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Title: Open flip face?
Post by: mark.g.garrard on February 09, 2015, 03:49:34 PM

Question
my RJays flip helmet has broken. I still ride with it if I remove the flip part.

Title: Re: Open flip face?
Post by: ST2UP on February 09, 2015, 05:10:09 PM

Quote from: mark.g.garrard on February 09, 2015, 03:49:34 PM

Question
my RJays flip helmet has broken. I still ride with it if I remove the flip part.

Gaz if the question is CAN you still ride with the helmet legally I would have to "assume" not a chance as it now doesn't meet the manufactures or standards code any longer......I belive the only lid that is ticked to ride with the flip up and back is the evolines from Shark.

 :beer

Title: Re: Open flip face?
Post by: saaz on February 09, 2015, 05:17:05 PM

And I think the flip back part of the Shark probably adds to some of the crash protection as it stiffens up the front sides of the helmet. So if you removed it it would technically not be legal either.

Title: Re: Open flip face?
Post by: gaz on February 09, 2015, 08:13:38 PM

it still locks down i think

Title: Re: Open flip face?
Post by: Brock on February 09, 2015, 09:33:13 PM

If your helmet is damaged in any way, then replace it as soon as possible, if not now.

Title: Re: Open flip face?
Post by: jimwilly on February 10, 2015, 09:02:03 AM

Brock is correct a servicable well fitting helmet is cheap insurance.

Title: Re: Open flip face?
Post by: Diesel on February 10, 2015, 09:23:33 AM

Quote from: ST2UP on February 09, 2015, 05:10:09 PM

......I believe the only lid that is ticked to ride with the flip up and back is the evolines from Shark.

Just to clarify this point... the Shark Evo 2/3 were the ONLY helmets to attain a 5-star safety rating in both the closed and "flipped" positions as you can ride with ANY flip top helmet in the "flipped" position, but the safety aspect drops dramatically in an accident with other brands compared to the Evo.      :thumb

Title: Re: Open flip face?
Post by: mark.g.garrard on February 16, 2015, 10:54:23 AM

Thanks for the friendly service

Title: Re: Open flip face?
Post by: Gadget on February 17, 2015, 06:21:55 AM

I went with the Shoei Neotec because it fitted my head shape better and has lower wind noise and two special spots inside for bluetooth speakes as well as special gaps in the padding for specs/sunnies.

Revzilla TV has really good reviews on helmets.
Now Qld allows European Helmets I might look at Schubert next.

Title: Re: Open flip face?
Post by: Wild Rose on February 17, 2015, 07:57:03 AM

Quote from: Gadget (Gary) on February 17, 2015, 06:21:55 AM

I went with the Shoei Neotec because it fitted my head shape better and has lower wind noise and two special spots inside for bluetooth speakes as well as special gaps in the padding for specs/sunnies.

Revzilla TV has really good reviews on helmets.
Now Qld allows European Helmets I might look at Schubert next.

Sounds good Gary I also have the Shoei Neotec but it is a fraction tight so still trying to break it in. Nice and quiet. I also have a Shark Evoline 3 but I find it a bit noise

Title: Re: Open flip face?
Post by: saaz on February 17, 2015, 08:01:35 AM

Schuberts are supposed to be the best noise wise.  When did Qld change? I know there is a state of confusion around helmet laws.

Title: Re: Open flip face?
Post by: Gadget on February 17, 2015, 04:52:47 PM

As of the 1st Feburary as long as they have the euro sticker.

Helmets are mentioned towards the bottom.

http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Queensland-road-rules/Motorcycle-road-rules.aspx

Title: Re: Open flip face?
Post by: Old Steve on February 18, 2015, 09:13:40 AM

In the summer up here I ride with my face plate open around town, gives you a bit more cooling at the lower urban speeds.

But I click it shut once I approach the open road but ride with the visor one click open.  Never had problems with bugs getting in, the visor seems to ride slightly forward of the chin guard and I get a light flow of air through the helmet.