Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: KawiG on February 19, 2012, 03:00:48 PM
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This one was advertised as the fastest model.. Seems like the best bang for the buck, anyone else have one?
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That is not a bad helmet at all for the price. Shoei has a new modular but it is a great deal more expensive.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shoei-neotec-helmet (http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shoei-neotec-helmet)
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Nice but it is a lot of $ I ordered 3 of the N90 for less than two of those would have cost me. One for the wife, the little girl and me. Seemed to be a very impressive product for the price.
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Sounds like a great purchase, looking forward to a review. :)
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Ordered it last Sun and it arrived this last Friday. It is replacing a HJC CL-Max that I brought in 06.
Determined the size I needed while trying on helmets at the Motorcycle show last weekend in Chicago.
Now I need to install the Autocom Headset.
This is my second Nolan helmet.
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Seemed to be the pick of the litter.
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Better have a roundish head if you are going to be comfortable in a Nolan....
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Better have a roundish head if you are going to be comfortable in a Nolan....
That's the way my Momma made me.. ;)
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Had an N102 and liked it but it put too much pressure on my forehead. My head wasn't round enough. I was bummed.
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The new N104 changed the shape to accommodate a wider range.
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Love my Multitec
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Over the years I've has a few head buckets, and was always on the hunt for a new one. I've tried many different full face and 3/4's; but now I'm a Bell guy, and have 3 of them. Best "Bang for your Buck" Helmet I've ever owned. The Bell Revolver replaced my Nolan. This past holiday season it was on sale for $99.99 I couldn't pass it up, and she feels great. Anyway the N90 is a great choice. Wear it in great health.
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This one was advertised as the fastest model.. Seems like the best bang for the buck, anyone else have one?
I am not a fan of modular helmets. They are much heavier than non-modular, and more complex. Many believe they are also less safe because the latch can fail and the increased weight creates more inertia to have to disperse. I, personally, don't really see that much advantage to having a modular function. It is not safe to ride with it "open", and if you are not riding and want nothing across your face, just take off the helmet!
This has been discussed several times on the forum.
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I am not a fan of modular helmets. They are much heavier than non-modular, and more complex. Many believe they are also less safe because the latch can fail and the increased weight creates more inertia to have to disperse. I, personally, don't really see that much advantage to having a modular function. It is not safe to ride with it "open", and if you are not riding and want nothing across your face, just take off the helmet!
This has been discussed several times on the forum.
If everyone was the same with the same needs they would only make one helmet. That is obviously not the case. Those who wear glasses and headphones riding know why they like modular helmets. It is also nice to open the helmet up at stop lights or to talk to your buddy.
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Modulars are also 'almost' mandatory for getting on a military base with an ID check, or you have to take off your helmet.
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If everyone was the same with the same needs they would only make one helmet. That is obviously not the case.
Well, of course not. I didn't say anything to the contrary.
Those who wear glasses and [ear]phones riding know why they like modular helmets. It is also nice to open the helmet up at stop lights or to talk to your buddy.
Good points. Might also be nice at lights when it is really hot outside. Although I don't see the advantage with earphones, since I think those would be just as blocked.
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my Nolan 104 is one of the least comfortable helmets I've ever had.......problem is, I can't get rid of it cuz it's got the best blue tooth audio goin! ........thinkin bout having my head surgically altered to accomodate the lousy thing.....
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Well, of course not. I didn't say anything to the contrary.
Good points. Might also be nice at lights when it is really hot outside. Although I don't see the advantage with earphones, since I think those would be just as blocked.
Allot easier to get helmet on and off and adjust ear buds. IMHO
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my Nolan 104 is one of the least comfortable helmets I've ever had.......problem is, I can't get rid of it cuz it's got the best blue tooth audio goin! ........thinkin bout having my head surgically altered to accomodate the lousy thing.....
Is it too tight on the forehead? I understand it was changed to a more round oval vs round. Maybe you can try a ball peen hammer on the forehead spot to give you some relief.
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That new Shoei NeoTec looks pretty sweet. The review on Revzilla is worth watching and they discuss the weight and latching pretty well. I'd like to try one on to see how it fits. Not all Shoei's are the same fitment.
My RF1100 fits perfectly, but the Qwest isn't oval enough for me and presses against my forehead. (It's a shame too because I really like the looks of the Overt version.)
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Is it too tight on the forehead? I understand it was changed to a more round oval vs round. Maybe you can try a ball peen hammer on the forehead spot to give you some relief.
That could hurt...
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That could hurt...
:o
I wear a Multitec at work and after a few hours it gets heavy. I would love to try the new NeoTec but my Multitec is only a year old and the electronics are costly.
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That could hurt...
we are simple people... :P