Re: My first (and second) close call
 

I got the Bell Revolver helmet in High Visibility Yellow at motorcyclesuperstore on sale for only $99. It's not the most polished helmet I've ever had (It's only my 2nd) but I like the color and I like the internal sunvisor (no more sunglasses) and I really wanted a modular, and the price was too low to pass up. It's still on sale: and you get free shipping, so it's all win.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch

It is a fair piece noisier than my scorpion evo 700, but I have the NOJ quiet rider installed on that one. I use earplugs anyway, though, so it doesn't make any difference.
http://s7.postimage.org/81ucgswc7/20...ity_Yellow.jpg

Re: My first (and second) close call
 

Good looking new hat. Bell is making a few other manufacturers sit up and take notice. Considering the price you can toss it in a year if you find it doesn't work for you.
I do like the internal tinted shield. Modulars with an internal shield do tend to be a bit heavier but there are trade offs in all things worth while. Earplugs are a big + in my opinion. Never leave home without them.
Oh yeah. Just waiting for my HJC modular to expire so a Shoei modular can take it's place. The darn thing fits like an extra layer of skin. Really impressive hat in my head shape.

Re: My first (and second) close call
 

Oh, I'd love a Shoei. Definitely the next helmet I get, but probably not for a while. ;)