the Ferret
Road warrior
Had to Google the stig.
NEW HELMET
- Thread starter peterbaron
- Start date
WD, do yourself a favour and start wearing proper hearing protection on the bike. https://www.hear-it.org/motorcycles...=At 100 kilometres per hour,103 dB and 116 dB.
whizzle_dizzler_imp
First service completed
Cormanus_imp said:
Will do, I've been trying to find the perfect balance of sound isolation, comfort, and being able to hear the environment. I have tiny little ear passages so even the smallest in-ear earbud adapters are extremely uncomfortable, and a lot of things I've tried just blocks too much for my comfort.
TXBikerGuy
Running like a top
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
Me too. That's one long WiKi entry on a TV show character.The ferret_imp said:
KiowaEagle_imp
Road warrior
You guys have never watched Top Gear (not the new one or american one) or Grand Tour? You don't know what you're missing!The ferret_imp said:
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
You guys have never watched Top Gear (not the new one or american one) or Grand Tour? You don't know what you're missing!KiowaEagle_imp said:
They were great programs with a lot of (British ) humor !!!
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Got me this little tiddy the other day:
Went shopping for the coveted Arai XD-4, and found it. Next to it, saw this Klim Krios Pro, tried it, then suddenly the XD-4 moved way side. This is one heck of a performing helmet.
However, fashion-wise, it would not wear well on the CB1100.
Highlights:[ul] [li]Extremely light. Possibly the lightest ADV helmet today.[/li] [li]Very quiet interior (despite the attached helmet sun peak).[/li] [li]"Transitions" technology face shield. Works incredibly well and fast.[/li] [li]Ultra fast patented on/off chin strap clasp. Can just use a gloved hand.[/li] [li]Superior head crash protection technology (you will be less brain damaged).[/li] [li]Subjective: Very comfortable.
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Lowlights:
Hard to list, but here are some:
[ul] [li]Despite its incredible lightness (carbon fiber), the shell is a bit larger than typical. Not totally unusual for an ADV helmet, but noted nonetheless.[/li] [li]Expensive.
[/li][/ul]
Went shopping for the coveted Arai XD-4, and found it. Next to it, saw this Klim Krios Pro, tried it, then suddenly the XD-4 moved way side. This is one heck of a performing helmet.
However, fashion-wise, it would not wear well on the CB1100.
Highlights:[ul] [li]Extremely light. Possibly the lightest ADV helmet today.[/li] [li]Very quiet interior (despite the attached helmet sun peak).[/li] [li]"Transitions" technology face shield. Works incredibly well and fast.[/li] [li]Ultra fast patented on/off chin strap clasp. Can just use a gloved hand.[/li] [li]Superior head crash protection technology (you will be less brain damaged).[/li] [li]Subjective: Very comfortable.
[/li][/ul]
Lowlights:
Hard to list, but here are some:
[ul] [li]Despite its incredible lightness (carbon fiber), the shell is a bit larger than typical. Not totally unusual for an ADV helmet, but noted nonetheless.[/li] [li]Expensive.
[/li][/ul]
the Ferret
Road warrior
Yep wouldn't wear well with a CB 1100, but probably looks pretty good astride an Africa Twin
peterbaron
Road warrior
Thread starter
Yep, maks a good match with your AT. I like it 
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Thanks PB. Been piling on the mileage since. There is no doubt for my pumpkin that this helmet is a win.peterbaron_imp said:Yep, maks a good match with your AT. I like it
Had no intention of looking at Klim, but I did review them a few months ago. The price turned me off, but like with many things, you get what you pay for. If I had the CB1100 I would likely remove the sun peak (takes about 30 seconds), and probably try to acquire a black version of the helmet. The helmet is even more quiet without the peak.
I can't believe how light the Krios Pro is - and it challenges me whether I will ever go back to traditional [heavy] modular helmets again.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Update:GoldOxide_imp said:
Already over a thousand clicks on this helmet and initial opinion has not changed. Anyone considering an ADV helmet and considering an Arai XD-4 (or similar) should also look at this helmet.
Teasing out a few more opinions:
(more) Pros:
[ul] [li]Head turning is easier without the extra (inertial) moment caused by heavier helmets. This appears to help in lessening upper body/neck fatigue on long travel legs.[/li] [li]Surprisingly, early morning shield fog-up (forced with exhale from mouth) dissipates very quickly with face shield down. I guess the claimed air-flow management really does work.
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(more) Cons:[ul] [li]In my case, the chin strap is looser than I am used to in other helmets. The helmet won't come off, however, I typically expect it to be taut, especially with cold weather garb on under the helmet. This helmet strap will be quite comfortable with extra winter garb on. I suspect for riders with chicken necks, the strap could be a problem. If the rider has a double chin, they may really like this strap.[/li] [li]I am really getting down into the dregs now, but when lowering the face shield using the left side thumb tab, I often find myself grabbing the sun visor peak corner. Doing this does not allow me to close the face shield until I realize I am grabbing two things. This appears to only happen when I am wearing thick gloves for those cooler early morning rides.
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peterbaron
Road warrior
Thread starter
I would appreciate a close range pic ( as the one above) but with everything "closed/down"
TY.
TY.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
I have a chicken neck 
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
For you no helmet. Hmmmmmm.Lord Popgun_imp said:I have a chicken neck
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
With a chicken neck you do not need a helmet as chickens can live even with their head cut off.
peterbaron
Road warrior
Thread starter
:rofl:
Not for long.Houtman_imp said:
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
You’re killing me Smalls 
