What type of helmet do you wear?

[RoadSurfer]

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[srt8-in-largo]

I wanna know what those 0.4%'ers are doing to land squarely on TOP of their head

[flat6bagger]

Look at most tests done by helmet manufacturers.
They show a pointed weight being dropped on the top of a helmet.
They claim this shows how good the helmet will hold up in a wreck.
The truth is shown in the .4%
Total BS by the manufacturers.

[Almost Fair]

I wanted a flip-face when I rode my VFR800 so, after on-line research, I bought the Nolan N104 and installed the Nolan B4 Bluetooth to connect with my Sony Z. The Sony being water resistant to mount on the triple clamp. I use that for GPS and tunes.

I treated myself to a new Nolan, the N44 when I got the F6B. It's colour matches my silver bullet. I installed the Nolan B5 set in that.

1. Both helmets are size L and fit in a sweet spot in either pannier
2. The wind noise is more noticeable on the F6B even with a trial with the N104. N44 didn't improve it. I've ordered a Madstad 11" medium grey and will post a picture and comment after that's installed.
3. I chose the Nolan brand after reading reviews on webbikeworld.com. That site seemed to offer the most comprehensive review for any number of helmets.
4. Mounting the Sony on the F6B has me flummoxed. I hope the Madstad will give me a suitable mount point for the eCaddy ball for the Sony cradle. At the moment I pop the phone in the left fairing pocket but I keep forgetting to take it out when I dismount. Dang it. Also, I'm not sure how to run power to the phone when I mount it. Anyway... that's my helmet story.

[Rudy]

Was running a full face HJC and decided it was time for a new helmet this season. After a lot of research picked up a new Nolan which I could only wear for about an hour and it really started hurting my ears. Bought a Scorpion and it fits and feels great. Both seem like quality helmets, I wish the nolan would have worked out.

[53driver]

Rudy - what size Nolan?

[Rudy]

Rudy - what size Nolan?

Nolan N86 / XL

Only wore it twice, total three hours. It's just sitting on a shelf in the man cave right now.

[53driver]

Bummer. I'm an "L."

[stroguy]

Nolan N86 / XL

Only wore it twice, total three hours. It's just sitting on a shelf in the man cave right now.

Color? What do you want for it? I will spread the word at work.

[Rudy]

53 Driver, you can wear a doo rag and tighten it up.

It's the Nolan N86 Rapids. Black with white stripes, pinlock anti fog shield, built in sun visor. $185.00 shipped in the lower 48. Only my left ear starts to hurt after about an hour, I guess my ears aren't evenly placed on my noggin.