Madhatter
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and finally it is DOT and ECE certified.
I don't think that I've ever noticed one of my helmets being quieter than the others. Build quality, obviously, is very important, but comfort is just as important. You could have the best helmet in the world. If it's not comfortable, you're not going to wear it.. . . . So far I can say that I don't think it is much quieter than the other helmets I have owned. HJC, LS2, and Bell. The build quality is far superior to those brands. It is very comfortable as well.
Two things I don't like about my Neotec II. The ventilation isn't that good compared to my Neotec I and the first face shield detent is too high. The Neotech I allowed me to crack it open about a half inch, the II is about an inch high.I broke down and bought a Shoei Neotech II because all the reviews say how quiet it is. I'm leaving for a trip on Saturday and wanted a quiet helmet. So far I can say that I don't think it is much quieter than the other helmets I have owned. HJC, LS2, and Bell. The build quality is far superior to those brands. It is very comfortable as well.
I agree on both points, the top vent judt leaves a cold spot on the top of your head and the front vent doesn't allow enough air in. I'd also like to be able to crack the visor open about half the distance the minimum currently allows.Two things I don't like about my Neotec II. The ventilation isn't that good compared to my Neotec I and the first face shield detent is too high. The Neotech I allowed me to crack it open about a half inch, the II is about an inch high.
Yeah, I've got no complaints about the fit or quality. But it gets hot and humid where I am so the ventilation is an issue. I'm currently looking for a summer lid.I agree on both points, the top vent judt leaves a cold spot on the top of your head and the front vent doesn't allow enough air in. I'd also like to be able to crack the visor open about half the distance the minimum currently allows.
Those points aside I love the lid, very comfortable.
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"I" think a helmet like Chris's (Post #66) is what I would go for in your place. Looks like a ton of air flow, with decent protection.. . . . But it gets hot and humid where I am so the ventilation is an issue. I'm currently looking for a summer lid.
Really? Never heard that one before."I" think a helmet like Chris's (Post #66) is what I would go for in your place. Looks like a ton of air flow, with decent protection.
That post caught my attention, but it turns out that's an enduro/mx helmet. It'd definitely be super cool but I don't like riding the street with goggles on. Need a face shield and preferably an internal sun visor so now looking at the Airoh On-Off Commander."I" think a helmet like Chris's (Post #66) is what I would go for in your place. Looks like a ton of air flow, with decent protection.
What's archaic about the design now that was fine 5 years ago?Don't really want to replace it with another XD4 because it is way overdue for a redesign.
I wish it had a drop down sun visorOver the years I’ve had 4 or 5 XD’s and my only complaint is I wish the faceshield was much easier to remove or re install
I have the same, with Union JAck on it. Bought it when I rode my triumph Tiger 800, pretty good helmet, except for ventilation, it doesn't almost does not work.
A shoei GT AIR, with british flag on top (could not find the right picture), comfortable, with sun shield integrated, pretty good, expensive.
CONS : anti fog inside does not work that much
It's only taken me a year to notice this question.What's archaic about the design now that was fine 5 years ago?