Lid Air Filter - advice - SV650.org

06-07-06, 12:48 PM

Hiya

Does anyone have an breathing filter thingymibob in their lids? I'll be doing a bit more commuting soon and have an Arai Astro. Just wondering if it exists/works/is comfy before finding a supplier?

Thanks, Claire

fizzwheel · 06-07-06, 12:56 PM

I've got a Foggy Respro mask in my lid. Its not designed to work as a filter more as a shield to stop you breathing on your visor and fogging it up.

However it does IMHO a good job of filtering the air I breathe. I remove it from the lid every now and again to wash it and its always black with road dust and grim when I do.

06-07-06, 03:02 PM

Thanks Fizz - I might give this a shot.

06-07-06, 03:03 PM

I use a proper Respro filter - works great.

It is pretty comfy, except for the sweat!

What else do you want to know?

07-07-06, 12:40 PM

Apart from the meaning of life

That's cool - tks. Answered my question.

09-07-06, 12:56 AM

why not just get a pack of the industrial white filters and wear em under your lid ?

you know, the white disposable jobbies,

ive got a proffesional respirator, but i think thats a bit overkill to be honest.

10-07-06, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikageboy

why not just get a pack of the industrial white filters and wear em under your lid ?

Because they would not exhale the wet air very well......?

Viney · 10-07-06, 03:14 PM

I just breathe in the clean london air. Im claustophoc enough as it is in a full face lid.

10-07-06, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

I just breathe in the clean london air. Im claustophoc enough as it is in a full face lid.

Get an open face, I did because of the heat and I love it, with a respro mask. I know the protection is not as good but it is so comfortable, just like aircon

10-07-06, 08:52 PM

OK till you actualy need it!
my last biggy was a few years a go. 1st thing to hit the ground was my hands, right broken wrist, left broken arm.
next was my chin, ricked neck for a few days but i`m still as handsome as ever

lid went in the bin. big scratch marks on chin + i did bouncing bomb impression! hitting back of it.
obviously your choice, but i really wouldn`t wana come off with an open face lid on.

06-07-06, 12:48 PM	#1
Rider Guest Posts: n/a	Lid Air Filter - advice Hiya Does anyone have an breathing filter thingymibob in their lids? I'll be doing a bit more commuting soon and have an Arai Astro. Just wondering if it exists/works/is comfy before finding a supplier? Thanks, Claire

06-07-06, 12:56 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I've got a Foggy Respro mask in my lid. Its not designed to work as a filter more as a shield to stop you breathing on your visor and fogging it up. However it does IMHO a good job of filtering the air I breathe. I remove it from the lid every now and again to wash it and its always black with road dust and grim when I do. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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06-07-06, 03:02 PM	#3
Rider Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Fizz - I might give this a shot.

06-07-06, 03:03 PM	#4
andy Guest Posts: n/a	I use a proper Respro filter - works great. It is pretty comfy, except for the sweat! What else do you want to know?

07-07-06, 12:40 PM	#5
Rider Guest Posts: n/a	Apart from the meaning of life That's cool - tks. Answered my question.

09-07-06, 12:56 AM	#6
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	why not just get a pack of the industrial white filters and wear em under your lid ? you know, the white disposable jobbies, ive got a proffesional respirator, but i think thats a bit overkill to be honest.

10-07-06, 03:14 PM	#8
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	I just breathe in the clean london air. Im claustophoc enough as it is in a full face lid.

10-07-06, 08:52 PM	#10
xrphil Guest Posts: n/a	OK till you actualy need it! my last biggy was a few years a go. 1st thing to hit the ground was my hands, right broken wrist, left broken arm. next was my chin, ricked neck for a few days but i`m still as handsome as ever lid went in the bin. big scratch marks on chin + i did bouncing bomb impression! hitting back of it. obviously your choice, but i really wouldn`t wana come off with an open face lid on.