Motorcycle Helmet Too Loud ? This $10 Modification made my RUROC quieter than a SHOEI!!

[@NickH94]

I recently picked up a bluetooth system and noticed it actually made my helmet louder by removing the foam that was in the speaker cutouts. This is a genius idea and I just ordered these and am looking forward to trying this out! Thank you so much.

[@TheMrsmiley1980]

Hey. How did it work?

[@NickH94]

@@TheMrsmiley1980 I actually never ended up trying them out. I probably still have them in the package, but I ended up buying a new Shoei RF-1400 which is amazingly quiet as an upgrade over the Scorpion I was using. I'll still have to give this a try.

[@kimweigel543]

How about the link to the pads that will be in the description?

[@theoldmanflynchmotovlog4846]

This is great information because I'm so close to buying a helmet and quiet is the number one need so I can listen to podcasts easier.

[@ChopperFett]

Yea I’d say buy the one that’s best and then add this if you want a little more

[@pupspiraten8360]

It worked perfectly in my Icon Airflite. It's much more quiet and the sound is also a night and day difference. Thank you for the great idea.

[@ChopperFett]

So glad it worked out for you!!!

[@jmacvmax1057]

I have an airflite. That’s good to hear!

[@0N3-TW0]

Did you put it under the cheek/earpad still?

[@pupspiraten8360]

@@0N3-TW0 I cut that part out.

[@EasyRiderGreg]

You have a lot of ingenuity Brett. Nice tip, great way to present it.

[@ChopperFett]

Thank you sir!!!

[@peterdoherty7282]

I count seven helmets… does your wife know about your little problem? Bonnie’s son once said to me… “I counted 18 helmets on the self”… I had to purge a few after that! I love that you and I share the same issues! LOL

[@ChopperFett]

That’s just what’s on the wall my friend. We have three Shoeis, two biltwells and a bell not ever seen Hahaah.

[@MATTTHEGREETER]

Fix-it-Fett! Great idea man. I also got the Indie Ridge neck gaiter with an order and I've ended up using it every time I ride now that it's getting chilly. That dang thing actually works! I like these garage episodes. Keep 'em coming brother!

[@ChopperFett]

Yea the gaiters come in handy quite a bit. You’ll see a lot more garage episodes over the winter for sure

[@ChopperFett]

So totally thought I scheduled this for Thursday LOL. Going forward the weekly episode will be on Thursday. Hope you enjoyed this!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

the sheer sophistication in which you explained sound waves and amplitude was merely video genius ! La La La La La la la la well done Prison Brett lmao cool idea thx bro 😎

[@ChopperFett]

I like to take a simplified approach haha.

[@2LXCKYY]

Had the Impaler 2.0 before crash, wasn't loud for me an that was speeds upto 70mph, even on my mates 400cc 90mph wasnt too loud either, plus id rather hear a car creaping up behind me

[@ChopperFett]

I can still hear everything around me. I play my music at a very low volume and can still hear the ambient noises around me. Good mix. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it.

[@Stclairm1]

I have an AGV K6 that is plagued with wind noise on my 22 GSXS1000GT. I can hear conversation up to about 57 mph and I have noise cancelling earplug in. I've been told carbon fiber helmets are louder, but it was tested by Champion helmets as one of the quietest. I will receive these today and am crossing my fingers. I have the Cardo packtalk black and tried the newer version before that and they don't get loud enough, which tells you my ambient noise is too high. I have near perfect hearing.

[@tracks.trails]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! its so simple but so effective, after years of window noise im stuck with constant ringing in my ears, trying to reduce further damage this will help so much.

[@BlackphoenixEntertainment]

This is a great idea. I'll look into this for next season.

[@ChopperFett]

Good dealio!!!

[@peterdoherty7282]

Tommy G and I are both going to try it out. I like the helmet rack… it’s BIGGGGGG!

[@homeontherange733]

I prefer the quiet ride helmets. They have ear cups with air bladders behind them. Once you put the helmet on and get the ear muffs over your ears, you pump up the air bladder for a custom fit. As i have tinnitus this is a great help. I also use earplugs in combination with it. Really quiet. They come with speakers. You can also just buy a kit for your existing helmet.

[@ChopperFett]

Ohhhhh now that’s a cool idea. Thanks man!

[@SLIGHT_]

Solid info!! I’m going to test this out. Thanks!!

[@ChopperFett]

Go for it man. I just rode with it again today and it’s a dream.

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

What a great helmet hack! Ummm, I spend way to much time filming in my garage! lol Great job sir! Eric

[@ChopperFett]

Hahaha cold weather equals the perfect time for garage episodes lol

[@alanwright782]

Just found out that if you pass the shockwave speakers through the chin strap holes of the padding, there’s a small spot you can put it. Then there’s no padding blocking the speakers and it’s just right into your ear holes. Or at least for the Atlas 4.0 helmet.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Good info. I was wondering how to avoid doggie ears. We both have loud helmets...I just use ear plugs when riding alone, so this is a great alternative to using earplugs.

[@VVoltz]

This is clever, good suggestions! I need to try these. Thank you for making this vid!

[@ChopperFett]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@HarleyGurl114]

I love how you have made this helmet into a quieter one, I have to take all the foam out of mine just so I can breathe!! LOL!! However I am trying to get use to FF helmet myself.

[@backroadjourneys7674]

Awesome idea... getting them for both my helmets.!! Great video.

[@ChopperFett]

Thank you. I have actually been informed of some new pads that would require no glue if you’re interested

[@backroadjourneys7674]

@@ChopperFett Yes, definitely. I was just putting these on my amazon list. Thanks!!

[@ChopperFett]

Need to confirm something and then I’ll post a link. There are a bunch of different sizes out there and don’t want to have ya waste your money hhaha.

[@BarricadeRides]

Great life hacks! I don’t think that I would have ever come up with that solution.

[@ChopperFett]

I wouldn’t have either if I wasn’t bored 😑 be night.

[@DeluxeChimp]

Nice! I for one can't stand wearing earplugs under my bucket, so I need something better to reduce noise. Great tip Chopper!

[@JoneszsRides]

Great idea Brett, the wife and I both are looking to get new helmets for next season, looking a the Shoei also a new coms set. The ones we have are old. Thanks again for the good idea👍🏻🇺🇸

[@ChopperFett]

Thanks man. Good luck on the next purchase. I have the GTAir2 that has the ability to add the SRL2. That helmet def needs this modification as it’s louder than I feel it should be.

[@PurpleOnThree]

Prison Brett! 😂 Great idea, thanks for sharing!!

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

I need a new helmet myself. Right now I’m using a modular helmet from Amazon and it’s a genuine pos lol 😂. Thanks for the review! ✊👍❤️🔥💯

[@ChopperFett]

Hahaha I think HJC is gonna be releasing a new premium line modular next year. Thinking of trying that one myself.

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

@@ChopperFett let me know when they do please!

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I am legit going to try this, I built up the padding behind the speakers to bring them closer which helped a lot but damn, this would probably work way better

[@ChopperFett]

Hahaha halfway there! Let me know how it goes.

[@BoltBucket]

Well done Mate so Simple

[@ChopperFett]

Thanks man!!

[@MRGS48]

I trust my Kevlar from my Service rather than a fancy flower pot maker UNKOWN to the public… But what do I know right? Curious to watch though!!

[@ChopperFett]

Hahah thats fair enough. Not sure I'll review the new Atlas or not but it has been my goto over my Shoeis AFTER I did this modification. LOL

[@MRGS48]

@@ChopperFett I’m about to watch as I just woke up and see how it goes lol cause I’m just interested to see is all

[@MrG-ce6tb]

That is very high-tech. But it is very interesting. Big thumbs up brother. Catch you later.

[@ChopperFett]

Thanks MrG I appreciate that!

[@TyOn2Wheelz]

Nice modifications choppafett I'm ordering a set asap

[@ChopperFett]

Nice man. Let me know how it turns out!

[@SHHHMotoTravels]

Hey !! What about for an open face helmet ??? Haha…. We’ll done. Cheers

[@ChopperFett]

Well…. Ummm….. earplugs? But I think it would apply to a 3/4 helmet anyway.

[@larry68hd11]

Thanks Brett for the information 👍

[@ChopperFett]

Thanks for watching Larry!

[@wsmv]

Great advice, never thought of that. Going to order some pads now because my LS2 Helmet is not quiet at all 🙉

[@ChopperFett]

Good luck man! Hope it works out for you!

[@wsmv]

@@ChopperFett hi mate, just an update on the ear pads. I did the mod to my helmet after I'd recorded the helmet review which went live today. In it I said about how the wind noise was bad on the ls2. I'm gonna do an update video mentioning your modification and I've given you credit in my comments today for the great advice, hope you don't mind. Stay safe bud 👍

[@ChopperFett]

@@wsmv of course not! Did it make a difference on the LS2 I take it?

[@wsmv]

@@ChopperFett massive difference mate, thank you 👍

[@mikekyriacou2490]

Hi, i also have an ls2 helmet... Can you tell me where to find such small ear muffs? Thx

[@sndteo]

So simple yet so effective, i love it!

[@peterdoherty7282]

OMG… you are a Ducking Genius! I’m trying it!!!!

[@ChopperFett]

Hahaha for $10 what can it hurt lol.

[@peterdoherty7282]

@@ChopperFett your ears?

[@ChopperFett]

@@peterdoherty7282 touché hahaha

[@peterdoherty7282]

@@ChopperFett I’m going to try it!

[@nickm7394]

What did you use to bond the pads to your speakers?

[@WhatsUpBob]

Good ideas! Not sure if id have room inside my helmet for those pads, but I could sure see how they'd make the helmet much much quieter!

[@ChopperFett]

I’ve been hearing HJCs might not be an ideal mod for this project.

[@SteelHorseTexasTwangExchange]

@@ChopperFett is there not enough room in those ?

[@AdventureTomek]

Wow, nice helmet collection…. last decent helmet I had was a Icon. Sold it with my street bike since the kid wanted to ride off on a GSXR1000 without one 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ChopperFett]

Hahaha I have an addiction. That’s not even all of them. I have two Biltwells and a couple more Shoeis that I had retired hahah.

[@BlaserAndDesert]

Thanks. Nice video. Thinks this could work. How did you mount the speaker to the earpads/earmuff? Do not want do damage my 45 mm JBL speaker.

[@ChopperFett]

I had used super glue BUT I have since found these and they work a ton a better. No glue required and the slip. I did these on my latest Ruroc www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07PRMMRFP/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@BlaserAndDesert]

Okey thanks for answer :) But those are much smaller? Does it goes over your Ear with 50mm?? I have iconhelmets and they are also to load. I must try someting for next summer.

[@OutbackOutlaw]

What an awesome hack. I might try and cut up some of my seinheissers or jbl headphones. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ChopperFett]

HHaha the possibilities are endless

[@TrevynPaige]

Which Ruroc do you have? I have the 4.0 and there is no way that I can get those pads between the speaker and the cheek/headliner. I could not get the liner to snap back into the helmet with anything thicker than about 1/3 the size of that addition.

[@ChopperFett]

Hey there. This video was made back when the 2 and 3 were out. I have not done this to my 4.0 as like you said, there ain’t much room in there. That said the 4.0 sounds like the 3.0 with the mod done.

[@TrevynPaige]

@@ChopperFett Thanks for the quick response.

[@CDLNEPA]

That is one of the reasons I like over ear headphones because it blocks out "outside" noises

[@ChopperFett]

Yea I have a pair I sleep with some nights

[@jaredvargas8750]

Stupid question but did you superglue them in or do they have double sided tape?

[@ChopperFett]

Good question! I used super blue. If you hunt around they make the pads with the ability to just slip over if you don’t want to ruin your speakers with glue

[@GIZZMOTORSPORTS]

If I wear a thin balaclava, that's enough material to make it way too hard to get the helmet on. My one helmet is impossible to get on. I have several helmets and it's the same for all. Not silk, but regular t shirt thickness.

[@ChopperFett]

I can’t do it in my 4.0 but the 3 was a bit looser fit and it allowed me to do it.

[@GIZZMOTORSPORTS]

@@ChopperFett ok good, not just me. I want to give this mod a try.

[@Jaysonic3423]

Great video! I ordered the speaker pads after the video. I have an LS2 Rapid, and this should def be whata needed for wind noise, and alao, help with the music being a bit better in clarity.

[@charlesfournierletourneau9369]

Really liked that video, subscribed

[@SinisterClutch]

Great idea. I have a Shoei and it’s pretty quiet. Great video 🤙

[@notgiven4799]

Good idea, need to give it a try.

[@ChopperFett]

It’s seriously amazing how much difference it makes.

[@thamomentum]

This is a great idea!!!! Fantastic! I have a Broozer helmet - and I am looking at ways to reduce noise

[@ChopperFett]

I know it’s worked on other brands from some of the comments!

[@clutchjunkie4004]

Question…. Is there a replacement for those shockwave speakers that you know of, cause ruroc never had them in stock

[@IronBornRider]

LOL at Prison Brett. The worst thing about prison was the dementors!

[@ChopperFett]

Oh dude I needed this laugh SO BADLY today thank you!!!

[@PSPTommyG]

LOOK at all those SHINY helmets!! ✨😲 WAHT ?? more quiet than a SHOEI Neotec II ??? 😅 I must try this !! Great video! 💪💪👏👏👏

[@peterdoherty7282]

Well… I’m trying it for sure! Brett and I discuss the pros and cons of Ruroc weekly! Haha. This one is quite smart for sure!

[@PSPTommyG]

@@peterdoherty7282 Yes!! I will too as I dont think my SHOEI is as quiet as it should be...

[@ChopperFett]

Well the GTAir2 is ridiculously loud in my opinion compared to the GTAir 1. I think Shoei got it wrong on their latest (still good, but went backwards lol)

[@PSPTommyG]

@@ChopperFett Man!! I was thinking the same thing as I have BOTH the SHOEI Neotec I and Neotec II.......😲😲

[@charlesbarnett2724]

That demonstration of cupping your ears is really interesting. I'm going to try your mod suggestions. Cheers mate.😃👍

[@tonywhyte]

Good idea. How did you stick the speaker to the cups?

[@ChopperFett]

I used a bit of superglue

[@NerdyNomad8]

Did you super glue them on or what?

[@WaltInPA]

I don't think I could make that work on my HJC F70. I have the HD Sena speakers in mine and even just those thin speakers are enough to put pressure on my ear (I have to reach in and fix my ear anytime I put the helmet on). Clever solution though 👍

[@ChopperFett]

Major edit here. The dorag really helped my ears

[@jadonx]

Had the hjc too with speakers and it hurt. Got a shoei gt air2 now and has a big gap with air noise seeming louder since foam disc pads pulled out. Might try spacers or this method.

[@eduardosandrini8276]

Whats the size of those pads ?

[@ChopperFett]

The link to them should be in the pinned comment.

[@mukeshramalingam2098]

How did you stick the speaker pads onto the unit?

[@ChopperFett]

Good ole fashion super glue so you have to be fully committed. They do make ones now that slip over. I ordered them from Amazon Europe and they have done the trick.

[@TheMrsmiley1980]

@@ChopperFettdo you have a link for those?

[@voyteq1]

Just wondering why Ruroc cannot make it as a standard with their helmets? They should pay you for this awesome upgrade to their helmets. 😎👌🏻

[@ChopperFett]

Hahah thank you. So funny story is they saw this and the 4.0 incorporates some of this into their helmet. They even provide ear pads to essentially do the same thing.

[@TheNiteinjail]

Smart simple mod .. perfect

[@ChopperFett]

Thank you. Works on most helmets I’m reading in the comments.

[@sideswipetv8141]

I want to get an Icon Airflite helmet and your video makes me hopeful of quieting what most say is a loud helmet. To make sure I'm understanding, after you attach the cups to the speakers, you put them in and then put all the padding back over them how you would normally?

[@ryansmith9797]

How did you get it to stay on

[@ChopperFett]

Hey Ryan I attached it with some super glue

[@ryansmith9797]

I have the scorpion t520 helmet and it has a small this pad covering it and I tried it and was squeezing my ears do you have any suggestions?

[@ChopperFett]

@@ryansmith9797 on my joker it’s super tight too. I found wearing a rag over my head and ears helps

[@laserbeard]

did you glue it onto the headset?

[@robertrodriguez8082]

I have the HD version of the HJC i90 with the sena 10b installed. I’m gonna try and place the pads under the thin cloth attached to the cheek pads but over the speakers. hopefully it works. I purchased the sena so I can enjoy sone tunes to and from work. but never dawned on me that the music would be competing with wind noise. Can’t even tell what song is playing over 70 MPh. Hope this works!!

[@nickm7394]

Did this work for your hjc??

[@robertrodriguez8082]

@@nickm7394 yes they fit perfectly. There actually a lot smaller than I was expecting. Small enough to fit between the snaps.

[@nickm7394]

@@robertrodriguez8082 what did you use to bond then to your speakers?

[@ZxDanAsh]

You think the speaker pads fits in the shoei gt air 2?

[@ChopperFett]

Maybe… I know when I had the gtair2 it felt pretty snug as well. If you feel like there is a good gap between your ear and the helmet I’d say it could work

[@SGarage8]

Great idea lol :D i just wounder if my head would fit with pads inside

[@LiveLoveLyle]

What’s the name of the helmet on the shelf all the way to the left with the multi colors?

[@BigSmittyRiding]

Good video Fett. I’m just not a Ruroc fan. However my Nolan is pretty damn loud. So I may look into a Shoei for the noise reduction.

[@ChopperFett]

Careful what Shoei you look into for that as I have some info that is quite shocking.

[@TyFromTennessee]

@@ChopperFett I swear my Shoei GT Air II is louder than my Ruroc 2.0. I'm I crazy or do you think the same thing?

[@mooni8900]

​@@TyFromTennessee I agree. The GT Air ll is said to be one of the quitest helmets on the marked, but for me, it's the loudest helmet ever. 😵‍💫 My ruroc 4.0 track is very loud, but the GT Air ll is much worse.

[@kevinmill7965]

What if u don't want or have soeakers

[@ZeldasGhost]

So how much are those speakers?

[@peterdoherty7282]

You are making wait? Is this some crazy new KZbin thing to get the algorithm pumping??? I noticed a Atlas 3.0 box somewhere (my kitchen counter) and wondered if you actually pulled the trigger… I see you did!

[@ChopperFett]

So the only reason I "advertised" this one is because I am changing my upload day to Thursday haha.

[@MilesOn2]

Good video man! Sena has a different width's of pads that can bring the speakers out closer to your ear. I tried it on my trip to Sturgis and my ears were killing me! I think it was because of the actual speaker housing hitting my ear. After watching this video though I'm going to try your method out and maybe that will help! Thanks for sharing!

[@conanthedestroyer7123]

Nice recommendation and solution! Will give it a try!

[@RoadsOfOz]

I was going to ask did the guards rub on your ears and get uncofortable on longer trips? but the balaclva would probably ease this issue. Nice solution to making the helmet quieter.

[@ChopperFett]

Yea the gaiter def relieves any tightness. I got another one from Ruroc for cold weather thst goes over the mouth and ears and it worked the same on a 40 degree Fahrenheit day.

[@cestlavieeee]

what do i use as the glue?

[@jaytfo]

thanks, tried this and it helped!

[@ChopperFett]

Excellent! It’s not perfect but for $10 it’s a vast improvement.

[@nomanhaider2742]

Ruroc: Write that dowm, WRITE THAT DOWN

[@ChopperFett]

Hahaha so the 4.0 was redesigned with this in mind. They now include spacers too if you don’t wear coms

[@stefanhansen5882]

Thanks a lot for this.

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

Well that’s an interesting hack! ✌️🇦🇺

[@ChopperFett]

Hell ya man, simple and cheap

[@daveh5625]

Thank you. Dave AZ

[@Don-Kruse]

Good Tip 👍

[@Fischmarkt.]

Starts at 1:29

[@KODEGREY]

Nice hack man!! Might even help you hear your music better too!! I also like the ( foreshadowing )! 🤘.

[@ChopperFett]

It does help with the audio quite a bit too. The foreshadowed episode is only half way done and been working on it for two months. Takes a lot of time and testing loo

[@tindalowos]

my ls2 is way louder than the ruroc, shittiest helmet you can get for wind noise

[@MotoMike805]

Great tips!!! I think I'm losing my hearing so most helmets seem quite. LOL!

[@Toxicdemon2]

It sucks that I missed out on that Joker design

[@ChopperFett]

Hold on tight man I think they might bring more stock around Christmas from hints and clues I’ve seen.

[@klwdesigns]

sporting the Dixxon flannel, word

[@Repsol1krr]

Dang… definitely doing this 🤙

[@fuglbird]

You are basically building ear protectors in your helmet.

[@mrsmel269]

good mod Chopper !!!!

[@cryptopsycho4838]

The problem with this method is it will make your ears feel pain in the long ride.

[@ChopperFett]

I haven’t felt any discomfort other putting the helmet on itself being a little harder. Once it’s on, it’s not pressing against my ears fully, it’s reducing the amount of open space inside the helmet.

[@BoltBucket]

Not ChopperFett without Star Wars

[@ChopperFett]

Nooooooooooooooooo it’s not

[@ChopperFett]

Link to Amazon Pads - amzn.to/3CiXej4

[@thangknowa3288]

Helmet hair 2.0.

[@ChopperFett]

Hahaha my hair is rarely brushed lol

[@thangknowa3288]

@@ChopperFett That makes yours Helmet Hair 3.0!! 🤣

[@rogerp4612]

Or buy a quality helmet instead of influencer-hyped garbage like this.

[@ginoasci]

this video is loud

[@SW-ok8qr]

A lpad of crap