Author Topic: which helmets are you guys using? (Read 15156 times)

taylor · « **Reply #25 on:** 23 June 2013, 09:39:30 pm »

o yes lot,s of helmets around, just find the one that fits you, nice and tight lol.

noggythenog · « **Reply #26 on:** 23 June 2013, 10:17:45 pm »

Schuberth S1, im sure it's a great helmet but my experience hasnt been good, probably down to a poor match for me but it fit nice and tight and felt fine in the showroom, it's fine if i wear it a while whilst not under way.50 miles into a journey though and it has a pressure point right in the centre of my forehead at the hair line, it's get so urksome i want to rip it off and when i get the chance i have to open my vizor and pull from the chin piece to try move it ever so slightly and relieve the pain.i look forward to stopping and taking it off.
Have done about 3k miles with it now and no change so ive compressed 3 small ridges of foam with my fingers that seem to be in that area so ill give it one more chance & then im buying another helmet.
the anti fog on inside of the vizor has been flaking off also, got a feeling it's because i wiped it with a wet cloth but still annoying.

Davebo · « **Reply #27 on:** 23 June 2013, 10:36:20 pm »

It's all about the fit...and the safety standards.

Allegedly there is c0ck all difference between the lower priced ones and the pricier ones.

I went for a Shark Speed R as it was the best fit.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #28 on:** 23 June 2013, 10:42:38 pm »

Quote from: Davebo on 23 June 2013, 10:36:20 pm

Allegedly there is c0ck all difference between the lower priced ones and the pricier ones.

Nope, don't agree with that. As an example, many of the more expensive helmets are made of modern lightweight composites - that's largely what you're paying for. And of course, plusher lining materials, better venting, more extensive testing before production etc.

Ian-man · « **Reply #29 on:** 23 June 2013, 11:30:33 pm »

I wanted a flip with internal sun visor.
Shuberth was nice but didn't fit me.
Would have got a shoei but at the time they didn't have an internal sun visor.
Bought a Nolan n103, happy enough with it but when it rains I get drips of water down the inside of the visor. Especially if you open the visor to scratch yer nose or sumat, grrrr.

Might go for new shoei next time.

mickvp · « **Reply #30 on:** 24 June 2013, 12:24:59 am »

i can empathise with that matey, my N103 does that as well. I also get a whistling which is either coming from a vent, or the visor is not seated correctly, its not always done it, but it winds me up no end

karlo · « **Reply #31 on:** 24 June 2013, 07:36:07 am »

Shoei Multitec love the helmet miss a sun visor tho

Dave48 · « **Reply #32 on:** 24 June 2013, 07:46:44 am »

As Karlo said

nsr500v4 · « **Reply #33 on:** 24 June 2013, 12:23:32 pm »

HJC FS11 from lids direct for a bargain half price! £100......drop down sun visor too, comfy and reasonably light. Wore AGV for years but i find the new ones are not that well made any more and not comfy now either, shame!

[size=78%]http://www.lidsdirect.co.uk/hjc-fg-15-carbon-4.html[/size] how about this!!

Lazarus · « **Reply #34 on:** 24 June 2013, 01:17:49 pm »

Quote from: slimwilly on 23 June 2013, 10:44:16 am

My mate is in love with a particular make of helmet because of the fit, the problem he has is the double D buckle, he hates them, he has a dilemma

you can get a convertor kit to change from D ring to seatbelt style (i think)

ponkster · « **Reply #35 on:** 24 June 2013, 02:54:40 pm »

Recently got a Caberg duke flip front .

I am very pleased with it as it is light, has a drop down sun visor , comes with a fitted pinlock visor , works well with coms/ headphones and also gets a good sharps rating.

JZS 600 · « **Reply #36 on:** 24 June 2013, 03:13:16 pm »

I like the DD strap fitting, had a seat belt type one on a Shoei 800 and it was OK but the DD always gets tightened to just the right amount regardless of what neck wear ot not you are wearing

nsr500v4 · « **Reply #37 on:** 24 June 2013, 03:14:53 pm »

Double D ring all the way, much better IMO

Bornagain again · « **Reply #38 on:** 24 June 2013, 10:07:36 pm »

A helmet that fits right is more important than whether its 3 or 4 stars in the ratings. Or how much it costs, cost is no indicator of anything cept the size of a penis (or not).
If your helmet is uncomfortable it affects your riding, increase the chance you might need it.

As long as it has the CE sticker and anything over 3 stars it'll do the job unless the tree you impact shortens your neck a bit

demic77 · « **Reply #39 on:** 25 June 2013, 10:09:12 am »

I'm in a similar boat, quite fancy a Roof Desmo or Boxer V8. Anyone know anywhere that flogs 'em in the North West? Need to try on before committing really as I've got a fat head. Anyone got one of these lids?

Raymy · « **Reply #40 on:** 25 June 2013, 12:04:39 pm »

I don't wear a helmet

Aegis Bearing Mel · « **Reply #41 on:** 25 June 2013, 05:43:23 pm »

Had Arias since I started riding, still use my Quantum on the odd occasion but don't think I'll be buying another after using this Reevu for my commute since January.
Superb bit of kit; comfy, lightweight, quiet and the wee mirror thing is magic.
Well worth a look.

t140 · « **Reply #42 on:** 26 June 2013, 12:19:42 pm »

arai classic open face with either ugly fish or bolle goggles

, very occasionally an agv full face

sure2ride · « **Reply #43 on:** 26 June 2013, 12:56:33 pm »

Shark Vision Fits me nicely, drop down sun visor, front visor ventilation setting. A good helmet, but a tad on the noisy side. ( I like a really quiet helmet).

Liroka · « **Reply #44 on:** 26 June 2013, 02:21:01 pm »

Caberg V2 407. An awful, noisy & dangerous full face helmet, but it does have a sun visor. How is it dangerous? Well, over 50% of the time the visor will flip up at motorway speeds when I look over my shoulder. I so wish I hadn't dropped my Raid II.

Saying that, a friend of mine swears by Caberg flip helmets.

Jazz999 · « **Reply #45 on:** 26 June 2013, 03:47:09 pm »

Marushin, internal sun visor is a godsend and it's about the only thing I've found that's a decent fit for me.

budgiemurray · « **Reply #46 on:** 26 June 2013, 03:52:47 pm »

Caberg duke flip lid for me.. Definately quieter than my previous caberg j2 and justissimo flip lid

Budgie

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Tmation · « **Reply #47 on:** 26 June 2013, 06:07:29 pm »

I had used Arai for about 15 years but decided to change to a Reevu two years ago.

Well impressed, it is quieter, comfier, better ventilated and Cheaper than an Arai. It has a removable liner that can be custom fit to your head (they provide a second set free of charge) and it has a rear view mirror system built in (which takes about 500 miles to get used to).

My only grip is the liner colour is a bit light, so shows up any dirty marks.

Soapy · « **Reply #48 on:** 26 June 2013, 07:21:29 pm »

Quote from: Tmation on 26 June 2013, 06:07:29 pm

I had used Arai for about 15 years but decided to change to a Reevu two years ago.

Well impressed, it is quieter, comfier, better ventilated and Cheaper than an Arai. It has a removable liner that can be custom fit to your head (they provide a second set free of charge) and it has a rear view mirror system built in (which takes about 500 miles to get used to).

My only grip is the liner colour is a bit light, so shows up any dirty marks.

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How do you find the sizing. I used to have a Arai years ago in a Large size but currently have a Shoei XR1000 which is a Medium. I like the Shoei but find it's a bit noisy but a whole quieter than the Arai was. I like the look of the Reevu but nobody nearby stocks them.

Oldgit · « **Reply #49 on:** 27 June 2013, 10:42:22 am »

BMW System 6 & AVG.