NEW HELMET

[TXBikerGuy]

I dont know how you feel about modulars, but I just got a Shoei Neotec 2 a couple of months back. Very high quality, but pricey. Although I have no use for it, it has the built in spaces for a dedicated Sena system...sounds like you arent interested in that either.

Supposedly it is quieter than the comparable Schuberth. I always wear ear plugs ( Earpeace brand ), so I really cant say it is noisier or quieter than any other full face or modular. I do like being able to open the chin bar to get air on my face, and the Neotec 2 has an extra semi locking detent to allow riding with the chin bar open ( which I would never do ). That said, there is good air flow through the helmet top vent, and the vent on the chin bar. All stainless steel dual chin bar locks, internal adjustable sun visor, and now there is a stainless micro ratchet chinstrap latch, instead of D rings. That ratchet is easy to insert, or release with gloves on.

Head shape fit is neutral oval. Comes with a pin lock anti fog clear insert as well. I wear a size Large, and the standard cheek pads ( 35 mm ) squeezed my face too much, so I replaced them with 31 mm pads. Stopping for gas, or talking to people with the chin bar open is much more convenient for me than taking the helmet off.

FWIW...+1 on the Neotec 2. I must have a Shoei head shape as they've always fit me better than Schuberths and others. I was skeptical on the modulars for years and acknowledge the one review that highlights some concerns with the Neotec 2 opening on impact. But, as 2017EX points out--the convenience factor and overall features/performance of the Neotec 2 has me ordering another one soon. I run 2 helmets simultaneously--one hardwired for the Autocom system on the BMW and the other configured with a Sena 30K for riding with my buddies or on the other bikes. The Neotec 2 works great for both, just in case you ever opt to add the audio sources.

I did complain out loud about the Shoei prices once and my wife quickly pointed out that she'd rather I not pick helmets as the one aspect of motorcycling where I decide to try and save money. So, I had that going for me. Which is nice.