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[MacDoc]

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Nolan N80-8 Full Face Classic Motorcycle Helmet Matt Black

Nolan N80-8 Full Face Classic Motorcycle Helmet Matt Black

www.bikersgearaustralia.com.au

I really don't know what's the story behind this. It is new mint and fits like a charm thanks to my oversize cranium.
Rich older seller in premium house - looks like they were clearing stuff out but did not get the impression he was a current rider
Garage stuffed with the usual upper end bits, best house in the area. Very amiable couple.
Solves my aging helmet problem tho bit of a pain to get off. Good fit to put it on with the balaclava. Only had one EIM in and helmet was quiet even at 90 kph tho the usual whistle when the visor was up full. Sun visor was easy to open and comes down a long way into the visual field...not so easy to close...very stiff.
Was sweet to have a new visor....$50 is less than the cost of a new visor for C3
Won't be so good for photography - pretty narrow FoV but both cameras now have their LCDs working at least.

Also discovered the CB500F would do 400 km on a tank but it was pushed far far into the reserve.

There is even a touch of red trim to satisfy me tho it's not a hi-viz lid at all.
Maybe get a couple of those transparent hi-viz stickers that catch the sun.

 

[MacDoc]

Anyone tried this HiViz solution? On Amazon

They are black until the light hits them

 

[ToSlow]

What’s the purpose of you posting that?

 

[Jampy00]

What’s the purpose of you posting that?

Scored a good deal on a helmet and wanted to share the experience?

 

[GreyGhost]

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Nolan N80-8 Full Face Classic Motorcycle Helmet Matt Black

Nolan N80-8 Full Face Classic Motorcycle Helmet Matt Black

www.bikersgearaustralia.com.au

I really don't know what's the story behind this. It is new mint and fits like a charm thanks to my oversize cranium.
Rich older seller in premium house - looks like they were clearing stuff out but did not get the impression he was a current rider
Garage stuffed with the usual upper end bits, best house in the area. Very amiable couple.
Solves my aging helmet problem tho bit of a pain to get off. Good fit to put it on with the balaclava. Only had one EIM in and helmet was quiet even at 90 kph tho the usual whistle when the visor was up full. Sun visor was easy to open and comes down a long way into the visual field...not so easy to close...very stiff.
Was sweet to have a new visor....$50 is less than the cost of a new visor for C3
Won't be so good for photography - pretty narrow FoV but both cameras now have their LCDs working at least.

Also discovered the CB500F would do 400 km on a tank but it was pushed far far into the reserve.

There is even a touch of red trim to satisfy me tho it's not a hi-viz lid at all.
Maybe get a couple of those transparent hi-viz stickers that catch the sun.

Seems decent. How old is it? How much riding are ypu doing in the dark these days? It sounds like most of your riding is during daylight so if you want visibility, hiviz yellow or orange stickers would make a bigger difference imo.

 

[MacDoc]

Brand new current model. I do suspect the wrong size was purchased as few can wear a 2XL.
5 year warranty ...can't find a mfg date anywhere on the helmet. The N87 was discontinued in 2022. Most early reviews from 2023 on 80-8 - so couple years old at most and unused. No box but the original bag which is nice as it IS a chunky helmet
1.6 kg ....vs 1.6 on my C3 Pro - so no change there.
I'll do my usual tricks with reducing wind noise by damping the speaker cutouts.
Not sure it will fit the AirPods - will try tomorrow.
From the reviews it's an average helmet....not a lot to write home about....but for $50 and comfortable plus current ECC rating ...I'm pleased.
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Rarely riding at night tho I enjoy it....many critters about outside the CBD,
I'm thinking the tropical sun will light up the black ones enough to catch the eye but I may be incorrect. Looking for something that will flash in the sun.
Maybe will find some RED Hi-viz tape. This will do

This might be over the top

 

[GreyGhost]

Brand new current model. I do suspect the wrong size was purchased as few can wear a 2XL.
5 year warranty ...can't find a mfg date anywhere on the helmet. The N87 was discontinued in 2022. Most early reviews from 2023 on 80-8 - so couple years old at most and unused. No box but the original bag which is nice as it IS a chunky helmet
1.6 kg ....vs 1.6 on my C3 Pro - so no change there.
I'll do my usual tricks with reducing wind noise by damping the speaker cutouts.
Not sure it will fit the AirPods - will try tomorrow.
From the reviews it's an average helmet....not a lot to write home about....but for $50 and comfortable plus current ECC rating ...I'm pleased.
.....

Rarely riding at night tho I enjoy it....many critters about outside the CBD,
I'm thinking the tropical sun will light up the black ones enough to catch the eye but I may be incorrect. Looking for something that will flash in the sun.
Maybe will find some RED Hi-viz tape. This will do
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This might be over the top
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Any of the black "reflective" stickers I have seen are retro-reflective. The light coming in is sent straight back out. Good when lit by headlights but will send the light from the sun back into space and not into drivers eyes where you want it.

During the day, I find colours much more effective for visibility than reflectivity.

I'd just go full old-man and use the red/white tape. I don't care how I look and I don't want to be a hood ornament.

 

[Lightcycle]

Scored a good deal on a helmet and wanted to share the experience?

Well that's kinda silly.

We should all be totally talking about politics on a motorcycle forum instead...

 

[Lightcycle]

Good find, @MacDoc!

 

[ToSlow]

Well that's kinda silly.

We should all be totally talking about politics on a motorcycle forum instead...

I bought valve stem covers the other day for my KLR

Probably paid more for them than op paid for the helmet, you know the Canadian dollar doesn’t carry much value

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