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Modular/Flip-up Helmets......
This "Phat Chick" rides her own!!!
BTW, I think they may have been correct. It does appear that BLACK is indeed the FASTEST color. R.O.R...R.I.P.M
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I'd use one...
Krey93 750 Kat
Modified Swingarm, 5.5 GSXR Rear with 180/55 and 520 Chain, 750 to 600 Tail conversion, more to come. Long Term Project build thread http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96736
"I've done this a thousand times before. What could possibly go wron.... Ooops!"
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I wouldn't touch one with a ten foot pole. But that's just me.90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
Originally posted by BadfaerieI love how the most ignorant people I have met are the ones that fling the word "ignorant" around like it's an insult, or poo. Maybe they think it means pooOriginally posted by soulless kaosbut personaly I dont see a point in a 1000 you can get the same power from a properly tuned 600 with less weight and better handeling.
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Personally I stay away from themThe supreme happiness of life is the conviction of being loved for yourself, or, more correctly, being loved in spite of yourself.
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I'm having a really hard time imagining a survivable impact with any helmet, that would be a point of failure for the flip up helmets.
Any input how it would be any worse? What about compared to an open faced helmet with visor?
Krey93 750 Kat
Modified Swingarm, 5.5 GSXR Rear with 180/55 and 520 Chain, 750 to 600 Tail conversion, more to come. Long Term Project build thread http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96736
"I've done this a thousand times before. What could possibly go wron.... Ooops!"
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Originally posted by Kreylyn View PostI'm having a really hard time imagining a survivable impact with any helmet, that would be a point of failure for the flip up helmets.
Any input how it would be any worse? What about compared to an open faced helmet with visor?
Krey
Let's say you get thrown from the bike, highside at 45mph. The only thing that worries me is the thought of the whole face piece either ripping completely off, or ripping open, and my face bouncing off the pavement. Probably wouldn't happen, but if I ever found myself in that scenario, I would hope that I'm wearing a one piece full face helmet.
Or, imagine that you're at a stoplight. No one's around you, so you flip the face up to get some air. Out of nowhere, a car rear ends you and you get tossed. I see myself hitting the flipped up face mask on a bar or something that isn't gonna get out of the way. So instead of bouncing off it with a full face, if the latch on the modular doesn't fail, I could see me breaking my neck.
Again, 0.000001% chance of these things happening, but I can imagine that if it happened, I would rather be in the full face. Extreme cases I know, but still something I worry about.90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
Originally posted by BadfaerieI love how the most ignorant people I have met are the ones that fling the word "ignorant" around like it's an insult, or poo. Maybe they think it means pooOriginally posted by soulless kaosbut personaly I dont see a point in a 1000 you can get the same power from a properly tuned 600 with less weight and better handeling.
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I had a modular HJC and currently have a modular Nolan. I absolutely love them and feel completely confident that they would protect me as well as any other helmet if I were to wreck.
Quote [Or, imagine that you're at a stoplight. No one's around you, so you flip the face up to get some air. Out of nowhere, a car rear ends you and you get tossed. I see myself hitting the flipped up face mask on a bar or something that isn't gonna get out of the way. So instead of bouncing off it with a full face, if the latch on the modular doesn't feel, I could see me breaking my neck.]
If I won't some air while at a stop, I lift the shield up, not the entire face.
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Originally posted by scottynoface View PostI have no experience with this, so bear with me. I'm speaking purely theoretically and hypothetically.
Let's say you get thrown from the bike, highside at 45mph. The only thing that worries me is the thought of the whole face piece either ripping completely off, or ripping open, and my face bouncing off the pavement. Probably wouldn't happen, but if I ever found myself in that scenario, I would hope that I'm wearing a one piece full face helmet.
Or, imagine that you're at a stoplight. No one's around you, so you flip the face up to get some air. Out of nowhere, a car rear ends you and you get tossed. I see myself hitting the flipped up face mask on a bar or something that isn't gonna get out of the way. So instead of bouncing off it with a full face, if the latch on the modular doesn't fail, I could see me breaking my neck.
Again, 0.000001% chance of these things happening, but I can imagine that if it happened, I would rather be in the full face. Extreme cases I know, but still something I worry about.
I understand where your coming from, and it's a comfort thing. I can respect that, and understand somethings people are just not comfortable with.
Krey93 750 Kat
Modified Swingarm, 5.5 GSXR Rear with 180/55 and 520 Chain, 750 to 600 Tail conversion, more to come. Long Term Project build thread http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96736
"I've done this a thousand times before. What could possibly go wron.... Ooops!"
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Originally posted by Edbean View PostRegardless of safety I would never buy one simply because I find them unattractive... but like I said before, its what you want.
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my buddy just bought one
Salesman refered to it as a smokers helmet!
He has always worn a Pudding cup (beanie)
I think his has a button under the chin to release
He likes it for cold weather riding this spring
Of coarse he commented on how much quieter it is than a beanie
He is undecided if he will wear in warm weatherBlood , its in you to give! http://www.blood.ca/
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Originally posted by beherenow71 View PostThat is why I don't go around with the face up. I like them because I find it easier to put the helmet on and take it off.
I don't have any concerns about it in a crash, well, at least no more than I would my normal full face helmet. Like Kreylyn said, if I manage to break it, then I was already headed for disaster and I don't think the normal full face would've been any more beneficial.Nick www.naskie18.com Googletalk: naskie18 AIM: naskie18
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I used a shoei a couple of years back, still have it as a spare. Worked really well as far as I rememberSome people are a lot like Slinkys.
Not really good for anything, but bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.
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