Has anyone found a decent flip front? - Page 3 - SV650.org

_Stretchie_ · 19-10-09, 09:32 AM

I'm getting on really well with the Caberg Justissimo GT.

You get the odd whistling noise and the Caberg anti fog isn't the best but going to get a fog city insert for it.

Very happy with it

Sir Trev · 19-10-09, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wyrdness

I popped in there today to look at gloves and came out with a Schuberth R1. They seem to come up on the large size, as my Shoei is a Medium, but the best fitting R1 was a Small.

Now I just have to cancel the Shoei visor and pinlock that I order from Racevisors yesterday

Glad you got one that fitted you. Annoyingly when I went to buy one they didn't have my size.

One thing to beware of though in these outlet stores is just how old the stuff might be. When they didn't have my size Schuberth I was looking at some Arais they had on display and noted the "born on" date which is stamped on the chin strap said 1999! A ten year old lid? No thanks.

Dave20046 · 19-10-09, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Trev

Glad you got one that fitted you. Annoyingly when I went to buy one they didn't have my size.

One thing to beware of though in these outlet stores is just how old the stuff might be. When they didn't have my size Schuberth I was looking at some Arais they had on display and noted the "born on" date which is stamped on the chin strap said 1999! A ten year old lid? No thanks.

How mcuh did they want for that?! In fairness though, if it's been stored properly I don't think that would detriment it's safety. Mine was made 05/06 ish I think but as such was £120 off the RRP.

Sir Trev · 19-10-09, 04:43 PM

Sorry can't remember the price, but as it would be replacing an Arai which was made in 04 it just didn't seem right!!!! True if they've been stored well the aging process would be reduced but I'd still not trust something that may have been kicked about a warehouse for quite sometime.

Dave20046 · 19-10-09, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Trev

but I'd still not trust something that may have been kicked about a warehouse for quite sometime.

That'd be exactly my concern. I'm really funny about lids though

mep · 21-04-10, 07:56 PM

I've had Caberg Trip for a couple of months now. It's fine, so far. I removed the chin curtain thing as it seemed to intefere with the anti-fog when raining. The padding is still in place and it doesn't leak, unlike other reviews I've read. The sun visor is a god send. It can be a bit noisy as there isn't much padding around the ears, but on a long journey ear plugs would help. Most of all it's very comfortable, and looks the business.

Tallguy · 22-04-10, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ophic

just that and the Roof Boxers are all that I know of.

My N103 has the little tag that means it's certified as both.

yorkie_chris · 02-05-10, 11:41 AM

Now I stopped smoking I cannot see me ever wanting to buy a flip front lid again.

hindle8907 · 07-05-10, 03:34 PM

i hit my flip front helmet with a fork leg 3 times and it came un done

HJC IS-MAX

19-10-09, 09:32 AM	#21
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: Has anyone found a decent flip front? I'm getting on really well with the Caberg Justissimo GT. You get the odd whistling noise and the Caberg anti fog isn't the best but going to get a fog city insert for it. Very happy with it __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

19-10-09, 04:43 PM	#24
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,479	Re: Has anyone found a decent flip front? Sorry can't remember the price, but as it would be replacing an Arai which was made in 04 it just didn't seem right!!!! True if they've been stored well the aging process would be reduced but I'd still not trust something that may have been kicked about a warehouse for quite sometime. __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

21-04-10, 07:56 PM	#26
mep Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Torquay Posts: 208	Re: Has anyone found a decent flip front? I've had Caberg Trip for a couple of months now. It's fine, so far. I removed the chin curtain thing as it seemed to intefere with the anti-fog when raining. The padding is still in place and it doesn't leak, unlike other reviews I've read. The sun visor is a god send. It can be a bit noisy as there isn't much padding around the ears, but on a long journey ear plugs would help. Most of all it's very comfortable, and looks the business.

02-05-10, 11:41 AM	#28
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Has anyone found a decent flip front? Now I stopped smoking I cannot see me ever wanting to buy a flip front lid again. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

07-05-10, 03:34 PM	#29
hindle8907 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,492	Re: Has anyone found a decent flip front? i hit my flip front helmet with a fork leg 3 times and it came un done HJC IS-MAX __________________ 2006-2007 -- Gilera Runner 50 - Sold 2007-2008 -- Hyosung XRX125 - Stolen 2009-2010 -- 05 SV650n - CAT - B 2010-Now -- 00 SV650s & 00 SV650n & GSXR 600 K2

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