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eekadog · 10-07-2005, 10:22 PM

thats a 3/4 helmet with a big spoiler!

clkwrx · 10-08-2005, 01:51 AM

Even though flip-up helmets do have DOT approval, it is interesting to note that they have not yet received certification from the Snell Memorial Foundation (www.smf.org).

fl34 · 10-08-2005, 02:13 AM

I am disappointed! Us four eyed geeks just want to know how it works with glasses....

bmwclay · 10-08-2005, 02:25 AM

They don't need Snell Approval. In many ways DOT approval is much more rigorous than Snell. Checkout the recent article (8 pages) in Motorcylist.

jhof989620 · 10-08-2005, 03:11 AM

I bought the n-100 because I wear glasses...works like a champ. I can't imagine the n-102 being any different.

For the record...I don't walk around the store with it flipped up because it is dorky looking as Ashley pointed out....lol.

LTCUSARET · 10-08-2005, 03:17 AM

Modulars are great in the American Sothwest, where at stoplights, you face can slowly melt into your clavicle.

Ashley: Any helmet worn into a store makes you, at best, an irritating poseur, at worst a geek, and in between there somewhere is the dork category.

gbrummett · 10-08-2005, 03:41 AM

I have heard stories about these helmets flipping open on impact.

Any truth to these stories??

Do they have this problem?

And what about wind noise?

pikehk · 10-08-2005, 03:46 AM

My Father and I have both wrecked with them hard enough to destroy the helmet. Neither one of them came open.

inspectorHC · 10-08-2005, 03:50 AM

If I am just paying for gas I do not take off my helmet just to go into the store. I also do not care WHAT anyone thinks. I am into speed and efficiency, not posing....

acecycleins · 10-08-2005, 04:12 AM

I own two modular helmets, HJC and AGV. The AGV put the chin bar too close to my chin for comfort but the helmet fits securely. The HJC chin bar feels fine but the helmet fits a little loosely. So, what's the trade off? The AGV locking mechanism works better than the HJC, but the HJC has a better visual outlook. Basically, I'm not sold on the modular thing. The only thing I do enjoy is the ability to put around 15mph or under with the lid up for air flow, but other than that I just don't get the real comfort and protection I need. You may say go buy a better (more expensive) helmet, but being a poor single father of one the budget usually won't allow for an expense of more than $200. Makes the choices rather limiting.

10-07-2005, 10:22 PM	#1
eekadog Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 466	Re: Nolan N102 Modular Helmet Review thats a 3/4 helmet with a big spoiler!

10-08-2005, 01:51 AM	#2
clkwrx Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4	Re: Nolan N102 Modular Helmet Review Even though flip-up helmets do have DOT approval, it is interesting to note that they have not yet received certification from the Snell Memorial Foundation (www.smf.org).

10-08-2005, 02:13 AM	#3
fl34 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 38	Re: Nolan N102 Modular Helmet Review I am disappointed! Us four eyed geeks just want to know how it works with glasses....

10-08-2005, 02:25 AM	#4
bmwclay Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 140	Re: Nolan N102 Modular Helmet Review They don't need Snell Approval. In many ways DOT approval is much more rigorous than Snell. Checkout the recent article (8 pages) in Motorcylist.

10-08-2005, 03:11 AM	#5
jhof989620 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 23	Re: Nolan N102 Modular Helmet Review I bought the n-100 because I wear glasses...works like a champ. I can't imagine the n-102 being any different. For the record...I don't walk around the store with it flipped up because it is dorky looking as Ashley pointed out....lol. __________________ The glass is half full.

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10-08-2005, 03:17 AM	#6
LTCUSARET Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 8	Re: Nolan N102 Modular Helmet Review Modulars are great in the American Sothwest, where at stoplights, you face can slowly melt into your clavicle. Ashley: Any helmet worn into a store makes you, at best, an irritating poseur, at worst a geek, and in between there somewhere is the dork category.

10-08-2005, 03:41 AM	#7
gbrummett Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 512	Any truth to these stories?? I have heard stories about these helmets flipping open on impact. Any truth to these stories?? Do they have this problem? And what about wind noise?

10-08-2005, 03:46 AM	#8
pikehk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 47	Re: Any truth to these stories?? My Father and I have both wrecked with them hard enough to destroy the helmet. Neither one of them came open.

10-08-2005, 03:50 AM	#9
inspectorHC Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 5	Re: Nolan N102 Modular Helmet Review If I am just paying for gas I do not take off my helmet just to go into the store. I also do not care WHAT anyone thinks. I am into speed and efficiency, not posing....

10-08-2005, 04:12 AM	#10
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	Re: Nolan N102 Modular Helmet Review I own two modular helmets, HJC and AGV. The AGV put the chin bar too close to my chin for comfort but the helmet fits securely. The HJC chin bar feels fine but the helmet fits a little loosely. So, what's the trade off? The AGV locking mechanism works better than the HJC, but the HJC has a better visual outlook. Basically, I'm not sold on the modular thing. The only thing I do enjoy is the ability to put around 15mph or under with the lid up for air flow, but other than that I just don't get the real comfort and protection I need. You may say go buy a better (more expensive) helmet, but being a poor single father of one the budget usually won't allow for an expense of more than $200. Makes the choices rather limiting. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.