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Just replaced my accident damaged HJC with a Shoei Neotec II Modular. Pretty impressed with the weight and design of this helmet.
I have heard the horror stories warning that modulars are deadly, and you will shave your face off in an accident.
I'm pretty confident that this Shoei is going to do it's job, and have been impressed with its fit and finish.
Wasn't looking to spend a lot of cash on a helmet. But when the option was presented, this one stood out as a compromise between operability and usability.
Adding bluetooth headsets is, well, limited, but the version intended for it is not exorbitant in price and fits perfectly.
I've only had the helmet for the last month or so, and the only drawback is the unfortunate lack of utilization of the CB 1000 helmet lock.
Otherwise, very happy with this lightweight and well designed piece of kit.
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I bought two Shark Evo-2 helmets, fitted with their own Sharktooth intercoms and I've been very pleased. The chinbar flips neatly to the rear to make a smart Open Face. Shark are made in France - I don't know if they're available in the US or Antipodes.
http://www.shark-helmets.com/discovery/evo-one-2.html
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Obliviontoad, are you OK? How did your HJC get damaged?
I'm interested in why you are unable to use the CB1100's helmet lock?
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the neotec II looks good at a CB....
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....1&page=207
[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=12641]http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=12641
[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2481&page=208]http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....1&page=208
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bcos it has no double-D lock
modulars are deadly??? my god ...
i am 100% sure, long before the helmet ev real opens you have much more serious (deadly) injuries to the rest of the body....because until such a helmet opens it , i guess, definitely needs a lot of power which must act in a certain direction....There are hooks on both sides of the helmet that have to be disengaged as first too the hing i am sure its pretty powerful
or show me test results about this theme
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if you have such big concerns it is better to give up biking...because in a ""simple"" accident- Your helmet only gets ev. 2-3 simple scratches without a heavy blow, the chances are much greater forever to lose a large part of the quality of life
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Bazbro, I’m on my second Shark Helmet. I like them.
Mine has the ratchet fastener—a great improvement on the double D ring—which can (although it’s fiddly) be attached to the helmet lock with a small webbing loop built into one side of the strap.
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(07-13-2019, 08:34 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Bazbro, I’m on my second Shark Helmet. I like them.
Mine has the ratchet fastener—a great improvement on the double D ring—which can (although it’s fiddly) be attached to the helmet lock with a small webbing loop built into one side of the strap.
We chose ours because of the variety of temperatures we ride in on the same day. In the French Alps (as Alprider will confirm!) temperatures can vary from the mid-30s C (90F+) in the valleys to single figures C (below 50F) up in the mountains, in evenings. The flip front is excellent - motorway rides, chinbar down but cruising round town, chinbar up!
What drew you to Shark, Cormanus? I love the design, clever and lightweight for what's offered, and also the quality, though Shoei's and Arai's are the top notch Japanese ones. (British Police motorcyclists use Arai)
I, too, like the ratchet straps. Much more convenient than a D-ring, though maybe not quite as strong? But we're talking "rip yer head off" strength so I think I'll happily stick with the ratchet strap!
Not tried to lock it on the CB yet!
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Ratchet straps are indeed convenient. I use a Nolan modular, but I have to say the Shark offerings have been improving over recent years. Arai is my preferred choice, but I remain open to other offerings.
In regards to helmets in general, modular and otherwise, and with forces that strong to be concerned about, I am sure your neck will turn in ways it was not meant to turn before worrying about a shaved face, and so on. Speaking of shaving, hmmm.
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including the on-board tool, the monkey also has such a small loop with it...but with a ratchet...hopeless
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My comment on the opinion of modulars not being as safe was really me not believing it. I have full confidence that this helmet is designed well.
As far as my accident, it was 2 years ago, and I have only now gotten back into the swing of things. Accident, medical fun, legal hijinks, insurance, settlement. I didn't want to make a big deal, and I'm pretty much ok. I haven't changed a thing.
I love the ratchet strap. Miss the helmet lock, but I have a place at work to store it when I commute.
By the way, did I mention I got the red one?
