Quiet Helmet Suggestions

Mizz ZZR · Post by **Mizz ZZR** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:53 pm

Does anyone have any bright ideas on helmets that are quieter than others?

I got a new one last winter (Shark RSF2i) and its louder than my old cheapy AGV. I tried Mal's Shoei Diabolic on the weekend and it wasn't much better.

Mine makes my ears ring after about half hour and I've resorted to earplugs but hate them. Even the soft foamy work ones hurt after a while.

Any suggestions appreciated

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:06 pm

My old-ish Shoei RF800 is the quietest helmet I have ever owned. Bought a Diabolic last year

bloody oath its Diabolic - on your ears !!

The only way to check is road-test them.......you need a *real* friendly bike shop for that....

MrStompy · Post by **MrStompy** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:14 pm

i got no suggestions on helmets but i have found proper fitting ear plugs to be the solution for me.

Not those foam things cause they often dont seal properly etc - but proper custom made ear plugs.
you can usually buy a pair at bike shows/races etc. I lost one of mine but i have found a DIY kit on the net which should sort me out.

it hasnt arrived yet so i cant say if it works.

i started a thread about it the other day if your interested.
http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=13109

Mizz ZZR · Post by **Mizz ZZR** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:32 pm

Yes thanks I did see that. I really don't wanna do earplugs though, cause another little problem I have with them is that I usually forget to put them in (like we don't have enough gear to put on already)

MrStompy · Post by **MrStompy** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:32 pm

Mizz ZZR wrote:Yes thanks I did see that. I really don't wanna do earplugs though, cause another little problem I have with them is that I usually forget to put them in (like we don't have enough gear to put on already)

i know exactly what you mean
they shit me as well but i figure i better try to use them....
im sure one day i will be glad i did...

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 8:17 am

A lot of wind noise comes in from under your chin. So often the hats with a high neck line will be a bit noiser, although they will allow you more head movement and be lighter. I remember seeing a fitting in England, an elasticated thing that fitted round the bottom of the hat and would streatch over you hear (or something like that). Idea was to reduce the open hole around you neck, without strangling you, and cut out the wind noise. Maybe a big neck scarf would go the same job?

Mizz ZZR · Post by **Mizz ZZR** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 4:46 pm

photomike666 wrote:Maybe a big neck scarf would go the same job?

In our hot summers??? Are you havin a joke with me Mike???

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:25 pm

I thought you lived in Melbourne

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:14 am

Still gets fuggin warm down here Mike as you'l see Thursday

Don't equate Melbourne with England...

Kaz, I have a Shoei RF 900 and it's way quieter than other lids I own, perhpas Shoei stuffed up the engineering on the diabolic.. who knows..

ducati_paul · Post by **ducati_paul** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:39 am

photomike666 wrote:A lot of wind noise comes in from under your chin. So often the hats with a high neck line will be a bit noiser,

So based on this would a "Flip up" helmet be quieter as they have smaller neck holes 'cos you don't have to fit your noggin through 'em?

mfzx6r · Post by **mfzx6r** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:31 am

You'll find that the more "race rep" the helmet is the noisier it gets.
with more air vents and more scoops etc its all adds to the road noise.

If you want a quiet helmet then I'd look at something less sporty

maybe go to a BMW

bike shop

Might not be very sporty but they may have just what you need.

Duane · Post by **Duane** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:32 am

I dunno, my helmets have never talked loud enough to make me notice.

I put two of them next to each other once, made them some tea and bikkies. they had a lovely day.

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 2:15 pm

mfzx6r wrote:maybe go to a BMW bike shop Might not be very sporty but they may have just what you need.

As long as you're comfortable with a second mortgage to pay for it of course..

ducati_paul · Post by **ducati_paul** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 2:21 pm

mick_dundee wrote:
mfzx6r wrote:maybe go to a BMW bike shop Might not be very sporty but they may have just what you need.
As long as you're comfortable with a second mortgage to pay for it of course..

Cheaper than a Lot of Arai and Shoei Helmets!

Burky · Post by **Burky** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:03 pm

mick_dundee wrote:I have a Shoei RF 900 and it's way quieter than other lids I own, perhpas Shoei stuffed up the engineering on the diabolic.. who knows..