Helmet - New one needed? [Archive] - SV650.org

Citizen

29-09-13, 03:56 PM

I currently have a Nitro NP-1100F lid with pin lock fitted and was fairly happy with it, it does fit well, is a little weighty but had a couple of stars from SHARP and mostly was within budget when I had to go and buy trousers, gloves jacket and lid on the same day!!

I say was happy because when I did my DAS it was 30 degrees and any wind was pleasant, now, the wind is a little chillier and I have noticed it is a bit windy inside the visor is this to be expected or are all lids a little"gappy".

I am thinking of getting a new one at some point as replacing the original gear was always on the cards, so could do with some recommendations, have been looking at the AGV s4 SV or anything sub £200 really, am I wanting too much for a quiet, windless lid?

atassiedevil

29-09-13, 04:54 PM

Depends how fast you ride. I find fit is a bigger concern then noise, as you can always use plugs. i've a Nitro as well. F341-VN , (the mrs has one too) and i've no issue other than the noise at speed. I never get cold wearing it, despite it being a flip front. I've fitted bluetooth and can happily listen to music at up to 70 with that.

You've shut all the vents right? (silly question but has to be asked)

C.

cb1000rsteve

29-09-13, 05:44 PM

Hjc have been my helmet of choice for the past 7 years. I currently have the Hjc r pha like Lorenzo but in different colour scheme. Cost me £150 which includes tinted visor clear visor which both are pin lock ready. It's really light weight and quiet but I do wear earplugs always have.

Citizen

29-09-13, 07:39 PM

Cheers for the replies, yeah all the vents are shut, its not ridiculously severe but pretty annoying.

Whats the benefit of ear plugs? I can understand a Walkman (ok mp3 player) for some music but ear plugs, its not that noisy even at speed!

Maybe years of working on site and playing guitar with headphones has made me more deaf than I thought :smt035!?

HJC have some nice lids too, haven't tried any on yet though.

The Idle Biker

29-09-13, 08:03 PM

I have an AGV S4. Its really comfy but it's the noisiest piece of kit I've ever had. The wind noise whistling through drowns out the exhaust on my bike ffs! I've tried taping up the air vents and different visors but it still sounds crap. Stay away.

Edit: you will definitely need ear plugs with this lid. The benefits are you won't be deaf by the end of the year if you buy one of these.

cb1000rsteve

29-09-13, 08:08 PM

Regards ear plugs it's the best bit of advice I've ever listened to. Plenty of hard of hearing bikers who use to tear around with no helmets or pudding lids.

PyroUK

29-09-13, 08:11 PM

Got an AGV stealth sv.

Nice and comfy and I don't think the noise is too bad. But then I am plugged in 95% of the time so could just be that.

Otherwise as someone else said, fit is the most important thing, get a lid in your budget that has good ratings and fits well. Noise can be over come.

Also I use a buff so don't feel much if any wind or cold on my face when riding. Even through the winter.

Bibio

30-09-13, 03:39 PM

most draughts come from under the chin guard so get a helmet with a chin curtain.

PyroUK

30-09-13, 03:55 PM

most draughts come from under the chin guard so get a helmet with a chin curtain.

Mine had one of those, until I broke it, but that along with a buff is a def winner!

cornishsv

30-09-13, 05:08 PM

I had the agv s4 and like idle biker said great fit but bloody noisy! I used it twice and sold it on and bought a shoei and never looked back.

Ninthbike

30-09-13, 08:25 PM

I have a Bell Carbon Fibre one which I bought because it was the lightest available. It felt fine in the shop but the first time I wore it for more than about 30 minutes it gave me a really bad headache. It took about six months of "adjusting" the polystyrene inside before I finally got it comfortable. So my advice would be - it doesn't matter what colour or design - make sure it fits properly and read the reviews to find out what people like/dislike about it (e.g. noise etc). I also tried a Craft because they look so cool but the fit was appalling.
BTW, whatever you decide I can probably get you a deal from one of my dealers.

NTECUK

30-09-13, 10:15 PM

Whats the benefit of ear plugs? I can understand a Walkman (ok mp3 player) for some music but ear plugs, its not that noisy even at speed!

Maybe years of working on site and playing guitar with headphones has made me more deaf than I thoughth.
When you get older the constant damage you do to your hearing can lead to tinnitus.
Its no joke

Citizen

01-10-13, 04:56 PM

Nice one Ninthbike, may well take you up on that.

Cheers for the advice, I know to go and try etc etc, was chatting with a mate today who says his AGV is noisy too, hmmm

Dicky Ticker

03-10-13, 08:51 AM

A lot depends on your budget but even expensive helmets may not be as comfortable as a cheaper one. I have a BMW flip front,they have a summer and winter chin guard [second one I have had] and in comparison to other brands much quieter. I have tried Bell, Arai, AGV, and Caberg but it wins hands down.
Helmets are like the rest of your riding gear,it is what suites you,not what other people recommend. IMO Scuberth are the Rolls Royce of helmets but also have the price to go with it, BMW being the cheaper brother made by the same people.

Ninthbike

03-10-13, 07:06 PM

Roof are apparently very comfortable, a good fit and quiet. Apparently they are the chosen headwear by the majority of professional test riders.

NTECUK

09-10-13, 12:30 PM

any one used a Caberg Duke?

wyrdness

09-10-13, 12:35 PM

Helmets are like the rest of your riding gear,it is what suites you,not what other people recommend. IMO Scuberth are the Rolls Royce of helmets but also have the price to go with it, BMW being the cheaper brother made by the same people.

My Schuberth was the best lid I've ever owned, by far. It got damaged in an off, so I've now got a Scorpion which is distinctly underwhelming.

NTECUK

09-10-13, 03:06 PM

I've now got a Scorpion which is distinctly underwhelming.
is it a
Scorpion EXO 900 Air

wyrdness

09-10-13, 03:23 PM

is it a
Scorpion EXO 900 Air

No, mine's an Exo 500.

NTECUK

09-10-13, 03:30 PM

Think Ill stick with serching out a 'Burg but the exo looks nice and bright
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/SCORPION-EXO-900-SIGNAL-YELLOW-MOTORCYCLE-HELMET-FREE-UK-DELIVERY-MEDIUM-/00/$%28KGrHqEOKisE5,Vu2LvNBOcL96IIj!~~_35.JPG

Citizen

09-10-13, 04:22 PM

Well, went and tried loads today, very nearly got a Shoei Raid 2 but think Im sold on the Shoei Quest, just hunting online now for the cheapest price!!

Weird how the fit can be so different, the Shark lids were really nice but ill fitting it would appear I'm "between" sizes, same as AGV, to be honest nothing felt 100% but reckon once the Shoei is broken in it will fit fine.

Schuberth looked the pick of the bunch to me to be honest, but out of budget, Scorpion I have not heard of so didn't pay much attention...............aaaarrgghhh lid saturation point, buying the bloody bike was easier!!!

Right time to search for the Quest

Ninthbike

09-10-13, 09:36 PM

PM me to let me know what you want and how much you can get it for - I might be able to help.

bat-kam

09-10-13, 09:53 PM

I have a SHOEI RAID II for sale. Size M

Citizen

10-10-13, 08:13 AM

PM sent Ninthbike.

bat-cam, I saw you listing in the Ad section, and was umming but a medium is a little too loose on my noggin and for all the will in the world I cannot bring myself to buy a second hand lid...
I`m sure its a dilema many have pondered!!....but good luck with the sale anyway.

ophic

10-10-13, 08:39 AM

Roof are apparently very comfortable, a good fit and quiet. Apparently they are the chosen headwear by the majority of professional test riders.

As long as you have a round head, rather than a long one. I have one and my nose tends to touch the visor (admittedly I was doing 110 on a Speed Triple at the time).

Great otherwise though.

Ninthbike

11-10-13, 08:37 AM