Helmet issues

[PeregrineKeith]

It’s Shoei for me, always has been. I have an RF1400 and an X-14 both with transition shields. The shields are great but not cheap, for comparison, Bell has transition shields for $80 while Shoei is $200. The RF1400 is great on the Busa but better on the RoadGlide while the X-14 is the opposite. Different helmets for different head shapes and also different rides.

 

[sixpack577]

Maybe you can look at LSR Riders use type helmets , they do a full tuck in position
Example : the Big boy Guy Martin #8 use always AGV picture guy first run ever on his K8 20-5-2018

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Guy Martin has a really big brain, he's so smart he speaks his own language, lmao

...but he's awesome, I'm a fan

 

[sixpack577]

It’s Shoei for me, always has been. I have an RF1400 and an X-14 both with transition shields. The shields are great but not cheap, for comparison, Bell has transition shields for $80 while Shoei is $200. The RF1400 is great on the Busa but better on the RoadGlide while the X-14 is the opposite. Different helmets for different head shapes and also different rides.

My girlfriend has the RF14, and I have the RF1200. The 1200 has better ventilation(and is a little noisier as result), and it weighs a little less too, but both are very good.

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

I have an Arai Corsair-X but it’s a $$grand, it’s a nice quiet helmet though and very comfortable, as far as I know you can’t get a transition shield for Arai, I was on an all day ride a couple weeks ago and rode home in the dark with a dark shield and it was not fun. I like my Arai a lot. I used to have a Shoei years ago and liked it a lot too but I loaned it to my nephew and we’ll you know the story.

 

[pcs]

im using a shoei rf1400 and it felt nice during my 1/2 mile drag event in a full tuck.

 

[wreckwriter]

New helmet works well. Gives greatly improved field of view. A bit more wind noise than my Bell but I'll get used to it.

 

[Bumblebee]

New helmet works well. Gives greatly improved field of view. A bit more wind noise than my Bell but I'll get used to it.

Have you gone supersonic? If so how did the helmet handle that?

 

[wreckwriter]

Have you gone supersonic? If so how did the helmet handle that?

Not yet. I did tuck in and verify that I could see... I don't know of a good place to go fast yet. Still getting used to the bike too. My problem is that I can't really leave for very long as my wife is handicapped and I don't feel comfortable leaving her alone for long. Slowly but surely I'll get my skill level up to the point where I'm comfortable letting the bike roar.

 

[sixpack577]

New helmet works well. Gives greatly improved field of view. A bit more wind noise than my Bell but I'll get used to it.

I wear earplugs, it makes a huge difference.
I can actually hear better with them in, and my ears don't ring after a ride.

 

[wreckwriter]

I wear earplugs, it makes a huge difference.
I can actually hear better with them in, and my ears don't ring after a ride.

I use a Sena for music and phone capabilities so that might be tough. Wind noise isn't bad, just more than my Bell.

 

[sixpack577]

I use a Sena for music and phone capabilities so that might be tough. Wind noise isn't bad, just more than my Bell.

I have one now too, and the earplugs are not a problem.
I have listened to music, but mainly only use it when my girlfriend rides with me, so we can talk(but mainly just heads up or hang on stuff, not random conversation).
I can hear her voice or music better with the earplugs in.

 

[wreckwriter]

I have one now too, and the earplugs are not a problem.
I have listened to music, but mainly only use it when my girlfriend rides with me, so we can talk(but mainly just heads up or hang on stuff, not random conversation).
I can hear her voice or music better with the earplugs in.

What kind do you use?

 

[sixpack577]

What kind do you use?

Cheap disposables from work.
I pull the string out, and cut the end off, that way the rolled part expands in my ear, and there is nothing hanging out of my ears to contact the inside of my helmet.
They last a long time, and my riding jackets's pockets are full of them, lol

 

[HayaWakened]

This company makes just the foam components for a variety of earbud sizes/styles. Been using these for years. Recommend.

https://www.complyfoam.com/

 

[Jakegsxr11]

I have an Arai Corsair-X but it’s a $$grand, it’s a nice quiet helmet though and very comfortable, as far as I know you can’t get a transition shield for Arai, I was on an all day ride a couple weeks ago and rode home in the dark with a dark shield and it was not fun. I like my Arai a lot. I used to have a Shoei years ago and liked it a lot too but I loaned it to my nephew and we’ll you know the story.

I run the flip up shield on mine....

 

[wreckwriter]

I run the flip up shield on mine....

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I frequently run with my shield up too. Haven't broke one yet

 

[Bumblebee]

I frequently run with my shield up too. Haven't broke one yet

I crack my main shield a bit when I'm riding but once I get into higher speeds, it closes and locks automatically..

 

[wreckwriter]

I crack my main shield a bit when I'm riding but once I get into higher speeds, it closes and locks automatically..

I'm wearing glasses too so I often run with mine completely open around town, 40 or less. Depends on the season too, hotter than the hinges in summer around here.

My Bell had a special setting that held the shield just barely cracked to help avoid fogging. This new helmet does not have that.

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

I run the flip up shield on mine....

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Thanks I’m going to look into that shield setup

 

[sixpack577]

I'm wearing glasses too so I often run with mine completely open around town, 40 or less. Depends on the season too, hotter than the hinges in summer around here.

My Bell had a special setting that held the shield just barely cracked to help avoid fogging. This new helmet does not have that.

I've had several Shoeis over the years, and they all have multiple fixed open locations, including just cracked open.
I also wear my sunglasses, as I like to ride with my shield open or partially open alot of the time, and sunglasses have always fit me better in Shoeis than other brands.
I've had a couple Bells and HJCs too, and found them to be quality helmets.
I just prefer the Shoeis as they've always fit My head a little bit better.