New Helmet.

Water Warrior 2 · 02-21-2014, 08:44 PM

Seeing as how I tossed my HJC modular helmet after I sold the Vstrom I decided a new Helmet was in order for the day when I get the GL650 on the road.
Did a bunch of surfing online, ebay, different online suppliers and places I've dealt with over the years. webbikeworld is a tremendous help with their evaluations of various helmets and assorted gear. A big

to them.
Being an old guy with a short memory and a great one for getting lost in Vancouver I decided to go to the one particular dealer I have been to before and have a very good chance of not getting lost. They advertise having a large selection of helmets. Oh good. Try on some modular helmets and then buy one online for less. Good plan. Wanna make God laugh? Make a plan...

So off I go and finally miss my first turn in Vancouver. To make a long story a little shorter I drove and drove until It was time to reverse direction. Made a left, drove some more, then another left. Totally lost by now. Keep driving WW. It won't be dark for hours. Then I spotted a Yamaha dealer sign. Sure why not drop in. See what they have.
Low end stuff, high end stuff and really high end stuff.
Sure enough they had a helmet I was familiar with. A year after I got my first modular helmet I tried on a Shoei Multitech modular. Fit like a glove it did. Or should I say a second scalp? Perfect or near perfect for my head shape. Tried one on today, same fit, beautiful finish and of course a highly rated helmet by many. THEN I looked at the price tag. $606.00 plus tax on top of that. Sweet young thing says these are on sale. Could not pass up the price. OTD price was $420.00. Still more than I intended on spending but it is a quality product and it is oh so comfortable. Just a bit snug which will pass after a few rides. The entire interior of the helmet hold my head, not just certain portions of the liner.
I will likely do a write up after I have done some actual riding and assess the helmet again.

JWR · 02-21-2014, 08:58 PM

Great buy.
There's nothing like a good fitting helmet.

Plavanchy · 02-22-2014, 05:26 PM

I tested out a new helmet today as well-got it over the winter. Did a great job! It has two visors(one clear and 1 for sun that pops down with the push of a button) also tightens up around the cheeks by air via a small button-nice!

Water Warrior 2 · 02-22-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Plavanchy

I tested out a new helmet today as well-got it over the winter. Did a great job! It has two visors(one clear and 1 for sun that pops down with the push of a button) also tightens up around the cheeks by air via a small button-nice!

A lot of folks like the built in dark visor. Most of the helmets on my short list had one but the Shoei was just to good to pass up.
I have some really fine clip-ons for my glasses so bright sun shine won't be a problem. Another sun shade idea is to run a strip of electrical tape across the top edge of the face shield to act as a sun visor. It has worked very well for me in the past and the Shoei will get the same treatment if needed.
Now all I need is a running bike. I will be patient though. When the Silver Wing rolls out of the shop it will be road worthy and safe. This won't be a cheap bike in the end but it should be reliable and safe. My first Honda too. The only Honda I have ever ridden was a Honda 250 Dream back in the 70's that a friend bought real cheap. It was very impressive.

Water Warrior 2 · 02-22-2014, 06:11 PM

Just for general info concerning the price of the Shoei. Ebay did have some cheaper but I learned from experience you may not get what you pay for. A $320 helmet online may have been made 5 years ago. Mine is a recently made item and good for years. I like to inspect what I am getting to verify the new condition and fit. Besides, I like instant gratification now and again. I'm happy with my purchase even if I didn't really plan to spend that much initially. I also have to remember I am dealing with Canadian money and in Canada. Not much is cheap here.

alantf · 02-23-2014, 06:21 AM

Mine's got the two visors, but as my glasses are photochromic (they darken as the sun gets brighter) I've never used the tinted visor. Still....the helmet's a good fit. Over here we can get a good helmet for around €100. ($150 $C)

Water Warrior 2 · 02-23-2014, 07:02 AM

The HJC modular I had before was around $135 Can but I was never really happy with the fit and the noise level even with ear plugs. It was a decent helmet but not for my head shape.
The Shoei also has a slight channel in the padding for the arms of my glasses. The HJC was always a bit of a battle to get the arms in a position that didn't hurt me.

Vegas Street Rider · 07-22-2018, 09:33 AM

Just bought a new HJC half helmet for summer riding. I usually wear a Scorpion EXO900 modular helmet, but with consistent 100+ temps here in Vegas, I needed something cooler. I got it online through Revzilla for $98.00.
My first impressions: Helmet fit and finish are very good. Simple pull down tinted visor is good but could be darker in the intense sun here. I have better peripheral vision with it than with the modular, of course. I ended up buying tinted goggles as the wind drys out my eyes as the visor doesn't really keep it out and I wear contacts most of the time. My one small gripe is that I have to tuck in the top of my ears into the lining but once there I am comfortable. I get great ventilation through it with the rear vents pulling the air through the helmet.
I hope this mini review is helpful.

02-21-2014, 08:44 PM	#1
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	New Helmet. Seeing as how I tossed my HJC modular helmet after I sold the Vstrom I decided a new Helmet was in order for the day when I get the GL650 on the road. Did a bunch of surfing online, ebay, different online suppliers and places I've dealt with over the years. webbikeworld is a tremendous help with their evaluations of various helmets and assorted gear. A big to them. Being an old guy with a short memory and a great one for getting lost in Vancouver I decided to go to the one particular dealer I have been to before and have a very good chance of not getting lost. They advertise having a large selection of helmets. Oh good. Try on some modular helmets and then buy one online for less. Good plan. Wanna make God laugh? Make a plan... So off I go and finally miss my first turn in Vancouver. To make a long story a little shorter I drove and drove until It was time to reverse direction. Made a left, drove some more, then another left. Totally lost by now. Keep driving WW. It won't be dark for hours. Then I spotted a Yamaha dealer sign. Sure why not drop in. See what they have. Low end stuff, high end stuff and really high end stuff. Sure enough they had a helmet I was familiar with. A year after I got my first modular helmet I tried on a Shoei Multitech modular. Fit like a glove it did. Or should I say a second scalp? Perfect or near perfect for my head shape. Tried one on today, same fit, beautiful finish and of course a highly rated helmet by many. THEN I looked at the price tag. $606.00 plus tax on top of that. Sweet young thing says these are on sale. Could not pass up the price. OTD price was $420.00. Still more than I intended on spending but it is a quality product and it is oh so comfortable. Just a bit snug which will pass after a few rides. The entire interior of the helmet hold my head, not just certain portions of the liner. I will likely do a write up after I have done some actual riding and assess the helmet again. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-21-2014, 08:58 PM	#2
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Great buy. There's nothing like a good fitting helmet. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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02-22-2014, 05:26 PM	#3
Plavanchy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 128	I tested out a new helmet today as well-got it over the winter. Did a great job! It has two visors(one clear and 1 for sun that pops down with the push of a button) also tightens up around the cheeks by air via a small button-nice! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-22-2014, 06:11 PM	#5
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Just for general info concerning the price of the Shoei. Ebay did have some cheaper but I learned from experience you may not get what you pay for. A $320 helmet online may have been made 5 years ago. Mine is a recently made item and good for years. I like to inspect what I am getting to verify the new condition and fit. Besides, I like instant gratification now and again. I'm happy with my purchase even if I didn't really plan to spend that much initially. I also have to remember I am dealing with Canadian money and in Canada. Not much is cheap here. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-23-2014, 06:21 AM	#6
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,715	Mine's got the two visors, but as my glasses are photochromic (they darken as the sun gets brighter) I've never used the tinted visor. Still....the helmet's a good fit. Over here we can get a good helmet for around €100. ($150 $C) __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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02-23-2014, 07:02 AM	#7
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	The HJC modular I had before was around $135 Can but I was never really happy with the fit and the noise level even with ear plugs. It was a decent helmet but not for my head shape. The Shoei also has a slight channel in the padding for the arms of my glasses. The HJC was always a bit of a battle to get the arms in a position that didn't hurt me.
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07-22-2018, 09:33 AM	#8
Vegas Street Rider Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,089	Just bought a new HJC half helmet for summer riding. I usually wear a Scorpion EXO900 modular helmet, but with consistent 100+ temps here in Vegas, I needed something cooler. I got it online through Revzilla for $98.00. My first impressions: Helmet fit and finish are very good. Simple pull down tinted visor is good but could be darker in the intense sun here. I have better peripheral vision with it than with the modular, of course. I ended up buying tinted goggles as the wind drys out my eyes as the visor doesn't really keep it out and I wear contacts most of the time. My one small gripe is that I have to tuck in the top of my ears into the lining but once there I am comfortable. I get great ventilation through it with the rear vents pulling the air through the helmet. I hope this mini review is helpful.
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