Need a new modular helmet...

Particle Man · 03-15-2011, 09:13 PM

Mine's getting up there in age and I've also traced some of my comfort issues back to the helmet being too heavy.

I like the modular design but I want to make sure it has a metal latch (the current CL-MAX I own doesn't have a metal latch and that bugs me).

Anyone have any suggestions for a fairly well priced (under a few hundred bucks) but light modular helmet?

G-Rex · 03-15-2011, 09:15 PM

I've tried on the Scorpion EXO 900 and it is pretty comfortable. I haven't road tested it, but I've thought about trying one for my first modular to see how I like the idea of a modular.

It goes for about $270 at the dealership here.

Trip · 03-15-2011, 09:23 PM

Probably the shoei, the shark is heavy

derf · 03-15-2011, 09:39 PM

I have the upgrade to the cl you have with a metal latch and it does fine, but given the choice again I would get the scorpion I was looking at at the same time

MILK · 03-15-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Probably the shoei, the shark is heavy

Yup. I planned on buying a lesser expensive helmet until I held one. I bought another Shoei. The difference is incredible. Mine isn't modular though..

Particle Man · 03-15-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

I have the upgrade to the cl you have with a metal latch and it does fine, but given the choice again I would get the scorpion I was looking at at the same time

Is that the SY-MAX or SY-MAX II?

azoomm · 03-15-2011, 11:01 PM

I love the NEXX they gave us with BMW. Light, looks badass, comfortable ...

derf · 03-16-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Is that the SY-MAX or SY-MAX II?

It is the IS MAX BT. Its not a bad helmet, fits fine, has all the features I wanted, isnt that heavy, sometimes its hard to close and I need to force it, but never a problem that cant be fixed with one hand. The helmet is comfortable and I am happy with it, but I would rather have spent the extra $$$ for the scorpion. So far every helmet I have bought that isnt a scorpion has dissapointed me.

Really my issue with it is quality, the padding around the rear needs to be pushed back in once in a while, the shield fogs up in the rain, and the chin wind guard is slightly better than worthless. Also the vents are crappy, unless I kinda bend my head forward just a little, then it works great.

I am thinking about getting the exo 900 this summer. Not a bad lid, but if you are gonna spend the $$$ on it, spend the extra $$$ and get the scorpion. If you can find it for $125 or less go for it.

Particle Man · 03-16-2011, 04:26 AM

Thanks everyone!

fnfalman · 03-20-2011, 01:18 AM

The Shoei Multitech had served me well the last three years but now it developed a vibration around the left temple that just drives me bonkers. I screwed everything down tight so I don't know what the fuck is going on. May need to ditch it for a different modular helmet.

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G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I've tried on the Scorpion EXO 900 and it is pretty comfortable. I haven't road tested it, but I've thought about trying one for my first modular to see how I like the idea of a modular. It goes for about $270 at the dealership here. __________________

03-20-2011, 01:18 AM	#10
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	The Shoei Multitech had served me well the last three years but now it developed a vibration around the left temple that just drives me bonkers. I screwed everything down tight so I don't know what the fuck is going on. May need to ditch it for a different modular helmet. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

03-15-2011, 09:39 PM	#4
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I have the upgrade to the cl you have with a metal latch and it does fine, but given the choice again I would get the scorpion I was looking at at the same time

03-15-2011, 11:01 PM	#7
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I love the NEXX they gave us with BMW. Light, looks badass, comfortable ...

03-16-2011, 04:26 AM	#9
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Thanks everyone!