My current helmet has two annoyances so I am beginning to consider what helmet might solve those two problems.

1. It is very noisy above 50 MPH
2. The visor leaks when I get caught in very hard rain.

So those of you who have quiet dry helmets please let me know what you have.

__________________
Cheers,Denny

I'm considering alternatives for my next helmet, but currently use a Shoei RF-1000. It didn't rate well on some third-party tests, but has been a good helmet for me.

It does well in all but torrential rain, and I usually wear earplugs on all but in-town trips.

__________________

I forgot to mention my current helmet is an HJC SY-Max.
The flip front was necessary for me to see maps in the tank bag (trifocals).
The GPS has solved that problem since it is within better view, I don't need the tank bag for maps so much.

I wear earplugs most of the time, but the wind roar above 50 overwhelms the earplugs most of the time.
So I am looking more to a full face this time. I have an oval shaped head. So far I've not found a Shoei that fits me well. my Brother has an Arai and a Shoei, he says the Shoei is much quieter.

__________________
Cheers,Denny

There have been a couple of really good threads about modular helmets in this forum if you do a quick search. One thing that cant be stressed enough is that fit is the most important part of the equation for any helmet.

__________________
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. -Benjamin Franklin

I like my Nolan N102 (modular), but I haven't used enough helmets to comment on noise, and I don't ride in the rain.

__________________
Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes, Unifilter, no snorkel, 120/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, fly screen, tacho, D9 gauge panel, center stand, Ikon 7610s, Hagon fork springs, gaiters, Pirelli Sport Demons, sissy bar, 3 seats.

Most of the time great ventilation through a helmet has a downfall in wind noise.
My favorite for wind noise is Shoei X-11 Favorite for fit is Suomy Spec 1R extreme, but with the side plates covering the visor mech - it does make it noisier.

Visor on the Suomy is of better quality with a better seal, but is a pain to change

Visor on the Shoei is the best of best as far as changing the visor. I have never had the Shoei leak and have ridden in some very hard downpours.

I ride just about year round, rain or shine...not ice though...
Switched from an HJC to a Nolan Modular (forget the model) - been in a few major downpours with no leaks to speak of. Also, it weighs about half of what the HJC did, so I don't get a stiff neck on long rides.

__________________
2006 Bonneville Black - Lots O' Black
best mod - Hedge's 8-ball choke...email him if you want one!

I am also thinking about a new helmet, I have ans HJC AC-10, I like the helmet alot BUT!!! the noise is almost unbearable at highway speeds, additionally, I have lost some weight and the it fits well but not like it used to. It has always been noisy.

__________________
'07 Goodwood Green Bonneville, AI Removed, Superbars, Dart Screen, Bar End Mirrors. Stock Air Box, Modified Snorkle, 1mm Shim, Thruxton TOR's

Denny,

I also wore a Sy-Max for seven years no less. I really wanted to get another modular, in fact had bought a Caberg but it just wasn't a good fit for me. Had the internal darker shield and very nice.

But I just recently bought a Scorpion EXO 700. If you think you could do without a modular I would highly reccomend this helmet.

Brian

__________________
My Photo Album

I have a Shoei RF-1000 Diabolic and it does not leak, feels great, but it is
pretty noisey to me. I usually wear ear plugs when doing any highway riding.

Block