Guest Popeye Posted January 23, 2008 Share #1 Posted January 23, 2008 I've been using $40. 3/4 Fulmer helmets for the past couple years. They're 'green' [probably reason for good price. Mine gives me a sore spot on top of forehead after a few hundred miles, & Nav needs a face shield with hinge by ear, to block all air....she wears goggles with shield now due to dry eyes, but can't wear her glasses to see. We don't want full style, just 3/4 for a decent price. They are easy to find in catalogs, but that's like buying shoes from a catalog. I don't like a face shield, but it's a necessity for Nav. The visor is good for me to keep sun out, but Nav just needs shield with room for glasses, which are hard to find. I can move ears & mics over. Mine is easy, just a comfortable 3/4 & visor. Nav is harder with shield allowing room for glasses & pivot at ear, to keep air out. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmiles3 Posted January 23, 2008 Share #2 Posted January 23, 2008 Amy picked out a Scorpion EXO helmet this summer. It's a half helmet with an integral face shield. It has pads on the straps that protect the ears. She wears sunglasses under it, and likes it a lot. But it's not a 3/4 helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted January 23, 2008 Share #3 Posted January 23, 2008 Check out the HJC AC-2 or AC-3 models. One is a 3/4 and one is a half. I have the 1/2 model and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmnChode Posted January 23, 2008 Share #4 Posted January 23, 2008 I have a Scorpion EXO 200. It's a 3/4 with a shield and I wear my sun glasses with it. Eventually I'll pick up a smoked shield for it. I picked up on sale for about $100. Might be what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91nwl Posted January 23, 2008 Share #5 Posted January 23, 2008 Shoei Platinum. Very good quality, very light and comfortable (I think it may be the lightest 3/4?), about $200. Only downside is that the liner is not removable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midrsv Posted January 23, 2008 Share #6 Posted January 23, 2008 I like the HJC CL33. It has an attached flip up shield. I find them to be comfortable and one saved my head last year when it broke a windshield. DT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetHimRide Posted January 23, 2008 Share #7 Posted January 23, 2008 jc whitney had some on sale that had an indian pic on them that we liked but... quality of the helmet was yuk. So they are being sent back. I am also looking again for a good 3/4 that i can attach the com gear to. shopping through a catolog is not the way to do it. I will have to take the time and go try them on next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted January 23, 2008 Share #8 Posted January 23, 2008 Hate to say it but your going to have to go out and try helmets on. That is the only sure fire way to get something that fits you right and is comfortable. I have used several different mfgrs, the latest being Gmax which we had on during our accident. I have had several differnt ones Shoei, Nolan, Bell. I am pretty happy with the Gmax, but it may not fit you. 1 thing to remember with helmets is that get something approved Snell or DOT. Once a helmet has been in an accident, throw it away, it's a 1 time deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEW47 Posted January 23, 2008 Share #9 Posted January 23, 2008 Not to much good if you land on your face and have to have alot of of plastic sugery and skin grafts which is painful. tew47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarmedic Posted January 23, 2008 Share #10 Posted January 23, 2008 I have the EXO 200 with the interchangeable shield/visor. Vents great with room for glasses. Face shields switch in about a minute without tools. I have the clear, the smoked, and the visor. Just got another one for the navigator. They are DOT and SNELL. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVSoonerFan Posted January 23, 2008 Share #11 Posted January 23, 2008 I have a Cyber 3/4 helmet and it works great. For cold weather riding I use a full face Xpeed. I'm extremely satisfied with both. I believe the Cyber was about $40 and the Xpeed was $80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahzark Posted January 24, 2008 Share #12 Posted January 24, 2008 . . . Mine gives me a sore spot on top of forehead after a few hundred miles . . . Had the same problem with a 3/4 and a 1/2--concluded it was from buffeting, which I was getting when I rode with the face shields in the up position. Couldn't touch that spot on my forehead for a couple days afterward. With the shields down (the beam-me-up-Scotty position), no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxVenture Posted January 24, 2008 Share #13 Posted January 24, 2008 we both use the HJC 3/4 and like them. Wife has a face shield for hers (dark) and wears glasses with it down. We also have speakers in the helmets and really like those. Don H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted January 24, 2008 Share #14 Posted January 24, 2008 Shoei RJ-Platinum R. Really nice lid. http://www.shoei-helmets.com/products/rjr/rjr_black.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted January 24, 2008 Share #15 Posted January 24, 2008 Eileen and I use the Nolan N41 Classics. We really like them. They have flip up shields. Mine is in the up position almost 100% of the time but she likes hers down. We both wear glasses with them and they work great. This link has some details and pictures. I'm using it to show the models, I've never bought from this company and know nothing about them. http://www.extremesupply.com/nolanhelmets/n41classic.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrantelli Posted January 24, 2008 Share #16 Posted January 24, 2008 I agree with Freebird for a 3/4 helmet it would be tough to beat the Nolan N41. My wife loves it. http://www.helmetshop.com/mmHEL/Images/SN41CLASSBLACK.JPG Or the newer model N42 http://www.helmetshop.com/mmHEL/Images/S39-9890.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted January 24, 2008 Share #17 Posted January 24, 2008 I've been using $40. 3/4 Fulmer helmets for the past couple years. They're 'green' [probably reason for good price. Mine gives me a sore spot on top of forehead after a few hundred miles, & Nav needs a face shield with hinge by ear, to block all air....she wears goggles with shield now due to dry eyes, but can't wear her glasses to see. We don't want full style, just 3/4 for a decent price. They are easy to find in catalogs, but that's like buying shoes from a catalog. I don't like a face shield, but it's a necessity for Nav. The visor is good for me to keep sun out, but Nav just needs shield with room for glasses, which are hard to find. I can move ears & mics over. Mine is easy, just a comfortable 3/4 & visor. Nav is harder with shield allowing room for glasses & pivot at ear, to keep air out. Any suggestions?i kind of like hjc helmets.i always go to the dealer and try them on till i find one thats comfortable.color is secondary.dot approved is important.i have two full face helmets,and two 3/4 helmets.i wear them all depending on what bike i ride,and the weather. full helmets always on my sport bikes,and in the winter. i'm very picky about my helmets and how they fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsonrl Posted January 24, 2008 Share #18 Posted January 24, 2008 Helments are like Motorcycles - they all fit differently. I wore Arai for a while and really thought I liked them until I tried on a Shoei J-wing. The Shoei fits my egg-shaped head much better. I also like the shield removal of the Shoei better. I switch between tinted and clear shields on occasion. Much easier to do on the Shoei. Someone else said it - try them on they do not feel the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalstarjac Posted January 24, 2008 Share #19 Posted January 24, 2008 We have the HJC AC-3's. The visor and face shield change out with ease and the J M Headsets fit with no modifications. Very comfortable for all day riding.-Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bvinson Posted January 24, 2008 Share #20 Posted January 24, 2008 Another vote for the Nolan n-41 3/4. Great helmet. Winter we use Caberg Justissimo. Nice quiet, filp down sun visor. Review http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/caberg-justissimo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Popeye Posted January 24, 2008 Share #21 Posted January 24, 2008 I agree with Freebird for a 3/4 helmet it would be tough to beat the Nolan N41. My wife loves it. http://www.helmetshop.com/mmHEL/Images/SN41CLASSBLACK.JPG Or the newer model N42 http://www.helmetshop.com/mmHEL/Images/S39-9890.jpg This seems to be the one, where the shield attaches back closer to the ears & keeps out the wind. [myself, I don't need a shield, just a comfortable 3/4, w/ visor] Wife has dry eyes & needs to keep all moving air out. Does this one do it, with the shield down?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest karras Posted January 24, 2008 Share #22 Posted January 24, 2008 I would say (because I have one) is a Bell Pro Police helmet. They have exceed DOT. http://www.intapol.com/police-security/motorcycle-uniforms/leather-coats-helmets/product.php?product=helmet-mounted-patrol-by-bell-pro-police&productid=19520&cat=305&page=1 Seriously this is the best helmet I have everhad, comfortable, quick release strap and matches the bike! However I paid much more last year than this link I provided! And you can customize it how you want. Low rise, high rise, color, etc... I had ordered direct from Bell Pro POlice which are now Max Pro Police: http://maxpropolicestore.com/products.asp?cat=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrantelli Posted January 26, 2008 Share #23 Posted January 26, 2008 This seems to be the one, where the shield attaches back closer to the ears & keeps out the wind. [myself, I don't need a shield, just a comfortable 3/4, w/ visor] Wife has dry eyes & needs to keep all moving air out. Does this one do it, with the shield down?? I just asked my wife, she says it does. However this is a 3/4 helmet although with a nice size flip up shield it is still open at the bottom. It will not be like wearing a full face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autopilot Posted January 26, 2008 Share #24 Posted January 26, 2008 If your getting a 3/4 with a full shield like that that pivots close to the ear, why not just get a modular? You get the protection benefit of a full helmet plus the ability to flip either the shield or the entire front of the helmet. I picked up 2 from VOX. They have the separate tinted, flip-down shade and weren't but $100. Got them for cold weather and ridin the Wing (headsets,intercom, etc.) http://www.sterlingtek.com/voxfufaflupm.html http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/82000038/Images/1/helmetcool2.gif One last comment. You spoke of goggles. I also got my wife a pair of goggles initially (I had trouble finding a suitable shield) They are made specifically for use with glasses. I got them from Motorcycle Superstore They are EMGO "Over The Glasses Goggles" and run $30 http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/11/96/3/Class/Cruiser-Motorcycle-Goggles-Eyewear-Mens-Riding-Gear.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Popeye Posted January 27, 2008 Share #25 Posted January 27, 2008 This seems to be the one, where the shield attaches back closer to the ears & keeps out the wind. [myself, I don't need a shield, just a comfortable 3/4, w/ visor] Wife has dry eyes & needs to keep all moving air out. Does this one do it, with the shield down?? Now that I'm sold on this helmet, I can't find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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