Dual sport helmets, where at

[dino3310]

anyone know where to get a Nolan N70 or a Arau xd or similar,
i like the look of the more well known newish one's like the Arai
but the're a bit out of my price range.
i had one of these visor with flip up screen helmets years ago i cant remember the make but it was awesome for my riding needs.

[dino3310]

i heard nolan stopped making the n70, but another lesser known brand took over the making of this perticular model, dont know which brand though.

[far queue]

i heard nolan stopped making the n70, but another lesser known brand took over the making of this perticular model, dont know which brand though.It's now called a Grex RD1

[What?]

It's now called a Grex RD1

Yep, same lid, same factory, just a different name.
HJC also have lids out in same style - could be worth a look.
I had a squizz at an Arai a while back, but the fit and finish left me unimpressed - well below Arai's normal level.

[tri boy]

Owned a Nolan N70 for 8yrs, and bought a new Grex RD1 to replace it last year. Happy to recommend it as a good priced dual sport helmet.
Visor is very scratch resistant, helmet is light, and not very noisy. A bit of fogging in low temps, but for approx $200 you can't buy better.:yes:

[Ocean1]

This works well for me: http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/airoh-helmets/

[dino3310]

sweeeeet thanks guys, who's the local dealer?

[Ocean1]

Airoh? Here:

http://www.vroom.co.nz/


This looks inneresting also...

http://www.xzero1.com/indexp.html

[tri boy]

Boyds have a good range of RD1's if thats what your after.

[cooneyr]

Other options are the shoei hornet and the zeus 2100b.

Cheers R

[OV Lander]

I bought a brand new Arai Tour X from a fella in Petone. Was contactable at falkenn@gmail.com.

He sorted me out with one for $660, rather than $850 from the shop round the corner. I was pretty suspicious at first, but since TSS failed to return any of my calls, despite spending an hour in the shop trying them on, I decided to give him a try.

Imported directly (3 day wait), but offers a wide selection if you know what you want (model, size, colour etc).

When was this? December 2007.

Hope it helps.

[howiezowie]

Thats a good price for a Tour X - well done.
I'd be interested in your thoughts about the peak - I have heard this style of helmet stresses the neck at "open road speeds"
I'm a fan of flip front helmets, for lots of reasons, mainly I like opening it up when the time is right for that un-obstructed feel.
I really like the look of this Caburg Trip flip front
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/caberg-trip/
Has anyone got one or any experience of one - that link gives it a good review and I like it's looks, and they're available for seventy quid in the UK - good value and that sun shade thingie looks like it would be the dogs ...
Constructive thoughts please .
H

[cooneyr]

Thats a good price for a Tour X - well done.
I'd be interested in your thoughts about the peak - I have heard this style of helmet stresses the neck at "open road speeds"......

I use a motox helmet and googles, have use a Airoh S4, and a Grex RD1 all with peaks. Fit is very important to stop the helmets moving around on you head (S4 was a PITA). I've broken my neck and never have any neck troubles and don't think there is much in the "helmet stressing the neck" argument at around legal open road speeds. In saying this I played rugby as a prop till about 10 years ago so maybe some of the neck strengthening paid off.

Cheers R

[OV Lander]

Thats a good price for a Tour X - well done.
I'd be interested in your thoughts about the peak - I have heard this style of helmet stresses the neck at "open road speeds"
I'm a fan of flip front helmets, for lots of reasons, mainly I like opening it up when the time is right for that un-obstructed feel.
I really like the look of this Caburg Trip flip front
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/caberg-trip/
Has anyone got one or any experience of one - that link gives it a good review and I like it's looks, and they're available for seventy quid in the UK - good value and that sun shade thingie looks like it would be the dogs ...
Constructive thoughts please .
H

The whole peak thing is a bit of a myth - but not entirely!

At normal road speeds (100+.. ..o/taking only you understand!) it really is not a problem. The peak has some, albeit minor, room for adjustment which means you can keep it pointing down and therefore 'below' the wind. But do beware if you chose to either look upwards at speed, or do a full on head turn at speed. Sure, you notice the extra pressure under these circumstances, but if you're riding around at high speed and permanently looking behind then you won't last long anyway.. ..so it won't be a problem :rofl:

I started out looking for a flip top to accommodate the glasses, but in the ended I decided a peak was more useful given that I do much of my riding after work, in the evening and heading directly into the sun! I did look at looked at the Caberg Trip also (good prices available in the UK), but since I could not try one on anywhere in NZ, I decided not to order one.. ..with helmets, it's got a fit right! :nono:

In the end my research led me to Arai, on the grounds of top safety. I much prefer their concept of a super tough outside and soft (hard really, but it's all relative) inner to slow the head more slowly before coming to a sudden stop - my college physics supports their theories which gives me some confidence.

Downsides with the Arai? Not a top performer in the non-fogging stakes, but a breath guard and ski goggle de-misting paste has all but cured this. No skirt on the helmet, so 'cool' in the winter months, but it allows plenty of air flow inside (a little too much when cold!)

It is a hard decision to make, but i am 'well pleased' - no regrets!

[OV Lander]

Found it!

Been looking for a link on the Arai construction info...
http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/php/araitecs/AraiTecsIII.pdf

[twotyred]

I really like the look of this Caburg Trip flip front
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/caberg-trip/
Has anyone got one or any experience of one - that link gives it a good review and I like it's looks, and they're available for seventy quid in the UK - good value and that sun shade thingie looks like it would be the dogs ...
Constructive thoughts please .
H

lots of happy owners in this Caberg Trip thread on ADV, lots of good info

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271827&highlight=caberg+trip

[young1]

Has anyone compared the Arai Touir X2 to the Shoei Hornet DS?

[Ixion]

I gotta Grex. Seems OK. Only bad thing is it is a clip fastener which I much dislike.

I'd like to try the Airoh, but there's no Auckland agent.

[Ocean1]

I gotta Grex. Seems OK. Only bad thing is it is a clip fastener which I much dislike.

I'd like to try the Airoh, but there's no Auckland agent.

Which also has a clip.

I didn't like 'em either, (why change somat wot works bloody well?) but, (in spite of continuing bitching about it) I've learned to live with it.

[howiezowie]

Just on the off-chance, does anyone know of Caberg availability closer than the UK ?
H

[NordieBoy]

Just got one today and with a little work fits me very well.
It's basically a modified 2100 road helmet but that only means there's less room to get a drink nozzle up inside to your mouth.
Good build quality and retailed for $199 which was quite good I thought.
Quite quiet on the road and seems to be quite stable at speed with the peak.

[Tony W]

Just got one today and with a little work fits me very well.
It's basically a modified 2100 road helmet but that only means there's less room to get a drink nozzle up inside to your mouth.
Good build quality and retailed for $199 which was quite good I thought.
Quite quiet on the road and seems to be quite stable at speed with the peak.


Nice one Nordie!

I bought one (black) myself a few weeks ago.(no specific photo as such,
but you can catch a glimpse in two photos in Bart's report on page 2 of "Quikiride HB" thread.

The first thing I did was install an antifog insert.(a must, for me)
This had to be cut out around the nose area to clear the raised shape in the visor. It works very well.
I also bought tinted visors, although when it was time to fit the peak
I discovered they had given me the 2100 road helmet visors with no holes
on the sides. Only a minor panic then decided to drill holes. Good as gold now!

I think they are a comfy, smart, good value helmet.

Cheers.

[mazz1972]

I've got a Grex RD1 - had it for just over 2 years. It is a nice helmet but it is now very noisy - might have to start wearing earplugs, as much as I am loathe to.

Nordie that's that nice looking helmet!

[Eddieb]

Just got one today and with a little work fits me very well.
It's basically a modified 2100 road helmet but that only means there's less room to get a drink nozzle up inside to your mouth.
Good build quality and retailed for $199 which was quite good I thought.
Quite quiet on the road and seems to be quite stable at speed with the peak.

I got one of these on saturday as well and am loving it. I wanted the Titanium but could only get the black. I find there's enough room to get my drink nozzle in and there's certainly more chin room than my road Shoei or Arai. It's also much quieter than the Arai.

I agree to both verdicts on noise and stability and you can't go past the price.

[NordieBoy]

It's a bit of a bugger to get on but once it's on it's sweet.
I'm getting too used to MX/openface/flipfront helmets.

[Kevnz]

I got a GREX 2 years ago and still going strong. Don't have any problems with wind noise but I always wear a Rev It neck warmer which I read makes a difference to the air flow or something , anyway very happy with it and a good price as mentioned

[Gremlin]

Anyone know where to find this Zeus 2100B helmet in Auckland?

[NordieBoy]

Any motorbike shop can get them in.

[Gremlin]

Any motorbike shop can get them in.
Yes, but I would like to try on one first, see if my ugly mug fits it properly...

[NordieBoy]

Yes, but I would like to try on one first, see if my ugly mug fits it properly...

I got the shop to get me one in to try on first.
I made it very clear that if it didn't fit properly I wasn't getting it.