Thinking of a new lid. - SV650.org

13-01-09, 11:06 AM

So I'm thinking of a new lid, probably something around the 200 quid mark as the one I'm using at the moment is on its last legs, being a good 4 years old and probably done easy 40k.

Now my last lids where -

Current which is a KBC VR1, I rather like it, nice feel and fit, sometimes a little loud but OK as long as you keep it below 50.

Caberg V2 - which for a fixed lid helmet was just overly loud, but the flip down internal sun visor was great. Due to the long journeys I do it was fantastic to deal with rain on sunny days. Got written off in my last crash.

AGV Rep. Can't remember the model as it was a while ago, great lid, a touch noisy at high speeds, above 70 though. Very good fit a feel though, last 300 quid helmet I bought.

So I would like something with a sunvisor, though I could just tap the top edge of the visor if I can't get something suitable. The main importance to me is that is nothing like as loud as the Caberg.

pookie · 13-01-09, 11:22 AM

what about schuberth s1 ? has built in visor and apparently quietest helmet on the market

13-01-09, 11:27 AM

Can you get one of those for 200 quid or less?

SoulKiss · 13-01-09, 11:30 AM

Infinity had Shuberth lids cheap a few months ago - not sure if the S1 was in that list - the point baing that Shuberth ARE sometimes discounted.

Check there 1st?

EDIT - Done it for you

Loads of Shuberths with sun-visors cheap - including the Concept @ £125

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rictus01 · 13-01-09, 11:31 AM

probably the quietest I've had in the last few years is my Shoei Z1 (not sure you can get them anymore though).

Might what to have a look here, often has clearance stuff at good prices

But Dan , whatever you go for remember three things

Fit
FIT
Oh and did I mention FIT

Cheers Mark.

13-01-09, 11:41 AM

Oh yes... I always look at the fit first...

Cheers.

JamesMio · 13-01-09, 01:34 PM

You might still pick up an Arai Condor (plain coloured) for that amount? No sun visor, but a dark pinlock has been fine for me so far.

13-01-09, 08:12 PM

Buy the one which has the best rating and within your budget, but most importantly buy the one which fits best!

18-01-09, 08:07 AM

should find something in here-

http://www.mandp.co.uk/productsList....s&showall=true

18-01-09, 09:15 AM

I got the HJC Draco for this year, matches the bike an all lol, but it comes with a road legal tinted visor, and they are about £160 ish, very comfy and quiet too

13-01-09, 11:06 AM	#1
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Thinking of a new lid. So I'm thinking of a new lid, probably something around the 200 quid mark as the one I'm using at the moment is on its last legs, being a good 4 years old and probably done easy 40k. Now my last lids where - Current which is a KBC VR1, I rather like it, nice feel and fit, sometimes a little loud but OK as long as you keep it below 50. Caberg V2 - which for a fixed lid helmet was just overly loud, but the flip down internal sun visor was great. Due to the long journeys I do it was fantastic to deal with rain on sunny days. Got written off in my last crash. AGV Rep. Can't remember the model as it was a while ago, great lid, a touch noisy at high speeds, above 70 though. Very good fit a feel though, last 300 quid helmet I bought. So I would like something with a sunvisor, though I could just tap the top edge of the visor if I can't get something suitable. The main importance to me is that is nothing like as loud as the Caberg.

13-01-09, 11:22 AM	#2
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: Thinking of a new lid. what about schuberth s1 ? has built in visor and apparently quietest helmet on the market __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

13-01-09, 11:27 AM	#3
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thinking of a new lid. Can you get one of those for 200 quid or less?

13-01-09, 11:31 AM	#5
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Thinking of a new lid. probably the quietest I've had in the last few years is my Shoei Z1 (not sure you can get them anymore though). Might what to have a look here, often has clearance stuff at good prices But Dan , whatever you go for remember three things Fit FIT Oh and did I mention FIT Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

13-01-09, 11:41 AM	#6
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thinking of a new lid. Oh yes... I always look at the fit first... Cheers.

13-01-09, 01:34 PM	#7
JamesMio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scotland's Deep South Posts: 1,461	Re: Thinking of a new lid. You might still pick up an Arai Condor (plain coloured) for that amount? No sun visor, but a dark pinlock has been fine for me so far. __________________ "That **** on the push-bike." Creatomatic

13-01-09, 08:12 PM	#8
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thinking of a new lid. Buy the one which has the best rating and within your budget, but most importantly buy the one which fits best!

18-01-09, 08:07 AM	#9
husky03 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thinking of a new lid. should find something in here- http://www.mandp.co.uk/productsList....s&showall=true

18-01-09, 09:15 AM	#10
John 675 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thinking of a new lid. I got the HJC Draco for this year, matches the bike an all lol, but it comes with a road legal tinted visor, and they are about £160 ish, very comfy and quiet too

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