Modular Helmet

jayc · 08-01-2014, 02:30 PM

Ok, so I'm considering going to a modular full face helmet. Question I have is, how does this affect your ability to hear your dash mounted radio? Does it help? Less wind noise? Or does it make it so you have to crank it up really loud.
Thanks.

ACDCfn · 08-01-2014, 03:00 PM

Actually makes pipes sound louder because the sound resonates by bouncing all around the inside of your helmet. Much harder to hear the radio

cactusjack · 08-01-2014, 03:11 PM

I have a modular helmet with my comm headset mounted on it and I plug it in and listen to the radio through the helmet speakers when I'm using that helmet (usually only on long trips). I wear a half helmet the rest of the time and just listen to the fairing speakers. I wouldn't want to try to use the modular helmet without the helmet speakers.

Gypsy Dragon · 08-01-2014, 03:27 PM

I wear a full face and it makes it harder to hear the speakers. If I want to listen to music, I use my earphones.

**Top Cat** · 08-01-2014, 06:06 PM

If I want to listen to noise pollution, aka todays music, I take my truck or the car.
I ride the bike to enjoy the sights and sounds of the trip.

Just sayin'

**Framer** · 08-01-2014, 06:09 PM

My Shoei neotec doesn't resonate the pipe sound and you don't get much wind noise either. At low speeds with the shield up you can hear the radio just fine. When I'm on the highway for a extended period of time I switch to my Scala rider and Bluetooth music from my cell phone

jayc · 08-01-2014, 06:27 PM

Thanks for all the responses. I didn't mean there would be more wind noise, meant the mod might eliminate it. As far as noise pollution, a little Eagles Take it Easy, or Hotel Cal, I don't consider noise pollution, and if I don't want to have music, I'll just ride my Nomad.

**schoeney** · 08-01-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jayc

Thanks for all the responses. I didn't mean there would be more wind noise, meant the mod might eliminate it. As far as noise pollution, a little Eagles Take it Easy, or Hotel Cal, I don't consider noise pollution, and if I don't want to have music, I'll just ride my Nomad.

That IS new music to Old Salty TC:cool:

My Modular is noisy...EXO 900.

**ringadingh** · 08-01-2014, 06:46 PM

I have a modular helmet, and Ive found it really isn't any different than a full face, I rarely ever lift the front. But I do like the built in sun visor, it saves me needing or forgetting sunglasses.

**Top Cat** · 08-01-2014, 06:54 PM

Something else to consider is modular helmets are heavier than full face helmets and way heavier than 3/4 helmets.
I wore my modular twice and sold it on Ebay, to damn heavy.

ponch · 08-01-2014, 07:30 PM

Modulars tend to have more wind noise than full face helmets. If you can afford it, check out a Shuberth C3. Supposed to be the quietest modular out there from a wind perspective. I can tell you that my fulmer modular is very loud from the wind unless the shield is up all the way.

And Tim is right, most modulars are heavier. You might want to compare specs between different ones.

cactusjack · 08-01-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

If I want to listen to noise pollution, aka todays music, I take my truck or the car.
I ride the bike to enjoy the sights and sounds of the trip.

Just sayin'

Here's the good part, if you have your own source for music, you can listen to your Lawrence Welk or Paul Whiteman as much as you like without bothering normal people.

ponch · 08-01-2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Here's the good part, if you have your own source for music, you can listen to your Lawrence Welk or Paul Whiteman as much as you like without bothering normal people.

Tim strikes me as a Slim Whitman type.

Kawasakieric · 08-01-2014, 09:41 PM

Check out the GMax GM54. I really like the one I have. It has built in sun shade and very little wind noise. I often ride with the main shield up and just the sun shade down for eye protection and have no problem hearing radio.

**Top Cat** · 08-01-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kawasakieric

Check out the GMax GM54. I really like the one I have. It has built in sun shade and very little wind noise. I often ride with the main shield up and just the sun shade down for eye protection and have no problem hearing radio.

Yup, nice helmet but it is heavy.
That is the one I had for 2 rides and sold on Ebay.

08-01-2014, 02:30 PM	#1
jayc Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 523	Modular Helmet Ok, so I'm considering going to a modular full face helmet. Question I have is, how does this affect your ability to hear your dash mounted radio? Does it help? Less wind noise? Or does it make it so you have to crank it up really loud. Thanks. __________________ 2005 Black/Silver Nomad "Kaw Cow" (sold) 2012 Candy Lime Green Vaquero the "Hulk" 2007 Road King Peace Makers LEMC Login or Register to Remove Ads
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ACDCfn Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 113	Modular Helmet Actually makes pipes sound louder because the sound resonates by bouncing all around the inside of your helmet. Much harder to hear the radio
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I have a modular helmet with my comm headset mounted on it and I plug it in and listen to the radio through the helmet speakers when I'm using that helmet (usually only on long trips). I wear a half helmet the rest of the time and just listen to the fairing speakers. I wouldn't want to try to use the modular helmet without the helmet speakers. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	If I want to listen to noise pollution, aka todays music, I take my truck or the car. I ride the bike to enjoy the sights and sounds of the trip. Just sayin' __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	My Shoei neotec doesn't resonate the pipe sound and you don't get much wind noise either. At low speeds with the shield up you can hear the radio just fine. When I'm on the highway for a extended period of time I switch to my Scala rider and Bluetooth music from my cell phone __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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08-01-2014, 03:27 PM	#4
Gypsy Dragon Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Round Rock, Tx. Posts: 493	I wear a full face and it makes it harder to hear the speakers. If I want to listen to music, I use my earphones.
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08-01-2014, 06:27 PM	#7
jayc Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 523	Modular Thanks for all the responses. I didn't mean there would be more wind noise, meant the mod might eliminate it. As far as noise pollution, a little Eagles Take it Easy, or Hotel Cal, I don't consider noise pollution, and if I don't want to have music, I'll just ride my Nomad. __________________ 2005 Black/Silver Nomad "Kaw Cow" (sold) 2012 Candy Lime Green Vaquero the "Hulk" 2007 Road King Peace Makers LEMC
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08-01-2014, 06:46 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I have a modular helmet, and Ive found it really isn't any different than a full face, I rarely ever lift the front. But I do like the built in sun visor, it saves me needing or forgetting sunglasses. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-01-2014, 06:54 PM	#10
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Something else to consider is modular helmets are heavier than full face helmets and way heavier than 3/4 helmets. I wore my modular twice and sold it on Ebay, to damn heavy. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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08-01-2014, 07:30 PM	#11
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	Modulars tend to have more wind noise than full face helmets. If you can afford it, check out a Shuberth C3. Supposed to be the quietest modular out there from a wind perspective. I can tell you that my fulmer modular is very loud from the wind unless the shield is up all the way. And Tim is right, most modulars are heavier. You might want to compare specs between different ones. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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08-01-2014, 09:41 PM	#14
Kawasakieric Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Harrisburg,Pa Posts: 24	Check out the GMax GM54. I really like the one I have. It has built in sun shade and very little wind noise. I often ride with the main shield up and just the sun shade down for eye protection and have no problem hearing radio. __________________ 2012 Vaquero Green SE Vance and Hines Slash Slip Ons Thunder Teardrop Intake Ivan's ECU Flash Mustang Seat Kuryakyn Grips With Rays throttle mod 21" Front Wheel PCV
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