Hybrid Helmets

[CDMartin884]

I have an Arai XD4, very comfortable helmet. The visors are adjustable by the way, up and down. I keep my adjusted low, works great as a sun shade.

 

[switchback]

XD3 is awful on the Tenere. Very noisy! I think the peaks are useless anymore with the sun visors. Not once have I wanted goggles on a dual sport. Modular helmets work best for me, nice to be able to take a picture or talk without taking off the helmet.

 

[cosmic]

I'm commuting with an open face, touring with full face and trashing it in the dirt with a light Airoh Terminator. I don't see any way between.

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[Checkswrecks]

I bought a new helmet 2 weeks ago in Taiwan and went upscale at a helmet shop like this. Paid nt$249 because I sure didn't want a cheap helmet!

Of course in US cash that was about $8.46 and at the end I gave it to the guy I rented the bike from.

 

[TNWalker]

I ride with a modular helmet most of the time. Switch between the Bell Revolver modular and a Suomy Adventure touring helmets. I am also keeping an eye on the soon to be available Caberg touring helmet. Seems to have some great features which can be seen at this link http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/caberg-tourmax/preview.htm


Steve ::022:: ::26::

 

[patrickg450]

I am waiting on that one as well

 

[Dirt_Dad]

XD3 is awful on the Tenere. Very noisy! I think the peaks are useless anymore with the sun visors. Not once have I wanted goggles on a dual sport.

A good example of just how personal helmet selection is to each user. I've used an XD3 for over 35K Tenere miles and love it. Never want to give up the visor for the rising/setting sun protection, and really appreciate how quiet it is for me. Of course, YMMV.

 

[redneckK20]

I've got a cheapo sparx dual sport helmet now. It does the trick, but I'm planning on buying the carbon fiber Icon Variant as soon as I'm financially able.

 

[SuperJimbo]

AGV AX-8 Dual Evo here. Like this one a lot. Quiet and stable. Only drawback is no side pockets for earbuds or other type of speakers for a commo setup.

 

[patrickg450]

I've got a cheapo sparx dual sport helmet now. It does the trick, but I'm planning on buying the carbon fiber Icon Variant as soon as I'm financially able.

So can you add speaker's on the inside?

 

[WRW9751]

I first bought a Arther Fulmer that was ok, but the face shield was a POS. Wasted money!
Then a XD4 nice, not worth the money but nice! I don't have any noise issues now, due to changing the stock windshield to a Parablem med. the stock windshield was horrible.
If I where to have a do over I might have tried the FLY helmet first.

 

[patrickg450]

any new info on where to buy it?

 

[Langolier]

Has anyone tried a Speed & Strength SS2500 yet looks like a pretty good bang for the buck.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/speed-strength-ss2500-the-lunatic-fringe-helmet

 

[Topgear]

I had an SS2500, but it was stolen while camping in Oregon. :'(

I really liked the helmet. I did have a slight issue with my windshield configuration that created some turbulent air right at about visor level. It didn't bother me, but it did create a squeak on the visor peak. If I ducked down 4", it went away. If I raised up 4", it went away. I finally solved it by putting some small stick on bumpers in between the peak and the helmet. Aside from that, I loved the helmet, and I'll be buying another one. I really like the ability to set the visor open at any position you want. It's not set on a detent, but a friction fit. Very helpful on those chilly morning to keep the visor from fogging up without letting in a blast of cold air.

Body of the helmet is also fiberglass, so that keeps the overall weight down. I think the LS2 MX453 is the same helmet, but the SS2500 uses a quick detach helmet strap where the MX453 uses D-Rings.

 

[snakebitten]

TopGear, I do believe you are right! Speed & Street is basically LS2. But here in the U.S., doing business with Revzilla (or similar) will make it easier & cheaper.

Thanks.

 

[Topgear]

I completely agree. Just threw it out there as some people may prefer different graphics, or more importantly, prefer D-Rings. I prefer the quick release.

TopGear, I do believe you are right! Speed & Street is basically LS2. But here in the U.S., doing business with Revzilla (or similar) will make it easier & cheaper.

Thanks.

 

[Langolier]

Always had D rings, With the quick release is there a way to use bikes helmet lock. Maybe use a loop in the strap that does not open up. Guess I never look that close. How was the SS2500 as far as noise? ...... I like the Lunatic Fringe graphics just not sure I want the word LUNATIC written on the side of my head.

 

[Topgear]

I've never used the OEM helmet lock. I either put it in my trunk, carry it in with me, or use a gun cable lock around the chin bar and the handguards. I had the lunatic fringe version and liked it, but I'll probably just buy the silver one this time around. Noise seemed to be the same as most of my other full face helmets.

 

[Donk]

I've used the Shark Evoline moduar helmets for the last 5 years. On my second one and I really like them. I am going to try the Shark Explore R as soon as its available in the US(mid May). The visor is removable so it should be the best of both worlds. Check it out!

http://www.shark-helmets.com/product.php?sous_gamme=Explore-R&gamme=SHARK Discovery Division&code_gamme=DISCO&code_sous_gamme=EXP

 

[timothy.davis]

I have two of the Shark Evo II's. I ride to work in the mornings at around 04:30 and get off work at 14:30. The last portion of my commute to and from work is on a wildlife refuge area. We have a large populace of deer, coyote, raccoon and possum that are fond of crossing the road at inopportune times. Besides the safety factor the helmet provides the versatility to cope with the cool to cold mornings followed by the sultry humid afternoons we enjoy in Southern Indiana.