AGV Noise reduction kit, what are they and do they work?

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Carl, Apr 23, 2013.

  1. Carl

    Carl Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2011
    Messages:
    2,609
    Likes Received:
    815
    My AGV is very noisy in fact it drives me mad. I have tinnitus so ear plugs are not an option because they compound the problem, so I need to make my helmet a little quieter, any suggestions.

    And speak up
     
    • Like Like x 1
  2. martinowen

    martinowen Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    May 29, 2012
    Messages:
    9,907
    Likes Received:
    3,680
    You can get ear muffs that are designed for pedal bike helmets don't know if any good but the look like.........


    View attachment 10275
     
  3. Givover

    Givover God Like

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2011
    Messages:
    7,009
    Likes Received:
    3,754
    I also have Tinnitus but never ride without foam plugs and no probs for me .
     
  4. Carl

    Carl Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2011
    Messages:
    2,609
    Likes Received:
    815
    I'm alright for a short while then the constant humming gets worse and I have to pull the plugs out. And as you know once its bought to your attention it gets more and more intense?
     
  5. kpone

    kpone Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2011
    Messages:
    14,273
    Likes Received:
    7,893
    I also have bad tinnitus, but as it's pretty constant i hardly notice it anymo...

    Excuse me, i think there's someone at the door!
     
  6. Freedom of choice

    Freedom of choice Elite Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2011
    Messages:
    3,781
    Likes Received:
    1,790
    You poor fellows......my old man had it really severely and it made his life hell at times, it turned him into a right miserable bsatard.
    And, there was me thinking you three are miserable bsatards just for the sake of it. Still it could be worse, at least you only hear ringing noises, poor old Barney hears voices.
     
    • Like Like x 3
  7. Givover

    Givover God Like

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2011
    Messages:
    7,009
    Likes Received:
    3,754
    Dont put me in the miserable bracket Freedom iam like the dude on the Titanic still playing the piano as the sucker goes down but with a smile. I have the constant
    pitched noise in one ear which is boring but you tend to tune this out on day to day activies its only when you think of it that you can detect it but then of course it goes louder :eek:
     
  8. Barney1

    Barney1 Guest

    It's them there hills I tell ya ,
    Everytime I shout I hear the same thing back 3 times :D
     
  9. SimonRR

    SimonRR God Like

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2012
    Messages:
    4,209
    Likes Received:
    2,059
    #9 SimonRR, Apr 23, 2013
    Last edited: Apr 23, 2013
    • Agree Agree x 1
  10. raphael

    raphael Elite Member

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2012
    Messages:
    3,939
    Likes Received:
    1,626
    i had something like the second one years ago when dainese did them for there lids fantastic bit of kit
     
  11. RedMacGregor

    RedMacGregor Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2012
    Messages:
    313
    Likes Received:
    96
    Carl - I think you need to consider buying a helmet which is inherently quieter. webBike World have reviewed most popular brands with ratings on how quiet they are. I went from an Arai Viper to a Schuberth S1 Pro - you cannot believe how much quieter the Schuberth is compared to the Arai. I know the Schuberths look a bit boring but they are getting better. The new S2 and they SR1 look quite good. My SR1 only weighs less than 1300 grams so another plus on a long ride out.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  12. Dralco

    Dralco New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2017
    Messages:
    8
    Likes Received:
    1
    You tried the WindJammer 2? Its bloody great check out my review of it here

     
  13. Dralco

    Dralco New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2017
    Messages:
    8
    Likes Received:
    1
  14. chrisjh

    chrisjh New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2017
    Messages:
    31
    Likes Received:
    7
    got something similar for my Shoei works a treat
     
  15. Dralco

    Dralco New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2017
    Messages:
    8
    Likes Received:
    1
    Did it come with the Shoei?? This Windjammer is supposed to stick to any helmet... Always wanted a Shoei lid, need to save my pennies.
     
  16. sulaco

    sulaco Active Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2015
    Messages:
    370
    Likes Received:
    108
    Sell it!!! That's what I did with my K3sv, what a noisy piece of s**t that was. I have a Shoei XR1100 with a whisper strip it's pretty quiet, but not as quiet as my Caberg EGO, great helmet, but that's not as quiet as my X-lite x701, now that's a helmet, I have to check my engine hasn't stalled from time to time.o_O But we all know some helmets suit some people, better than others, I find all my current helmets a similar shape to the AGV's( which I always used to wear), and suit my head shape. A good fit is key.
     
  17. chrisjh

    chrisjh New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2017
    Messages:
    31
    Likes Received:
    7
    no I got it of eBay whisper strip
     

Share This Page