. I guess it's a curse we learn to live with to stay safe.<br />The City Mouse in the Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06522133156580411938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-23642486426081742722014-04-22T09:33:47.523-04:002014-04-22T09:33:47.523-04:00I owned 2 of the 70's Bell Star helmets. Neede...I owned 2 of the 70's Bell Star helmets. Needed the second after a tangle with a cement truck. But, the helmet did its job! That was a great helmet and I really liked everything about it.<br /><br />On long road trips I prefer a full coverage because of rain. I have been caught to many times in heavy rain with a half or 3/4 where face and eyes take a beating. While recently I have been riding without a helmet I have thought about getting a new one and now I am thinking harder on what style I want.Learning to Golfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184277358166730368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-24190243971116860632014-04-21T21:56:48.916-04:002014-04-21T21:56:48.916-04:00One of the downsides of too much choice perhaps is...One of the downsides of too much choice perhaps is that dealers don't have the shelf space to stock less popular items. Too bad imo. As for full face, I never used to find them claustrophobic but there's something about the new styles I find overly confining. I have been chalking it up to smaller openings but that may be just my imagination.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-27325683059831482782014-04-21T21:54:11.101-04:002014-04-21T21:54:11.101-04:00I suppose I could have my painter match the bike&#...I suppose I could have my painter match the bike's paint job. Will have to think about that.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-54817029886335837162014-04-21T21:53:34.458-04:002014-04-21T21:53:34.458-04:00Agreed, but it shouldn't have been so hard to ...Agreed, but it shouldn't have been so hard to find.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-68119062213922324372014-04-21T21:53:01.175-04:002014-04-21T21:53:01.175-04:00A little to old for the Easy Rider look.A little to old for the Easy Rider look.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-62062272870413287032014-04-21T21:52:20.027-04:002014-04-21T21:52:20.027-04:00I think I'll get used to it.I think I'll get used to it.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-83940669527443958882014-04-21T20:37:42.015-04:002014-04-21T20:37:42.015-04:00I like the silver, it's a good compromise over...I like the silver, it's a good compromise over a black helmet. I find full fave a little claustrophobic, but I have gotten used to it finally. I too get tired of some of the graphics & crash colours, skulls and stupid designs. I love my current helmet, but pretty disappointed by what I'm seeing in the dealers. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-27569082391900601282014-04-21T19:58:52.331-04:002014-04-21T19:58:52.331-04:00Dave, how about a custom paint job?Dave, how about a custom paint job?David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-63649195487486734732014-04-21T17:17:20.453-04:002014-04-21T17:17:20.453-04:00Nice that you found something that you could live ...Nice that you found something that you could live with and at a reasonable price. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-16291978085617175652014-04-21T16:58:06.760-04:002014-04-21T16:58:06.760-04:003/4 sounds like where you are comfy. Silver is fi...3/4 sounds like where you are comfy. Silver is fine too, can't see you wearing the stars and stripes either. Kathleen Jennettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527996189920596997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-39668595666829160442014-04-21T14:16:32.222-04:002014-04-21T14:16:32.222-04:00Glad you finally found one you liked even if it wa...Glad you finally found one you liked even if it wasn't your first choice for color.<br /><br />The silver is fine, at least it doesn't have an obnoxious pattern or stars and stripes.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-74378156714009028332014-04-21T13:14:25.653-04:002014-04-21T13:14:25.653-04:00Erik - That's the one thing they have going fo...Erik - That's the one thing they have going for them is the ease of use for eyeglass wearers. But when I replace my full face I think I'll go with a one-piece model; imo they're stronger without all the added bulk.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-10388545874932915072014-04-21T13:12:01.763-04:002014-04-21T13:12:01.763-04:00Bob - I guess us old folks will just have to get w...Bob - I guess us old folks will just have to get with the times. :)Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-54692449063048722014-04-21T12:58:34.529-04:002014-04-21T12:58:34.529-04:00I'm on my third modular helmet. With glasses, ...I'm on my third modular helmet. With glasses, it's annoying to put on and take off a full face helmet. The modular helmets make it nice and easy. There's no need to remove my glasses, just flip open the front and put it on. <br />I was wearing a Shoei Multitec and when it was time to replace it, I got the Noetec model. Both helmets are the same size, but it's amazing how much the padding inside squishes and loses it's shape! The older one fits loose compared to the new one.Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-7775558176304402382014-04-21T11:58:55.735-04:002014-04-21T11:58:55.735-04:00Canajun:
I am like you. Full face helmets are to...<b>Canajun:</b><br /><br />I am like you. Full face helmets are too claustrophobic and half helmets don't feel safe. I sort of like 3/4 face for in town riding but on the highway I have relented to a modular as I wanted the chin protection. You have to turn your head more as vision is a bit more limited.<br /><br />Also I have found that I cannot find a white helmet. I like white for visibility but I settled for silver, and even those are hard to find. I generally change my helmet every two years so I can get a new face shield<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.photobobb.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A weekend photographer</a> or <a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.com