Author Topic: Open Face/Full face helmets (Read 47081 times)

Streak · « **on:** October 08, 2012, 07:04:11 AM »

Well I have decided my KBC Full face has had it's day, and I want a new helmet.

I want a flip face, but there seems to be a quite a few options out there, the Shark evoline, the RJAYS tourtech, HJC Symax, to name a couple

What are everyone's thoughts, experiences, and/or reccomendations?

Cheers

Streak

STeveo · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2012, 07:46:15 AM »

I definatly like the flip up type, but they do have a bit more wind noise. I use an english made Nitro F317 that I bought from the motorcycle discount place at Yatala. Fitted my bumps straight away, has removable liner and I find comfortable all day.

Brock · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2012, 08:33:41 AM »

A flip front is what I use, with an internal flip down sun shield.

Its an RJs tourtech. May look at a Shark evoline next.

Wild Rose · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2012, 08:33:41 AM »

Streak

I am also looking at getting a new flipface helmet. I have not had much of a chance to look around.
I have had a Nolan N102 flip face for nearly 5 years which has been a good helmet a bit noiser than the ordanary full face
but not to bad behind the big ST screen which is good.
I will be looking at the new Nolan flipface which now has the sun visor under the screen. Shark Evoline 2 which has addressed some of the wind noise problem they had with them. Looking forward to other members comet who may have purchased a new helmet recently

Leo

saaz · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2012, 08:46:16 AM »

I have an early HJC Symax and a Shark Evoline (it says a 1 but inside has bits of a 2) In some ways I still prefer the HJC as it is roomier and has a larger view port, so easier to scan around, and a bit more space to my chin. The Evoline is a snugger fit and seems to fog up more, but it is easy to slightly crack open the visor. It is still a bit tight on the forehead. Probably quieter than the HJC, but HJC have new models out. The Evoline 2 should be better. I use earplugs all the time so don't worry about any noise difference. An internal sunvisor is a great feature - a pity mine broke in the Shark on the Border run when I really needed it. The main advantage of the shark is that it is a true open face helmet when you want it, and is rated as such. The HJC should not really be ridden with the front flipped up, as it is not crash rated for that.

I would advise trying some on first as the one you decide on might not fit properly. I tried a Nolan bit it did not fit my head shape.

I should have mentioned that both of my flips just happened to be bought at half price or less for one reason or another. If I was paying full price I would consider going the extra step up to the new Shoei, but I have not tried one on. I use to not have a Shoei shaped head, but that was many years ago.

You may have already checked out www.webbikeworld.com for their assessments

terrydj · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2012, 08:52:36 AM »

Over the years I've had a few Flip up Helmets. An Rj's, a Nolan (Piece of crap), KBC, Shark (Another piece of crap) and a couple of Sheuberths

My pick of the lot is the Shueberth, just the best fitting and quietest of em all, followed by the RJ's.
My Nolan fell apart and was the worst of em all
The Shark had some good features, but just never worked and was on its way to the bin but a mate wanted it???
A few I have met that ride heaps and do the distance swear by the Shoei Multitec, the late Davo from Fariders being one
The only flip up Helmet I would recommend is the Shueberth

Tipsy · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2012, 09:31:47 AM »

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I have a shark evo 2 (Moovit Model) I find it a little noisy but made some adjustments of my own which did improve it some what.

The next one will be the series 3 Shark ($599.95) or a Schuberth but I do not know what price they are here in Aus or where in Aus to get one,

Tipsy

Sabie · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2012, 12:16:49 PM »

I've got the Nolan 102. I love it, comfortable, easy to operate one hand, not to heavy. Sun visor included external so you don't have to open the visor to lift the sun visor.

http://www.nolanhelmets.com/n102ncom.htm

Brian · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2012, 02:15:31 PM »

Hey Graeme , I know you said you were shopping for a flip front lid but... I have found they are both noisier and much heavier then my new Shoei. I did struggle with the decision to move away from the flip lid but am more then happy with the end result. And just a little less figiting with my mic wiring. Cheers Brian

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2012, 02:37:23 PM »

I am also in the helmet market. There is an interesting write up on the Nolan N-43 in the August Ulysses magazine.
Does anybody have one?

royst1100 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2012, 02:52:32 PM »

so far happy with the shark evoline2 but they say the evoline3 is lighter, easier to use and more comfortable. we both found it took a while to wear in but! yes i recomend shark

Streak · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2012, 03:36:46 PM »

yep, i think the Shark Evoline 3 is the way to go, Toowoomba Honda is giving me a 7.5% discount because of OzSTOC, makes the helmet instead of $599.95, it becomes $554.95, so love shopping local!

I am just weighing up colours, I have a black/White Jacket, so i am thinking of matching the helmet, so am looking at either of these:

royst1100 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2012, 04:03:04 PM »

now thats good. stock price of evoline2. if you get the 3 do a report please

atoyot · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2012, 08:40:28 PM »

I've got an RJays TourTech, and found it OK for the money, but I think next time, I'd spend a bit (lot) more on something of better quality. From what I've researched, the Shoei Noetec is top of the list, but up until the last few weeks, they have not been available in Aust. MCAS in Auburn, Sydney had a couple in my wife's size, but she almost died at a mention of the price of $850.

Whizz · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2012, 09:38:38 PM »

Don't blame her

I've got a Shark Evoline 2, and whilst is comfortable to wear it's very noisy, lots of wind rush etc. tipsy mate, what mods did you make to save your hearing? I have to wear ear plugs otherwise I'm deaf after a coupler of hours.

Sabine, the tinted visor is internal on the Evoline, but it is operated by a small slide on the outside of the helmet at the top the forehead, so the clear visor doesn't need to raised to lift or lower the shade.

Streak · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2012, 09:52:42 PM »

if you want a great review on the shark Evoline 3, he compares it to to the Shark Evoline 2


Shark Evoline 3 ST Helmet Review at RevZilla.com

saaz · « **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2012, 10:04:28 PM »

Sounds like some of the fit and venting issues have been addressed from my experience with the Shark. Not having to worry about making sure the visor is all the way up before lifting the chinbar would be good. I will have to look at one to see if the relatively smaller size of the view port has been addressed compared to my HJC.

Streak · « **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2012, 10:05:49 PM »

I tried the Shark on at Toowoomba Honda, it was a size Large and it was a perfect fit, i think it is talking to me in my sleep...buy me....buy me....

Yorkie · « **Reply #18 on:** October 08, 2012, 10:25:43 PM »

I have the Evoline 3 and think it is a great helmet, I also believe Onenut has the same opinion, very comfortable and can be used as full face, open face with visor down or only the sun shield. In various Perth suburbs price is mostly $599 although Savage Suzuki in Midvale are $569.

Sabie · « **Reply #19 on:** October 08, 2012, 10:55:57 PM »

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A2391&rt=nc&_nkw=shark+evoline+3&_dmpt=AU_Clothing_Merchandise_Media&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=15&_sc=1

saaz · « **Reply #20 on:** October 09, 2012, 08:06:06 AM »

One benefit of buying local is that Shark have a 5 year warranty. You take it back to where you bought it and they either get it fixed or replace it. I had to post mine back to get the sun visor fixed.

tj189 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 09, 2012, 12:19:43 PM »

My next one will be the Shark Evoline 3 (in the bright colour)

Yorkie · « **Reply #22 on:** October 09, 2012, 01:02:17 PM »

Dave Roper (Onenut) had a 1 or 2, not sure which, he purchased 2 online, a fault I believe it was the lining, developed, he took it into Helmet House in Vic Park, Perth, they had the rep look at it and he was supplied with a new 3 under warranty. You have to go online to register the helmet and the warranty is good for 5 years anywhere apparently.

Streak · « **Reply #23 on:** October 09, 2012, 06:49:02 PM »

Quote from: tj189 on October 09, 2012, 12:19:43 PM

My next one will be the Shark Evoline 3 (in the bright colour)

Well if none of the bike shops come on board, at least the bike shop here is offering a good price and you will all be able to come and visit me to, i am still buggered if i know which black/white, white/black combo to go with...

Abe · « **Reply #24 on:** October 09, 2012, 07:07:35 PM »

No doubt you have seen this website, and freight is about $18-19 Aussie dollars. A bloke at work showed me this today, just food for thought.

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/sec006877bce5/?ViewAction=DetailSearchProducts&ObjectID=2587584&PagerSize=5&Search=SF-AllStrings&SearchString=shark%20evoline%203&Page=2

You can change the currency exchange in the top right corner of their site.

Cheers
Dave

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