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Old 03-15-2011, 09:13 PM   #1
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Default Need a new modular helmet...

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?
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Old 03-15-2011, 09:15 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 03-15-2011, 09:23 PM   #3
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Probably the shoei, the shark is heavy
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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
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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..
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Old 03-15-2011, 10:16 PM   #6
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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?
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Old 03-15-2011, 11:01 PM   #7
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I love the NEXX they gave us with BMW. Light, looks badass, comfortable ...
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Old 03-16-2011, 12:23 AM   #8
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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.
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Old 03-16-2011, 04:26 AM   #9
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Old 03-20-2011, 01:18 AM   #10
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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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