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[Bob Monahan]

KLR Fanatics, I was all set to write a rewiew of my new Nolan N102 N-Com helmet but I found a review on the net that so thorough and well written that I'll just include a link to that review and then include my own comments. Nolan Helmet Review http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/nolan-n102/> I agree with the review and all the comments afterward and consider them to be "spot on". I'd like to add that the wind noise on my helmet is unbearable and it sounds like I'm in a wind tunnel at any speeds over 35mph so I'll probably have to use ear plugs which seems ridiculous to me. I spent almost $300 for this helmet and then have to wear earplugs? Anyway... The flip up chin piece is incredibly useful and once you have one you'll never want to have a helmet without one. My ride yesterday was with two friends and we frequently stopped and talked and I just flipped up my chin piece and could carry on conversations with ease. I also like to do this when I'm driving below 30mph in low risk situations and imagine that when it really heats up here this summer (NW Florida) I'll be glad I can do this. The vent system is really nice and the air flow kept my head cool and comfortable. Except for the impossibly loud air turbulence noise this helmet get's a two thumbs rating from me but the air turbulence noise issue is very troubling to me and I would never have bought the helmet if I'd had a chance to try one out in advance. My ears are STILL ringing from my ride yesterday!!! $bob$ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[trekbikeboy]

Bob I have never had a helmet that I didn't wear earplugs with. Even my ~$1000 BMW flip I had about 10yrs ago.. I don't think any helmet is quiet enough to wear at speed for any length of time. I wish the N102 was "only" $300 downunder. griffo -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Monahan Sent: Saturday, 22 March 2008 20:06 To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Nolan N-102 N-Com Helmet Review KLR Fanatics, I'd like to add that the wind noise on my helmet is unbearable and it sounds like I'm in a wind tunnel at any speeds over 35mph so I'll probably have to use ear plugs which seems ridiculous to me. I spent almost $300 for this helmet and then have to wear earplugs? Except for the impossibly loud air turbulence noise this helmet get's a two thumbs rating from me but the air turbulence noise issue is very troubling to me and I would never have bought the helmet if I'd had a chance to try one out in advance. My ears are STILL ringing from my ride yesterday!!! $bob$ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[albatrossklr]

Gents, I wear an HJC AC-11 and find it quite quiet, no earplugs required.. albatross who likely lost hearing in 130's --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "trekbikeboy" wrote:

> > Bob > > > > I have never had a helmet that I didn't wear earplugs with. Even my

~$1000

> BMW flip I had about 10yrs ago.. I don't think any helmet is quiet

enough to

> wear at speed for any length of time. I wish the N102 was "only" $300 > downunder. > > > > griffo > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On > Behalf Of Bob Monahan > Sent: Saturday, 22 March 2008 20:06 > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Nolan N-102 N-Com Helmet Review > > > > > KLR Fanatics, > > I'd like to add that the wind noise on my helmet is unbearable and it > sounds like I'm in a wind tunnel at any speeds over 35mph so I'll > probably have to use ear plugs which seems ridiculous to me. > > I spent almost $300 for this helmet and then have to wear earplugs? > > > Except for the impossibly loud air turbulence noise this helmet get's a > two thumbs rating from me but the air turbulence noise issue is very > troubling to me and I would never have bought the helmet if I'd had a > chance to try one out in advance. > > My ears are STILL ringing from my ride yesterday!!! > > $bob$ > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Chris Norloff]

Thanks for the review. I really like flip-front helmets myself, and am interested in going to a BlueTooth headset. I've worn earplugs for years, in regular and flip-front helmets. I've heard flip-front's are often more noisy, probably due to the extra seams, and how the faceshield fits for both flipping it up and flipping up the faceguard part of the helmet. If your ears were ringing afterwards that means they got enough noise to cause damage if regularly exposed to that noise level. There's many kinds of earplugs - you may be able to find ones you like in the 'multi-packs' that places sell, with many different types of earplugs - you can do your 'Goldilocks' comfort check best, Chris -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Monahan Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 6:06 AM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Nolan N-102 N-Com Helmet Review KLR Fanatics, I was all set to write a rewiew of my new Nolan N102 N-Com helmet but I found a review on the net that so thorough and well written that I'll just include a link to that review and then include my own comments. Nolan Helmet Review http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/nolan-n102/> I agree with the review and all the comments afterward and consider them to be "spot on". I'd like to add that the wind noise on my helmet is unbearable and it sounds like I'm in a wind tunnel at any speeds over 35mph so I'll probably have to use ear plugs which seems ridiculous to me. I spent almost $300 for this helmet and then have to wear earplugs? Anyway... The flip up chin piece is incredibly useful and once you have one you'll never want to have a helmet without one. My ride yesterday was with two friends and we frequently stopped and talked and I just flipped up my chin piece and could carry on conversations with ease. I also like to do this when I'm driving below 30mph in low risk situations and imagine that when it really heats up here this summer (NW Florida) I'll be glad I can do this. The vent system is really nice and the air flow kept my head cool and comfortable. Except for the impossibly loud air turbulence noise this helmet get's a two thumbs rating from me but the air turbulence noise issue is very troubling to me and I would never have bought the helmet if I'd had a chance to try one out in advance. My ears are STILL ringing from my ride yesterday!!! $bob$ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links

[Spike55]

I had a HJC Symax and it fell apart after it rolled off of bike seat (a drop of less than 31" with bike leaned over on the kickstand). I purchased a Nolan 102 and its good and bad. It seems more solid but your chin can / does touch the front of the helmet. It is quieter on one side (right) but not on the other (left). The "brow" of the helmet's hard foam liner digs (sharp edge) right into my forehead and it feels like my forehead is bruised after about the third day of riding (I'm going to beat with a hammer to round it off). Don R100, A6F --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Monahan" wrote:

> > > KLR Fanatics, > > I was all set to write a rewiew of my new Nolan N102 N-Com helmet

but I

> found a review on the net that so thorough and well written that

I'll

> just include a link to that review and then include my own comments. > Nolan Helmet Review > http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/nolan-n102/> > > I agree with the review and all the comments afterward and consider

them

> to be "spot on". > > I'd like to add that the wind noise on my helmet is unbearable and

it

> sounds like I'm in a wind tunnel at any speeds over 35mph so I'll > probably have to use ear plugs which seems ridiculous to me. > > I spent almost $300 for this helmet and then have to wear earplugs? > > > Anyway... The flip up chin piece is incredibly useful and once you

have

> one you'll never want to have a helmet without one. My ride

yesterday

> was with two friends and we frequently stopped and talked and I just > flipped up my chin piece and could carry on conversations with ease. > > I also like to do this when I'm driving below 30mph in low risk > situations and imagine that when it really heats up here this

summer (NW

> Florida) I'll be glad I can do this. > > The vent system is really nice and the air flow kept my head cool

and

> comfortable. > > Except for the impossibly loud air turbulence noise this helmet

get's a

> two thumbs rating from me but the air turbulence noise issue is very > troubling to me and I would never have bought the helmet if I'd had

a

> chance to try one out in advance. > > My ears are STILL ringing from my ride yesterday!!! > > $bob$ > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Spike55]

I agree with Jeff, you'll get the most miles between adjustments by setting the gaps for 75%+ of the allowable range. It probably wouldn't hurt to get both intakes to match each other, as well as, the exhaust matching each other. At this point, you really don't know where you stand unless the old measurements are written down along with the mileage when taken. If not, assume that it should be done sooner rather than later. When you do it or get it done by someone else, fill out an index card with the before and after measurements and the mileage. Keep it for your records. The process isn't hard to do with basic tools, Clymers, and a torque wrench. Since the process takes a while (seat and tank come off), you may as well shoot for a reasonably large amount of gap. My local Kawi dealer exchanges shims for free. Don R100, A6F

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "kusstj" wrote: > > Guys, the old A16 has been great, runs like a top. Great therapy > for me with obsessive oil changes, synthetic blends, amsoil mc, > have also done the doohickey. I am at appr 7700 mi (memory??) I > know the valve clearances (right term??) were checked by my local > shop shortly after buying the bike new (1500 mi?) and one shim was > tweaked slightly. > > Do fellow listers have an opinion on when they need to be checked > again?? 10k miles?? less than that?? 15 k miles?? What should I > listen for?? I recall a quote by a esteemed lister that "slappy > valves are happy valves" (so what the hell should that sound > like ?? vs. listening to unhappy valves??) > > by the way my hearing isn't so good anymore. (so I've heard, . . . > I think . . .) > > For therapy sake I may dive in myself but am seeking guidance about > when I might place this project on my radar. > > > thanks as always guys (and gals) > > Todd > Chaska MN > 9f above this am, thawing this afternoon. >

[Chris Norloff]

Fell apart? You mean the face guard broke off? I suppose that would be at the hinge points - are they plastic? I have the HJC CL-Max, a close cousin to the Symax. Now I'm worried! And don't use that hammer on your forehead, use it on the helmet! Or better, use a teaspoon and your thumb to compress the foam a little in that area. Chris ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Spike55" Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:14:20 -0000

>I had a HJC Symax and it fell apart after it rolled off of bike seat >(a drop of less than 31" with bike leaned over on the kickstand). I >purchased a Nolan 102 and its good and bad. It seems more solid but >your chin can / does touch the front of the helmet. It is quieter on >one side (right) but not on the other (left). The "brow" of the >helmet's hard foam liner digs (sharp edge) right into my forehead and >it feels like my forehead is bruised after about the third day of >riding (I'm going to beat with a hammer to round it off). > >Don R100, A6F > >--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Monahan" >wrote: >> >> >> KLR Fanatics, >> >> I was all set to write a rewiew of my new Nolan N102 N-Com helmet >but I >> found a review on the net that so thorough and well written that >I'll >> just include a link to that review and then include my own comments. >> Nolan Helmet Review >> http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/nolan-n102/> >> >> I agree with the review and all the comments afterward and consider >them >> to be "spot on". >> >> I'd like to add that the wind noise on my helmet is unbearable and >it >> sounds like I'm in a wind tunnel at any speeds over 35mph so I'll >> probably have to use ear plugs which seems ridiculous to me. >> >> I spent almost $300 for this helmet and then have to wear earplugs? >> >> >> Anyway... The flip up chin piece is incredibly useful and once you >have >> one you'll never want to have a helmet without one. My ride >yesterday >> was with two friends and we frequently stopped and talked and I just >> flipped up my chin piece and could carry on conversations with ease. >> >> I also like to do this when I'm driving below 30mph in low risk >> situations and imagine that when it really heats up here this >summer (NW >> Florida) I'll be glad I can do this. >> >> The vent system is really nice and the air flow kept my head cool >and >> comfortable. >> >> Except for the impossibly loud air turbulence noise this helmet >get's a >> two thumbs rating from me but the air turbulence noise issue is very >> troubling to me and I would never have bought the helmet if I'd had >a >> chance to try one out in advance. >> >> My ears are STILL ringing from my ride yesterday!!! >> >> $bob$ >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > > > >------------------------------------ > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >