Adventure Lids
Discussion
If one was to purchase an adventure or enduro type bike, would an adventure/dual-purpose type lid be recommended?
I read somewhere that the peak on a dual purpose/adventure lid will seriously compromise ride-ability at NSL/motorway speeds, that they are relatively heavy, the large visors are problematic with Pinlock, & that they are very noisy.... Are there any advantages, apart from making one look 'the part'??
I read somewhere that the peak on a dual purpose/adventure lid will seriously compromise ride-ability at NSL/motorway speeds, that they are relatively heavy, the large visors are problematic with Pinlock, & that they are very noisy.... Are there any advantages, apart from making one look 'the part'??
Biker 1 said:
This is what I'm worried about. At what sort of speed does it become an issue?Rawwr said:
About 60-65mph, I guess. Having said that, remember that unless you're in a full tuck on a sports bike, you're going to be copping a tsunami of air to the face. On a screened adventure bike, maybe not so much of an issue.
Sounds like things are even worse on an enduro with no screen or fairing, sat bolt upright....I have a Honda Africa Twin, and run a Shoei Hornet ADV with a peak. The reason they work so well on adventure bikes and not generally normal bikes, is the screen of the bike takes most of the wind off your face, so you don't have the peak constantly pulling your head around.
Also, for the same reason as above, the peak keeps the worst of the rain off your visor as you can't just clear it by going faster as you would with a normal bike.
The only issue I have with wind buffeting is Africa Twin specific, in that the wind comes up past the yokes and lifts the visor, but I sorted that with a piece of rubber sheet cut to shape, and now I get no wind buffeting at all.
Another reason for Adventure bike riders to wear peaked helmets is that if you get mud or some other crap on your visor, the peak takes the sun's reflection off it, which otherwise would make riding into the sun nigh on impossible
Hope that helps ?
Also, for the same reason as above, the peak keeps the worst of the rain off your visor as you can't just clear it by going faster as you would with a normal bike.
The only issue I have with wind buffeting is Africa Twin specific, in that the wind comes up past the yokes and lifts the visor, but I sorted that with a piece of rubber sheet cut to shape, and now I get no wind buffeting at all.
Another reason for Adventure bike riders to wear peaked helmets is that if you get mud or some other crap on your visor, the peak takes the sun's reflection off it, which otherwise would make riding into the sun nigh on impossible
Hope that helps ?
graeme4130 said:
Another reason for Adventure bike riders to wear peaked helmets is that if you get mud or some other crap on your visor, the peak takes the sun's reflection off it, which otherwise would make riding into the sun nigh on impossible
Hope that helps ?
Fair comment. I guess my issue would be that I'd be 80% or more on tarmac, with no screen, so I think this type of lid is possible a no-no. However, there appear to be many super-moto riders who wear this type of lid - any PH'ers into this who could comment? I quite like the idea of a KTM SMC....Hope that helps ?
Bob_Defly said:
I just bought a Bell Adventure MX-9, really pleased with it. Vented for motorway use. The visor comes off and you can also use goggles.
What happens if you put your head above the screen at motorway speeds? Are there issues when doing a life-saver? Looks like a good lid & decent VFM....Biker 1 said:
Bob_Defly said:
I just bought a Bell Adventure MX-9, really pleased with it. Vented for motorway use. The visor comes off and you can also use goggles.
What happens if you put your head above the screen at motorway speeds? Are there issues when doing a life-saver? Looks like a good lid & decent VFM....
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