Wind noise can damage your hearing in the long run..

Trust me now I have selective hearing problem after almost 35 years of Riding experience.

Even when you have ultra quiet helmet like Schubert please do wear earplug especially for long highway travel.

Mine with Xlite Carbon not drumming, but a high pitch whistle, not sure if it's because of the windshield, or the helmet design.. tried it with another helmet brand and model also on the same bike, no whistling sound..

Depending on the design and the material used, HJC Flip tends to be ok, the downside on this is quite heavy, unless you take the higher end like RAPHA 90 which is light.. for me gold standard of a quiet flip helmet is Schubert C3Pro/C4 but then aside from the high price point, it has a shape of an egg.

This post has been edited by ajaibman: Dec 15 2022, 12:20 AM

Soft RS Taichi jacket can be put into the washing machine safely but don't forget to take out the protectors.

T-Comm/Maxto product not bad,

provided your riding buddies also using the same brand/model.

Those brand can find in shoppe/lapsada.

For The Bluetooth system, yes they universal .. either 4.2 or 5.1 version. this the connectivity to your phone/gps unit or other bluetooth enable devices.

But for intercom, which is full duplex communication between one helmet to another, many are using closed system which only can interact and paired with the same model/brand.

This would not be a problem if you often ride solo or with your pillion only. But if ride in the group you might need to consider to have uniformed intercom devices.

Some premium brand has that feature, but usually it will simulate as phone connectivity using bluetooth to another intercom, so if your unit can have only one bluetooth channel meaning you only can pair with your riding buddies and not your phone at the same time.

And in the time of disconnection, it might not be auto reconnect, need to do some manual action to reconnect back at least.(the experience is not seamless)

I used Sena 20S Evo, 10C, and currently Cardo Packtalk Bold/Black.

In terms of Mesh connectivity, Cardo is better, but I guess need to compare it with Sena 30 and 50 which have never been used before. The Apps are also way better than Sena which looks like still running Java Applet.

In terms of audio quality, Sena is louder, and you can use it with a Jet or Half face helmet without worry, Cardo tends to be softer but has better (slight) bass and you need to really align it with your earlobe to get the best of it.

Almost forgot cardio has this wind self cancelling feature, so it won't pick up the wind sound while riding. It's useful for open face helmets

This post has been edited by ajaibman: Jan 5 2023, 12:24 AM

Yes Hodaka Motorsport, if you go there usually can ask for discount price. Just mention to the seller, not much but within range of 50 to 100 rm per riding gear. Especially if off season items.

Just don't go blasting viral it on the net, they need to jaga their own reseller...

I think LS2 got shop in Bukit Mertajam since the Importer HQ is there.

Very subjectives.. LS2 in terms of safety they ok, got "Sharp" rating. but in terms of head size, you need to try it out first.

https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/helmets/ls2-ff352/

https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/helmets/ls2-ff353-rapid/

This post has been edited by ajaibman: Feb 1 2023, 10:05 PM

Could never go wrong ordering online and no one will ask

https://shopee.com.my/High-Quality-Rice-Coo...836.11310581100

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002733558828.html

This post has been edited by ajaibman: Feb 3 2023, 11:16 PM

Meanwhile,

Nowdays Harley Rider..

https://www.facebook.com/carlomotomalaysia

This guy also do Helmet linings..

I did my seat with him, not bad the result and reasonable price.

The trauma and Orthopedic ward at Govt Hospital is a nightmare, about 80% of the occupants came from Motorcycle accidents.

Please suit up..

True, but not just about riding smart, luck plays a part too..

This post has been edited by ajaibman: Feb 28 2023, 02:00 AM

A loud horn and bright auxiliary light will attract attention more than a loud exhaust.

Not legal.. only your bike stock form is legal, but these days it's considered a lesser "sin" compare to loud exhaust and license plate.

Pay summon vs your life.. I rather pay...

Ensure you off it while going through roadblock-prone areas such as the Toll Plaza/Lorong Motorsikal, then after clearing.. on back.

Usually, I turn on my aux light when the traffic is heavy, lots of cars are present, and during bad weather, so it is not the whole time.. just pity your Stator coil, battery and ignition system.. some LEDs can draw lots of current if not regulated.

Most of Serdang Motor gear are copies of Taichi and Komine, called benkia, starfields, and others. It's Asian Sizing so ngam2 for us.

Ok for daily usage, but for long distances or more serious riders (pushing hard) better to stick with well well-known brand.