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General Category => Active Polls => Topic started by: Diesel on September 21, 2011, 09:31:30 PM
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Let's see the preferred type of lid us Sports Tourers like to whack on the scone.
Only one vote per member.
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Have an RJs tourtech flip top with integrated dark visor.
Real handy going through the front gate security at work
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Yeah Brock - samesies!
It's a great lid - I like the idea of not having to swap out visors or reach for sunnies etc - but she is a little noisy, and the ratchet on my aviator shade isn't working too well.
This is probably commensurate with the purchase price though.
I hear the Shoe Multitec and the Shark Evoline are two gooduns - might look into it when the time comes.
Any other opinions on helmets?
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RJays Tour Tech TSS (with integral sunnies), in pearl white to go with the white ST1100 (and my flouro vest top that I have over the leathers).
Not sure why I like this combo.
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee417/ubuntupc/IMG_0701.jpg)
Keep Smiling
Mark
P.S I also have a full face Shoei, cost me the price of more than two of this one, and that has about the same noise for me, though I do have a little "ringing in the ears" from my early days as a sparky working in textile mills and foundries in the UK. I have been putting the wind noise down to the standard windsheild on the Police ST1100. Had thought of getting another one from David Silver Spares (the one that is 5 inch taller), comes in a fair bit cheaper than the ones made in Thornlie WA (Eagle screens). But I am happy to live with it for now.
I have however noticed quite a bit of difference to wind hitting my delicate hands, after fitting a pair of Honda Wind Deflectors. Well worth the $16 cost.
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It looks like a fight pilot...Do you humm this while you're riding...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPYF2p-cGx8
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It looks like a fight pilot...Do you humm this while you're riding...
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPYF2p-cGx8 [/url]
Only if I am listening to good music playing in the car next to me on the Freeway... :o
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Mark,
What ever you do, dont paint your topbox white, and dont fit the police light horns and spotties.
People will get you confused with me :)
As it is, there is another white ST1100 that I cross paths with on neaves rd every day, with a very similar fit out to me (including fluro vest.)
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Mark,
What ever you do, dont paint your topbox white, and dont fit the police light horns and spotties.
People will get you confused with me :)
As it is, there is another white ST1100 that I cross paths with on neaves rd every day, with a very similar fit out to me (including fluro vest.)
This is me:
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee417/ubuntupc/IMG_0714.jpg) (http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee417/ubuntupc/IMG_0702.jpg)
At least having the black top box will keep us looking individual. As you can see, I am going out of my way to ensure that my bike and I look unique on the road (Because I have wind deflectors above my mirrors. Without them, the bike would look a bit like an ex Police model) :)
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Great photos Mark!
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I use the Zeus flip front, similar setup with integral flip down shades on the inside.
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Ha me a RJays Tour Tech. Now use one of them Shark, flip up ones
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I currently have a KBC helmet, and i am getting quite a bit of helmet noise, what feed back can you all give me on the Flip Face Helmets?
I see alot of the RJAYS flip faces around
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I currently have a KBC helmet, and i am getting quite a bit of helmet noise, what feed back can you all give me on the Flip Face Helmets?
I see alot of the RJAYS flip faces around
Always use ear pugs
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I've had the Nolan N102 flip up as well as the Zeus and they have both suffered from wind noise. I always use earplugs on long rides to reduce the noise and keep me sane.
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Well, - - until two Saturdays ago, I had a BMW System 5 Flip-up helmet. Nice bright, shiny red one - only used it for three weeks total from new.
Saturday 17th September, 10:45am. I was on my way to the travel agency to put my new passport photos in for a visa for my up-coming holiday to Viet Nam.
Didn't make it. :(
Riding along Albany Hwy into Perth, this stupid, young, dumb, blond IDIOT woman traveling the opposite direction, turned right across my path then stopped blocking the lane I was traveling in.
Result - broken ribs on my RH side, huge bruise on my right hip and shoulder, one BMW helmet totally written off - the right side from the visor back, has been smashed in and after spending all those months re-building my ST1100 - another $3,000 - $3,500 (PLUS) worth of replacement of panels, painting, etc. - - AGAIN !
Holiday put back until the start of December - if I am fit enough to travel by then. :'(
And another new helmet :'( :'( :'(
Now all I have to do is find a way to nicely ask the WA Police Accident people if they will be so kind as to charge that stupid . . . >:(
Any advice from members of our happy little group, who could give me advice about how to go about doing this would be REALLY appreciated. :-++
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Now all I have to do is find a way to nicely ask the WA Police Accident people if they will be so kind as to charge that stupid . . . >:(
Any advice from members of our happy little group, who could give me advice about how to go about doing this would be REALLY appreciated. :-++
Flip
If you message him, I think that roper5874 (Look in members) may be the person to ask here about this (The accident procedures in WA). He may not answer straight away, I think he may be a shift worker.
Get better soon, and at least you survived the meeting with the young and dumb driver of the car.
Mark
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Wow...........pleased you came out without severe damage to yourself Flip..................hopefully her insurance should cover all repairs to the bike including a new helmet and any damage to your clothing as well. I'm assuming she was insured!! If not..........I hope you are mate!!
Check with Roper, he's with the force!
Well, - - until two Saturdays ago, I had a BMW System 5 Flip-up helmet. Nice bright, shiny red one - only used it for three weeks total from new.
Saturday 17th September, 10:45am. I was on my way to the travel agency to put my new passport photos in for a visa for my up-coming holiday to Viet Nam.
Didn't make it. :(
Riding along Albany Hwy into Perth, this stupid, young, dumb, blond IDIOT woman traveling the opposite direction, turned right across my path then stopped blocking the lane I was traveling in.
Result - broken ribs on my RH side, huge bruise on my right hip and shoulder, one BMW helmet totally written off - the right side from the visor back, has been smashed in and after spending all those months re-building my ST1100 - another $3,000 - $3,500 (PLUS) worth of replacement of panels, painting, etc. - - AGAIN !
Holiday put back until the start of December - if I am fit enough to travel by then. :'(
And another new helmet :'( :'( :'(
Now all I have to do is find a way to nicely ask the WA Police Accident people if they will be so kind as to charge that stupid . . . >:(
Any advice from members of our happy little group, who could give me advice about how to go about doing this would be REALLY appreciated. :-++
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Interesting Poll Diesel, I'm surprised that there are soooooooooo many wearing flip top helmets....................they do look really good, although I believe that they're heavier and noisier |-i than full face.
For me.....I'll stick with my Shoei full face :thumb
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Right you all are - in what's right for you. I'v found that Terry's recommended earplugs - of which I bought myself a pair - are the cat's pyjamas for keeping out any wind noise if you put them in properly.
They also have a wicked, thumpin bass to them. It has transformed my opinion of my (previously) noisy RJays Tour Tech.
I didn't even pull out my moulded earplugs for the Ironbutt Ride or FarRide.
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What sort of ear plugs are they?
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Yeah I wanna Pair as well...I just use those iPhone earplags which keep falling out every time I put my helmet on
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Hehmmmm.... Terry?
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I ride with the SHOEI multi-tech lid. Lovely flip helmet
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I just got me new RF1100 to replace my old RF1000
(http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i379/scarp57/Shoei_RF-1100_Solid_Helmet_detail.jpg)
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I have one also........they're a great helmet!
I just got me new RF1100 to replace my old RF1000
([url]http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i379/scarp57/Shoei_RF-1100_Solid_Helmet_detail.jpg[/url])
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I have a SHOEI full face for long rides and use an RXT Open Face for short commutes.
:dred11
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I have a Shark Evoline, and before that a HJC symax. HJC feels more spacious, larger port. Shark feels like quality (but I got it half price). That tinted visor is really useful, used it first ride I did. Sahrk is rated for both open face and full face, while the HJC is not. I always wear earplugs these days (earmolds with sound and its own volume control). Apart from plugginh into the autocom and various bits and pieces, the noise reduction and comfort on trips is invaluable. I have a touch of ringing in my ears so don't want it to get worse (35years of bike riding without plugs and a few too many live concerts...)
At the end of the day go for what fits first. I tried a few other brands and they did not suit my head.
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I'm a big fan of Shoei. I like them because they fit my ugly mug. Currently using the XR1000 full face and the Shoei Multitech. I prefer the full face helmet as I find the Multitech too noisy (yep...I use ear plugs) and the ventilation isn't that flash.
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I'm also a huge Shoei fan...............I have 3 of them..............an X Eleven (the best of them) in black............an RF1100 in white (good but not as well ventilated as the X Eleven), and a TZR in red, silver, grey & white...........all fantastic helmets. I actually brought the medium size TZR for my son to wear, second hand off EBay. I wouldn't normally do that but the photos supplied looked like it was in good nick. The helmet had only been worn once and is like brand new without a mark on it............
The X Eleven has now been replaced with the X Twelve.
I'm a big fan of Shoei. I like them because they fit my ugly mug. Currently using the XR1000 full face and the Shoei Multitech. I prefer the full face helmet as I find the Multitech too noisy (yep...I use ear plugs) and the ventilation isn't that flash.
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Shark Evoline here also, :thumb
Very good helmet, it works great with Scala Rider G4 I just got and it is cool being able to go from fullface to open :grin :grin
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m541/davecronan/Shark%20Helemt/Shark1-1.jpg)
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m541/davecronan/Shark%20Helemt/Shark2.jpg)
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m541/davecronan/Shark%20Helemt/Shark3.jpg)
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m541/davecronan/Shark%20Helemt/Shark4-1.jpg)
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hey shiney! when you fitted the speakers did you relace the padding. aslo is the cutout big enough for the speakers. just got a evoline but got sharktooth bluetooth. haveing few problems pairing and getting it to work. does anyone else have sharktooth and offer some advise
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I left the padding off, the speakers are small so not a problem check out the pic :thumb
As far as the sharktooth :think1 I have no idea but wish you luck, if you get a Scala then I can help (although I had no issues with it at all :) )
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Shark Evoline 2...with the glow-in-the-dark stripes. It's a it noisy but very comfortable to wear, and I love the internal sunshade.
Cheers
:13Candy
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Yeah I'm a bit of a fan :grin
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I use a Shoei full face, looked at the flip top head but found the a bit heavy and I found you get a lot of wind noise. I like the idea of the flip top, maybe the next gen. Of flip tops might be better :blk13 Cheers aj
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+2 on the Evoline 2. Brill.
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Wife and I both wear the Shark Evoline ..................... Fantastic helmet. :hatwave :hatwave
Dave R :wht13
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Hey Roper :cop..............I'm just wondering what other line of clothing you and your wife might share :eek............come on now....own up!! :spank
:rofl :rofl :rofl
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I'm just wondering what other line of clothing you and your wife might share
I would rather not know.
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It is a frightening thought brock!!
I would rather not know.
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Hey Roper :cop..............I'm just wondering what other line of clothing you and your wife might share :eek............come on now....own up!! :spank
:rofl :rofl :rofl
Funny you should say that Couch.
Seeing as I'm the only male in a house with 4 x females ( Wife, 2 x Daughters and a Granddaughter) I've got into the habit of calling my jocks, my knickers.
WHY DO I FEEL THAT I SOULDN'T HAVE SHARED THIS WITH YOU LOT. Please prove me wrong.
Dave R :wht13
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:eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :|||| :||||
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roper5874.You need to take a good look at yourself. Maybe Brock needs to beat some sence into you with his famous stick :spank Next thing you know you will be fill your bike up with diesel........... :cuss :blk13
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ROPER WEARS KNICKERS! ROPER WEARS KNICKERS!! :rofl :crackup
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OK Guys, lets get back on track. This is a thread no protection for the top end not the bottom.
Transgressing posts will be removed. :law :law
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OK Guys, lets get back on track. This is a thread no protection for the top end not the bottom.
Transgressing posts will be removed. :law :law
Oooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Anonymous
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Recently purchased an Aria Vector 2 (http://www.araihelmets.net.au/default.aspx?pageid=379#/helmets/moto/vector-2/graphic/flash-red) for the wife for $650.
She loved the fit & colour in the shop.
Today we had a little jaunt down to Ayr & back (210kms).
She said it's quieter, comfier, lighter, has a wider viewing angle and more airflow than her RJays.
She also commented that the severity of buffeting is reduced.
That reminds me - Will have to get another screen one day to stop that buffeting >:(
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As my evoline 2 was trashed in my recent doing by a cage driver, I will replace it with a 3 version which they reckon is quieter.
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Shoei full face - Tried the rest but the Shoei was the only one that felt comfortable
:slvr13
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Best price ever on the R-Jays TSS Tour Tech Flip.....
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)
It's the same one I currently use - but reduced a further $100.00 :hatwave
Cheers, Diesel
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Would anyone consider using this strapless safety helmet?
http://motorbikewriter.com/strapless-vozz-rs-1-0-helmet-review/ (http://motorbikewriter.com/strapless-vozz-rs-1-0-helmet-review/)
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Shoei full face for me & an RJays full face for Kate respectively. We are Sena 20s fans, so interest in the strapless Voss helments will have to wait until v2.0 is released. :popcorn
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I have a HJC flipface, a Shark Evoline 3 and the latest is a Shoei Neotec . . Like and still use all of these, love the Evoline because on very hot days I can run with it in the open face configuration. The Neotec is a little quieter but I always use earplugs so that noise is not such a problem with any of my helmets.
They are all white of course.
I have had over the years a number of helmets BMW, HJC, ZEUS etc but all these have been passed on to the grandkids who use them to play Starwars . . .
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Would anyone consider using this strapless safety helmet?
[url]http://motorbikewriter.com/strapless-vozz-rs-1-0-helmet-review/[/url] ([url]http://motorbikewriter.com/strapless-vozz-rs-1-0-helmet-review/[/url])
I'd give it a go :thumbsup but not for the price they are selling for :spank
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I don't mind a little strapless black number but this would make me feel like i'm playing fallout 4 putting the helmet on :eek
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I'm not too worried about cosmetics and yuppy features, as I wear a helmet to protect my head in the unfortunate times I may be forced to part ways with my motorcycle.
The safest helmets usually meet or exceed the current Snell Memorial Foundation testing processes. Many of the helmets that meet the AS1698 requirements are very low grade protection. If the helmet is not Snell Approved, you won't find it on my head.
Do your head and family a favour and choose to wear a Snell Foundation approved helmet.
http://www.smf.org/cert (http://www.smf.org/cert)
:blk13
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My present helmets are Fullface:
HJC CL-16 for everyday solo rides and commuting.
HJC FG-17 setup with SENA 10S for touring with a pillion and group rides.
:blk13
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P.S I also have a full face Shoei, cost me the price of more than two of this one, and that has about the same noise for me, though I do have a little "ringing in the ears" from my early days as a sparky working in textile mills and foundries in the UK. I have been putting the wind noise down to the standard windsheild on the Police ST1100. Had thought of getting another one from David Silver Spares (the one that is 5 inch taller), comes in a fair bit cheaper than the ones made in Thornlie WA (Eagle screens). But I am happy to live with it for now.
I have however noticed quite a bit of difference to wind hitting my delicate hands, after fitting a pair of Honda Wind Deflectors. Well worth the $16 cost.
Fairing or not, I always wear earplugs when going for rides that include 100+ road speeds for any length of time. The turbulence from fairing screens, no matter what brand or design, definitely makes the ride a bit noisier.
:blk13