Anyone?

 

Ever seen one of those flip up on contact w/ the ground? Of course not, then you wouldn't be asking

 

I saw a nice one here

http://www.shoei-helmets.com/

the syncrotech.

Dont think its safe, huh?

 

Eh, they're DOT approved, and that's it. Not Snell. Some say they're really noisy (me), but some say they're not as noticeably loud as normal helmets. They're more practical if you like to stop and eat or drink, but it's not exactly hard to take the helmet off and show off your helmet-hair.

See if a friend has one, and try riding with it to see if you like it. I would suggest not bothering to get one, unless you really really really really like them. The Shoei Syncrotec is nice, but it's muy $$. The HJC Symax is more inexpensive. There's also the Nolans, which are really cheap.

 

I think that's pointless, I don't think there was one time so far I can think of that I said "damnI wish i had a modular helmet". I actually think it doesnt look so great when its flipped up anyway. I'd say just get a nice shoei, suomy or Arai or whatever fits your head nicely.

 

I don't think they are as safe, no.

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.c...lmets/

"At the end of the day we had learned that all of these modular motorcycle helmets provide acceptable crash protection, as long as you make sure they will stay on your head by performing a roll-off test before you buy. For the motorcyclists who wants the best protection in this crowd, we suggest looking at the Nolan, Lazer or Shoei."

I am not looking for "acceptable" crash protection, I think my head deserves a bit more than that. Don't plan for the ride, plan for the crash and buy as much protection as you can.

Cheers,
Sean

 

Yes, I do. I'm pretty happy with it. It is a HJC. It is nice to keep it flipped up until you actually get to riding. I like it at least.

I understand the point about the protection being "acceptable." I think that was their choice of words, and can be taken differently.

I think they definately are competant 3/4 helmets: they style I would probably have otherwise. Heck, people even wear 1/2 helmets.

When I purchased it, I was under the assumption that it was at least as good as a 3/4 helmet, safety wise.

But for max protection, I suppose a full face is best, and isn't much more of an inconvinence.