Quietest Helmet
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i was going to ask a similar question...hope im not hijacking, but, i've tried like 3 diff helmets, all feel the same to me. is there a real advantage to a shoei compared to a bell or something like that? a good Bell helmet is 200, a good Shoei is like 600 what's that advantage?
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I have an arai and a simpson, both seem to be pretty quiet.
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The best helmet is one that fits properly.
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Just be carefull you don't get wrapped up in a conversation and loose track of the cars and road around you.. easy to do
I understand what you mean, but I just need a quiet helmet. My bike has stock exhaust, I personally don't like loud obnoxious bikes, well at least now that I'm grown anyway. Talk on cell phones in cars is only legal with a hands free device. I do like to listen to music when I ride and my phone does a great job at that, just want to be able to answer a call. Not out to call radio talk shows or order a pizza. Sorry if I offended anyone. Love the site, thanks for all the help.
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we just like our brothers and sisters on 2 wheels to be as safe as possible man...
be aware, be alive
catchy eh?
be aware, be alive
catchy eh?
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I have a open airbox with a voodoo pipe and I can easily talk on my Cardo Q2 mounted on my Shoei RF-1000
If you check out SHOEI try the newer RF-1100, its a great helmet and very little wind noise, and great airflow, I really like the feel at high speed it doesnt want to lift. and my plain black one only cost 310.00 about a month ago, i think shoei had a sale.
http://www.compacc.com/
http://www.compacc.com/
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+1 on the whole "Don't phone and ride at the same time" argument....
+10 on the emphasis that the helmet you should wear is the one that offers the best protection you can afford... and fit is a close 2nd behind this rule.
as for the difference between a $200 Bell and a $600 Shoei, well the only way to answer that is to try both of them... you'll find that the key differences are in the impact ratings and weight. The Shoei is generally going to offer the same or better protection but will be lighter and likely have better aerodynamic design. (that means less buffeting in the wind at 75)
Lastly... for a good place to start looking for a quieter helmet... I would look at this article. It will give you some good comparisons of different helmets (you may even find yours in their list to have a good idea of how they stack up).
look at all of the helmets that are quieter than yours, consider adding a wind curtain to the bottom, find a few that have good protection ratings, see which one fits best and will fit your budget best...
WebBikeWorld.com helmet noise comparisons
+10 on the emphasis that the helmet you should wear is the one that offers the best protection you can afford... and fit is a close 2nd behind this rule.
as for the difference between a $200 Bell and a $600 Shoei, well the only way to answer that is to try both of them... you'll find that the key differences are in the impact ratings and weight. The Shoei is generally going to offer the same or better protection but will be lighter and likely have better aerodynamic design. (that means less buffeting in the wind at 75)
Lastly... for a good place to start looking for a quieter helmet... I would look at this article. It will give you some good comparisons of different helmets (you may even find yours in their list to have a good idea of how they stack up).
look at all of the helmets that are quieter than yours, consider adding a wind curtain to the bottom, find a few that have good protection ratings, see which one fits best and will fit your budget best...
WebBikeWorld.com helmet noise comparisons
Okay, like it or not, he JUST asked about the quietest helmet. If he wants to listen to tunes or confab with oprah....... that's his Choice....
Me, I like the sound of the road and the bike, that's my Nirvana.....
Others....... do what you need......
I am a firm believer in a $10 head = a $10 helmet... If you choose to wear the gear, wear the best you can get, and if you're gonna ride, ride the best you can...
Life is full of distractions, deal with them the best you can.
Ride On..
Cheers
Me, I like the sound of the road and the bike, that's my Nirvana.....
Others....... do what you need......
I am a firm believer in a $10 head = a $10 helmet... If you choose to wear the gear, wear the best you can get, and if you're gonna ride, ride the best you can...
Life is full of distractions, deal with them the best you can.
Ride On..
Cheers
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