Sticky Lid

**Deano** · 29th November 2004, 10:21

Ive noticed that lately my helmet visor has been sticking from the fully closed position, when trying to lift it up.

I pulled the visor off and gave everything a clean and sprayed some silicon at it, but alas the problem is still there.

It is a Shoei TXR - has anyone had similar problems with helmet visors, and is there a remedy ?

The helmet is actually getting a bit old anyway, so maybe I'll use this as an excuse to buy a new lid. Its always good to be able to justify money spent to the missus.

I saw some HJC's fairly cheap but Im open to advice on good quality helmets in the $300-$500 range.

**Devil** · 29th November 2004, 10:22

Originally Posted by Deano

Ive noticed that lately my helmet visor has been sticking from the fully closed position, when trying to lift it up.

I pulled the visor off and gave everything a clean and sprayed some silicon at it, but alas the problem is still there.

It is a Shoei TXR - has anyone had similar problems with helmet visors, and is there a remedy ?

The helmet is actually getting a bit old anyway, so maybe I'll use this as an excuse to buy a new lid. Its always good to be able to justify money spent to the missus.

I saw some HJC's fairly cheap but Im open to advice on good quality helmets in the $300-$500 range.

HJC CL-14 is a decent helmet in that range.

**jrandom** · 29th November 2004, 10:24

Can't go past a Shoei Raid for quality and price, get one of the old models from AMPS (or whoever else has some) at $400 before they run out.

Current (updated) Raids are going at about $550 for solid colours, I think.

**Yokai** · 29th November 2004, 10:26

I like my Zeus Fliptop ... Nice helmet - comfy, a little noisy though (or am I getting more used to that?) 399.

That said, it sometimes needs a little adjustment of the screws to make the fliptop stay up, and I don't really like the chin-strap fastener...

Yokai

**Hitcher** · 29th November 2004, 10:28

A helmet thread discussing "choices"? Mutter, grumble, snarl...

When I'm King everybody will be made to wear a black Shoei XR1000. Than there will be no more of this nonsense. Harumph!!

**jrandom** · 29th November 2004, 10:30

Originally Posted by Hitcher

A helmet thread discussing "choices"? Mutter, grumble, snarl...

Punkin-headed wearers of black Shoeis with 'X's in the size, unite!

**Hitcher** · 29th November 2004, 10:32

Originally Posted by jrandom

Punkin-headed wearers of black Shoeis with 'X's in the size, unite!

Multiple Xs and an L. My preference is "fuller-headed gent".

That will teach me to edit my posts...

**jrandom** · 29th November 2004, 10:34

Originally Posted by Hitcher

That will teach me to edit my posts...

I do like to pounce.

Nice ellipsis.

**750Y** · 29th November 2004, 11:04

shoei has some oil that comes with their helmets, maybe could use vaseline on the seal?

**Quasievil** · 29th November 2004, 11:17

If you contact W White wholesale in Hamilton Ph 7 849 5493 these guys are the importers, tell them about your problem and they may have the "correct" lub for your helemt, there is one the Helmet campanys put out.
I will contact them if ya like but I thought they were wankers for not sponsoring our rally or even bothering to reply to my proposal EVEN !!

**AMPS** · 29th November 2004, 11:32

Originally Posted by Deano

Ive noticed that lately my helmet visor has been sticking from the fully closed position, when trying to lift it up.

I pulled the visor off and gave everything a clean and sprayed some silicon at it, but alas the problem is still there.

It is a Shoei TXR - has anyone had similar problems with helmet visors, and is there a remedy ?

The helmet is actually getting a bit old anyway, so maybe I'll use this as an excuse to buy a new lid. Its always good to be able to justify money spent to the missus.

I saw some HJC's fairly cheap but Im open to advice on good quality helmets in the $300-$500 range.

HJC CL14's at $299 to $387 depending on graphics, but my pick is the new Shoei Raid 2 at $499.
Lou

**Hitcher** · 29th November 2004, 11:42

Originally Posted by Quasievil

If you contact W White wholesale in Hamilton these guys are the importers

Owners of an appallingly bad web site. How come motorbike retail, parts and accessories web sites are almost without exception so badly designed and maintained?

**bear** · 29th November 2004, 11:49

TSS Motorcycles had the HJC CL14 (with graphics) for $365 (rrp $399) a couple of weeks ago.
Not bad, really comfortable, but do find it a bit noisy into the wind.

**jrandom** · 29th November 2004, 11:53

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Owners of an appallingly bad web site. How come motorbike retail, parts and accessories web sites are almost without exception so badly designed and maintained?

Atomic's (the wreckers) website is pretty good.

But I think, in general, it's because bike shop people are greasy spanner monkeys / irresponsible speed addicts who can't stand the sight of geeks who know things about things like web pages.

[Edit and disclaimer: I know nothing about web pages.]