Tempted again!

[mthee]

Cheers Spooky. How far does yours flip-up and how stable is it at speed?

[spooky]

it goes right up, good at speeds up to 80, but over 60 ish if you look over your shoulder it sometimes feels like it will go up by itself, but depends what bike you are on due to varying handlebar heights, in traffic or at lower speed when it is up a gentle `nod` gets it down again easily so you can keep your hands on the bars if you need to, 

[timbo]

LOL Spooky! That's exactly what happens to me with my clip on half visor. I have to wear my safety specs with it 

[mthee]

Quick poser (not me!) Everything else being equal, would you go for a white polycarbonate or a black fibreglass composite?
I've always had white helmets as they always stand out more to me. On my meanderings, I've heard this referred to as primary protection. The better shell material is then secondary protection.

[iansoady]

Ian and Bill, can you confirm that your main visors retract fully, i.e., past the opening? I'm beginning to see the practicality in having it integral, rather than as an add-on.

Yes indeed. Although the Nitro is quite cheap, it does seem well made.

I've had a couple now (the first actually had a gold ACU sticker) and found them comfortable, relatively quiet and giving excellent visibility.

But as has been said, fit is vey important and we all have differently shaped heads....

[themoudie]

Aye methee,

Photos taken, just need to transfer from the camera and then post. Probably 3 posts to allow all images to view.

My regards, Bill

[themoudie]

Aye methee,

First of 3 posts of images of HJC open face visor.

My regards, Bill

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[themoudie]

Aye methee,

Post number 2.


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[themoudie]

Aye methee,

Post 3, final image, with sun visor down.

My regards, Bill

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[mthee]

Very many thanks for your input, Bill. You have a good looking, functional lid. I'm pretty sure I'll be getting similar (perhaps the same) once I can try a few on. I must say, in 34 years of biking, I've never had an open face and am really looking forward to experiencing the unrestricted element they undoubtedly offer.
I've been hinting one might be warmly received this valentine's, but have so far been met with, "That's not a romantic gift." Got my thinking cap on and some work to do!

[Moto63]

Morning Matt, the simple answer to that one is you buy her indoors one for Valentine's Day, she buys you one for Valentine's Day, that way you'll av his n hers matching helmets.....how much more roman ice does the good lady need??😍😍😍😏
Cheers, Michael

[mthee]

You sly old fox, Michael - this could work, but I might have to sweeten the pot with a new pair of heels for her!

[mthee]

Oh, look - a mechanism to allow add-on visors to be flipped up;





http://www.urbanrider.co.uk/motorcycle/helmets/visors/3-snap-visor-flip-mechanism-clear.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flip-up-Clear-Lens-Shield-Visor-Base-Attachment-for-Open-Face-Helmet-3-snaps/162218362477?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D8021c57c380e48e59c4ee37981fddf25%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D122310000429

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UV-Flip-Up-Bubble-Visor-For-Open-Face-Scooter-Motorcycl-Retro-Helmet-9-Color-/271166584146
I like the description on this item; "High quality made in Taiwan (Not in China)" 

I know, I know - not enough toys as a kid...

[mthee]

How about the Ironman look? I'm pretty sure he'd ride an XBR and mine is red.



Yes, it's an actual helmet, possibly not road legal, but who's gonna notice?!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Masei-610-Red-White-Iron-Atomic-Man-Open-Face-Shoei-Motorbike-Motorcycle-Helmets/142149589186?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D493818285bec4ba880796528fe30b30a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D142149589179

[SteveC#222]

Iron man! Phah!

You want THIS!!



Genuine helmet ..at a price...http://www.graf-x.co.uk/product/ultimate-predator-helmet/ - not sure if it's road legal though.