New Lid

[ray1151]

Well my Shoei XR 1100 must be 10 years old now and has started to let in water.
The Shoei was a bastard to get comfortable, but once fitted comfortable in cold and hot weather for all day riding with clear vision with a cardo freecom intercom fitted.
So what next?
Shoei GT Air 2 - not sure my head is Shoei shaped, will it be a load of agg to get the fit right again?

HJC RPHA 70, rumors of water coming in through the vents in heavy rain. True or not?

Nolan N87, great budget lids, had a Nolan in the 90's for many years, fitted perfectly out of the box.

Any one got experience of these three?

Any other recommendations, must be a full face and not a flipup. I wear glasses and will plumb the cardo in.

Thanks
Ray

[Rusty]

If Arai did not exist it would be a Shoei every time. 

[Robbieben]

I bought the GT Air 2 to replace my XR1100 and was extremely disappointed with it, noisy and a poor fit, the top vent lets water in in heavy rain too, I sold it after 2 months. I now have the NXR which is great, quiet, comfortable just like the XR1100 was.

[ray1151]

Thanks Robbie, that's helpful, don't have an Arai shaped head so I've never been able to get into one Rusty!

[Rusty]

I know what you mean .. some heads are just not for some makes ! Just make sure its comfy !

[O.C.]

I know what you mean .. some heads are just not for some makes ! Just make sure its comfy !

  Shoei and Arai fit me and are comfy...that isn't always the case for others... I tried Schuberth (C3) some years ago and it was uncomfortable despite being the correct size 

[mcfroyce44]

Well my Shoei XR 1100 must be 10 years old now and has started to let in water.
The Shoei was a bastard to get comfortable, but once fitted comfortable in cold and hot weather for all day riding with clear vision with a cardo freecom intercom fitted.
So what next?
Shoei GT Air 2 - not sure my head is Shoei shaped, will it be a load of agg to get the fit right again?

HJC RPHA 70, rumors of water coming in through the vents in heavy rain. True or not?

Nolan N87, great budget lids, had a Nolan in the 90's for many years, fitted perfectly out of the box.

Any one got experience of these three?

Any other recommendations, must be a full face and not a flipup. I wear glasses and will plumb the cardo in.

Thanks
Ray

I've the RPHA ST full face. It's just OK. Not a helmet I'd buy again to be honest. If you buy one don't buy the iridium visor. I've had two replaced under warranty. The iridium coating came off as soon as it rained. I ended up taking a black visor in exchange but haven't tried it yet. To be fair I find it comfortable but the quality is comparable to a much cheaper Caberg IMHO.

[GLA55Y]

I've just got one of these.
I've only had a couple of rides out with it and it suits me.
https://www.helmetcity.co.uk/shark-evoline-3-blank-whu/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA9orxBRD0ARIsAK9JDxQxUyu1P8hYI2DLBNNRF_egiP_i8iVZuZFZvxRmH3U115Qo-pacF0MaAvvOEALw_wcB

[Rusty]

Nice one ... Helmet City, for everyones info at this time have a very good sale on .. really worth a look. I may bag myself a new Arai .. nearly £200 off !

[Lonewolf]

We have a newish bike shop in Leeds, sports bike something or another, on Regent St, Leeds where all the bike shops seem to set up. They are the only bike shop I have ever known where you can buy a helmet and return it if you change your mind.

[ChrisB]

We have a newish bike shop in Leeds, sports bike something or another, on Regent St, Leeds where all the bike shops seem to set up. They are the only bike shop I have ever known where you can buy a helmet and return it if you change your mind.

Sportsbikeshop are brilliant. We have bought parts, helmets and clothing from them. Fortunately only had to return 1 item ever which was the wrong size for me. It was easy to return, post paid by them and full refund to my card within a few days.

[Lonewolf]

Good customer service speaks volumes.

[O.C.]

We have a newish bike shop in Leeds, sports bike something or another, on Regent St, Leeds where all the bike shops seem to set up. They are the only bike shop I have ever known where you can buy a helmet and return it if you change your mind.

Am I right in thinking that Get Geared and J&S (who were basically next door to each other in Leeds) have now gone  ? 

[Lonewolf]

Am I right in thinking that Get Geared and J&S (who were basically next door to each other in Leeds) have now gone  ? 

In a roundabout way, both shops have now merged with the business now being presented as J&S. However Sportsbikeshop are next door to them, Sportsbikeshop is on a different level, the shop is light, airey, very well stocked, the staff are helpful but not intrusive, they have an intuitive customer accessible stock checker and ordering system in the shop and as previously mentioned, you can buy a helmet from them and return it if you change your mind. I have NEVER come across that elsewhere.


I used to enjoy visiting Hein Gericke when they were there in years gone by, they sold some decent stuff and had a good reputation but alas they fell by the wayside. I still have my HG Goretex Proshell suit which I bought from them years ago, expensive at the time but still going strong.

[O.C.]

Yes HG gear was good, perhaps too good, which may have contributed to their downfall, although the stores were run on a franchised basis

I still have a HG suit and its still good, although not my preferred choice..... now I have Rev it