Opinions requested!

[Madshorty]

Originally Posted by grotbag

Your eye's are in your chin? Sooo was your view obstructed when you tried it on?


With all due respect, if you only passed your test on last Monday, you should be giving all of your attention to your riding, if your talking on your bluetooth your not concentrating and your putting the likes of me at risk.

No my eyes are where they're supposed to be but when you glance down at the instrument panel apparently you have to move your head further down so that would take my eyes off the road for a bit longer than a standard helmet.

The Bluetooth wouldn't be for my phone, I NEVER use my phone whilst driving/riding even with handsfree, it's too much of a distraction. I'd probably use the Bluetooth for my music player as I find listening to music whilst riding/driving very soothing.

[Statham]

Originally Posted by FirestormMike

If it's the same pic I've seen he has no nose either everything is gone from the bit where your nose starts down. God knows where the medics start with something like that, poor guy.

Having said that, I reckon that sort of injury wouldn't happen that often and his was probably the one in a million.

I posted this...and you're right, it probably is one in a million...however, it was enough to put off flip fronts!! But hey, it all comes down to Risk v Benefit...I didn't see a huge benefit in a flip front so for me it's not worth the extra risk (no matter how small)...on the other hand, if someone sees a big benefit then it may well be worth the risk to them.

Althouh I think I'm right in saying they can't be used on track days...which probably speaks for itself.

[druidsam]

could this pic be the same one thats been kicking about for years, the first time i saw it the caption was"'ill never give up my harley" and apparently the guy had been wearing an "open face" helmet and not a flip front

then again it could be a different pic



.............................Sam

[FirestormMike]

That's the one !
True, it was an open face iirc and from what I remember of the story, he hit a fencepost too.
Even if you hit an immovable solid object at speed with a full face lid on, it ain't gonna stop serious injury.

[Ruairi]

Originally Posted by Madshorty

I'd probably use the Bluetooth for my music player as I find listening to music whilst riding/driving very soothing.

Do alot of bikers listen to music when riding? I thought it would be dangerous..or maybe thats just me? Gives me better awareness hearing other road users...plus anyway I like listening to the sound of my engine...hear that cat roar

[jonnywombat]

Originally Posted by Ruairi

Do alot of bikers listen to music when riding? I thought it would be dangerous..or maybe thats just me? Gives me better awareness hearing other road users...plus anyway I like listening to the sound of my engine...hear that cat roar

I would not be able to hear it over the exhaust of the bandit... It's a tad loud.

Possibly due to complete lack of baffles

[deano]

I need all me senses on red alert when riding, far more so than driving. last thing I'd need is be 'soothed' to a semi alert state

[grotbag]

yep, what he said

[ks2847]

I recently purchased a Caberg Trip in matt black, I find it is very comfortable and have no problems with seeing instrument panels when the front is locked down. I very rarely use the flip front when riding but it's nice to have it as an option, particularly at petrol stations! The sun visor is a nice touch too and was the deal clincher......................I'm a sucker for gadgets!

Kenny

[Madshorty]

I went for the Trip in the end, after 2 weeks of using it I am very happy with it. The internal sun visor is an absolute godsend! No more black visors or broken arms on my sunglasses!

I've always listened to music whilst riding, same as I listen to music when driving. Sounds strange but it actually keeps me more focuses. I only have it plugged in one ear so I don't get any issues hearing things around me. I used to ride a 70mile journey on my restricted 50cc scooter and without the music I think I would have gone insane!!