New helmet advice

[Phil57]

I know everyone has there own thing as far as helmets are concerned. I had a scorpion exo700 and liked it a lot. Not that it was useable but the insurance company kept my old helmet  Thinking of getting the exo1100. Anyone using one? I would like the Bluetooth ready exo900 but not sure about the modular helmet. Never had one. I've been shopping and there are some hi dollar lids out there. Any advice?

[gregc]

 I changed from a 3/4 to a modular 2 seasons ago.  I love it, its a HJC. If it gets really hot just put the shield up 2 clicks, and I get plenty of air.  I wear glasses and flip it open, no problen to put it on or take it off.  I will say it is not much quieter then the 3/4 was, but I can deal with that.

[capehoorn]

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nolan-n104-helmet-solid
I bought a Nolan N104 Modular Helmet 2 weeks ago from CIMA International, the Nolan North American distributor. I also bought Nolan's bluetooth "n-com B4" integrated communication system which is designed specifically for this model helmet.




 I love this helmet, very light weight for a modular helmet, the largest view port of any modular helmet made and very quite. The blue tooth system works great, it has a FM radio built in and also pairs up with my iPhone 4s, for phone, streaming music and navigation direct from the phone. You can also communicate with up to 4 other riders using a Nolan n-com system up to 500 m distance. This helmet also has an excellent crash test rating! Most people buy a helmet based on price as the main determining factor, but don't look at what a quality helmet offers in better protection and features. If it fits, performs and is more enjoyable to use it is worth paying top dollar for and as of yet they haven't figured out how to do whole head transplants, so protect the only one you'll ever have.  

[solo1]

I have a Nolan 102 modular flip up. I also have a Nolan open face.  I did have a Nolan 100  modular.
Both of the modulars were the same size, the 100 fit perfectly, the 102 is cramped in the chin area.

If possible, it's best to personally try on helmets before buying as size is not the only variance.  As far as price, all good helmets meet DOT but the higher priced helmet generally are more quiet, more comfortable, and have more good features.

[Former BMW Guy]

I've always liked Schuberth.

http://www.schuberthnorthamerica.com/categories/motorcycle/products/

A bit tricky to fit but well worth it. Their new BT/Com set up is state of the art and poised for the future.

Good luck!

Joe P

[RainMaker]

Have the Nolan-102 with J&M headset. Very comfortable but as said before, the chin area is close compared to my Bell full-face. The paint job is not well done, at least on the silver ones.  Mine will flake if you look at it wrong. Other silver Nolans i've seen look the same - patches of white in the silver.

Try on as many as possible if you are considering a new brand. Staying with one you already know is always a safe fallback.