not a fan of the flipback modulars.... looks ugly even when closed.

id take the rpha90s carbon anytime.... i have the normal rpha 90 n its awesome.

Whoah.....can impulse buy a bike hahahahah

Y not the gsxs 1000?

u should be looking at dual sport helmets if u want that kinda look like the scorpion adx1 or agv ax8 or shoei hornet...those kinda helmets.

im using the road5 now...yes its very good in the rain and pretty good in the dry too. but i still prefer the metzeler roadtec01. i have more confidence in the roadtec and have never had any unintentional slips whereas ive had a couple with the road5. for some reason the road5 just doesnt feel confidence inspiring.

also the road5 is much lazier to lean into corners while the roadtecs leans with minimal effort.

once the road5 is gone, ill be going back to roadtec or if curious enough will probably try out whatever version of the Bridgestone T3x series is out at the time. unlikely ill be going back to road5...may not even consider the road6.

Yeah HWM. Its the only type available in Malaysia iinm.

Stiffer? Im assuming the roadtec coz HWM. Honestly never noticed difference in stiffness.

Anyway...roadtec01 has new version which is roadtec01 SE. Same thread, compound etc except the thread at the edges has been shortened to give more grip.during dry cornering. Have not seen anyone using it though n dunno abt availability here

odd... i ran til about 16k n i still had abit more before reching twi...another friend (big guy) on a versys 1000 also reached about 16k before changing.

only if u keep the peak on... i have an ADV and i ride a naked. took the peak off and its one of the better helmets that cuts through the wind compared to my 2 sport touring helmets (and 2 jet helmets). the beak on ADVs are usually sharper and really helps to cut through the wind.

as for noise, i cant say coz the ADV i have has 17 points of ventilation so noise is gonna be bad no matter wat and its known to be a noisy helmet anyway.

AFX FX41

Dont bother finding this one in Malaysia. I bought it from Singapore abt 6 years ago and dunno if they still selling it or not.

Dunno if its still in production or not oso

sport touring i dont think will suit these kinda helmets unless u remove the peak. otherwise itll catch wind and noise will be the least of ur problems.

unless u have super tall windscreen like touring bikes, i wouldnt recommend these dual sport helmets without removing the peak... after removing the aero should be pretty decent to cut thru wind.

as for noise, these kinda helmets are known to be noisy as airflow is a main factor for these kinda helmets...easily solved with earplugs (which u should be doing anyway)

As someone from a 1.7kg modular to a 1.4kg full face....im gonna say its worth it...i ride a naked n the lesser weight really is a blessing especially on my neck.

but then i use earplugs..n again, u should too

My 1.4kg helmet is the caberg drift evo carbon in medium

I just use 3m 1100 disposable foam earplugs..the kind with the string. Rm2.50/pair at hardware shops so its easily available

I also use this with the foam tips https://shopee.com.my/product/81885991/9776...69-1654315248.9

Both work well for me and are comfy. Even with a jet helmet they reduces enough to help me keep my sanity.

Take note there is a correct way to wear foam earplugs for it to be effective...make sure to check on that (rolling, pulling ear etc).

Just shoving them in wont do anything

yes, depending on the fit of the helmet..... when ur riding the wind will be pushing the helmet back onto ur cheeks... so yes, normal to feel a little lenguh on the cheeks.

earphones if earbuds type, wont do anything for noise....

if IEM type (aka ear dildos), with the correct size tip, can help reduce a little... but it really isnt much. earplugs are still the best solution to outside noise.

if ur uncomfortable using earplugs there are many different types out there, even mouldable ones. i find foam earplugs to be the most comfortable as it will expand to ur specific ear canal.

if u feel weird about the silence, just get used to it n raise ur awareness of ur surroundings. after awhile u probably wont even realize ur wearing it.

u mean the silicone ones? i tried those n they werent comfortable for me... especially since the stem on the ones i tried was super long and it actually hurt my ears.

earbuds cannot interchange tips... i think u mean IEMs... i use the middle ones.

i dont need to find anymore ear plugs... im already very happy with the 2 form types im using now and they fit me well...just the silicone pine tree type ive never found a suitable one. though i wouldnt mind giving the 3M 1250 a try...saw on shopee they have the corded version n price macam not bad.

WH4CockcooBird

try also looking at LSH Racing world near publika.

they carry lazer, caberg and also AGV.

the caberg drift evo carbon is pretty cheap for a carbon fiber helmet and very comfy as well.

works with my glasses at least...

otherwise u can look at the AGVs as well.

goddamn.... i went to hodaka couple of days ago and was looking at the EXO 1400 too....been eyeing that helmet for quite some time but cant justify the purchase since i have a different cf helmet already.

its a damn sexy helmet though.

wat sizes did they have left? did u ask?

n price if not mistaken around 2k right?

This post has been edited by mADmAN: Aug 9 2022, 06:26 PM

good info on when u should replace ur helmet

agree with skyblu3.. the Rpha11 is also known to be a noisy helmet... and i think the Rpha70 might be cheaper than the 11. either way, would strongly recommend earplugs for any helmet u ride especially long distance.

another option u can look at is also the Rpha90 if u want a flip up.