:iagree:S Smith said:Lots of good choices out there that have Snell or equivalent rating. Proper fit and comfort should be consideration. I recently got a Scorpion EXO1000, and loving it,
The Revolver is my next helmet. I picked up my Bell Vortex a month before the Bell Revolver debuted. Wish I would have waited.JD Cunningham said:Has anyone tried the new Bell Revolver yet? It looks pretty promising. Check this link out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4xAa_5yyQI
Froggz said:The thing that stopped me from considering the Revolver is the mechanism for the drop down visor, it would prevent me from using my Scala communication system. Otherwise, for their first attempt at a modular, and with only a few tweaks, it looks like a winner to me.:bravo_2: Very good price too. :s_good:
it hasn't been an issue for me as of yet. The one tunnel I did get into the transition adjusted fairly quickly; but it was a lighted tunnel and ultimately wasn't that dark going in.oldsawfiler said:What happens when you enter a tunnel with that dark visor? My transition prescription glasses make it sooooo dark in tunels! ???
S Smith said:Lots of good choices out there that have Snell or equivalent rating. Proper fit and comfort should be consideration. I recently got a Scorpion EXO1000, and loving it,
bartecki said:OK than so I went to do my homework.
After few weeks of reading I am pretty much down to Arai (because I have a HUGE Round Head ) or this new European Hyper X ...
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/caberg-hyperx/review.htm .
First choice is a product of my “head condition” – again BIG AND ROUND …
I was looking at Scorpion 1000 – does not fit , also Shoei (RF-1100, Quest) – too narrow.
Second choice …. I am using “el cheapo” open helmet right now – like the air around my face. I am bit concern about safe factor + I have no way to try Hyper X before I order it from Europe.
I am concern about weight (want to be somewhere around 1600 gr) … I have to little boys at home want to make sure I protect myself.
Arai RXQ is the top line full face from what I know … and should fit me. It is also $500.00+. Does anybody know more that webbike.com about HyperX. What is your take on it. Would you even consider (no DOT) … again I like the open face, sun visor … – but is it safe enough. I know it sounds silly – there is many other way that helmet is not covering to go down. Plus it is pretty personal to get the right fit. Should I just find $500 and buy RXQ so I can use it for a while?
I will welcome your comments.
Thanks
Bergmen said:Well, I paid a visit to my favorite motorcycle gear supply store (Road Riders in San Jose, California) and ended up buying $1,200.00 worth of gear (New Tour Master riding jacket, TM mesh jacket, TM mesh pants, gloves, boots and gloves for the wife and a new helmet for me).
After trying on several helmets of various sizes I ended up with a Shoei RF-1100. This helmet fit my head as though it was custom made, no perceivable pressure points. They did not have the color I wanted so I had to order it. I also had to order both jackets and the pants, either because my size or color was not on the rack.
The gear should arrive before the end of this next week so i will post a review when I do a test ride. The salesguy I talked to about the helmet rides behind a similar faring/windshield setup I do and is very noise concsious. He wers an RF-1100 and really talked up the quietness of this helmet over others.
We'll see.
Dan
I ended up getting the N90 3-4 weeks ago. Let me start by saying this is the first modular I've ever had, so noise wise I can't compare to others, but I do find it a bit noisier than my Shoei 1000. So, for those looking at modulars I'm very pleased with it, the quality and finish is top notch, my only small complaint would be the inner visor (Top Gun style) that is developping scratches towards the middle, but it's not interfering with my vision so far, maybe it can be adjusted I'm not sure.Froggz said:How about the new Nolan N90, has anyone tried this one on the road yet? I'm considering this one myself. :sign0085:
Mike said:I just bought a new helmet. It is http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/caberg-hyperx/review.htm I wanted a modular helmet, but when I read this review and did some online research and decided to get it. It does have the option of buying there bluetooth integrated set up, but I decided to get http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-intercoms/sena-smh10-intercom/sena-smh10-part-2.htm
The wind noise is average, but the big selling point was the visibility. It is outstanding. Plus the helmet is light weight.
Paulie said:Jest got a nice Caberg Konda flipup, ~$230 from msgbikegear.co.uk in bout a week.
It got a schweet rating on http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/home
Ride test this w/e.
When the going gets tuff...the tuff go shopping!
Centex said:Paulie said:Jest got a nice Caberg Konda flipup, ~$230 from msgbikegear.co.uk in bout a week.
It got a schweet rating on http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/home
Ride test this w/e.
When the going gets tuff...the tuff go shopping!
I assume no DOT sticker?
Jyes. And that makes it .00000000000001g lighter!
DanL said:For the Qwest users- how are you making out so far? I'm going to get a "good" helmet soon and I'm between this one and the Arai Vector 2.
I read the webbikeworld review on the Qwest, but many of the people who replied to the review disagreed with the noise level rating, saying it was a very noisy helmet. The main thing I'm trying to do is reduce the wind noise while still having adequate ventilation and a somewhat lighter helmet than the 2 HJC's that I have now.
Cap'n Bob said:But now I hear concerns about the chin bar being able to open if you fall just right on the chin. ???