Author Topic: New lid time -givi xps 08 helmet (Read 3695 times)

Gingernutz · « **on:** 21 November 2014, 09:15:24 pm »

My Schuberth C2 is knackered - seals gone so it leaks, visor scratched pin lock really scratched.
The price of the schuberth have really gone up so I decided to get a givi xps 08 helmet.

£150 plus £20 for a new pinlock. £40 mile ride back for a test run.
The vents are great - my biggest issue with the C2 was lack of air flow.
It's also nice and light.
The inner visor is much lower than the half visor in the C2 which is good.
The down side is the noise - I forgot how loud a lid can be.

Hmm mm I might regret this.

Anyone else had one for a while?

slimwilly · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 November 2014, 10:07:22 pm »

Hi, I am up for a new lid. hate noise, I think my Sheoi-shoe= shoei $:\$ isalso noisey. I have been told the hjc lids are brill and quiet..

anyone else agree?

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #2 on:** 21 November 2014, 11:03:36 pm »

A quiet helmet is down to a number of factors.

1. A good, snug fit all round.
2. The rider's relationship to the wind stream, which in turn is affected by:
3. Screen height and shape.
& 4. Riding position in relation to the screen and air flow.
5. More vents & spoilers generally = more noise.
6. Good seal around visor.
7. Well designed aerodynamics.

I solved the problem of noise and buffeting by replacing my lid with a different one. The problem is, I had no idea that this would be so effective until actually out on the bike with it on. But it was a very nice fit when I tried it on for the first time. It is an HJC RPHA10. But this doesn't mean the same helmet will work for you. The HJC IS-17 turned out to be crap in comparison, even though that also felt like a nice fit - until I tried the RPHA. Funny thing is, the RPHA has a number of spoilers, but these don't seem to generate any noise. Conclusion: helmets are an annoyingly subjective thing $:\$

Awaits "I tried an RPHA on your advice and it's the noisiest helmet I've ever used!"

slimwilly · « **Reply #3 on:** 22 November 2014, 06:22:23 am »

Advice heeded

God its a gamble though,,,mt Shoie is 10 years old so I will see at the show if there is a good replacement then try it and ===celebrate

Punkstig · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 November 2014, 09:09:18 am »

Scorpion exo1000 is the best I've had in a while

bigbluebear · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 November 2014, 08:12:33 pm »

Just bought a Shoei GT Air, love the drop down sun shield

risticuss · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 November 2014, 10:08:22 pm »

I really like my arai chaser. Will be up for a new one soon too and might opt for an HJC as after using my wife's lid a couple of times, I was impressed with the quietness of it.
My Arai is really comfy, but the visor mechanism side pods catch the air and make it really noisy. I've tried earplugs but have never got on with them.

hairnet · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 November 2014, 10:29:21 pm »

bought a new arai chaser v for less than half price

still havent worn it - need a haircut

slimwilly · « **Reply #8 on:** 28 November 2014, 05:22:18 pm »

What does this mean,,"comes with pinlock"?

http://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/helmets/brand-1/hjc-helmets/hjc-r-pha-10/hjc-r-pha-10-ben-spies-2012.html

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #9 on:** 28 November 2014, 05:39:56 pm »

Pinlock anti-fog insert. Not seen one? Wow.

slimwilly · « **Reply #10 on:** 28 November 2014, 06:42:47 pm »

Sorry,forgot the link

http://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/helmets/brand-1/hjc-helmets/hjc-r-pha-10/hjc-r-pha-10-ben-spies-2012.html

and look at this for a bargain

http://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/helmets/brand-1/hjc-helmets/hjc-r-pha-10/hjc-r-pha-10-pinna-red-mc-6.html

slimwilly · « **Reply #11 on:** 28 November 2014, 06:45:13 pm »

so Nick, is this the range of helmets you like ?

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #12 on:** 28 November 2014, 06:52:02 pm »

I don't so much like the HJC range, but I do like the RPHA10. Remember it comes in two versions now; the earlier (now obsolete) RPHA10, and the current one, the RPHA10+. Only differences though are the visor and front vent, but doesn't make much odds. I use the visor from the + model on my earlier version.

The Pinna is the obsolete earlier one, but a good helmet anyway. If it fits of course.

t140 · « **Reply #13 on:** 29 November 2014, 08:45:44 am »

I bought an arai quantum a year or so ago its a good fit, quite and comes with a pinlock as standad, as said earlier in the post you have to try them on, it wasnt the cheapest but it should last and if you work it out its not a lot per year if it lasts 5-6 year. but i still like an open facer for commuting during the summer.

Fazer Forever · « **Reply #14 on:** 30 November 2014, 10:00:09 am »

I got a Scorpion helmet last year. Tried loads on but I must have a funny shaped head or something.
The Scorpion is super comfy but is a bit noisy. Comes with pinlock and has a drop down sun visor which I
honestly don't think I would buy another helmet without now. Also, has a kind of pump which inflates the
cheek pads for a better fit. Don't use it but will come in useful as the helmet gets older and looser.

hairnet · « **Reply #15 on:** 30 November 2014, 10:36:04 am »

inflates the cheek pads??

is your username hamster now

Arfa · « **Reply #16 on:** 30 November 2014, 03:11:28 pm »

Recently picked up a schuberth s2, very happy with it. HelmetCity had them down to £350. Though Infinitely had a few down to £280 this weekend. Only down side with the s2 is my glasses steam up due to too much padding around neck.

Fazer Forever · « **Reply #17 on:** 30 November 2014, 05:20:52 pm »

inflates the cheek pads??

Ha ha, yeah, that does read a bit weird. The helmet inflates around your face to give a snug fit.
Like I say, not used that feature yet as it's a good fit anyway but as the helmet gets looser with age I might
give it a pump or two.

fazersharp · « **Reply #18 on:** 30 November 2014, 07:42:40 pm »

With the help of nick crisp I got the is 17 see here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,12268.0.html

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #19 on:** 30 November 2014, 08:21:16 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 30 November 2014, 07:42:40 pm

With the help of nick crisp I got the is 17 see here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,12268.0.html

How are you getting along with that helmet? Would be interested to hear your comments having used it for a while?

fazersharp · « **Reply #20 on:** 30 November 2014, 08:28:07 pm »

I did in may its at the end of that topic, and I am still liking it, would of been good to compare with the RPHA10 noise wise but it is quieter than my old so happy enough at that, but my old was 12 years old.

positron · « **Reply #21 on:** 14 December 2014, 11:24:24 pm »

Quote from: Arfa on 30 November 2014, 03:11:28 pm

Recently picked up a schuberth s2, very happy with it. HelmetCity had them down to £350. Though Infinitely had a few down to £280 this weekend. Only down side with the s2 is my glasses steam up due to too much padding around neck.

I have been considering these for a while. My SR1 is barely two years old and still a superb helmet, but I fancy something with built in sun visor to avoid having to carry two visors. A lot of money though.

Gingernutz · « **Reply #22 on:** 14 December 2014, 11:32:12 pm »

Loads of choice now in the built in visor option - every manufacturer seems to have one.

Incidentally after a month I am quite happy with the givi. Noiser than the C2 but good airflow and in heavy rain the visors shape is better for water to flow off. The inner visor is also better than the C2's

hotmetal · « **Reply #23 on:** 15 December 2014, 06:48:04 am »

Funny how loads of people slated the drop down visors (usually Arai fanbois) but now they seem to be really popular. I had a Schuberth S1, then an S1Pro, which I bought because they were said to be quiet. I also assumed the visor thing was a gimmick but it turned out to be really useful. I pretty much don't look at lids that haven't got them now when buying.

Got a Shoei GT Air now and I prefer it to the Schuberths on price, looks, fit, noise etc, though as someone posted earlier, noise depends on more than just a chin curtain.