Full or Open Face Helmet?

[x(why)z_imp]

I just picked up an ultra hipster Bell Bullett Carbon. It is so pretty, but kind of useless for days when it may rain, or long distance touring. But for early fall Sunday afternoon blasts through the forest roads, it's perfect. And a great addition to my HJC 3/4 and Shoei 1200.

[GoldOxide_imp]

I just picked up an ultra hipster Bell Bullett Carbon. It is so pretty, but kind of useless for days when it may rain, or long distance touring. But for early fall Sunday afternoon blasts through the forest roads, it's perfect. And a great addition to my HJC 3/4 and Shoei 1200.

Is the issue leaking? Doesn't breathe? Too noisy?

Impression is it appears light.

[cblais19_imp]

I love my Arai Defiant-X. Specifically made for naked bikes, and they’ve got a metallic red color scheme that’s a perfect match for a bike like the cb1100.

[Doug Shepard_imp]

I went with a full face

[Haggard Rider_imp]

I've got a Caberg Duke II Legend in red/white. Flip front, but only use that when fuelling or otherwise off the bike.

No leaks but a fair bit of wind noise and, for me, a distinct whistle from the left side when at or above 70mph and you turn your head to the right.

[GoldOxide_imp]

It is hard to manage all wind noise in modular type helmets.

[Roper_imp]

I've used HJC, Bell, and Shoei. The one which fits me best and has the best combination of function and form, is my Shoei RF-1200. I've used it in every season, and with the right vents open (or closed), it's been all good.

[Stichill_imp]

I think a lot of noise comes from turbulence around the opening at the bottom. When I'm wearing bulky winter gear, I get a pretty good neck seal and noise is reduced. But I ride with NoNoise Motorsport plugs so in general wind noise isn't too much of a concern either way.

[GoldOxide_imp]

(+1) Gotta wear plugs or hear nuttin' in retirement.



(Eh sonny? Say that ah-gan?)

[cblais19_imp]

Chin curtains help with that. I use NRR33 foamies because they’re cheap and super effective, and I can still hear the music on my Cardo with em.

Can’t imagine not using a full face, especially on a bike with minimal wind protection like a CB. One look at the jaw impact stats decided me!