BMW System 5 conversion to Jet Helmet

[Andy B]

Anybody gone this route?!

Had North Oxford demonstrate it and it seems easy to convert (compared with Caberg GT which is a screwdriver job!).

I'm thinking, touring in wonderful Norway this Summer. Get up in the morning and decide of its a Full Face Day or an Open Face day.

Not sure whether it's just a gimmick or a very clever idea.

All experiences gratefully received.

 

[MikeP]

I've been doing that with my System IV since I had it.

I also have a System V and it's just the same (except the last time I checked, there still no peak available for it).

First time you remove the visor and chin-bar it's a bit tense but once you are used to it, it takes seconds.

The weak point is the small plastic recess on the chin-bar mount on the helmet but these are replacement items if you do manage to snap one.

 

[Andy B]

Thanks Mike.

Do you use it with the ordinary visor, or do you have the one BMW recommends for it in Jet mode? North Oxford didn't have the side peices to clip on, so they could only show me the remove and replacement of the chin bar.

 

[MikeP]

Thanks Mike.

Do you use it with the ordinary visor, or do you have the one BMW recommends for it in Jet mode? North Oxford didn't have the side peices to clip on, so they could only show me the remove and replacement of the chin bar.

Andy,

I've never bothered with the System V conversion as I still prefer my IV.

I've just compared my IV and V and the fixings are identical.

The IV visor cannot be fitted with the chin-bar removed and the "Jet" side pieces in place.

I just whipped the chin-bar off the IV to take these, it really is easy once you've over come the fear of snapping something.

These are the replaceable hinge plates. The smaller section is the weakest part (having said that I've only bent one once and the repair kit includes two complete sections).

 

[Andy B]

Mike,

This is fantastic - pics much appreciated for getting a real idea of how it works.

On the subject of the System 5, how do you find it for noise compared with the 4?

 

[Andy B]

New but related subject!

Mike,

I picked up another of your threads relating to a bullet cam setup for your bike.

I too am exploring the idea, but like you have never owned a video camera. I've found the info on this forum invaluable, but I wondered if I could ask one (stupid!) question!

Do you need to run another power supply for the bullet cam, or does it take it off the video camera?

 

[MikeP]

Mike,

This is fantastic - pics much appreciated for getting a real idea of how it works.

On the subject of the System 5, how do you find it for noise compared with the 4?

Andy,

It's no quieter in my opinion.

If it's lighter, it's so marginal that it's not noticeable.

The chin-bar vent on the V is just stupid compared to the IV (it doesn't work as well as the older one and it's too easily knocked shut accidentally).

The top vent and exhaust are better on the V, much better.

The V is vastly easier to fit ear-pieces.

I don't like the pronounced V-shape of the newer models visor. It means it's difficult to half-open the visor without the silly pointy bit being in my eye-line.

All that said I'm getting used to the V (if a IV in my size and in the satin-black had been available, I'd have bought another).

I'm using the V on an everyday basis to eke out the life of the IV. I'll use the IV on trips because of the peak/goggles combination giving four-in-one helmet choices.


The two bullet-cam set-up I have uses a separate power supply. I have a rechargeable power pack so that it re-charges from the bike (as does the camcorder).

It was all such a new experience for me that I just bought a complete set-up from a supplier to avoid buying the wrong bits and pieces separately. It was more expensive but it all worked straight out of the box.