Adventure helmets?

[Eddieb]

http://www.andystrapz.com/productdet...pid=94&BACK=72

clip on peak visor thingy.

[Taz]

http://www.andystrapz.com/productdet...pid=94&BACK=72

clip on peak visor thingy.

But then you can't have your visor up.........

[Box'a'bits]

But then you can't have your visor up.........

The link says that they attach to your visor, so yes, riding with your visor up would be like having air brakes on....

[awa355]

Unfortunately, in terms of helmets and safety, you'd be wrong.

webBikeWorld has some really good helmet info, start at: Motorcycle Helmet FAQs.

I have just diverted to this website you recommended. What a lot of useful info. Have added it to my favorites. Thanks for the referrence.

[Box'a'bits]

So, Bart, what did you get, and what were the things that attracted you to that helmet?

[bart]

So, Bart, what did you get, and what were the things that attracted you to that helmet?

Well, I'm not at home, so I can't put up a picture.........but it looks a wee bit like this one.....

[bart]

Shoei Hornet DS Sonora (black/grey, just like yours Steve)

Everyone here seem pleased with theirs, so I thought they must be good.

Bike shop in Napier has had one sitting around for a while. They got it in for a guy but it didn't fit. Managed to get it for cost + 'FA' of $650. RRP is currently $999 for the Sonora model (the pretty painted one). Big ups to Fivestar Suzuki.

I was tempted to go for a road helmet, particularly the HJC carbon job. The big selling point for the Hornet is the amount of vision you get. It's important when blasting down windy gravel roads to see that suicidal sheep jump off the bank beside you. Peripheral vision is very good with this helmet.

The other selling point is the ventilation. It looks to have ample vents for a sweaty dude like me. I don't think road helmets are quite as good in this department.

I'm unsure about the peak. I think it's only there for looks.

It seems to be a comfortable helmet and I can't wait to try it out on the bike.

The only downer is........$160 for a replacement visor. Back to square one if I scratch it.

Thanks for all your input guys. I hope this thread becomes a useful tool for others looking at adventure helmets.

[Paladin]

Nice one Bart! I really liked my Shoei Hornet DS - low wind noise, good ventilation(it never steamed up once!) BUT it did lift my head at speed much more easily than my Arai Tour X3 does - I think the airflow through the peak thingy is better on the Arai. Apart from that definitely no complaints AND it probably saved me from very serious head injuries or worse last Easter Sunday on Orongorongo! Bloody good helmet mate, hope you enjoy it!

[bart]

Cheers Dave. I would have looked at the Arai, but couldn't justify $1000+ for something that probably isn't going to get looked after very well (fall off bike mirror when stopped, pelted with stones, hit with low branches when riding through bush, crashing, etc.)

[Paladin]

Cheers Dave. I would have looked at the Arai, but couldn't justify $1000+ for something that probably isn't going to get looked after very well (fall off bike mirror when stopped, pelted with stones, hit with low branches when riding through bush, crashing, etc.)

Know what you mean! The only reason i got the Arai was cos the insurance paid for replacement of my Hornet after my accident so my Arai cost me less than the Hornet cash out of my pocket wise, otherwise i would definitely have just gone for another Hornet! TBH the Hornet was more comfortable fit-wise than the Arai, which is very snug on your cheeks to say the least!

[Box'a'bits]

Shoei Hornet DS Sonora (black/grey, just like yours Steve). Everyone here seem pleased with theirs, so I thought they must be good. The big selling point for the Hornet is the amount of vision you get. Peripheral vision is very good with this helmet. The other selling point is the ventilation. I'm unsure about the peak. I think it's only there for looks. It seems to be a comfortable helmet and I can't wait to try it out on the bike. The only downer is........$160 for a replacement visor. Back to square one if I scratch it.

First impressions for mine were very good. The vents have an appreciable impact, especially if it cooler outside & you are sweating. I've taken off the chin breath guard to improve ventilation around the face. This will be good in the cooler months however. I found the visor on my last Shoei v.scratch resistant, so am not anticipating having to replace this. I will take off the pinlock antifog for the summer, and that seems to be something that may scratch up. The liner unclips, which means it can be cleaned - something most road helmets doesn't allow. Downsides - minor & expected. The peak does catch the wind a bit on a gusty day. Don't know what it would be like at speed.

[Kokopelli]

make sure the plastic screws are done up tight. I've lost two out of there. Good idea about taking the pin-lock out, I hadn't even considered it. I often ride with the visor open and dust gets to it. You also have to be careful that the peak is right back, otherwise it can scratch the visor.

[warewolf]

The big selling point for the Hornet is the amount of vision you get. It's important when blasting down windy gravel roads to see that suicidal sheep jump off the bank beside you. Peripheral vision is very good with this helmet.

My understanding of the legislation was helmets weren't permitted to obscure your peripheral vision, so all of them have a viewing port wider than you can see??

[bart]

My understanding of the legislation was helmets weren't permitted to obscure your peripheral vision, so all of them have a viewing port wider than you can see??

The hole in the front of the hornet is much bigger than the hole in the front of my road Arai. I'll get the tape measure out.....

[bart]

Well..........I lined up all my helmets, and there wasn't much in it. They all have pretty much the same size hole. The shape varies a wee bit, so you get a bit more up/down view, but the side/side view is virtualy the same.

I'll start eating my hat now.