Author Topic: Helmet (Read 10378 times)

Glesgatrucker · « **on:** 17 March 2014, 09:51:58 pm »

Going to buy a new lid this weekend and I was wondering what other folk use ? Looking for something reasonably priced and obviously safe ? Full face large or xl size ?

mickvp · « **Reply #1 on:** 17 March 2014, 10:06:42 pm »

I've got a nexx xr2 carbon. Only had it a month or so, but it's excellent. The weight is so light, and the peripheral vision is colossal.

The double d rings get on my tits though. I posted a short review of it here:

http://www.detailingnation.com/content.php?1582-Nexx-XR2-Carbon-Motorcycle-Helmet-Review

I suppose it depends what you class as cheap?

Glesgatrucker · « **Reply #2 on:** 17 March 2014, 10:21:09 pm »

Quote from: mickvp on 17 March 2014, 10:06:42 pm

I've got a nexx xr2 carbon. Only had it a month or so, but it's excellent. The weight is so light, and the peripheral vision is colossal.

The double d rings get on my tits though. I posted a short review of it here:

http://www.detailingnation.com/content.php?1582-Nexx-XR2-Carbon-Motorcycle-Helmet-Review

I suppose it depends what you class as cheap?

Thanks for that info, I use a shoei just now and a few other that I've bought a spares ? But I just can't get something that feels right ? If you know what I mean !!

mickvp · « **Reply #3 on:** 17 March 2014, 10:28:12 pm »

I do mate, I had a shoei and two nolans before the nexx, but the big viewpoint of the nexx has sold it for me. It fits very well and it comfy for me too, which is the hard bit!

Dead Eye · « **Reply #4 on:** 17 March 2014, 11:35:05 pm »

I will be looking for a helmet later this year as well... not looking forward to that expense

No real idea where to start... might spend a Saturday or Sunday in Fowlers...

fazersharp · « **Reply #5 on:** 17 March 2014, 11:53:24 pm »

Yep Im up for anew lid also, was in the old hein gerick - now J&s or whatever and tried on a shoei, agv, shark, somthing else and the best fit for me was the hjc is-17 might even start my own thread about that one and if I even need to replace my lid as its a few years old now

kawasutra · « **Reply #6 on:** 19 March 2014, 05:54:01 pm »

I started with a Shark. Hated it!

Then got an Arai Quantum and have stuck with that since. One of the nice things is on a lot of Arais you can change the cheek cushions to a larger or smaller size.

This may help you find that elusive perfect fit.

I just wish smoked/coloured screens were cheaper for Arais!

I have a spare Shoei and also an AGV, but never use them myself as my Arai trumps both for fit!

Mattsplat · « **Reply #7 on:** 19 March 2014, 05:56:06 pm »

I use a Shoei XR1100 with a whisper strip attached to make it quieter.

Not a bad helmet, there is better out there but you can do a lot worse!

Frosties · « **Reply #8 on:** 19 March 2014, 06:23:33 pm »

Shoei GT air here.

But I know what a pig it is picking a lid just right for you.

Had loads of makes and finally found the one for me.........but again, everyone's different fella. You just need to spend a few hours in a shop trying them all on - make sure you try them for about 15 mins + each time which should be long enough to feel any pressure points.

Good luck

JZS 600 · « **Reply #9 on:** 19 March 2014, 06:36:46 pm »

I got a Shoei XR1000 cheap at J&S, good fit and quiet, I like it (but then my last lid was an XR800,,,)

nsr500v4 · « **Reply #10 on:** 19 March 2014, 08:57:07 pm »

HJC Carbon lid, special price of £145 from lids direct, soooooooooooo light and bare carbon!

demic77 · « **Reply #11 on:** 19 March 2014, 09:17:23 pm »

I really wanted a Roof Desmo last year, went to try one on at http://www.designerhelmets.com/ shop in Yaarkshire but it didn't suit my head at all.
They got a few lids out in different sizes for me to try, spent 2 hours trying them on and left still not 100% sure and didn't commit to anything. Slept on it and decided on a Roof Boxer V8, made sure I ordered from these guys as they'd been so helpful.

Fuzzy · « **Reply #12 on:** 20 March 2014, 01:36:48 am »

I've always had Shoeis until I bought a Arai Quantum. It is indeed comfortable but my next lid will be a Shoei again. The Shoei is better designed imo and one thing that still pisses me off is how inferior the Arai visors are in the rain in comparison.

Latest model for 2014 called the Shoei NXR has just been released, replaces the Xr1100

carlos · « **Reply #13 on:** 20 March 2014, 09:15:11 am »

I spent about 3hrs at helmet city west bay with the very patient staff who let me try on numerous helmets. ended up with shoei xr1100. best thing to do is keep it on and wait to see of it has any pressure points

fazersharp · « **Reply #14 on:** 20 March 2014, 09:21:05 am »

You know when the girls are trying on shoes and they have to pop on some kind of hygiene sock/ tights. So shouldn't we be pulling a pair of tights on our head when trying on helmets !.

redthunder · « **Reply #15 on:** 20 March 2014, 12:02:30 pm »

http://www.helmetcity.co.uk/products/Shark-Vision%252dR-Pixy-WBB.html

I've this Shark Vision R from Helmet City, great vision out of it, much better than a cheapo Ducchini I had starting off in.

This is my second Vision R actually because I managed to come off my first bike in the first Vision R the second time I wore it... and it worked so I bought another

Slaninar · « **Reply #16 on:** 20 March 2014, 07:42:52 pm »

Lazer. The cheapest helmets that are good enough.

Neon Knight · « **Reply #17 on:** 20 March 2014, 10:04:51 pm »

Shoei, light, not ridiculously expensive, comfy, looks good, quiet. Everything a lid should be in my book.

Frosties · « **Reply #18 on:** 20 March 2014, 10:17:38 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 20 March 2014, 09:21:05 am

You know when the girls are trying on shoes and they have to pop on some kind of hygiene sock/ tights. So shouldn't we be pulling a pair of tights on our head when trying on helmets !.

Reckon we should take them helmet shopping whenever they take us shoe or clothes shopping - might cure them

Slaninar · « **Reply #19 on:** 20 March 2014, 10:29:42 pm »

Quote from: Frosties on 20 March 2014, 10:17:38 pm

Quote from: fazersharp on 20 March 2014, 09:21:05 am
You know when the girls are trying on shoes and they have to pop on some kind of hygiene sock/ tights. So shouldn't we be pulling a pair of tights on our head when trying on helmets !.

Reckon we should take them helmet shopping whenever they take us shoe or clothes shopping - might cure them

"I have no helmet to wear..."

fazersharp · « **Reply #20 on:** 20 March 2014, 10:34:59 pm »

Why do I keep my old lids

ooh ooh, I know --- its so I have somwhere to keep all my old gloves

Glesgatrucker · « **Reply #21 on:** 20 March 2014, 10:44:01 pm »

Can anyone recommend any bike clothing / helmet shops in the Glasgow or Central Scotland area ?

Deswilson · « **Reply #22 on:** 20 March 2014, 11:02:47 pm »

There is a J&S in Hamilton that have a decent stock

Andy FZS · « **Reply #23 on:** 20 March 2014, 11:13:23 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 20 March 2014, 10:34:59 pm

Why do I keep my old lids

ooh ooh, I know --- its so I have somwhere to keep all my old gloves

I think I have a couple of boeri driver crash helmets in the loft as new still in their box I bought them in 1987, I don't use them anymore but for some reason don't throw them away. ?

Earache · « **Reply #24 on:** 20 March 2014, 11:21:41 pm »

Buying a new helmet is not such simple thing... during the 20 years i have ridden a bike i have owned Nollan, Bieffe, Shoei, Suomy, Scorpion, and Arai helmets.

Currently i use an Arai Chaser V helmet that i got for a good price on ebay. Definetely the best helmet i have ever used, the quallity and comfort are excellet and although the price is a bit high on Arai's you get an excellently designed and manufactured helmet. Suomy helmets are good too, but are no match to Arai in quallity.
Shoei manufectures quallity products too, but the one Shoei ride i have owned was absolutely horrible to use since it does not fit my head shape, but this became apparent only after about 20-30 minutes warring it.
So my advice is to try all helmets that interest you and buy the one that feels the best. But if Arai's suit your head shape, i definitely recomend it as a good long term investment on comfort and safety.