Ive got a Rjays TSS tour tech with internal sun visor ,one the best lids Ive used,can put bluetooth in it ,but when im riding the rest of the world can go to hell!!
New Flip Top Helmet
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Posted 02 April 2011 - 08:12 am
QUOTE(freedom50 @ Sat 2nd Apr 2011, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ive got a Rjays TSS tour tech with internal sun visor ,one the best lids Ive used,can put bluetooth in it ,but when im riding the rest of the world can go to hell!!
Which is a rebadged Nitro 347 VN. Which I have. Totally agree. One of the best helmets I have owned
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Posted 03 April 2011 - 01:04 pm
Selling my new Konda on T-ebay.
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Decided it is not that good for me, there are some features I love, visibility for one.
But I just dont like the fit on my suede ?
Must have developed a growth of summit ?
So if it sells for £50, It was a £35 experiment !!!
It was worth a try.
Ivan
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Decided it is not that good for me, there are some features I love, visibility for one.
But I just dont like the fit on my suede ?
Must have developed a growth of summit ?
So if it sells for £50, It was a £35 experiment !!!
It was worth a try.
Ivan
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Posted 03 April 2011 - 01:11 pm
QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Sun 3rd Apr 2011, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Selling my new Konda on T-ebay.
E-Bay Link
Decided it is not that good for me, there are some features I love, visibility for one.
But I just dont like the fit on my suede ?
Must have developed a growth of summit ?
So if it sells for £50, It was a £35 experiment !!!
It was worth a try.
Ivan
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Decided it is not that good for me, there are some features I love, visibility for one.
But I just dont like the fit on my suede ?
Must have developed a growth of summit ?
So if it sells for £50, It was a £35 experiment !!!
It was worth a try.
Ivan
Hey Ivan, what was the problem with fit??? pressure points? like the look of these
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Posted 03 April 2011 - 01:39 pm
QUOTE(aircooled68 @ Sun 3rd Apr 2011, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Ivan, what was the problem with fit??? pressure points? like the look of these
Dave
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Keeps fouling those big chips on his shoulders that he has about BMW's
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Posted 03 April 2011 - 01:50 pm
QUOTE(sidestand @ Sun 3rd Apr 2011, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Keeps fouling those big chips on his shoulders that he has about BMW's
I have a bag full of chips for that shower of shite !
Dave, I find that its a bit tight on the fore-head, and its not as uniform with the fit, ie its loose around the ears and the back of the head.
Never mind at least it did not cost £389 for the same quality with BM fookin W on it !!!
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Posted 03 April 2011 - 05:57 pm
All this talk of summer and flip lids got me wanting a flip lid again. I went to a local dealer and spent quite a while with all the helmets he had in Caberg, Shoei, etc, etc. Now I can't comment what they're like when riding but the Shoei multitech was by far the most comfortable, for me, with the either the lid up or down. The other helmets lost their balance when you flipped up the lid where the Shoei felt well balanced and comfortable, that included the Trip and Kondo and a few other makes, some of which didn't even lock in the down position.
So, it's time to grovel to SWMBO and convince her that spending ~£300 (Helmet City) on a new helmet is a good idea and much better than when I spent all that money on the Schuberth S1 Pro last year......
So, it's time to grovel to SWMBO and convince her that spending ~£300 (Helmet City) on a new helmet is a good idea and much better than when I spent all that money on the Schuberth S1 Pro last year......
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Posted 03 April 2011 - 05:57 pm
I think it's a head shape/shell shape match thing. I have a Konda and it works really well for me in total fit as did the Caberg trip I had before it. Mind you, I don't have the huge frontal lobes that Ivan does.....
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Posted 03 April 2011 - 06:17 pm
QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Sun 3rd Apr 2011, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a bag full of chips for that shower of shite !
Dave, I find that its a bit tight on the fore-head, and its not as uniform with the fit, ie its loose around the ears and the back of the head.
Never mind at least it did not cost £389 for the same quality with BM fookin W on it !!!
Dave, I find that its a bit tight on the fore-head, and its not as uniform with the fit, ie its loose around the ears and the back of the head.
Never mind at least it did not cost £389 for the same quality with BM fookin W on it !!!
Careful with the blood pressure Ivan, you'll go up another helmet size !
After trying several flip ups - Caberg Justissimo, BMW system 3, Shark Evoline, I'm convinced that full faced ones give far better ventilation in the summer
Currently got a Shoei XR1000 & a BMW Double R (although the Caberg & Evoline do get a bit of use)
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
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Posted 03 April 2011 - 07:40 pm
Sold it for £50 after 3hrs on e-bay.
I think I will stick with my Caberg Zonda full face which is very comfortable and light.
I also have a justissimo GT which I find noisey and heavy but usable.
No worries about me blood pressure,
only joshing, sidestand.
Cheers, Ivan
I think I will stick with my Caberg Zonda full face which is very comfortable and light.
I also have a justissimo GT which I find noisey and heavy but usable.
No worries about me blood pressure,
only joshing, sidestand.
Cheers, Ivan
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Posted 03 October 2011 - 06:52 am
QUOTE(bigboat0 @ Sun 20th Mar 2011, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looking for a new lid, a flip top for the Germany trip with integral sun visor required, not spending £400 on a Schuberth C3 though!
I need bluetooth for the sat nav, there's plenty of cheap Bluetooth helmets on fleabay but want a decent helmet that's watertight & not too noisy, The Shark Evoline II looks the best on paper so far ( need separate Bluetooth cons though!).
Any advice appreciated!
I need bluetooth for the sat nav, there's plenty of cheap Bluetooth helmets on fleabay but want a decent helmet that's watertight & not too noisy, The Shark Evoline II looks the best on paper so far ( need separate Bluetooth cons though!).
Any advice appreciated!
Hey bigboat.
I am also thinking about getting, a evoline helmet, let me know what you think please if you get one, what 's the best prices you've found so far ??
regards
wayne
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Posted 03 October 2011 - 07:40 pm
Evening all
I have an EVO I and II, also several Roof Boxers including the latest Roof Boxer Shadow along with 2 Shoei Multitech's (well thats the flip lids then
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The EVO I was interesting but had problems, the trouble is you can't find these until you actually buy one. The visor scratched easily due to the poor mechanism, the visor was either up or down with no in between. The Helmet let water in when it rained.
EVOII visor doesn't appear to scratch, visor has a ratchet system now and doesn't let MUCH water in, its a great helemt now let down by a heavy weight and not very deep ear phone socket (for speakers). If those points were addressed to me it would be the ultimate helmet.
Boxer Roof V8, I like this helmet a lot in fact I have three! Its perfect for hot weather touring where generally you'll ride with the visor down and chin bar back and only the odd use of the chin bar in place. Lighter than the EVO and better side vision with a 'cooler' look (remember chaps I normally ride a Harley
)
Shoei Multitech, a great 'proper' flip but no seconadry visor, doesnt let water in, is fairly light, has a great visor swap mechanism and very good ear pod ( I have two of these, one with Harley speaker kit and one with Autocom for instructional use)
As always, you pays yer money and takes your choice. Now IF I had to have just the one helmet personally I'd take the EVOII
I have an EVO I and II, also several Roof Boxers including the latest Roof Boxer Shadow along with 2 Shoei Multitech's (well thats the flip lids then
)The EVO I was interesting but had problems, the trouble is you can't find these until you actually buy one. The visor scratched easily due to the poor mechanism, the visor was either up or down with no in between. The Helmet let water in when it rained.
EVOII visor doesn't appear to scratch, visor has a ratchet system now and doesn't let MUCH water in, its a great helemt now let down by a heavy weight and not very deep ear phone socket (for speakers). If those points were addressed to me it would be the ultimate helmet.
Boxer Roof V8, I like this helmet a lot in fact I have three! Its perfect for hot weather touring where generally you'll ride with the visor down and chin bar back and only the odd use of the chin bar in place. Lighter than the EVO and better side vision with a 'cooler' look (remember chaps I normally ride a Harley
)Shoei Multitech, a great 'proper' flip but no seconadry visor, doesnt let water in, is fairly light, has a great visor swap mechanism and very good ear pod ( I have two of these, one with Harley speaker kit and one with Autocom for instructional use)
As always, you pays yer money and takes your choice. Now IF I had to have just the one helmet personally I'd take the EVOII
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Posted 03 October 2011 - 07:55 pm
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Evening all
I have an EVO I and II, also several Roof Boxers including the latest Roof Boxer Shadow along with 2 Shoei Multitech's (well thats the flip lids then )
The EVO I was interesting but had problems, the trouble is you can't find these until you actually buy one. The visor scratched easily due to the poor mechanism, the visor was either up or down with no in between. The Helmet let water in when it rained.
EVOII visor doesn't appear to scratch, visor has a ratchet system now and doesn't let MUCH water in, its a great helemt now let down by a heavy weight and not very deep ear phone socket (for speakers). If those points were addressed to me it would be the ultimate helmet.
Boxer Roof V8, I like this helmet a lot in fact I have three! Its perfect for hot weather touring where generally you'll ride with the visor down and chin bar back and only the odd use of the chin bar in place. Lighter than the EVO and better side vision with a 'cooler' look (remember chaps I normally ride a Harley )
Shoei Multitech, a great 'proper' flip but no seconadry visor, doesnt let water in, is fairly light, has a great visor swap mechanism and very good ear pod ( I have two of these, one with Harley speaker kit and one with Autocom for instructional use)
As always, you pays yer money and takes your choice. Now IF I had to have just the one helmet personally I'd take the EVOII
I have an EVO I and II, also several Roof Boxers including the latest Roof Boxer Shadow along with 2 Shoei Multitech's (well thats the flip lids then
)The EVO I was interesting but had problems, the trouble is you can't find these until you actually buy one. The visor scratched easily due to the poor mechanism, the visor was either up or down with no in between. The Helmet let water in when it rained.
EVOII visor doesn't appear to scratch, visor has a ratchet system now and doesn't let MUCH water in, its a great helemt now let down by a heavy weight and not very deep ear phone socket (for speakers). If those points were addressed to me it would be the ultimate helmet.
Boxer Roof V8, I like this helmet a lot in fact I have three! Its perfect for hot weather touring where generally you'll ride with the visor down and chin bar back and only the odd use of the chin bar in place. Lighter than the EVO and better side vision with a 'cooler' look (remember chaps I normally ride a Harley
)Shoei Multitech, a great 'proper' flip but no seconadry visor, doesnt let water in, is fairly light, has a great visor swap mechanism and very good ear pod ( I have two of these, one with Harley speaker kit and one with Autocom for instructional use)
As always, you pays yer money and takes your choice. Now IF I had to have just the one helmet personally I'd take the EVOII
This one? They do pink!
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Posted 03 October 2011 - 08:13 pm
QUOTE(NZTDMGUY @ Mon 3rd Oct 2011, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MMM, yes well not quite but keep taking the pills
I do of course mean the Shark Evoline II, this is the colour I mine http://www.getgeared...mp;category=109
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Posted 03 October 2011 - 10:36 pm
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MMM, yes well not quite but keep taking the pills
I do of course mean the Shark Evoline II, this is the colour I mine http://www.getgeared...mp;category=109
I do of course mean the Shark Evoline II, this is the colour I mine http://www.getgeared...mp;category=109
Sorry, it was the Harley reference that got me thinking.
Did you see they do pink? Would take a bit of bottle to ride a Harley with a pink helmet
Big price difference as well
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Thought it was the Shark. Good looking helmet.
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Posted 04 October 2011 - 11:02 am
QUOTE(wayne @ Mon 3rd Oct 2011, 07:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey bigboat.
I am also thinking about getting, a evoline helmet, let me know what you think please if you get one, what 's the best prices you've found so far ??
regards
wayne
I am also thinking about getting, a evoline helmet, let me know what you think please if you get one, what 's the best prices you've found so far ??
regards
wayne
Hi Wayne,
I got the Evo 1, leaked, visor scratched easily, rubber beading kept falling off & needed continual re-glueing but besides that it was ok.
Go for the Evo II if you want to go for one, don't think I'll buy another.
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