Talk Morgan Forums Thread Like Summary - waterproofs and helmets...

Hoping to add a Super 3 to the garage next month...any thoughts on whether I should get an open face or full face helmet, and any recommendations on all-in-one waterproof? Many thanks, Beard

If you wear a helmet, don't wear the seatbelt. If anything happens, your head will snap forward due to the added weight of the helmet while your torso will remain fixed. Bad whiplash or worse, a broken neck.

Other consideration is if you wear a helmet, you're riding a motorcycle. If you are belted, you are in a car. Make up your mind. don't do both.

Don't forget to add bluetooth kit for speakers and microphone to your helmet - Sena and Cardo being popular brands. You then can have intercom and phone streaming for music, satnav voice and handsfree phone calls. Their mesh technology allows for multiple intercom with other users when travelling in a group.

These are our choice, and we really love them

https://www.speedymarmots.com/works-4-helmets-intercoms/

Important that the visor covers down to your chin if you plan to use intercoms, and they protect you much better against the rain than an open face with goggles

I went with a modular as I feel provides similar safety of a full-face with the flexibility to be open or just shield down to block wind. Mine also has an integrated sun visor which is great. I have the previous version of this one.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shark-evo-gt-helmet

Key issue on helmets is how tall you are...and in a Super 3 possibly more so as you seem to sit high. We are both tall so in our 5 speeder, heads are well in the airflow so helments/goggles are vital to protect against stones etc thrown up by other vehicles. We have had a revolution since adopting full face Shoei Neotec flipfront helmets with properly intgrated bluetooth comms. Besides being able to talk with each other, the reduction in noise/buffeting on fast roads makes long runs much more viable. Nothing new for those coming from motorbikes. If you are of smaller stature, the windshields will protect you a lot more and many just use goggle/earplugs...

Waterproofs. We came to the 3 wheeler from dinghy sailing and trekking so have used kit from that to stay dry/warm (ish). Motorcycle waterproofs would be another option but don't expect to stay totally dry in a downpour!

See also https://www.talkmorgan.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/244267/driving-the-m3w-with-a-helmet

With the Super 3 you are higher so probably more protection recommended.

Correct if your body is restrained and you have an accident the weight of the helmet can break your neck. Helmets on bikes. I problem as the body is free to move, seatbelts in cars restrain the body and generally an airbag stops too much movement. The answer is a HANS restraint used in sports cars where helmets are worn. That said the Helen is really protection against flying stuff rather than impact - hence the lightness being key

I am 6'4" in a M3W and use a Hedon Hedonist 3/4 helmet with either a pull down face shield (great for flipping up to answer questions at stop lights) or the more traditional bubble face shield. The Hedon has a great classic look, is light, stylish and safe.
Hedon Hedonist Helmets

For rain gear, I keep a pair of lightweight motorcycle rain jacket and pants in the boot. Great in a pinch, but I've also been soaked a couple of times as well. Enjoy the experience, I love it all!

Bill, I tried the Hedon with the bubble face shield and had no problems with whatever I put under that. From my big bulky rimmed sunglasses, to my Mk49 goggles. Everything fit under the face plate with plenty of room to spare.

Hedon snap on accessories are one item per use. All the accessory button tops are finished with the Hedon logo, so no snap options on them. You can't use the bubble face shield with the visor. However, the visor with some good goggles would make a nice pairing, so definitely something I would try.

I do have a cheap third party flip up face shield I picked up at a local motor cycle supply shop that works well as well. However, for the classic look, you can go Hedon all the way.

I look forward to seeing the new ride and welcome to the community!