[SirMarksAllot]

Yea.

A man of many words🤣.

 

[PeteK]

Mercifully.

 

[Pterodactyl]

This a site from the UK that tests and rates helmets. One of the tests they do on modular helmets is to test to see if the chin bar remains latched when subjected to an impact. Good knowledge to have when in the market for a modular.

SHARP - THE HELMET SAFETY SCHEME

Welcome to SHARP, the Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme, a scheme to help motorcyclists make an informed choice when buying a helmet.

sharp.dft.gov.uk

 

[SirMarksAllot]

This a site from the UK that tests and rates helmets. One of the tests they do on modular helmets is to test to see if the chin bar remains latched when subjected to an impact. Good knowledge to have when in the market for a modular.

SHARP - THE HELMET SAFETY SCHEME

Welcome to SHARP, the Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme, a scheme to help motorcyclists make an informed choice when buying a helmet.

sharp.dft.gov.uk

That’s a great sight.

 

[a4twenty]

This a site from the UK that tests and rates helmets. One of the tests they do on modular helmets is to test to see if the chin bar remains latched when subjected to an impact. Good knowledge to have when in the market for a modular.

SHARP - THE HELMET SAFETY SCHEME

Welcome to SHARP, the Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme, a scheme to help motorcyclists make an informed choice when buying a helmet.

sharp.dft.gov.uk

that's my main concern and unfortunately the I80 is not listed yet.

my buddy said, well they're all tested so it must be safe, and that's true. but all cars are tested and some are a lot safer than others.

I absolutely love the helmet, it's definitely an upgrade from my current helmet, I just have to decide whether I can put the concerns out of my mind.

 

[Belldriver]

Scorpion ADX-1 / AT-950.
I was taken off the bike by a car at around 50 mph on a highway. The helmet worked as advertised. It took the hit, the latch didn't open. Just a few minor scratches on the visor. Bought a second one.

 

[StarfuryTH]

the I80 has a drop down sun shade inside the helmet, not just the peak. thinking it's a modular thing.

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my last two helmets were Fly Trekkers, all the certifications, good price and a really solid helmet, was my intended target until the gf showed me the I80.

All of those helmets I listed have drop down sunshades.

I tried a newer Trekker a few months back. Wore it for about three seconds before figuring out that it was intermediate- to long-oval and wouldn't fit my head shape at all.
Otherwise a halfway decent helmet.

 

[StarfuryTH]

that's my main concern and unfortunately the I80 is not listed yet.

my buddy said, well they're all tested so it must be safe, and that's true. but all cars are tested and some are a lot safer than others.

I absolutely love the helmet, it's definitely an upgrade from my current helmet, I just have to decide whether I can put the concerns out of my mind.

If it helps you, I don't have concerns about my C91 modular, nor would I about any HJC modular. They're built pretty well, and I've never had an instance where the latches didn't click and hold (unlike the Schuberth I tried for a while).

On the other end of the spectrum is Shark. I don't trust their modulars at all. They are super flimsy, even if they do click into place. I think they're marketing more towards 3/4 helmet users rather than full face users.

If you want the absolute safest modular you can get, get a Nolan. Otherwise, I'd focus on the fit and features you want. The HJC seems to check a lot of boxes for you, and aside from a NEXX X WED3, I'm not sure there's a lot out there in the same quality with the same features.

 

[gpokluda]

Scorpion ADX-1 / AT-950.
I was taken off the bike by a car at around 50 mph on a highway. The helmet worked as advertised. It took the hit, the latch didn't open. Just a few minor scratches on the visor. Bought a second one.

Looks like the 950 isn't made anymore and was replaced by the 960 which gets horrid reviews.

 

[Reveille]

I have the 950 and it's heavy and meh.

 

[LeviCurr]

YES. +1 on modular helmet

 

[Lynden Don]

Love ‘em

 

[Heatsoaked]

I like my HJC modular. I just wished I had a visor and something more visually attractive. Since you have introduced me the the I8, i have researched it and will now be buying one as soon as I find one. I'm digging the green "camo" pattern thingamajig. Thanks for the tip!

 

[a4twenty]

the return label has been on the box for three days now, haven't taken it to the post office.....

 

[StarfuryTH]

@a4twenty If you're not happy with the modular, you could look at the brand new HJC RPHA 60.

Might be a little more difficult to find, but they're out there. Helmet House is the distributor, and a lot of local shops stock through Helmet House.

RPHA 60 – HJC HELMETS US

 

[a4twenty]

@a4twenty If you're not happy with the modular, you could look at the brand new HJC RPHA 60.

Might be a little more difficult to find, but they're out there. Helmet House is the distributor, and a lot of local shops stock through Helmet House.

RPHA 60 – HJC HELMETS US

I'm keeping it, it's a beautiful helmet. I'll never ride with it up but can see the upsides to being able to open the face.

lol, it's just hard teaching an old dog new tricks.

 

[Roy Cope]

I'm keeping it, it's a beautiful helmet. I'll never ride with it up but can see the upsides to being able to open the face.

lol, it's just hard teaching an old dog new tricks.

You will be happy with it, I have been wearing HJC helmets for years,it's a good helmet at a good price and if it fits the shape of your head it will work just fine,it works for me.

 

[CarlosDJackal]

My last 3 helmets are modular. I have never bumped my head, but I experienced a handful of dirt naps riding the MABDR 2 years ago without issue.

My current street helmet is a modular HJC i90 which is CE certified. As long as the helmet is of quality design and manufacture, modular helmets are safe FOR MOST USE. Good luck and ride safe!

 

[MarkMac77]

I use a Shoei RF1400 for my KLR.

I use assorted dirtbike helmets for my dirtbike.

I have a couple cheap helmets, a BILT street and a BILT modular. I don’t like them, more for comfort & noise than the modular factor.

 

[KLRider]

I found your post timely...as I just ordered a new Modular last night...Jeff Rocket man site....coming out of Helmet House in Ca IF I recall...30 day return policy (unused and all the conditions).
I chose this one

HJC C-91 Modular, to include a pre installed blue tooth
It was $209 + tax, free shipping

The SAME helmet without the blue tooth device was / is $184.99 + Tax, frees shipping


Basically a blue tooth unit for 24 bucks not including tax, which SEEMS like a good deal....IF it works as advertised..

I have quite a few other helmets..some are long dead wall hangers only...an original Bell Moto 3 and the like..others are good to go on shelf life, condition

I have two Scorpion 850 modular type which as been my go to ADV helmet...I have set up extra cradles so can swap out the Cardo Pac Talk unit...and my friends all run Pac Talks..at least I can talk to 3 of the 4 ahaha if it works (will support up to 3 other riders it says)...will see....btw I am horrible at phone tech stuff...just a Luddite really..but if it will pair up...perhaps, if not...well it still has the ability for calls and radio or a "music list" play from phone? Dunno, never used that before...I personally don't want to listen to music and ride..just me, sure many do...

Anyway, before I go far off the original question you had.

Disclaimer of some sort...do not work for or paid by any helmet mfg, safety agency, certification bureau, testing, etc. (I was a MSF instructor for a time back in the day and no this is not a MSF endorsement on helmets either)

My 3 cents

Modular helmets have been around for sometime now - when they came out I thought ..hummmmm seems like the moveable chin bar MIGHT be a weak point.
Again, my thought process, if a crash is severe (impact) to dislodge the chin bar, it PROBABLY would have been catastrophic for a "solid" helmet too?
Having said, perhaps some modular types are as strong or stronger than a cheap (as in quality) solid?

HJC at one point to my readings was the world sales leader in helmets..but, is that like someplace that might not have as stringent testing or standards?
I won't go into the hot debated ECE, DOT, SNELL ratings..everyone should read up and decide what levels they personally want.

The most "high end" helmet I own is an Arai, solid bar and it does not fit well..hence I don't wear hit....if a helmet is causing headache and "hot spots" it is a bad fit..you are going to be less safe riding because you are focusing on the helmet issue and not riding safety...maybe I can order some different pads and get it to fit...otherwise, I won't wear it.

I have other HJC helmets as well, they all fit fine, snug but not too tight, some broke in to that others were "out of the box" right..

So, the point if I had one, can pay $$$$ for a high end helmet and it might not be the right fit OR one can pay $$-$$$ for a "mid priced" helmet and it might fit well
I think helmet mfg. have a marketing plan...and I am not disputing any mfg. claims of this or that..but it seems like...they (some mfg. want potential customers to believe the more $$$$$ THE SAFER it must be?

I had an original Bell Star...wayyyy back in the 70s...one of the first if not the first of the solid chin bars...it cost I want to say $300 dollars, that was massive in the early 70s for a Helmet.
I did not squat about DOT, or Snell or whatever then...I only wanted it because I as a kid and the cool racers in the magazines were wearing them!!! haha...IN retrospect, they were heavy, hot and the peripheral vision was terrible...a lower end TODAY'S helmet is PROBABLY as safe or safer than the original.


HJC IMHO makes a very decent helmet..obviously I think so as I just ordered one...I would not be worried, that is me, to your original point.

Yep, as others have said...its great to pull up to the pump or take a brake riding and pop up the chin bar..(as other said, NEVER ride with it up..and yes, on slow trails I have but on the street, nope, it will tell you in the mfg. booklet, NOT to do that, ride with it up...probably for a good reason...most likley to keep from law suits..that and at about 25 mph it acts like a big sail catching wind..but, as said on a hot summer tail, sow trail in the boonies or back gravel road for some air in the face and cool down..I have done what they said not to do)

I look for the pop down INNER visor on ANY type helmet now...love that option not to have to pull over and take off sun glasses wearing under clear shield, lever it up or down...awesome.

Sometimes I do this and is prob verbotten by the mfg..ride with the Outter face shield UP and using the INNER sun visor as eye protection.
I doubt it is rated for impacts from rocks or what not...once, doing this, a wasp flew RIGHT inside and got upper cheek...I could not get pulled over fast enough...my fault for having the clear outter shield all the way up...getting some air flow, hot summer....I took the risk and paid the price...so, humans being human...you might be tempted...just know that can happen..if on a slow trail or back gravel road, I will still do it on occsion but I carry that bug sting swab vials now too...just saying

I don't fear modular as I once did and they have many pros...

the cons MIGHT be a reduced strength in the chin bar..but recall, all MC mfg. of jackets, armor, helmets, gloves, etc..some place some thing like this will be found..."no gear can totally prevent injury nor use of implies same"...a solid PROBABLY has more impact resistance in a face plant with the pavement...but neither modular or solid is going do much if one flies off a 50 ft embankment into solid concrete bridge embutment .... it that makes sense....having said..I DO beleive in safety certs and rating (to a point) and getting the safest of the safe is always a great idea...as to the ongoing which is best...IMHO DOT is the base, more helmet ratings with actual data to support higher standards...I think also without getting ever further off targe there (so sorry about that)...IMHO what we have is a "war" of sorts between these various certification "agencies" esp. with the Euro vs US types...the Euro standard maybe the hight water mark..or...overly stringent to a point helmet mfg. CAN'T meet the criteria (a secret plot to over regulate the helmet industry? Force them out of biz?)....that is prob a new topic...

If it were me, I would wear that HJC modular without hesitation and enjoy it, barring it fits properly (so very important).