flip front helmet

Originally Posted by ejohnh

I bought a HJC CL max. Worked well but noisy. One of the visor locking springs flew away. I had to replace the whole hinge mechanism on both sides.

Exactly the same as me!!!!!!!
Cost me ?90 & it shows IMO, although it gets a good write up re impact tests.

Originally Posted by dissuade

Nitro do one, the F347. I have one and used it for about 3 months. It's all shades of rubbish, and heavy. The various vents are laced with about 20 different types of chickenwire, and the flip mechanism will open if you so much as look at it funny. The chin-strap is unreliable, too.

I wouldn't wish that lid upon my worst enemy. All in all, not a good buy. Steer WELL away.

You think that's bad, you never tried one of Nitro's first attempts at a flip-front. I used to sell them in bulk to dealers, if I sold 20 I got 30 back under warranty.

KK.

The Caberg Justisimo is a decent enough beastie. I have the blue one, Quedos has the gunmetal, and I went out and bought another in white too. Very easy to fit the old autocom kit in too.

There are still a few of the "Old" style ones around at good prices now that the "GT" is out - word is don't even bother with the bluetooth stuff on that one.......

BTW Q's old fella has got the Caberg Trip which is also a flip, but that's much lighter and shorter cut with the shaped visor syle - looks more like a "fighter" type helmet. He loves it and finds it very comfy. That's also the copper creation that BlueFlame sports these days.


Garry

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by independentphoto

KK.

The Caberg Justisimo is a decent enough beastie. I have the blue one, Quedos has the gunmetal, and I went out and bought another in white too. Very easy to fit the old autocom kit in too.

There are still a few of the "Old" style ones around at good prices now that the "GT" is out - word is don't even bother with the bluetooth stuff on that one.......

BTW Q's old fella has got the Caberg Trip which is also a flip, but that's much lighter and shorter cut with the shaped visor syle - looks more like a "fighter" type helmet. He loves it and finds it very comfy. That's also the copper creation that BlueFlame sports these days.


Garry

I had a Trip - Jester666 has it now. Vixis also has a Trip, but planning on upgrading her to an Arai/Shoei soon

I found the Cabergs to be a bit loose fitting after a VERY short period of time.

But not a bad lid really

Originally Posted by Biker_Billy

JamesUnhill on here has got one..cant remember the make, maybe HJC...think he loves it tho...maybe drop him a pm?

Just got back from my holls and spotted this.

Mine's a Nolan N102 Flip Front. As Billy says, I love it, although I don't think it's for everyone. It's a little on the heavy side, but fits me well and I love the flip front as it allows me to flip it up and talk to people without having to take my lid off. The flip lock mechanism's the best one I've tried. I can open it with one gloved hand, but it's impossible to accidentally open it (double stage lock) unlike the Cabergs. The Shoei looks and feels very good, but I couldn't work the flip with my winter gloves on (tried in a shop). I can't commentm on the Shuberts as I haven't tried one.

My Nolan also has an external flip down sun visor which is easily removable for cleaning (unlike the internal ones) and can be replaced with 2 blanking plates to cover it's mechanism.

The Nolan's not to expensive either (I picked mine up for £179).



Sorry if that's bit more info than you wanted, but I like to help.

Shoei Multitech, mine came with clear and dark visors pinlock and the whisper kit not cheap; but I think it's good value.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

I found the Cabergs to be a bit loose fitting after a VERY short period of time.

But not a bad lid really

My blue one's done over 8000M now and is still fine. Sure the flip is slightly looser in movement than the new one, but it's been up and down god knows how often.

Garry

Not read the whole thread, but just my quick opinion...
Dads got a HJC C-Max and i'm borrowing it till i get my xr1000. Its an ok fit for me personally, the flip up does work well, but its way too noisy, especially on the motorway. I've had to use earplugs alot wearing it because i'm afraid of damage to my ears. Anyway, for the money id say they are a good deal, but i wouldnt want to wear one all the time....

I have a trip and upgraded to a Justissimo GT - The trip was a lovely fit when I first got it, but within a few months it didnt feel right and seemed to lift at speed - Had the GT for a while now and it's great - The black has a slightly Darth Vader look but the white is pure Stormtrooper!

Dad's got a shoei multitech, not the cheapest out there, but as above you get a tinted visor and a few other bits. Dad loves it, and thats saying something, he usually only ever moans about things