Helmets

[nkfd13]

Looking to get a new helmet but not sure what brands to look at, an ideas?

[chromekid01]

I can give you all the help you could ever want:) I also sell just about every brand on the planet...answer me a few questions and we can point you to where ya need to go.

What kind of bike?
What kind of riding style?
What are you looking for from a helmet (i.e. what should it do)
what is your desired price range?

[nkfd13]

I can give you all the help you could ever want:) I also sell just about every brand on the planet...answer me a few questions and we can point you to where ya need to go.

What kind of bike?----98 shadow ACE 1100
What kind of riding style?---cruiser
What are you looking for from a helmet (i.e. what should it do)--no full face
what is your desired price range?---less than $100

[chromekid01]

yep I can get ya a very good helmet for less than a hundred easy.
check out my ebay store.

[WAR600]

yep I can get ya a very good helmet for less than a hundred easy.
check out my ebay store.

got a link?

[chromekid01]

got a link?

click on the "my ebay store" in my signature line:D

[WAR600]

click on the "my ebay store" in my signature line:D

I don't see it

[chromekid01]

I don't see it
sounds like you need to turn on the option to see avatars and sig lines in your user cp

http://stores.ebay.com/MotoCheapo

[WAR600]

I was just going to ask that, how do you turn them on?

[chromekid01]

I was just going to ask that, how do you turn them on?

Go into your user cp and click on edit options and then check the boxes for see the avatars,sigs and such and then you'll be able to see all of it:D

[WAR600]

cool, thanks. Nice ebay store chrome. I will send some folks your way. Is that a default setting to have sig lines off?

Cory

[Si]

It was defaulted off for members who joined within a certain time frame.

Si

[Oil Doc]

I can give you all the help you could ever want:) I also sell just about every brand on the planet...answer me a few questions and we can point you to where ya need to go.

What kind of bike?
What kind of riding style?
What are you looking for from a helmet (i.e. what should it do)
what is your desired price range?


Thinking of a Nolan full Face Flip front.... Need to be able to attach my "speaker" and boom mic...

Can this be done ??


Doc

[chromekid01]

Thinking of a Nolan full Face Flip front.... Need to be able to attach my "speaker" and boom mic...

Can this be done ??


Doc

I sell Nolan as well:D But since I have had the N102 and since retired it for the Vega Summit II modular because it has the ability to easily mount the com equip but for alot less money:D

[Oil Doc]

I sell Nolan as well:D But since I have had the N102 and since retired it for the Vega Summit II modular because it has the ability to easily mount the com equip but for alot less money:D


Country of Origin ?


Doc

[Si]

It's a US company, but their helmets are made in China.:(

However, their construction and materials have always been top notch AFAIK. They have received excellent reviews. Web Bike World flat out says there is no reason to spend more money on better helmets, because.... there really aren't any.

Also, it weighs almost a pound less than the chunky fat-boy 4lb+ Nolan. :eek:

Your neck will thank you.

Si

[chromekid01]

Country of Origin ?


Doc

for what the helmet? or me?

you can easily call me at 386-307-6640

[chromekid01]

It's a US company, but their helmets are made in China.:(


Also, it weighs almost a pound less than the chunky fat-boy 4lb+ Nolan. :eek:

Your neck will thank you.

Si

Sadly almost all manufacturers have their helmets made in china these days:(

I own and ride with on a daily basis a summit II and love it, 20k miles in it in the cold,rain and hot sun and not a single complaint and its lighter than my ARAI Astral X

[Oil Doc]

It's a US company, but their helmets are made in China.:(

However, their construction and materials have always been top notch AFAIK. They have received excellent reviews. Web Bike World flat out says there is no reason to spend more money on better helmets, because.... there really aren't any.

Also, it weighs almost a pound less than the chunky fat-boy 4lb+ Nolan. :eek:

Your neck will thank you.

Si

I may take a look at it... although I was told the Nolan is not Chinese and is why I was leaning that way...

Sizing is a consideration when you can't try them on too... I have 2 HJC's. One is a 2X and the other is a large..... I think they were labeled backwards...

Doc

[chromekid01]

I may take a look at it... although I was told the Nolan is not Chinese and is why I was leaning that way...

Sizing is a consideration when you can't try them on too... I have 2 HJC's. One is a 2X and the other is a large..... I think they were labeled backwards...

Doc

I have a excellent return/exchange policy:D and I do sell the Nolan if that is what you want, I aim to please and sell most all brands.

[Oil Doc]

I am thinking of getting something before my trip this summer... So I will hit a few of my retail accounts around here to see what they have (try them on LOL) which may save some trouble for both of us..

Would rather do business with a "Little Guy" such as I am as well..

Hmmmmm... work out a trade ??? LOL.... always looking for a win-win situation..

Doc

[chromekid01]

I am thinking of getting something before my trip this summer... So I will hit a few of my retail accounts around here to see what they have (try them on LOL) which may save some trouble for both of us..

Would rather do business with a "Little Guy" such as I am as well..

Hmmmmm... work out a trade ??? LOL.... always looking for a win-win situation..

Doc

Sorry Doc no trades but I sure am a little guy that is over worked and under paid as I am commision only and wow is the economy slow:( but no worries if I can help you please feel free to ask and I will do all that I can.

[Oil Doc]

Never hurts to ask :D

I am currently re-doing my web site which will have several pages when done of helmet needing Power Sports applications.. Would be happy to get a link on there for you if you are interested.

Not a lot there right now but browse and let me know

www.bestoil4you.com


Doc

[chromekid01]

I would gladly have my link up there, I need all the advertising I can get:)

[Oil Doc]

I would gladly have my link up there, I need all the advertising I can get:)

If you have some kind of Logo worked up, or whatever, send it to my email

oildoc@bestoil4you.com

Well, I think I am going to go out and waste some $3.20 per gallon gasoline in my gas guzzling 10 MPG van. I love America... I have the right and freedom to do so. Thank a Soldier !!!

Doc

[redzag11]

What the consensus on Zamp helmets? Good, bad?

[chromekid01]

What the consensus on Zamp helmets? Good, bad?

for the money they aren't bad at all....want one I can get them too:D

[redzag11]

Thanks for the offer. Have one. Which is why I asked. :) I was actually preparing myself to get slammed for my helmet choice. Haven't been able to find many reviews on them, and being a newb I was just hoping they weren't considered the black sheep of the helmet family. But I'll definitely check out the Ebay store for accessories. Thanks for the feedback. :)

[TFee3]

Our MSF instructor had a Fulmer full-face that flipped up. He really liked it, and I've been thinking of buying one. What does the jury say about that brand?

[chromekid01]

Our MSF instructor had a Fulmer full-face that flipped up. He really liked it, and I've been thinking of buying one. What does the jury say about that brand?


Fulmer is an inexpensive yet decent helmet....I sell those too:D

[TFee3]

Great, I'll get the model name of his helmet and let you know what it is so you can tell me what they cost. Thanks! I might as give you my business!

[chromekid01]

Great, I'll get the model name of his helmet and let you know what it is so you can tell me what they cost. Thanks! I might as give you my business!


If you look in my ebay store (link in my sig line) I have many different modular helmets available there as well priced very well and they are better than the Fulmer modular I know because I own and ride in one the Vega Summit II:D

[Nitelord]

My wife has a problem getting her eye glasses on, through the full face helmet.

Would a modular make it any easier?
The full face she has is my old GSXR Shoei helmet. Cool graphics, but over 10 years old. I was thinking about getting her a new one anyway. :)

[Si]

You know you're never supposed to wear a helmet that's been on someone else's head for any period of time, right? So no used helmets, no sharing helmets, no letting someone else wear your old helmet, etc.

You know that, right?

Si

[Oil Doc]

That is one of the reasons that I have been thinking of going to the Modular as well... Real PITA trying to get the glasses situated properly..


Doc

[Nitelord]

You know you're never supposed to wear a helmet that's been on someone else's head for any period of time, right? So no used helmets, no sharing helmets, no letting someone else wear your old helmet, etc.

You know that, right?

Si

I guess I do now. :confused:

[Si]

Here's the thing.....

When you get a new helmet, all the foams (the shell and pads) are fresh and new. But as you wear it, it actually MOLDS to your skull over time. If someone else puts it on after that, it's not going to fit them the way it fits you. If you have ever noticed that helmets feel better after a few months, THAT'S WHY.

Now, if you ever NEED that helmet, and the foams molded around someone else's head, it's not going to spread the impact properly at all and can actually end up causing serious injury (maybe death) that would not have happened had they had thier own helmet since new.

Si

[chromekid01]

Well when it comes to helmets I wear new only and suggest that to all my friends....hell you can gety real nice new ones for cheap enough now it does not makle sense to take the chance you are by buying used.

I sell all major and several minor brands of helmets and will offer a forum discount to all!!! I need the money guys my US tour starts soon:)

[RED RIDER]

Looking to get a new helmet but not sure what brands to look at, an ideas?

Brands? No. Types? Well, it depends on your style. If you like full face I suggest a true full face. If you like having a visor just in case, I suggest a liftable visor type. I think bell is the state of the art, if you can find Simpson helmets they should be good.

[Si]

Bell? Seriously? I suppose if you shop Walmart, yeah, state-of-the-art. :rolleyes:

Simpson makes good helmets but they are really geared more toward car racing and their ventilation SUCKS!!!!!!!!!

There are lots of good ones. The most comfy helmet I've had was a KBC Vision Patriot. It doesn't move air that well, but it fits soooooooooo well, and it's the lightest helmet I have ever worn. My Gmax GM68 is the most well ventilated helmet I have ever worn. It's just amazing. And the shield is the clearest I have ever seen. I often reach up to close it and then realize it IS closed. I have had lots of different helmets, I have a couple Shoei's, a couple Arai's. My wife wears an Arai Mainframe Death From Above (she likes the funky people on it). But I am going to get her the GM68 for this summer because its ventilation is FAAAAR superior!!!!!!

I can give you a run down of a lot of different brands I have had experience with. These are generalizations, individual models may be slightly better or worse than others.

Gmax- Always been crap, until, that is, their newest lines came out (GM68) which bests helmets costing 5 times as much. Looks and feels high-end, but it's actually cheap as hell.

HJC- I have never like them. Their prices are lower middle range, but they look and feel cheap, they don't fit well, and in my experience, have uncomfortable pressure points.

Fulmer- Cheap, decent, nice liners, good cheap helmets. Nice fit.

ZOX- Complete junk, sizing is way off, lots of pressure points, I would feel safer without a helmet.

VMax- Surprisingly nice for the price. Just about the cheapest Snell helmet out there. These are what my kids wear. They offer great fiber composite Snell and DOT protection and they're cheap enough to buy new ones as the kids grow (~100). Crappy shield ratchets.

Bell- Bottom end to low mid range. Crappy shields with lots of distortion. The feel nice and fit well, but they are very round and the chin guard is way too close for lots of people.

KBC- A GREAT middle of the road helmet ($200+ range). You get the feel of a high end piece without the high end cost. They're It's better than a lot of the super expensive ones in the $500 range.

Icon- Right in along side KBC, maybe slightly more expensive sometimes, but no better. Great gear though. I have been thinking about picking up one of their new airframes.

Shoei- Good high-end gear. Expensive, but more money doesn't always mean better. A lot of the time it's just for status.

Arai- Same as Shoei

Nolan- High end price, stagnant tech. They are the old school of helmets. Most of their gear has the same features and tech helmets had 15 years ago.

Schuberth- Super high end, super expensive. Good helmets, but generally too heavy for me to wear. They fit very well and feel super high-end too! Like slipping on a $5000 custom tailored suit.

Shark- Same as Schuberth, but without the fat ass.

Of course, there are brands I have no experience with, but of the ones I like, I will only buy those until I find something better.

Hope that helps.

[RED RIDER]

Bell? Seriously? I suppose if you shop Walmart, yeah, state-of-the-art. :rolleyes:

Odd that Bell is so low end, they've been around for such a long time and motocross guys used to use them. I'll be honest I don't know much about helmets, thanks for the information. I just know that full face makes my head sweat and I can't see very well out of them. I like my half shells. I use an Outlaw brand, that's actually the brand, Outlaw. Appreciate the information.

cut down quote-Si

[nkfd13]

I have been looking at some online but am not sure about how to pick the correct size, I know I would be better off looking at some at a store but I guess I'm kind of lazy and havn't had chance to get to one.

[chromekid01]

I have been looking at some online but am not sure about how to pick the correct size, I know I would be better off looking at some at a store but I guess I'm kind of lazy and havn't had chance to get to one.

Well the easiest way to find about your size without leaving your home would be for you to take a tapmeasure and measure the circumfrance of your head around your forehead area:)

[Moto_Italiano]

Whatever you do, please dont skimp on the price of your helmet. Sure you dont have to spend $500 on a helmet, but quality does cost a little money.

Have you checked out the Vemar Jiano? Its a really nice modular helmet that is rated as a full face helmet, rather than a 3/4" helmet like all the other modulars.

Plus its only $275.....

[chromekid01]

Whatever you do, please dont skimp on the price of your helmet. Sure you dont have to spend $500 on a helmet, but quality does cost a little money.

Have you checked out the Vemar Jiano? Its a really nice modular helmet that is rated as a full face helmet, rather than a 3/4" helmet like all the other modulars.

Plus its only $275.....


Have you not seen the webbikeworld.com review of the Vega Summit II? I think if you had you would be very impressed as they were:D and as I since I own and ride with one on a very regular basis.

[dclassb]

Would I be laughed at for wearing a full face helmet while riding a little dual sport?

[chromekid01]

Would I be laughed at for wearing a full face helmet while riding a little dual sport?

I do it every day and nobody laughs at me...as a matter of fact all my other Adventure rider friends wear full face helmets:D

[Oil Doc]

Let me Peface this with... It all comes down to personal choice.

I happened to run into a guy and while talking to him, noticed he had a Vega Helmet... He let me look at it and didn't think it was a bad helmet... Still don't think it is bad for the price.

So while I was at one of my MotorCycle Shops, delivering oil yesterday, I noticed they had the Vega.. I am looking at a Modular..... Again, looked pretty good, especially for the price....

But I have to be honest.... I am looking at the HJC or the Nolan and the Nolan looks pretty good.. and is well under $300

Doc

[chromekid01]

Let me Peface this with... It all comes down to personal choice.

I happened to run into a guy and while talking to him, noticed he had a Vega Helmet... He let me look at it and didn't think it was a bad helmet... Still don't think it is bad for the price.

So while I was at one of my MotorCycle Shops, delivering oil yesterday, I noticed they had the Vega.. I am looking at a Modular..... Again, looked pretty good, especially for the price....

But I have to be honest.... I am looking at the HJC or the Nolan and the Nolan looks pretty good.. and is well under $300

Doc

Well Nolan I can get for ya:D and I will still give ya a discount for being a forum member here:D

Which N series are you looking at as they have a few different levels and the pricing varies greatly between them.

[Oil Doc]

Well Nolan I can get for ya:D and I will still give ya a discount for being a forum member here:D

Which N series are you looking at as they have a few different levels and the pricing varies greatly between them.

I will have to look closer, I was kind of short on time...

And as I did say, the Vega was by no means a terrible helmet. I like some of the features of the HJC and the Nolan. If I am correct, the Nolan is a carbon composite material and the Vega is a glass helmet. And I have to be truthful.. "Made in Italy" over an Asian country pushes me more in that direction..

Doc

[chromekid01]

I will have to look closer, I was kind of short on time...

And as I did say, the Vega was by no means a terrible helmet. I like some of the features of the HJC and the Nolan. If I am correct, the Nolan is a carbon composite material and the Vega is a glass helmet. And I have to be truthful.. "Made in Italy" over an Asian country pushes me more in that direction..

Doc

Well Nolan has as do almost all other brands even Vega a couple of shell construction types, you have the Carbon/kevlar/composit (usually top) then the polycarbonate/composit (usually mid and low lines) then there is the plastic helmets, now in testing oddly enough the even the low line in some have out performed the high quality carbon kevlar composite helmets...

The Vega and the Nolan N series are the polycarbonate/composite shell construction and typically the very high end race replica shells are the carbon composite...

Thank fully for my viewers I can get every brand of helmet almost and certainl any mojor brand:D

[Oil Doc]

I believe it was the polycarbonate....



Doc

[chromekid01]

I believe it was the polycarbonate....



Doc

Just let me know which Nolan you want and we can easily go from there:D

[sgklee1]

Anybody have an opinion or experience with HCI-80. It's cheap. Please let me know.Sgklee:D

[Oil Doc]

Anybody have an opinion or experience with HCI-80. It's cheap. Please let me know.Sgklee:D


That probably says it all right there...... I am cheap too, but a new engine isn't. I'd be spending 3 times more on Oil Analysis than I paid for the oil just to make sure it was working.

www.bestoil4you.com/files/g2156MCoilStudy.pdf Pick one of the Top 3 Oils in this Study and you will be able to sleep at night knowing that you are not taking a chance.

I always say, Reasonable results can be had with a Good Quality petroleum oil and a Good Quality Oil filter, Superior Results can be had by using a Premium Quality Synthetic Oil and a Premium Oil Filter.

Regardless of Brand, Always use a MotorCycle Specific oil with a JASO Rating of MA, Better yet, MA 2, but never MB.

Oil, IS the lifeblood of your engine.

Doc

[cdg]

This topic has seen a lot of responses.

I am an Arai guy. They're the best out there, in terms of quality, country of origin, padding, insulation, and ease of use. I ride with an older Renegade model, but I think I also have a Quantum that I ride with on occasion. I think the model Astra or Astral or something like that is what my dad rides with, but I find the windscreen to be too close to my face for comfort (my nose practically touches it.

I've found HJC's offroad helmets to be OK. They're a bit noisy and creaky but they hold both DOT and Snell safety recommendations, and they fit me well enough. I can say nothing of their road helmets. Country of origin on my HJC that I've had a few years now is South Korea. Who knows where they're coming from these days.

My first helmet was a Shoei, but these days they're even more expensive than Arai, and I actually like my Arai better anyway.

[iamjustifyd]

Just bought a Zox full face helmet. I wear a small and it seems kinda tight around the cheek area. Will that seem to loosen up a bit as I wear it more often or I'm just not used to it yet?:confused:

Thanks
Sherry

[Oil Doc]

I have an HJC full face that is tight in the cheeks and it has not loosened up any...

Doc

[rabidmoose171]

chromekid01- I was looking on your ebay site at some helmets, i must say.... great pricing. Are those all the styles you have? After reading around on this forum you seem like a good guy, with great prices, so id like to support you. Let me know if you have more variety of helmets and gear to look at, or if that is your whole selection.

[grappler]

Quick question, but are motorcycle helmets like bike helmets in that they have to be replaced every couple of years? Seems like some of you guys have some pretty old helmets.

[Schneiderman]

The thing I usually hear is to replace it five years from the date of manufacture.

[grappler]

ah ok, I usually replace my bike helmet every 3 years if I haven't crashed it(unlikely the way I ride!) just wondering. $300 helmet every 5 years is $60 a year for use. Not bad for something that'll keep your noggin' from splitting open like a watermelon.

[chromekid01]

chromekid01- I was looking on your ebay site at some helmets, i must say.... great pricing. Are those all the styles you have? After reading around on this forum you seem like a good guy, with great prices, so id like to support you. Let me know if you have more variety of helmets and gear to look at, or if that is your whole selection.

I actually have access to every major and minor brand of helmets available:) just let me know what ya want and we can then work out the pricing for ya:D

[rabidmoose171]

I actually have access to every major and minor brand of helmets available:) just let me know what ya want and we can then work out the pricing for ya:D

I already found a helmet on your site i liked and got it. Shipped today actually ;) thanks

[2Wheels]

Oi, if one of you could PLEASE help me out ASAP that would be so great....I need a new helmate cus when I was pulling mine out of my closet in my bedroom I droped it onto my carpet....I dunno if I ruined it but all I know is that I heard a loud thump come from it.

[rustyman1]

I heard the best for you bucks is a scorp. exo400

[chromekid01]

I heard the best for you bucks is a scorp. exo400

Nope it is the Vega Mach 1:D

[rustyman1]

well i payed 89.99 with free shipping for my scorpion exo400 with a chip slip so the air don't enter from under the helmet. it has gottin nothin but great reviews also, just google or check it out on youtube.

[chromekid01]

well i payed 89.99 with free shipping for my scorpion exo400 with a chip slip so the air don't enter from under the helmet. it has gottin nothin but great reviews also, just google or check it out on youtube.


I sell both the Scorpion and the VEGA and $89.99 for 1 isn't retail its a discounted price 2 it is a polycarbonate shell (see plastic) now don't get me wrong as far as bang for the buck it sure is right up there at the top but the Veag Mach 1 is...Mach 1 Full Face Helmet

• SNELL M-2005 certified, meets or exceeds DOT standard.
• Fiberglass/Kevlar™ composite shell.
• Removable, washable comfort fit liner.
• Interior "Wick-Dri" fabric has superior wicking properties.
• "Easy-Com" system for headset speakers.
• High capacity forehead intake vents.
• Channeled interior ventilation for full airflow.
• Adjustable center and side chin intake vents.
• 6-position adjustable optically correct clear shield.
• Optional shields available in nine different tints, mirrors, or anti-fog coatings.
• Includes plush helmet bag with stylish Vega logo.


so if ya look there are quite a few aspects that make this helmet superior to the also very good Scorpion helmet.

[grappler]

Is it possible to meet SNELL standards and not DOT?

[chromekid01]

Is it possible to meet SNELL standards and not DOT?


It is, the individual certs are what the manufacturer builds for as well as pays to have done, no certification be it snell or DOT comes without cost but a helmet that is just DOT is typically not as good as a helmet that is both like the VEGA and other much higher line helmets....though VEGA does it for a whole lot less, even the Scorpion exo 400 is only DOT certified:D

[grappler]

Ohhhhh ok. Is one better than the other?

sorry to hijack the thread.

[rustyman1]

here is a review of the scorpion i got for 89.99 with free shipping
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/scorpion/exo-400/
make sur you check out the vid at the bottom

[rabidmoose171]

Nope it is the Vega Mach 1:D

Good to hear it, thats the one I got from you, got it in the mail the other day, and it is pretty awesome.

[chromekid01]

Good to hear it, thats the one I got from you, got it in the mail the other day, and it is pretty awesome.


Glad you like it and that I could be of service:D

[Chip]

Hey chrome i'm also looking to gear up. I want to get the best cheap stuff i can LOL meaning the most cost effective product that does its job.



What kind of bike? ninja250/500 or honda CBR 600F4
What kind of riding style? street
What are you looking for from a helmet? fits well and does its job when i need it to (when i crash) (i.e. what should it do)
what is your desired price range? 100-150


I am also looking at getting other gear too if you could help me. i am looking at spending around

Jacket-- 100-150
gloves--30-60
boots --100-130

so far i have looked at

Joe Rocekt Big Bang boots
Icon Superduty 2 boots

Shift Chaos gloves
Teknic hellion gloves (little pricey)
Joe Rocket honda licensed V5 leather gloves

Icon Alliance ss helmet

cortech tour master Gx sport series 2 textile jacket

Really want a jacket that is practical, has armor, looks good, in price range, and is leather if possible.


going to local store to check sizes and other stuff today
am looking for recommendations also

Thanks for the help

[artyboy]

Anyone have any experience with Hawk helmets? Yes they're cheap but some of them are even Snell approved for under $100. I was looking at them here (http://www.leatherup.com/c/Hawk-Helmets/start_37/2/140.html).

[markyoca]

can you post to ireland?

[chromekid01]

Hey chrome i'm also looking to gear up. I want to get the best cheap stuff i can LOL meaning the most cost effective product that does its job.




I am also looking at getting other gear too if you could help me. i am looking at spending around

Jacket-- 100-150
gloves--30-60
boots --100-130

so far i have looked at

Joe Rocekt Big Bang boots
Icon Superduty 2 boots

Shift Chaos gloves
Teknic hellion gloves (little pricey)
Joe Rocket honda licensed V5 leather gloves

Icon Alliance ss helmet

cortech tour master Gx sport series 2 textile jacket

Really want a jacket that is practical, has armor, looks good, in price range, and is leather if possible.


going to local store to check sizes and other stuff today
am looking for recommendations also

Thanks for the help

Chip PM me and we'll get this all taken care of:D

[chromekid01]

can you post to ireland?

I can but its not cheap and its not fast:D

[bucfanmike]

I started with a walmart bell helmet that i bought just to road test a few bikes. (Bought my first bike last week) I ordered up a summit vega II and just got it. Love it, I wear glasses and this makes that operation much easier. I wanted a silver one to kinda match my bike but i found a store closing out the champagne colered ones and it was about $50 cheaper. So in the end i got a summit vega II, smoke shield and tear-offs for just over 100. (added the other items to break 100 for free shipping)

Mike

[peternorth226]

has anyone found the Schuberth C3 for less than $699?

[newriderarizona]

I just purchased a neabie helmet, i think its calld. Ne thots on those?? i know its not full protective, but i like em.....

[distantThunder]

whenever you are talking about helmets- everybody's going to have an opinion. Of course, experience is not a bad teacher. It's good to know how helmets actually worked out - for people who rode with them. But keep in mind that the guys who had accidents on bikes - while wearing helmets - are often not included in the discussion. Riders who had serious accidents ... may no longer be riding. Period. So what you are getting is the opinions of people who are influenced by other stuff related to their helmet.

One site on the internet that is worth looking at is the Sharp site in the UK.
Here it is ...

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/

The Sharp tests on MC helmets are now the most extensive and thorough tests on helmet performance. So it is worth taking the time to look at what they found out.

You can check a pretty wide range of helmets and see how they performed. Not all makes and models are there - but many major brands are covered.

You will notice, for example, that Bell helmets routinely score some of the highest safety ratings across all brands. They consistently get 5 stars for strength and safety ... and it's true for all Bell helmets! So that tells you that Bell is not cutting any corners in how they make their helmets.

Some safety ratings are surprising. I generally have a good opinion of Arai helmets, although I don't ride with one. But a few Arai helmets have low safety ratings. No kidding ... check it yourself.

Safety ratings are only part of the deal.
It's still important to get a helmet that really fits your head well.

Do your own research.
You may be surprised at what you find out.

distantThunder

[Cool The Kid]

distantThunder thanks for that link. I am in the market for a new helmet, I want to go high viz without spending too much $$$. Those ratings are definitely eye opening and somewhat of a relief. But it's def important to make sure the fit is good, and look for other features (good ventilation, removable liners etc)

[starguard]

I started with a walmart bell helmet that i bought just to road test a few bikes. (Bought my first bike last week) I ordered up a summit vega II and just got it. Love it, I wear glasses and this makes that operation much easier. I wanted a silver one to kinda match my bike but i found a store closing out the champagne colered ones and it was about $50 cheaper. So in the end i got a summit vega II, smoke shield and tear-offs for just over 100. (added the other items to break 100 for free shipping)

Mike

WOW...I didn't even know Walmart even sold helmets