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Helmet with both internal visor and pinlock?

  • 04-09-2014 8:57pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭


    Looking to buy a new lid and deffo want something that takes both pinlock and has an internal visor. Was using a HJC IS-17 and it was great but a bit noisy.

    Any recommendations of other lids that have both those features?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    My Nolan N43E Air has both Internal sunvisor and Pinlock ready visor.
    I bought it because of its huge eyeport and FOV, the new one is the N44.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    my shark s700 has both


  • Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Shark Vision R. Recommended.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭Stainless_Steel


    I have the Shoei GT Air which has exactly that. Not cheap but top quality.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    I have the Shoei GT Air which has exactly that. Not cheap but top quality.

    Beautiful lid that.....really nice.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    goodlad wrote: »
    Looking to buy a new lid and deffo want something that takes both pinlock and has an internal visor. Was using a HJC IS-17 and it was great but a bit noisy.

    Any recommendations of other lids that have both those features?

    Any light race style lid will be noisy, as its lighter so less material used, go for a slightly heavier lid and it will be more comfortable and better spec'd usually.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭goodlad




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 677 ✭✭✭M450


    Zascar wrote: »
    Shark Vision R. Recommended.

    On my second one now, neither came pinlock ready. Think you can get a visor for about 50 euro though.

    I had the universal stick-on one on the last helmet, think I'll get the proper visor for the new one though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,572 ✭✭✭Skill Magill


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    Not convinced with the paint job, I'll never forget the famine :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭goodlad


    I have a Shark S900 that was my old lid, I'm going to wear that for now until i get a new lid. It was a grand fit, really tight but after about 2 months it was pretty loose. I don't think the brand fits my head properly.

    The HJC i have at the moment was also a really tight fit when i got it. The foam relaxed a bit now but its still tight so i think that brand fits me alright.

    Its kinda difficult to pick a new lid because of stuff like this. I've seen posts before on a few different forums saying stuff like an Arai tends to fit a roundy head where a shark doesn't etc....

    Gonna go try on a load of lids next week. Will drop over to both cotters and bikeworld and try on a load of different ones.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Look at the caberg lids too, reasonable price, high scores on the sharp tests and most models have internal visor and pinlock as standard.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭goodlad


    First lid was a Caberg. I thought it was grand until i put on a shark lid. The shark lid was a world of difference in comfort. Then i put on my HJC lid and the shark seemed uncomfortable after that, haha!

    Hell i might just get another HJC-IS17 if i cant find anything else that ticks the boxes


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭goodlad


    I had tried on Shoei XR1100 a few months back and it was deffo the most comfortable helmet i ever tried. Doesnt have the internal visor and come with a pinlock but is on a savage sale price in helmet city.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Not convinced with the paint job, I'll never forget the famine :D

    Down with that sort of thing.......

    I also adore it in the black and blood red.....


    http://www.thevisorshop.com/en/Shoei--GT-Air-Journey-TC1/m-7538.aspx


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,401 ✭✭✭positron


    Shuberth S2 has internal visor and if it's like the SR1, it will come with a clear pinlock insert free with the helmet.

    05_lines_black_white.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    positron wrote: »
    Shuberth S2 has internal visor and if it's like the SR1, it will come with a clear pinlock insert free with the helmet.

    05_lines_black_white.jpg
    https://www.louis.de/en/artikel/schuberth-s2/215360?list=8700606
    https://www.louis.de/en/artikel/schuberth-s2-lines/215363?list=8700606


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,401 ✭✭✭positron


    Holy batman, Schuberth SR1 is now just 300 euro? I paid over 500 a year ago and that was a steal back then!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,306 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Anyone ever use LS2 helmets? If so, what did you think?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭goodlad


    I'm digging that lid with the optional SRC System installed.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭goodlad


    Anyone know where stocks Schuberth helmets?
    I want to drop out and try them on. Can just buy local then too and cut a deal on the lid + src system


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,401 ✭✭✭positron


    Megabikes had them in stock this time last year.

    My experience with trying on Schuberth helmets is that they have designed it with a very tight neck, so it will hurt a bit to get in and out for first few weeks or months even. Overall quality of these helmets are much higher than other helmets I have tried. (Nexx XR1R & Sharp GTAir). High quality feeling, very light and excellent vision & visor (spare dark visor is expensive though).

    I ended up buying an SR1, you are more than welcome to try that on if you didn't get to try them elsewhere.


  • Registered Users Posts: 38 bigSuzi12


    I'm saving for a GT Air, pricey but I don't think I'd wear anything bar Shoei


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭goodlad


    I simply cannot be arsed getting into megabikes to try on a lid.
    So ruling out the Schuberth options.

    Will be dropping into cotters today or tomorrow to size up a GT Air.
    I can always get bluetooth/raido/comms kit aftermarket.

    Cant actually buy until i get my insurance payout but want to know exactly what fits and what i want so i can purchase as soon as i get the money


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭Bandito909


    Dude,

    I'm nearly certain that I saw schubert helmets in the Harley Davidson shop.

    If you're on the way to cotters might be a good idea to just have a quick nose in there and try it on? The helmets were upstairs, think they only had a few in stock. They used to have a few Shoei in there, but last time I checked they were all schubert


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,453 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    positron wrote: »
    Holy batman, Schuberth SR1 is now just 300 euro? I paid over 500 a year ago and that was a steal back then!!

    Hmm, It jumps up to 379 when pick my size and any colour!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭goodlad


    So i tried on the S2 and the GT Air today.
    Both are extremely comfortable and its a hard choice.

    The S2 is on sale atm from 610 to 480 so Im leaning towards that and then slap in the schubert comms system to it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭Bandito909


    Where is the Gt-air on sale at that price? I'm guessing cotters?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭goodlad


    Bandito909 wrote: »
    Where is the Gt-air on sale at that price? I'm guessing cotters?

    Woops!!!! Edited the post. Said the wrong one on sale, lol


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭Bandito909


    goodlad wrote: »
    Woops!!!! Edited the post. Said the wrong one on sale, lol

    Bastard!!! :D


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