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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Stig / Major Tom on June 26, 2015, 09:15:55 PM
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Been looking for a hi viz modular helmet that would fit my bigdam head and not crush my spectacles for 2 yrs.
Found this XXXL Nolan in cab yellow and decided to give it a chance.
It is lighter than my white HJC, fits as easily over my glasses as the HJC, has a drop down dark visor that misses my glasses & my even more bigdam nose, has a larger field of view, comes with a Pinlock and has removable chin and neck pads for summer wearing.
And it fits as well as my XXXXL HJC, which is a good thing -- because this Nolan comes no bigger than 3X.
The Nolan cost more than my HJC.....but these can be found at big mark-downs as they are not THE latest thing in Nolans.
I no longer have to carry painter's tape for a visor...or freeze my corneas on 2 degree F. days with my visor cracked open to prevent fogging.
Nolan still seems a funny name for an Italian. Sounds like a guy from N.J.
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Some people complain that the quick release buckle won't work with helmet straps on a bike.
Just put it through the loop before the buckle....works the same.
I took it for a 1/2 hr test run in a driving rain this morning. This new helmet works fine for me.
Stig
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Just got a nolan n44 myself.. but in silver. In that yellow ull blend with a cab in downtown buenos aires!
Great buy.. its my top 3 helmet brands
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Just got a nolan n44 myself.. but in silver. In that yellow ull blend with a cab in downtown buenos aires!
Great buy.. its my top 3 helmet brands
That's funny.
We DID have a cab here in my town a few years ago.
We have a bus now (2 of them) - they run a couple of hours a few days a week and get you with a few miles of your destination, often.
When it snows and I can't ride my scooter that is how I get home from work.... Good cardio.
Have been looking into buying a large goat. I am pretty handy - so can build a cart for the goat.
Stig
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You can let the goat wear your old helmet. I'd even pay to see the Picts.
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Been working on prototype of less expensive protective head gear - using neighbor's dog.
So far, I got nothing..........
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Stig
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So I assume you are denying everything... I do have a number for PETA!
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OK, Stig, how much? I finally gathered the courage to ask such a nosy question!
Karl
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google them... I did, and I can't breath right now...
I can buy 3 scoots, and a 12 pack for that.
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OK, Stig, how much? I finally gathered the courage to ask such a nosy question!
Karl
Hey Karl,
$279.00, free shipping. This was a good find (new box, etc., did not look like it was a floor model) - as $308 is a good price now, for this helmet which orig. sold for $450 when introduced about 3 yrs ago..
The revzilla review sold me on this helmet(they are sold out) . Main points for me: XXXL size (fits like my XXXXL HJC), bright color, intermediate oval shape (too many are 'round', which does not work with my oval head - crushing pressure on forehead avoided), modular to clear my glasses (I cannot get my glasses on AFTER putting on any helmet - I tried for 3 days - will break my frames), weight, aero shape, 2 shell sizes, bigger field of vision, comes with PinLock for my winter & wet riding. 5 yr warranty.
Most modulars do not go to larger sizes for my head.....few that do often have partial graphics so are not 100% yellow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXuze4gxje4#t=743 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXuze4gxje4#t=743)
Don't like: the HJC opener release button is bigger & easier to use.....though this 2-part release IS probably safer, which was the point I guess.
A pleasant surprise was the flip down dark inner visor - figured it would hit my glasses like all the others did - and would never use it. I does not touch my glasses ! so no more painters tape under the seat.
I've been wearing it around the house. This cab yellow along with my new Hawaiian parrot shirt is stunning.
Stig
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Boogie Down in Florida!
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This is the one ive got.. hope it works like it does for me.
Now i should get this to match hehehe
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Beermak when I bought my KLX250S the dealer offered me a Honda CB 500 he just bought from a Honda auction for $4500 + tax out the door, cash. It was a tempting offer because that's a crazy price on a new 14 model. No regrets, I wanted a dual purpose bike and was set on it. I'm sure there's some versys bikes out there left over from 13/14 model years. That's where you find the deals. Most m/c dealers won't budge on current model years off the MSRP in my experience. I had 3 weapons I kept hammering away to the salesman and the GM to get the best price. 1 was it's new old stock and they haven't sold it and they're paying interest every month on that bike. 2 cash deal. 3 was if I drive off of the lot and bike gets totalled the insurance company will only pay KBB value on the model year it is not MSRP or even close to it, so how can it be valued anywhere near MSRP. My argument won the day and I left with a bike.
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Got off topic on above post, Stig nice helmet. I like the way it's modular and you can choose to use it as a 3/4 with sun visor or a full face all in one.
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Let me ask a serious question about these modular helmets.
In a wreck, won't all that extra "hardware" fly apart? Does it really offer the same or similar protection as a full face?
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2wf im in argentina.. a 2011/2 with 10k minon the clock is selling for 20k usd. Brand new its 30k's!
I wished i lived over there.. such a difference.
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Let me ask a serious question about these modular helmets.
In a wreck, won't all that extra "hardware" fly apart? Does it really offer the same or similar protection as a full face?
Good question.
Modular helmets are DOT approved....SNELL has not come through yet. Might not ever.
Here's my point....With glasses I must wear a modular helmet - or an open faced helmet.
I tried for 3 days to wear a full face/solid helmet. Impossible.
It's a no-brainer for me - open face offers no protection for the face/jaw/teeth, etc. Modular helmets do.
I wear a modular because it is safer than anything less.
STIG's Safety Ratings *
000 Safe: Tractor Supply Co. Kerchiefs, Red or Blue
00 Safe: Cereal Bowl helmets (Kraut Helmets, Harley Caps, Red Sox hats)
1 Safe: 3/4 Open faced Helmets (Designer Vespa caps)
2 Safe: You-Build-It Full Face Convertible/Modular Helmets with detachable parts**
3 Safe: Full Face Modular Helmets
4 Best Safe: Full Face Solid Helmets
*SKSAH
(Stig knows squatt about helmets - using Kentucky windage for reasoning.)
**NOLAN doesn't make cereal bowls...so these u-build-its must have some safe points.
Sermon: You gotta wear it to be safe.
It must fit you correctly.
Videos show you how it should fit.
All helmets are different shapes -- you must try them on before you buy it.
No CL helmets, buy NEW, never used.
Stig
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I bought my full face off of CL for $55, $200 new. He said he only wore it twice and it looked and smelled pristine so I bought it. I don't see a problem if it's the right deal. It fits perfectly too. xxl, my 3/4 fits perfectly and it's a xl, same brand too go figure.
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I'm going to buy a helmet at some point but I too have fitment issues. Most helmets sit too high on my head, and catch the wind. I constantly fight to counter act this. Not comfy at all.
Full face to me is the least safe because it obscures your peripheral vision., and masks the sounds around you. About 15-18 years ago I was in a street wreck, 3/4 helmet, and the helmet was far worse off afterwards than me. I get the need for one but i can't as yet find the right one.
Now if they made one with open sides where you could see, and hear, and the damn thing wasn't like a sail on your head... I'd have no issues.
I can't wait to see what I come up with.
Maybe helmet b
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OK, Stig, how much? I finally gathered the courage to ask such a nosy question!
Karl
Rider UPDATE on this helmet:
Pretty quiet compared to my HJC.
I like these two things: Noticed less pull on my head at speed (must be more aerodynamic because my head is the same size it was last month - checked with my RedSox hat)
....and the larger viewing area means I no longer have to move my head down to see my gauges on the Kymco or the Forza. This was a very awkard thing to do in traffic - checking my speed ( I can feel with my thumb if the blinkers were left on - but have to look to see if there is a reason that squirrel is tailgating me)
Getting used to the smoked sun visor - after decades of never using sun glasses.
Still can't remember which way is off on the vents while riding. (not the helmets fault - after 2yrs still don't know on the HJC)
Stig