old - Fazer Owners Club - old
General => General => Topic started by: Jacko on 11 August 2012, 08:25:58 pm
-
Need to change my KBC vr1 its been dropped one time too many.
anyone got something you recommend at <£200
Some ok looking KBC and HJC stuff about.
What about the Duchinnis anyone got one?
-
im using a duchi(however you spell it!!!) its one of the high viz cheapish ones and one of best helmets iv ever had (had shoeis bell,nitro,etc etc)its mega comfy for me and nice and airy without been too noisy(i feel i get a bit closed in on some hemets!) i love the high viz colour as it realy does make you get noticed by cage drivers etc never been in to high viz clothes etc but this realy make you be seen easyer
the only downside of this helmet i can think of is the non buckle type strap but other than that its great with removable linings,iv got tinted and mirrored visors dirt cheap etc but everyones head is different shape so you need to try lots of makes as well as sizes out so check your local dealers
-
I've got a Caberg V2rr, its great, inbuilt sun visor that pops down easily when on the move, nice and quiet, ratchet chin strap. Plus the main thing that sold it to me was the Sharps test results... worth a check if you're in the market for a new lid http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/ (http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/).
Obviously its most important that it fits well, guess I was lucky with both a good rating and a good fit.
Thats my two penneth!
-
Drop down sun visors, seem a great idea but
does the mechanism cause wind noise?
Whats a ratchet type fastener? I know the double D (my preference) and the seat belt style.
The Duchinni has a nice looking black 409 for an unbelievable £50
I know the "you got to spend as much as you can" brigade will be frothing at their keyboards
but If £50 does it then bonus.
-
I have a Duchinni D619 Bluetooth Flip not a bad helmet flip's to to be noisy anyway, only draw back is the visor is not a close fit so rain leaks down the front and can whistle a bit but doesn't make it unwearable.
Ratchet fastener(http://www.gudo.com/uploads/pics/gudo-clip86.1-chin-closure_01.jpg)
-
i had a nolan that did that karlo!!...all i did was pressed a piece of screen trim across the top of the visor, and that made it water proof !!!!!!!
-
i had a nolan that did that karlo!!...all i did was pressed a piece of screen trim across the top of the visor, and that made it water proof !!!!!!!
It had crossed my mind but I try not to go out in the rain :rollin
-
Sorry to jump on this thread but i'm after a new lid too.At the mo I'm using an Arai RX7 in Kenny Roberts colours, a truly lovely lid but very noisy. I was lucky enough to win this £500 helmet the week I was going to change my old Mick Doohan rep. I'm now thinking of buying a Roof Boxer for commuting, I want a flip that actually puts the chin bar out of the way and has a decent visor, these lids look really great. Any input would be appreciated?
-
http://www.shark-helmets.com/page.php?id=d645920e395fedad7bbbed0eca3fe2e0 (http://www.shark-helmets.com/page.php?id=d645920e395fedad7bbbed0eca3fe2e0)
-
the duci high viz i got only cost me £35 and like i said its brill apart from the double d fastner(maybe this can be changed to different type? i personally wouldnt have a open face or flip front helmet as i had a slide down a road years ago on my chin and altho i got gravel and bits cuts in chin the helmet took the road rash!(think was a shoei) and the docs etc recon that if i had open face on id have had no chin at all! this was on my old cub 70(work bike)so not going fast etc
i can see the point of flip front to lift up when you stoped etc but makes me cringe everytime i see someone riding with them up etc!
-
Thanks for putting the photo up Karlo, saved me a job!
No wind noise from the Caberg, really quiet (I think!) and the visor is really easy to operate when on the move. It was a bit more costly than those mentioned already but as I mentioned, it fit really well and the sharps test result was high so win win!
-
On the same subject . after suffering increasing neck pain this last few months, I have been looking for lighter helmets than my caberg flips (they are otherwise good helmets)
I've just won a caberg v2x small. on e bay for a very good price. I 'm hoping that i can convert it (their the same shell size) to a medium for not to much. I'll report back on this
-
I had a Duchinni, about £60 IIRC, double-D-ring fastening, 4-star Sharp rating, comfy enough but seemed to admit a lot of wind noise.
My old AGV was better, though to be fair, it was dearer too.
-
Nice to see some are happy with the Duchinni
off to J&S later in the week, look at these, HJC's and they have some LS2's never heard
of them but spec looks ok.
I'm a fan of double D fasteners as they are adjusted spot on each time.
-
Like a tw@ managed to drop my Shark S700 S on Friday so needed a new lid, decided to push the boat out a bit and got a Shoei XR1100 in Enigma colour scheme, not had chance to check it for wind noise as bike is off the road until Thursday for new tyres but first impressions comfort wise are very good. Will update when I have had a blast out on it. Will try not to drop this one.
-
Sorry to jump on this thread but i'm after a new lid too.At the mo I'm using an Arai RX7 in Kenny Roberts colours, a truly lovely lid but very noisy. I was lucky enough to win this £500 helmet the week I was going to change my old Mick Doohan rep. I'm now thinking of buying a Roof Boxer for commuting, I want a flip that actually puts the chin bar out of the way and has a decent visor, these lids look really great. Any input would be appreciated?
Sorry to burst your bubble dont bother with the Roof Boxer they are dreadful, yes they look cool, but they steam up terribly in the wet and the rounded visor distorts your vision in the wet(goldfish bowl effect) i just changed mine for a shoei xr1100 and its fantastic.
-
i got one of the HJC IS16 helmets to replace my Caberg Justissimo II
http://www.helmetsuperstore.co.uk/HJC-IS-16-Type-O-Matt-Black_AZZTI.aspx (http://www.helmetsuperstore.co.uk/HJC-IS-16-Type-O-Matt-Black_AZZTI.aspx)
liking it A LOT
-
Nice one Lazarus, thats on my list.
-
I didn't even think they made Roof Boxters anymore! I can remember wanting one when I was 16 and my dad not letting me as the mechanism was fixed down with just a press-stud, still a nice looking helmet though
-
i got one of the HJC IS16 helmets to replace my Caberg Justissimo II
[url]http://www.helmetsuperstore.co.uk/HJC-IS-16-Type-O-Matt-Black_AZZTI.aspx[/url] ([url]http://www.helmetsuperstore.co.uk/HJC-IS-16-Type-O-Matt-Black_AZZTI.aspx[/url])
liking it A LOT
Same as mine
Bike show for 120 notes a year and a half ago. Like it lots. Had BMW Enduro before that which was comfy and quiet but the peak at the front make higher speeds a swingy
-
i got one of the HJC IS16 helmets to replace my Caberg Justissimo II
[url]http://www.helmetsuperstore.co.uk/HJC-IS-16-Type-O-Matt-Black_AZZTI.aspx[/url] ([url]http://www.helmetsuperstore.co.uk/HJC-IS-16-Type-O-Matt-Black_AZZTI.aspx[/url])
liking it A LOT
Same as mine
Bike show for 120 notes a year and a half ago. Like it lots. Had BMW Enduro before that which was comfy and quiet but the peak at the front make higher speeds a swingy
I got mine at the NECC Bike Show last November for £80
-
Thats right, rub it in
-
aye - but (as usual) a bit of false economy.
the weekend at the bike show cost me the best part of £200 (travel cost, drink, hotel, drink, Tickets, drink, drink)
so, helmet was a bit on the pricey side :)
-
They're good prices boys, Still knocking them out at £124
-
Not so much for me Lazarus. Gave a tenner to a mate for fuel and bought a burger. Ended up spending just shy of about 300 quid but for that i got a new hat, one piece frank thomas leathers, thermal undersuit (pointless in the end, just hosiery fabric. Shite) and some bits and pieces
-
Aye go on, rub it in for the lad, Raymy.... ;)
-
aye - no worries m8
15 of us went down from the club and had a good weekend. dont get many of them these days and was worth it for the experiences we had on the road.
-
Recently replaced my Shoei Raid 2 with a Shark S900. Well happy :)
Flip down sun visor which works from a lever by the left hand visor pivot point, so no noise issues. Not used it much this summer though :rolleyes
Seat belt type buckle which is ratcheted so can always get the right tightness without adjusting the strap
And an anti mist coating on the inside of the visor which actually works :eek (for now)
Best of all, 115 knicker off ebag brand spanking (slightly cheesey Flag design but I'm not arsed :D )
Just one thing though, they are a slightly loose fit so try before you buy in case you need a smaller size than usual.
-
Aye go on, rub it in for the lad, Raymy.... ;)
:lol
He'll need to he more careful with the comebacks in future.
SHAZAM!!!!
2 for 1 lunches, try the veal. Thank you and goodnight
-
heh :) if they moved birmingham closer to me then it would have been a bargain!!!!
no matter - was a fantastic weekend away with a group of nutters.
-
i got one of the HJC IS16 helmets to replace my Caberg Justissimo II
[url]http://www.helmetsuperstore.co.uk/HJC-IS-16-Type-O-Matt-Black_AZZTI.aspx[/url] ([url]http://www.helmetsuperstore.co.uk/HJC-IS-16-Type-O-Matt-Black_AZZTI.aspx[/url])
liking it A LOT
i just bought one of these hjc-is-16......half price now at infinity....still full price at hein gericke :eek
fair bit of wind noise though :\
-
Sorry to jump on this thread but i'm after a new lid too.At the mo I'm using an Arai RX7 in Kenny Roberts colours, a truly lovely lid but very noisy. I was lucky enough to win this £500 helmet the week I was going to change my old Mick Doohan rep. I'm now thinking of buying a Roof Boxer for commuting, I want a flip that actually puts the chin bar out of the way and has a decent visor, these lids look really great. Any input would be appreciated?
Sorry to burst your bubble dont bother with the Roof Boxer they are dreadful, yes they look cool, but they steam up terribly in the wet and the rounded visor distorts your vision in the wet(goldfish bowl effect) i just changed mine for a shoei xr1100 and its fantastic
Thanks for that Garrysimmo, that is the best advice I needed. I'd be really p!st off if I'd spent loads on a lid that isn't perfect.
-
i got one of the HJC IS16 helmets to replace my Caberg Justissimo II
[url]http://www.helmetsuperstore.co.uk/HJC-IS-16-Type-O-Matt-Black_AZZTI.aspx[/url] ([url]http://www.helmetsuperstore.co.uk/HJC-IS-16-Type-O-Matt-Black_AZZTI.aspx[/url])
liking it A LOT
i just bought one of these hjc-is-16......half price now at infinity....still full price at hein gericke :eek
fair bit of wind noise though :\
I was changing from a flip front Caberg Justissimo, so it sounds quieter to me :|
-
Its not too bad but its defo not as queit as it was at first but i think thats par for the coourse as the napper settles in and gradully lets more wind in
-
Sorry to jump on this thread but i'm after a new lid too.At the mo I'm using an Arai RX7 in Kenny Roberts colours, a truly lovely lid but very noisy. I was lucky enough to win this £500 helmet the week I was going to change my old Mick Doohan rep. I'm now thinking of buying a Roof Boxer for commuting, I want a flip that actually puts the chin bar out of the way and has a decent visor, these lids look really great. Any input would be appreciated?
Personally, and speaking on behalf of myself I find the Roof helmet to be the most comfortable I have worn in 12 years of motorcycling.
I suggest you to buy only the latest roof boxer, called "V8": Roof Boxer V8 (http://www.boxer-helmets.com/roof-boxer-v8-helmets/roof-boxer-v8-helmet-matt-black) or the newest Roof Desmo helmet (http://www.boxer-helmets.com/roof-desmo-helmets/roof-desmo-helico-helmet-red) (it's not on sale yet)
-
Duchinni D409 is probably the best full face helmet for short, slow rides on hot days. But poor visor - much wind, mist, noise.
I like Lazer helmets. With visor that gets darker when in sunlight and transparent in the night. Very good, quiet, not too expensive. Lazer Fiber MK II cost me some 200 euros, plus 90 euros for the cool visor. 2nd nice season - good in summer, autumn, wind, rain...
-
Just ordered a caberg duke for £145
Will post on what it's like when i've had it for a week or two