Gixxus Christ! Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Got mine today, friggin love this thing. $120 is a lot for a visor but I got a bonus check this week so fuggit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojocho Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 oh man. i've been teetering back and forth on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted July 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Me too, for months. My eyeglasses are transitions lenses but the uv coating on helmet visors prevents them from darkening. I don't like carrying around two visors and plan to buy bell helmets for the forseeable future and the visor fits vortex, star, rs1 and revolver models so I will definitely get good use out if it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCBS Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Love my Bell with presto-chango lens! Why all the other manufacturers aren't doing this is beyond me. Exclusive for Bell? Was thinking one other company offered a self tinting lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Love my Bell with presto-chango lens! Why all the other manufacturers aren't doing this is beyond me. Exclusive for Bell? Was thinking one other company offered a self tinting lens. Other companies have thought of it. They just use the far cheaper solution. Hence the clear lens with the flip down tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 plan to buy bell helmets for the forseeable future... I'm completely opposite.. Can't wait until I can afford a different helmet... My bell sucks. Shit I've had to do diy repairs on the thing twice because the workmanship is so awful... You're crazy. Have you tried anything else to compare? I thought my $89 hjc was pretty nice, but once I got my shoei I realized the hjc sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted July 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I've had other lids, hic, icon, some other brands. The fit and finish on bell helmets is superior to others I've had, maybe you got a bad one. I don't think I'd go with the vortex again just because of wind noise issues, maybe rs1 or star for my next bucket. As far as venting and comfort, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Maybe the star will be better, but don't get an rs1 if wind noise is an issue. Mine is loud as hell. I have to wear ear plugs or else the wind noise is unbearable on the freeway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted July 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Hopefully I don't need to replace my vortex for a good long while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 My RS-1 is lighter and fits my head better than my 600 dollar Shoei ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 My rs1 fits awesome.. It's fairly light too... Workmanship is nowhere near what my shoei was... My rf1100 was the best helmet I've ever had. My next will be a qwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 My rs1 fits awesome.. It's fairly light too... Workmanship is nowhere near what my shoei was... My rf1100 was the best helmet I've ever had. My next will be a qwest.I wanted a quest but it didn't fit right, XL was too big and the L was too tight. Going to get a Nolan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Sam, how quickly does the visor transition between clear to tinted? I considered getting one for my Star since I've been toting a spare to swap out between riding to work in the dark and the bright ride home, but the pricetag was hard to justify trying one out when I can get 3 visors for the same money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) $30 prescription sun glasses from www.Zennioptical.com ...FTW!!!!!! Edited July 6, 2013 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Mutt, it takes maybe ten seconds. I wear transitions eyeglasses but the uv coating on helmet visors prevents them from darkening. In my experience they go from clear to dark much faster than they go from dark to clear, so if you have tunnels or covered bridges to go through it may not be a good choice. I haven't rode with it yet as its been pretty shit weather today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Take it in the sunlight and snap a pic? Curious how dark transition lense gets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Rider6 Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) I've had other lids, hic, icon, some other brands. The fit and finish on bell helmets is superior to others I've had, maybe you got a bad one. I don't think I'd go with the vortex again just because of wind noise issues, maybe rs1 or star for my next bucket. As far as venting and comfort, I love it. Same here... I knew as soon as I tried an RS-1 on, it fit my head perfectly. Got the transition visor for it as well, much better than the flip down solutions other manufactures have, plus it can keep its SNELL rating that way. Take it in the sunlight and snap a pic? Curious how dark transition lense gets Pretty dark... Dark enough to almost look black. Not my pictures, but:http://rideapart.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bell-rs1-mid-2.jpghttp://rideapart.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bell-rs1-mid1.jpg Edited July 6, 2013 by 8Rider6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Depends on temp and how sunny it is. On a hot bright day it gets about dead black. Overcast its like dark smoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I have had my Bell Star Contra for about 2 years and must say it is the best helmet I have ever owned. I have tried Icon, Shoei, Arai, Vega, HJC, etc. And my Bell Star is right up there with the premium helmets of Shoei and Arai by far. It is so light and fits so snug and comfy. It even comes with a very nice helmet bag and extra shields. I couldn't pass it up as it only cost my $200 back then. Not bad for a $550 helmet. In addition, Bell is American company so I like to support American whenver I can. It has amazing ventilation and even Josh Herrin in AMA Superbike series runs a Bell Star helmet so you know it is great for track days. I must say that I am a Bell Star guy now. I couldn't go back even if I tried. I told my wife that when it is time to replace this Bell helmet that I will pay the full price for a new one...it is that good. I have my eyes on the Bell Star Carbon...someday...someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCBS Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Maybe the star will be better, but don't get an rs1 if wind noise is an issue. Mine is loud as hell. I have to wear ear plugs or else the wind noise is unbearable on the freeway The Star will be as loud as the RS-1 if the venting is similar. Good ventilation usually comes with some added noise. I always wear plugs on longer rides anyhow. No issue with workmanship either...everything is tip top. Will be buying a second one this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted July 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I find most of the noise in my vortex comes from the recesses for speakers and the collar, mostly on the buckle side from hanging it in my locker at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330racing Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I have the vortex and compared to an even cheaper Sparx s-07...it is heavy and noisy. I do like the transitions shield tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Like I said, most likely going with a star for my next lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) I had my Bell Star for about two years now and it is awesome. I got it at www.motorcyclecloseouts.com for just under $200 and it came with 3 lens (two clear and one smoke) and a few extras, plus a sweet helmet bag. Not bad for a helmet that retails for $550. I wouldn't trade if for nothing. It fits perfect. Yes, it is a bit loud, but it pushes alot of air through to keep you cool on those hot humid days. Just wear ear plugs if it is too loud. I love it so much when the time comes to replace it I will be getting another Star, probably the Carbon and I don't care if I have to pay full price for my next one. It is that good. And having the option of other lens, especially the transitioning lens, makes this helmet all the more sweeter to me. Just my .02 OhioBob Edited October 2, 2013 by OhioBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) now that mine is glued back together properly and isnt falling apart, im starting to dislike it less...it does vent extremely well...i wont ever be buying another, still, but im not in as big of a hurry to replace it either.....i havent had to do any DIY repairs in a month or two on it....when i come back to ohio in december, i need to pick up some new gloves - if i have money left over im gonna grab some boots, and after that, maybe a new helmet...depends how much i blow on gloves/boots Edited October 2, 2013 by Steve Butters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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