AGV Stealth Helmets

[frogfeaturesFZR]

I need to replace my current lid and I'm leaning towards a Stealth. Any one got one and want to comment on it ? :blink:

[Zealot]

The ones on trademe from waikato yamaha? Got myself one, it's good. My mate bought one a few months ago for roughly double what I paid for it, and was kicking himself over it.

[Racing Dave]

I've been wearing one for a few months now, and like it just fine. The fit, of course, is a personal matter, but I wear a size L Arai, and the same size fits me in AGV. As I wear glasses it's important for these to be easy to put on and off, and the Stealth is fine for that. Venting is good, and it hasn't fogged the visor yet. That said, the visor itself is a little tricky to learn the technique for fitting and removal, and it definitely takes longer than the "seconds" that the leaflet suggests, but no tools are needed and it seals well when shut.

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Many thanks I've bought one. Cheers guys :Punk:

[Dakara]

Any problems with the wind noise?

I've been looking at an AGV S4 (5 stars on sharp) and it was derived from the stealth, but reviews say the wind noise is horrible...

[skelstar]

Meh. Just wear ear plugs... can't understand why anyone wouldn't, my riding was MUCH better when I started doing so.

[Skunk]

Meh. Just wear ear plugs... can't understand why anyone wouldn't, my riding was MUCH better when I started doing so.
Plugz4Lugz. Very comfortable.

[Dakara]

Yea, suppose thats an option...

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Only been on one decent ride since I bought it but it seems quieter than my FFM.

[bismarck]

Where to buy a cheaper colour visor for this helmet?

[toxteth_ogrady]

How to change the visor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5f88_97X68

Does not look like S4 though

[driftn]

I got one this time last year. Very nice fit. A touch noisy but when your going hard the last thing on your mind is "geezzz this thing is noisy".

[imdying]

Try it on, I found it pushed on my forehead. Ended up with a Shoei RF1000.

[batboy]

i have a stealth, great fit for my odd head, can be a bit noisey yes, but meh dont bother me none, the ratchet action on the visor is very very smooth and easy, meaning can be done with the thumb with ease.

[Boosted]

yeh i just got one also... matt black yeh its pretty good.. just finding a place who does a cheap tint visor for it...

[vifferman]

How to change the visor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5f88_97X68
That's how it is on my X-Vent. Piece of piss, and after doing it a few times, it takes all of 3 or 4 seconds. The trickiest bit is pushing the little lever in, and once you've mastered that, you can do it blindfolded.


Try it on, I found it pushed on my forehead. Ended up with a Shoei RF1000.
Hmmm... me too. my X-Vent was a tad small (head's 59cm, helmet was 58), and gave me headaches. Shoei is SO comfy in comparison. Only think I miss from the AGV is it had a completely removable liner (scary - because then you could see how crap the interior construction is). Also the cover on the strap was longer, so it was more comfortable on my neck,and the vlecro tab was easier to clip the end of the strap up with than the plastic clip on the Shoei. The tinted/mirrored visor was HEAPS better than Shoei's wussy ones, and 2/3rds the price.
But, I'd never go back to AGV helkmets, after owning three. There must be some gooduns though - Rossi wears 'em.

[imdying]

I kind of liked the bright yellow Rossi one, if it had've fitted my head I probably would have brought it :)

The Shoei is quite nice, very light, I'm happy with it.

[Dazza]

I know it's not a Stealth but I've had an S4 for about 18mths now, once you've learnt the visor removal technique it's a piece of piss, literally seconds, as been said it's a wee bit noisey but apparently designed for naked bikes (S4 that is) so sweet f'all bufferting on a calm day. Only dislike is no dee's, bloody clippy thing needs retightening every so often & replacement visors are f'n expensive !

[Resto lad]

Stealth AGV helmet is cool good value comfy --- until i broke the visor , replacement tint or clear $126.00. a shoei visor tint or clear is $85 ????? go figure just passin on the info
:shit:

[Hailwood]

Just bought an AGV Stealth SV (with the internal sun visor). Only one ride so far but 1st impressions.....

Very light and very comfortable to wear. About as noisy as my old HJC with great vision. The chin vents work really well and the internal sun visor is better than my HJC one.

Loving it so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BrendanZX9R]

i've been using an agv stealth since 2009 and have found it great. that being said i'd like to try a new shoei!
The AGV initially feels quite tight when I put it on, sometimes to the point that i wonder if i have bought the wrong helmet. And it kills my ears getting it on and off (but they are munted and stick out from years of rugby anyway!). I got it new, but it was really cheap and came with a free tinted visor which swayed my thinking somewhat. But the good thing about it is that once its on and i have adjusted my ears the helmet is comfortable enough that I forget its on, which i suppose is its greatest endorsement. So initially its uncomfortable but once its on and my ears are sorted its pretty good.
The noise level isn't too bad and the air flow is good, i don't have many issues with fogging but i do treat the visor with some anti fogging stuff. The visors are quite fiddly to change, but you get used to it and it becomes easier over time. all in all its pretty good.

The only other gripe i have is that sometimes the visor doesn't seal properly causing my eys to water, but i think that an issue with my helmet alone as i haven't haard of anyone else having this problem. And its not bad enough to make me want to change helmets and can sometimes be fixed by pushing against the outside of the visor to force it to seal tighly.

would i buy another one? it depends - i got this one really cheap and it is the older model , perhaps the newer one (more angular design) wouldn't have the same issues mine has.