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Buy Swap & Sell => Buy, Sell, Swap, Trade, Wanted.... => Topic started by: Roadrunner on November 01, 2013, 04:52:15 PM
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I have a fairly new Nolan 102 Systems helmet with Ncom communication system, this is my third N102.
Used to have a Shoei Syncrotec I think it was called, great but hexy.
However now the Nolan N104 is out, naturally just to bugger one about :nahnah, they have made it so that the N102 comms system is incompatible. :crackup'
I have been trying to buy a N102 in white (cooler for summer) but they are as scarce as the proverbial rocking horse droppings. :||||
My current helmet is black and last summer I sweltered in it. :H
Read a write up in Riding On about the Zeus Adventure helmet which tested well ,even at speed on a VFR1200 and has that peak for riding east or west at the wrong time of day.
Interested in what you blokes use to contain the grey matter within the skull, and opinions of same.
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I use a Nolan 104 however I have never been a fan of their comms systems as I believe that that are way overpriced. You are correct in that the comms system has now changed and doesn't fit the 104.
Out of the two 102 and 104 I believe the 102 is the better helmet. I find the 104 fogs up all the time despite fitting the interior screen. The 102 never fogged up.
So, I guess I didn't really help.
A.
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Shoei GT-Air. Not cheap but worth every cent. Comfortable and lite and does not fog up with the internal screen thingy fitted. I use the Sena SMH10 Comms units and they are fantastic. The wife wears a Shark helmet and wants to go tot he Shoei. The internal visor also is great, especially as I wear glasses which negates the need for sunnies. Overall, a good package.
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Shoei TZ-X, because I prefer a full-face, it fits my head really well, and is very comfortable on the long hauls.
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I use a shark evoline 3, as it gives you the option of running as a fullface in hot weather, and is certified to do that. I have a shark evoline 2, but it is nowhere near as good as the 3. It would not be as quiet as a good fullface, but I wear earplugs after too many years riding without them (and perhaps lound rock concerts did not help)
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I have a white Nolan 104. Love it, the sun visor is great for our wet season, means no stuffing round with sunnies. I ride solo, so comms aren't a problem, I just use earbuds for music. The shape of the 104 fits my head comfortably. Previous helmet was a HJC IS16, loved that too, my son now wears it on the rare occasions he comes out with me.
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I have a white Nolan 104. Love it, the sun visor is great for our wet season, means no stuffing round with sunnies. I ride solo, so comms aren't a problem, I just use earbuds for music. The shape of the 104 fits my head comfortably. Previous helmet was a HJC IS16, loved that too, my son now wears it on the rare occasions he comes out with me.
I'm thinking that fogging is not such an issue in Darwin.
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Shoei Multitec for me..... :thumbsup
:beer
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Neale
When you say light, do you know the actual weight of the helmet without the coms fitted? I am searching for a lighter helmet due to a neck problem. Tried google to find a carbon fibre helmet, or part carbon fibre, mostly overseas helmets and therefore non compliant with 1698.
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I wear a TSS tourer flip up now, I bought it as it had the functions I got used to with my Shark Evoline 2 but with out the weight and noise.
Pockey :wink1
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Hey Pockie
Pardon my ignorance but is TSS the brand or a model of a brand, eg hjc whatever?
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Hey Pockie
Pardon my ignorance but is TSS the brand or a model of a brand, eg hjc whatever?
Googled it:
http://www.mcas.com.au/motorcycle-helmets-road/rjays-tss-tour-tech-helmets (http://www.mcas.com.au/motorcycle-helmets-road/rjays-tss-tour-tech-helmets)
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Hey Pockie
Pardon my ignorance but is TSS the brand or a model of a brand, eg hjc whatever?
Here you go :wink1
Made by RJays and have come down considerably in price, Diesel rides with the same Helmet.
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=rjays%20helmets%20tss%20tourtech&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCsQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rjays.com.au%2Fhome%2Fproducts%2Fhelmets-tss%2520tourtech.html&ei=_8p0UtODCMmclQWMhIGoAg&usg=AFQjCNGRzz5MNG-FKnfyizB0MnFSGTqyzw&bvm=bv.55819444,d.dGI (https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=rjays%20helmets%20tss%20tourtech&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCsQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rjays.com.au%2Fhome%2Fproducts%2Fhelmets-tss%2520tourtech.html&ei=_8p0UtODCMmclQWMhIGoAg&usg=AFQjCNGRzz5MNG-FKnfyizB0MnFSGTqyzw&bvm=bv.55819444,d.dGI)
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I got a Shoei XR-1100 a year ago in the pursuit of quietness. Not cheap, but pretty good. I'm not sure it's four times better than a Nolan at 4 times the price.
The pinlock anti-fog is amazing. But it does reduce the light transmission a little bit.
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Looking at a Shark Evo3. They have then at 10% off at helmet house this week as a show special. Price is $540. Is this worth while our the RJays at $200? I like how the chin bar flips back still allowing visor down on the shark. Also easy to get glasses in.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
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Pockey
Thanks for that, did you find the weight difference from the Shark evoline 2 significantly different? My Nolan N102 weighs 1795g without the comms system, and I find that is getting too heavy for me. I have had serious spinal injuries in the past and now closing the big 70 I am noticing the aftermath. Must say I like the price of the TSS.
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Pockey
I just googled that helmet and found a carbon fibre example :thumb for ($349.50) is that what you and Diesel have????
I will be trying to find a carbon fibre one to try on asap as I am hoping to pick up my bike off Wayne'O 1700 kms away within the next ten days. :runyay
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No mine isn't the carbon helmet, I bought mine when we were away on the bike due to the weight and noise of the shark 2 (which is fixed in the shark3). We didn't have a lot of choice where we were at the time and we were looking for a Shoei, but this just felt right.
Noticed the Tourtech lighter straight away, the TSS is on special now at MCAS now for $149 :eek down from $249
Pockey :wink1
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Shark Evoline 3
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Shark evoline 3 here for me
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The pit Crew and I both have Shark Evo 3's :grin
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Can of you blokes/girls tell me the weight of the Shark Evoline 3 helmets? Interestingly enough an article I read where blokes doing a survey in Oz ,took a set of scales with them to the dealers and most helmets were up to 300grams heavier than the manufacturers claimed weights :-(((
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After a lot of research I finally found RKOH helmets. Used to be known around Canberra as Marinko.
Marinko is actually the bloke that sells these Carbon Fibre Helmets and they weigh 1300 grams :clap and that is no misprint.
If your cranium fits a KBC HJC or M2R full face then his helmets will fit you. Tyres for Bikes at Albion in Brisbane is one retailer of these helmets.
Much to my disappointment there is not enough chin space in the above three helmets so the KROH helmets are a no go. :||||
So then I looked at what some of the enlightened ones :-++on this forum were wearing and tried a Shark Evo 3 on :Blow.
Well there wasn't the sound of a brass band but there probably should have been, I could not believe the lack of weight, the size of the shell and the comfort, I had looked at an Evo 2 some time ago. Absolute chalk and cheese.
really appreciated the input by one and all,I just have to wait for them to order in the one I want.
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I'm using a Shark Evoline 3 also :thumbsup :runyay
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Picking up Shark Evo 3 today. May need to repack air mattress and sleeping bag in the dog house though ..... :well
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Check out the lid I wear, it's a "Shark Vision-R", in retro black and white color.
it's a great helmet, just be careful with sizes as they will loosen with time, so better to go 1 step snug (but not tight of course)
This helmet has a very wide field of vision, light, has an internal sun-visor, great ventilation, and half the price ($350) of Shoei...
The bottom line is always down to how the helmet fits as there just is NO such thing as BEST helmet for all heads, IMHO
Also if you can spare $800, I urge you to trial a Schubert full face or combination helmet at your BMW dealer, for me it was a fantastic fit but may be hotter in summer.
hope this helps.
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I got a Shoei Neotec which I have had for nearly 11 months. I got a medium as the large was to big but after 11 months it is still a bit tight, I replaced the cheek pads with thinner ones which helped but it is getting better with time
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Ah the plans of mice and men.
I have had a continuing problem with my neck for several months despite physiotherapy etc.
As I had not yet ordered the Shark Evoline 3.
I had to take the trusty Nolan N102, to ride from Tullamarine to Canberra initially.
Had my son not been living there it would have been as far as I could go as the pain was no longer bearable. :rockon
The Nolan weighing 1850 grams and I have another 200grams in comms added.
Ok this is long winded I know |-I
I attended the Bike Expo in Sydney and found Luft helmets, unable to establish the weight I did not buy one. :'(
However I contacted Luftracing helmets and Shane was prepared to meet me in the Gold Coast where he was delayed on his way home to Innisfail, with mechanical troubles.
He not only went to great lengths to ensure I had the right size, as I often have trouble with chinbars on helmets.
The retail price is $595.00 but he sold it to me at the show price as I would have bought one at the show had I been able to find out the weight.
Actually it is on the helmet, but the bloke talking to me obviously did not know that.
Suffice it to say that this helmet was reviewed in the November edition of Australian Road Rider.
It has many great features and all designed with simplicity of function in mind. :thumb
The full helmet airbag ensures it fits all head shapes. And at 1600Gms I cannot wait to do a 1000km day to give it a good test.
So if your in the market have a geek it might be for you and it might not.
Being and x Medic I believe this helmet has a lot going for it in countering the severity of head injury :thumbs
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Dont want to sound like the killjoy but isnt this thread supposed to be in a different section :think1 :think1
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Yep,
Now that you mention it, it is. I didnt notice, cos I just open new replies to threads.
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I've been using a Nolan 102 for the last few years. Just bought a new Shark Evoline 3 for $475. I also use an RXT open face for local rides around town eg shops, coffee etc
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Shoei full face helmets for me :thumb...............Shoei X Eleven in black 1694gms...............RF 1100 in white 1705gms..............TZR multi colour 1521gms.
The X Eleven and the RF 1100 both have Sena connections & speakers fitted and have been weighed with them attached. The TZR is the lightest but I don't wear it, I brought it for my boys to wear when they ride with me. I find the Shoei's fit my head well and are fairly well ventilated, particularly the X Eleven, but it's no longer available, it's been replaced by the X 12, which is probably even better. They're not a cheap helmet, that's for sure, but they suit me fine. :grin
I like wearing either helmet, it just depends on what colour I feel like wearing on the day, sorta like my undies I guess, plain black or black and white striped. :whistle
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I wear a white N104, nice helmet, goes well with the white jacket
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Nolan N104 in white on my white bike :)
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I wear a Zeus 3000 flipface. It was the only one that fit my head properly. Having said that, it's very comfortable on long hauls and easy to use.