Full face Helmet or Flip front
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Full face Helmet or Flip front
Hi all
I have a full face helmet now but am looking for a new one. Cant decide on another full face or flip front. Any ideas or suggestions/preferences.
Thanks
Brian
I have a full face helmet now but am looking for a new one. Cant decide on another full face or flip front. Any ideas or suggestions/preferences.
Thanks
Brian
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I have used Shoei flip for years, first Multitec now a Neotec. The Neotec is a brilliant helmet. It fits my head shape.
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If you intend to put comms in it the BMW System 6 Evo is a good choice. Less expensive than many as well.
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flip for me.
I have a Schuberth C3 and a BMW System 6 Evo. On balance I prefer the BMW - I find it more comfortable and quieter.
I have a Schuberth C3 and a BMW System 6 Evo. On balance I prefer the BMW - I find it more comfortable and quieter.
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RTman10 wrote: And don't forget cheaper to buy.
Not by the time you've added BMW bluetooth - but let's not start that old chestnut again!
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Horses for courses... It's more important to get a lid that's a really good fit for your head shape and feels comfortable. I quite fancy a flip-front but so far I haven't found one that really feels right so it's full face for me.
I did think that flip-front had one advantage of not having to take your lid off at petrol stations, but having pulled in to a Waitrose station last week with my mate who has a flip-front, the attendant called over the loudspeaker for us to take them off, so I took off my full face and he flipped his up.
Still no juice was flowing and then she called to him that he must also remove his flip lid too - muppet!
I think this only happens in the UK - other countries are more sensible
I did think that flip-front had one advantage of not having to take your lid off at petrol stations, but having pulled in to a Waitrose station last week with my mate who has a flip-front, the attendant called over the loudspeaker for us to take them off, so I took off my full face and he flipped his up.
Still no juice was flowing and then she called to him that he must also remove his flip lid too - muppet!
I think this only happens in the UK - other countries are more sensible
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If your interested in BMW system 6 there is a German website I have bought a few things off recently, example, a pair of ladies Daytona gortex boots for Mrs Bertie £100 cheaper than UK!! Although the web address is co.uk and the prices are in pounds they are based in Karlsruhe Germany. http://www.moto24.co.uk/
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Most petrol stations don't make you take your flip front helmet off. My Waitrose does the same, so I go to shell down the road, which incidentally is the petrol station at Waitress as well. I was told to remove my Helmet at Waitress, but they were ok to let a motorcycle cop fill his bike up with his Helmet on.
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I was once in Scotland permitted to sit on the back seat of a police car with my BMW System 4 on. So that's another reason for having a flip up.
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Before you purchase, might be wise to check on here - http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/
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Before you purchase, might be wise to check on here - http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/
Most have taken their findings with a oinch of salt.
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Re: Full face Helmet or Flip front
Thanks for all the replies. I think I will try a flip front. just need to decide which one now.
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brianillusion wrote: Thanks for all the replies. I think I will try a flip front. just need to decide which one now.
We'll all have opinions Brian. Best idea is usually to try them and see what fits best.
Good luck...
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+ 1RTman10 wrote: Before you purchase, might be wise to check on here - http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/
Most have taken their findings with a oinch of salt.