Helmet suggestions?

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Anonymous
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29/09/2008 at 6:43 am

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#2744

I'm thinking about adding a new lid and was looking for some thoughts on what to check out.I currently have the Schuberth with the flip down visor. I like the flip down option. It's doesn't have a pinlock and I'd like that. So what I want is an all weather helmet, (the Schuberth gets water on the inside in the rain), I want one that doesn't mist up easily, one that's quiet and comfortable.I am wired to the bike.Any thoughts?

Anonymous
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29/09/2008 at 7:26 pm

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#11022

http://www.challengermotors.co.nz/Web-Pages/helmets.htm

Anonymous
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30/09/2008 at 7:13 am

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#11023

Wow, you hate your money!

David
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30/09/2008 at 7:53 am

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#11024

I currently wear a BMW System V, although it may not be so good as it is a flip up version, not a flip down type. I wouldnt buy another. Dean, do you really wear a Baehr? The last time you were out you were wearing a System IV?Desamo, go to Motomail, they will let you go over the Harbour Bridge (on yr bike) and back to try one out. Just remember they have a device embedded in them that automatically charges your credit card if you go past Esmond Road!

Ron McFadzien
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30/09/2008 at 8:05 am

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#11025

System 5 has a pinlock visor option better than most I have seen has silicone bead between the 2 layers I have one on my Systenm 4 great in wet weather no fog.Given the above and that Schuberth make the System Helmets for BMW it my be worth checking out the 4 - 5 visor shape and see if you can retro fit the inner layer from a BMW helmet to the Schuberth Helmet. All you have to loose is a couple of visor's or only 1 if you are very carefull. The BMW inner visors is removable when they are new. The sun makes the plastic harder and not so flexible as they get older. My 10 cents worth boGSer

Anonymous
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30/09/2008 at 8:13 am

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#11026

I currently wear a BMW System V, although it may not be so good as it is a flip up version, not a flip down type. I wouldnt buy another. Dean, do you really wear a Baehr? The last time you were out you were wearing a System IV?Desamo, go to Motomail, they will let you go over the Harbour Bridge (on yr bike) and back to try one out. Just remember they have a device embedded in them that automatically charges your credit card if you go past Esmond Road!

No just thought this may work. It comes wired and I understand it is very quite. I did have a new system 5 but traded it on a BMW enduro. It only took 2 years for the enduro to get here. still like my system 4. I don't like the system 5

Anonymous
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30/09/2008 at 8:15 am

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#11027

Wow, you hate your money!

No I like spending your money as you helped to pay for my last helmet 😀 😀

Anonymous
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30/09/2008 at 11:33 am

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#11028

Thanks for the comments guys.Dick - yes I definetly want to road test this time, and I've had a good run with motomail.Dick - what is a flip down helmet?BoGSer - thanks, i'll look into that. I probably need to talk to the schuberth guys as wellDean - thanks i'll look into that too.Cheers

Jason Turner
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06/10/2008 at 9:01 am

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#11029

Stick with the schuberth, buy a new visor as the anti fog coating does age, last one i brought was $150 from memory, find where the water is entering from and replace the seal. Got to be cheeper than a new lid!Failing than go out and buy a new C2!

Anonymous
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06/10/2008 at 8:06 pm

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#11030

CamA new Schuberth visor is now $319.00. I'm better off just buying another helmet for that. Last week I discovered the new helmets have pinlock. Inquiries with the distributor through a retailer found there were no pinlocks available. My plan was drill the visor and add the pinlock.I then got a call back advising they'll supply one (I guess they just pull it out of another helmet box until they get one through)... $129.00. I've gone with that option for now but I think that's it for this helmet. I'll switch to a brand where bits are more readily available and more reasonably priced.Or order bits from overseas. Likewise the form inserts are priced beyond belief.Note to self, when buying a helmet check the cost of replacement bits and get an extra visor thrown in.

Jason Turner
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07/10/2008 at 9:25 am

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#11031

Interesting, I brought a new visor 3 months ago, who have you been dealing with? I use the guys at botany honda (because I can walk there from work), Had to buy a new visor after a wee accident with a wet cloth and antifog coating (say no more). I'm sure it was only $150 ish for a new one, maybe that's what I told the wife 🙂

Jim Young
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07/10/2008 at 10:36 am

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#11032

Has anyone got any info on the new BMW System 6 helmet which is supposed to be coming out early next year ??

Dave Ross
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07/10/2008 at 11:31 pm

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#11033

Dean should know, he keeps up to date with this sort of stuff.

Anonymous
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08/10/2008 at 12:45 am

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#11034

Interesting, I brought a new visor 3 months ago, who have you been dealing with? I use the guys at botany honda (because I can walk there from work), Had to buy a new visor after a wee accident with a wet cloth and antifog coating (say no more). I'm sure it was only $150 ish for a new one, maybe that's what I told the wife 🙂

Thanks - I'll check overseas. I don't mind paying a little more here but if it's double or triple then that makes no sense.Cheers and thanks for the update.

Anonymous
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08/10/2008 at 5:03 am

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#11035

Dean should know, he keeps up to date with this sort of stuff.

No ring BMW Germany. My helmets are fine don't need replacing. Thje system 4 were the best helmets and i'm not given it up.
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