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Shoei Neotec Helmet
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I've recently bought one & normally wear a Tour-X (partially due to getting through security at work easier & also I use an RT now to commute). It's seems noisier to me, but the sounds seems to come from the sides where the helmet shuts, which is to be expected I supose. Could also be due to the screen on the RT. Misting at the sides of the visor in the wet, but none on the pin lock. Vents are good. but noisy when open.
Fit is different to Arai. Pressed on my forehead a bit when I first had it (the Schubert was worse) but wearing a helmet cap stopped it and know I don't notice it when just wearing the helmet, so maybe it's given a bit.
If you're a size 'small' (unusual on this site
), I'll happily meet up some time and let you have a try of mine. I'm up that way most weekends.
Fit is different to Arai. Pressed on my forehead a bit when I first had it (the Schubert was worse) but wearing a helmet cap stopped it and know I don't notice it when just wearing the helmet, so maybe it's given a bit.
If you're a size 'small' (unusual on this site
), I'll happily meet up some time and let you have a try of mine. I'm up that way most weekends.
Having had various flips (Multitec's, BMW System 6, Schuberth C2, Schuberth C3, Caberg) I reckon they are all noisy! I've never found enough noticable difference between all those mentioned to make the difference between owning or not owning. I now always wear earplugs anyway! For the record the BMW was the worst but that had a lot to do with wind noise around the back of the neck.
If you put your hand over the flip join on the side of these helmets you can instantly hear the difference and see why they are noisier than an ordinary full face. It's the price you pay for having a flip. Don't expect a flip to be as quiet as a full face - it'll probably never happen. Which do I think was the quietest? Probably the Shoei - and the reason was the neck and chin curtains that helped keep a lot of noise out of the actual helmet itself.
If you put your hand over the flip join on the side of these helmets you can instantly hear the difference and see why they are noisier than an ordinary full face. It's the price you pay for having a flip. Don't expect a flip to be as quiet as a full face - it'll probably never happen. Which do I think was the quietest? Probably the Shoei - and the reason was the neck and chin curtains that helped keep a lot of noise out of the actual helmet itself.
I obviously have a Shoei head, the cupboard is full of them.
On a Neotec after having a Multi - agree with all above.
Still got my X spirit for the Blade days.
Recently got a new Hornet Ad - great fit, good for pootling about, but no sunshade, will have to improvise. Ear plugs compulsory.
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I've been using mine for about two years. It is by far the noisiest lid I have owned and appears to get noisier when fully closed. The visor mists up at merely the mention of rain.
I've had to go back to using my ear plugs which helps no end. I won't be replacing it with the same. My old Givi flip which I purchased to see if I got on with that style of lid is far quieter despite costing a third of the price of the Shoei.
Chris
I've had to go back to using my ear plugs which helps no end. I won't be replacing it with the same. My old Givi flip which I purchased to see if I got on with that style of lid is far quieter despite costing a third of the price of the Shoei.
Chris
I love the Neotec. Have had many flip-top work helmets and this is by far the best I've had.
There is no such thing as a quiet helmet. As I always wear ear-plugs, the noise level isn't too relevant but I have noticed the Neotec seems quitter than the others I've had.
I particularly like the fastening. it's a great big thumbs up from me for the Neotec!
There is no such thing as a quiet helmet. As I always wear ear-plugs, the noise level isn't too relevant but I have noticed the Neotec seems quitter than the others I've had.
I particularly like the fastening. it's a great big thumbs up from me for the Neotec!
Had my Neotec over 3 years and its a great helmet with no issues.
Fully recommended
Fully recommended
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Mines misting up in-between the visor and the pillock, guess the seal has broke?
Have you rotated the Pinlock pegs to enable more pressure of the Pinlock insert against the visor?
Might be the pillock that's at fault then
Nice one Mickey just spat mi Guinness out in the pup reading this, landlady not looking happy what a pinlock.
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You bloody set of bastids
Too late to edit it now
Too late to edit it now
Might be the pillock that's at fault then
Well spotted great detective work
you'd have made a half decent copper
Well spotted great detective work
Was a detective for a spell with the Number 3 Regional Crime Squad
But The Bear made it sooooo easy
Was a detective for a spell with the Number 3 Regional Crime Squad
But The Bear made it sooooo easy
I had heard a rumour that was the case
Mr Bear is making a habit of leaving open goals this along with his wish to go off roading were both to easy 
I got the Multitec, Neotec and Hornet DS. Multitec is a very good helmet, fits me like a glove, better than the Neotec. Lovely flip front with metal plates in the locking mechanism, draft free with the storm cuff, pinlock insert so it doesn't fog, enough space for an intercom system speakers. Downsides. Small opening, noisy and you have to change visors when the light conditions change, vents not the best, lining not removable.
Hornet DS. Light helmet, very aerodynamic for a peaked helmet, big opening so you can see a lot without moving your head, nice and cool helmet, chin has a bit of space, good ventilation. Pinlock doesn't fog and once again fits me like a glove. Can wear it for hours. Downsides. It is very drafty in winter, the helmet has space for inter ear plug speaker thingy not the normal speaker that comes with an intercom system, the peak has nothing to do as a sunshade, the peak can vibrate a bit depending on your position on the bike or which bike you are riding or how the screen is set. Did suffer a bit from stability at speed with cross winds, you can feel the wind pushing the helmet. That is nitpicking if I have to be honest.
Neotec. Probably the best helmet bar my XR1100 that I have. The dark visor is very effective in the low sun, good ventilation and you can tailor it to suit circumstances or seasons, very comfortable and a quiet helmet for me (5'10'' GS Adv 14 plate windshield at highest setting), Like all the Shoeis apart from the Multitec the liners are removable, space for the intercom system. A curtain to keep the coldest of drafts out, pinlock that doesn't fog, very easy and quick to strap on once the buckle is set no faffing around, big opening so you can see a lot, visor not only drops down but also moves back to for a nice tight seal preventing rain and running water entering the eye opening. Downsides. The top vent is very effective so you will feel the cold air freezing your brain, put it on half open, can get a bit warm in the south of France for it is a snug fit, the visor shield hinges needs lubricating ever so often, can fog up a bit around the edges but just open the chin vent to clear it. The sun shade is only to be used with the visor down. Bugs damages this very easily and once you lift the shade with the bugs on the shade the bits stays inside the pocket only to make a mess every time you drop the shade or lift it
Hornet DS. Light helmet, very aerodynamic for a peaked helmet, big opening so you can see a lot without moving your head, nice and cool helmet, chin has a bit of space, good ventilation. Pinlock doesn't fog and once again fits me like a glove. Can wear it for hours. Downsides. It is very drafty in winter, the helmet has space for inter ear plug speaker thingy not the normal speaker that comes with an intercom system, the peak has nothing to do as a sunshade, the peak can vibrate a bit depending on your position on the bike or which bike you are riding or how the screen is set. Did suffer a bit from stability at speed with cross winds, you can feel the wind pushing the helmet. That is nitpicking if I have to be honest.
Neotec. Probably the best helmet bar my XR1100 that I have. The dark visor is very effective in the low sun, good ventilation and you can tailor it to suit circumstances or seasons, very comfortable and a quiet helmet for me (5'10'' GS Adv 14 plate windshield at highest setting), Like all the Shoeis apart from the Multitec the liners are removable, space for the intercom system. A curtain to keep the coldest of drafts out, pinlock that doesn't fog, very easy and quick to strap on once the buckle is set no faffing around, big opening so you can see a lot, visor not only drops down but also moves back to for a nice tight seal preventing rain and running water entering the eye opening. Downsides. The top vent is very effective so you will feel the cold air freezing your brain, put it on half open, can get a bit warm in the south of France for it is a snug fit, the visor shield hinges needs lubricating ever so often, can fog up a bit around the edges but just open the chin vent to clear it. The sun shade is only to be used with the visor down. Bugs damages this very easily and once you lift the shade with the bugs on the shade the bits stays inside the pocket only to make a mess every time you drop the shade or lift it
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I had heard a rumour that was the case
Did you make the mistake of thinking id accidentally taken the bend wrong? I simply decided to combine track day and off road on the same day
Did you make the mistake of thinking id accidentally taken the bend wrong? I simply decided to combine track day and off road on the same day
You are not the first to take that approach
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