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Quietest helmet?
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drodg58 Offline
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Post: #21
RE: Quietest helmet?
I rode tonight with my C3 and ear plugs with the larger head liner. It is very very windy tonight and it was quiet and very comfortable but I have to get use to that chin strap. Thanks everyone.
10-01-2015 03:43 PM
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CB4ME Offline
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Maryland
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Post: #22
RE: Quietest helmet?
(10-01-2015 03:43 PM)drodg58 Wrote:  I rode tonight with my C3 and ear plugs with the larger head liner. It is very very windy tonight and it was quiet and very comfortable but I have to get use to that chin strap. Thanks everyone.

Yes there's no D ring or anything to secure the helmet to the bike and the ratchet type chin strap require getting used to. But it's much quicker on and off and can even be secured with one hand.

I need to remember to make sure the face shield locks into place. My HJC modular was easier.

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10-02-2015 05:13 AM
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drodg Offline
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Indiana
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Post: #23
RE: Quietest helmet?
I never thought about the fact that you cannot attach the helmet to the bike until you said that. After I replaced the liner this week with a large and rode yesterday in very strong head winds I am pretty sold. It is nice helmet just different than my Arais I have been wearing over the years. Have a good weekend.
10-02-2015 06:57 AM
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GoldOxide Offline
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Southern Ontario, Canada
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Post: #24
RE: Quietest helmet?
Overall, I would say Arai. Most models, even 3/4 face I find surprisingly quiet with face shield down. The prices aren't too far over the top, but quality is top notch. Of course, many Arai's tend to fit narrow'ish heads, but mine seems to fit my fat head. Ah well.

I should say that for all helmets, I wear ear protection for any rides involving 80 km/h and higher (i.e. no urban rides).

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02-01-2019 09:08 PM
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Bigskyorbust Offline
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Georgia
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Quietest helmet?
I can guarantee this one is not . My absolute favorite though...İmage


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02-02-2019 07:37 AM
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cblais19 Offline
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Virginia
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Post: #26
RE: Quietest helmet?
(02-01-2019 09:08 PM)GoldOxide Wrote:  Overall, I would say Arai. Most models, even 3/4 face I find surprisingly quiet with face shield down. The prices aren't too far over the top, but quality is top notch. Of course, many Arai's tend to fit narrow'ish heads, but mine seems to fit my fat head. Ah well.

I should say that for all helmets, I wear ear protection for any rides involving 80 km/h and higher (i.e. no urban rides).

Arai is the only company offering 3 different helmet shapes for different heads (round/long/intermediate oval). Their newer helmets have also gotten much quieter - the Quantum and Signet -X helmets have been noted in reviews to be very good in that regard.

They’re also one of the few companies that makes a helmet specifically designed from a venting and shape perspective for naked/standard bikes (the Defiant) - which is what I’m wearing on the CB. however I also always wear high NRR earplugs.

I think that for absolute quiet, there’s little doubt that the Schuberth line holds the crown there. However, a significant part of that is achieved by a very tight neck roll and minimal vent cutouts to minimize turbulent airflow. I’m not sure theyr’e all that comfortable once you hit hot and humid weather like in much of the SE US.
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02-02-2019 08:06 AM
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GoldOxide Offline
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Southern Ontario, Canada
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Post: #27
RE: Quietest helmet?
(02-02-2019 08:06 AM)cblais19 Wrote:  
(02-01-2019 09:08 PM)GoldOxide Wrote:  Overall, I would say Arai. Most models, even 3/4 face I find surprisingly quiet with face shield down. The prices aren't too far over the top, but quality is top notch. Of course, many Arai's tend to fit narrow'ish heads, but mine seems to fit my fat head. Ah well.

I should say that for all helmets, I wear ear protection for any rides involving 80 km/h and higher (i.e. no urban rides).

Arai is the only company offering 3 different helmet shapes for different heads (round/long/intermediate oval). Their newer helmets have also gotten much quieter - the Quantum and Signet -X helmets have been noted in reviews to be very good in that regard.

They’re also one of the few companies that makes a helmet specifically designed from a venting and shape perspective for naked/standard bikes (the Defiant) - which is what I’m wearing on the CB. however I also always wear high NRR earplugs.

I think that for absolute quiet, there’s little doubt that the Schuberth line holds the crown there. However, a significant part of that is achieved by a very tight neck roll and minimal vent cutouts to minimize turbulent airflow. I’m not sure theyr’e all that comfortable once you hit hot and humid weather like in much of the SE US.

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There is no relief for Floridians migrating to southern Ontario in July/August. They have to go to Quebec or the Arctic to get it.

>>> Spring is an extension to the riding season. ¯\(ツ)/¯ <<<
(This post was last modified: 02-02-2019 12:01 PM by GoldOxide.)
02-02-2019 11:58 AM
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motoWest Offline
Break-In Period

Wisconsin
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Post: #28
RE: Quietest helmet?
Overall I'm happy with the noise level of my Shoei RF-SR. It's a massive upgrade in terms of sound over my Biltwell Gringo S. However, I will say that my Gringo was one size too big, so it's not a 1-to-1 comparison.

Either way, I'll probably looking into ear plugs for this upcoming summer.
01-31-2020 03:24 PM
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4 Paws Offline
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MM 199 on BRP (Fancy Gap VA)
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Post: #29
RE: Quietest helmet?
For those of us who use Shoei helmets and want to make them a bit quieter they sell inserts with noise dampners in various sizes. Less expensive on Amazon but excellent info and sizing data on Shoei website.

I’d love to find the helmet equivalent of Maxwell Q. Smarts cone of silence for riding but .......

Best thing I learned from my dog: “Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride". Dan D.
06-25-2020 07:45 PM
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Cormanus Offline
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Post: #30
RE: Quietest helmet?
4 Paws, you won't. Ear plugs are a must, but even they won't give you the cone of silence.
06-26-2020 02:51 PM
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