Which one? I just can't decide - Page 2 - SV650.org

11-03-06, 06:05 AM

Does anyone use Simpson lids here?

They look the dogs dangleys.

Sell a kidney. Buy the lid. Frighten people. Nuff said.

Having said that, I know a girl who has the Nolan N84. She really likes it. (She leant my gf it and she liked it a lot too.) But, thats the only one on the list I have heard anything about at all.

11-03-06, 08:18 AM

At the top of your price range, you should be able to get a quality lid, rather than a 'budget' lid. My Shoei Raid is the first quality lid I've owned. I'd previously had cheaper lids and, believe me, it makes a difference. Mine's due for replacement and the only question is whether to go for a Raid 2 or an XR-1000.

You can get a Raid 2 for £179, which is almost certainly a better lid for your money than any on your list:

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/acatalog/...le_Helmet.html

11-03-06, 09:17 AM

Cheers guys.

I almost went for the Schuberth as I have heard really good things about them. I think after reading what you have had to say, I'll wait a few month and go for a XR-1000. I want something light and quiet and I cant find enough reviews on the QM-1 to says if its quiet or not but it is very light 1350g.

Like I said I have a 6 month old Caberg but the fit is just not 100% it presses against my forehead on long rides, plus its 1870g so not the lightest hat I've ever had on.

11-03-06, 12:14 PM

I have a Schuberth Concept, and it's worth every penny
I tried the Caberg, and by comparison it felt really cheap/flimsy & was uncomfortable. The Schuberth was twice the price however, so I guess you pay your money & take your choice.

Try them all on before deciding

carelesschucca · 11-03-06, 02:10 PM

Take the one that the most comfortable, and FITS PROPERLY!!!

Stingo · 11-03-06, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Stingo wrote:

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have to keep pooping

Now that is the most novel way of demisting a visor that I ever heard!

pmsl. fat fingers!! Oops! (or should that be Poops!)

I've already got me coat on....

11-03-06, 03:42 PM

I have the xr1000 and it fits me perfectly and is very comfy and light. Has good ventilation too and great pinlock system

11-03-06, 08:02 PM

Simpson's are pretty cool! I noticed last year there was a stall at the Birmingham NEC show so i'll save my pennies and probably buy a bandit. I think the outlaw is better - like the smaller, fitted lense and those aerodynamic ripples - but they're not road legal. Still the Don!

11-03-06, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Need2BuyAnSV650S

Simpson's are pretty cool!

Are they not a strange fitting?

11-03-06, 10:21 PM

Odd that Ed was concerned about the weight of his Shoei raid. The numbers mean nothing to me,the fit is perfect ,like a glove,(which is a pity when I wanted a helmet! :P ) I can't say that the weight of the Shoei feels a burden at all. In fact I am extremely pleased with it.

View Poll Results: Which Lid to buy?
AGV Stealth (nice comfortable fit) £150-£179	10	83.33%
Nolan N84 (as comfortable as the AGV) £150-£160	0	0%
Schuberth QM1 (never tried one on) £129	1	8.33%
OGK FF-4 HELMET (never tried one on) £99	1	8.33%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

11-03-06, 02:10 PM	#15
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Take the one that the most comfortable, and FITS PROPERLY!!! __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

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11-03-06, 06:05 AM	#11
philipMac Guest Posts: n/a	Does anyone use Simpson lids here? They look the dogs dangleys. Sell a kidney. Buy the lid. Frighten people. Nuff said. Having said that, I know a girl who has the Nolan N84. She really likes it. (She leant my gf it and she liked it a lot too.) But, thats the only one on the list I have heard anything about at all.

11-03-06, 08:18 AM	#12
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	At the top of your price range, you should be able to get a quality lid, rather than a 'budget' lid. My Shoei Raid is the first quality lid I've owned. I'd previously had cheaper lids and, believe me, it makes a difference. Mine's due for replacement and the only question is whether to go for a Raid 2 or an XR-1000. You can get a Raid 2 for £179, which is almost certainly a better lid for your money than any on your list: http://www.getgeared.co.uk/acatalog/...le_Helmet.html

11-03-06, 09:17 AM	#13
Diveboy Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers guys. I almost went for the Schuberth as I have heard really good things about them. I think after reading what you have had to say, I'll wait a few month and go for a XR-1000. I want something light and quiet and I cant find enough reviews on the QM-1 to says if its quiet or not but it is very light 1350g. Like I said I have a 6 month old Caberg but the fit is just not 100% it presses against my forehead on long rides, plus its 1870g so not the lightest hat I've ever had on.

11-03-06, 12:14 PM	#14
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	I have a Schuberth Concept, and it's worth every penny I tried the Caberg, and by comparison it felt really cheap/flimsy & was uncomfortable. The Schuberth was twice the price however, so I guess you pay your money & take your choice. Try them all on before deciding

11-03-06, 03:42 PM	#17
TC3 Guest Posts: n/a	I have the xr1000 and it fits me perfectly and is very comfy and light. Has good ventilation too and great pinlock system

11-03-06, 08:02 PM	#18
Black Rider Guest Posts: n/a	Simpson's are pretty cool! I noticed last year there was a stall at the Birmingham NEC show so i'll save my pennies and probably buy a bandit. I think the outlaw is better - like the smaller, fitted lense and those aerodynamic ripples - but they're not road legal. Still the Don!

11-03-06, 10:21 PM	#20
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Odd that Ed was concerned about the weight of his Shoei raid. The numbers mean nothing to me,the fit is perfect ,like a glove,(which is a pity when I wanted a helmet! :P ) I can't say that the weight of the Shoei feels a burden at all. In fact I am extremely pleased with it.