I'm after a new helmet and just thought I'd ask what you guys are wearing?
I currently use a Shark Speed R Sauer which is very nice looking, a little noisey and took an age to bed in but all in all it wasn't a bad lid.
Looking to go for similar sporty style helmets.
Anyone have any recommendations?
(02-02-19, 10:35 PM)Dudeofrude link Wrote: I'm after a new helmet and just thought I'd ask what you guys are wearing?
I currently use a Shark Speed R Sauer which is very nice looking, a little noisey and took an age to bed in but all in all it wasn't a bad lid.
Looking to go for similar sporty style helmets.
Anyone have any recommendations?
Nice looking lid that, makes my trusty old avg k3 look positively ancient! Have a look here-
(02-02-19, 11:27 PM)robbo link Wrote: Only worn Arai for the last 25 years, so I'm biased. :lol
:agree
My only negative would be that when i had a Shoei lid i could turn my head and rain would fly off the visor even atlow speeds, but i've had several Arai visors and for some weird reason they collect droplets of water for fun.
Don't know why, you'd think plastic was plastic, but i've tried different lotions and potions but in all my years riding these visors have a particular bond to water? Other than that the crash helmets themselves are great.
There are hundreds out there though, so you literally need to find a shop like J&S and start trying them on, even more so if you are a wearer of glasses. Either that or get yourself to a bike show where you might find a real bargain.
Consider one that has removable/replaceable inner padding so you can wash them on a regular basis, or replace them if necessary too.
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I was always an Arai fan, but the prices put me off in the end, so I tried a Nolan N86 and I've been well pleased with it.
It's been replaced with the N87, which has won the RIDE best buy for the last couple of years.
Well worth a try IMO.
Yeah I've looked into the Shoei and Arai. I'm not a fan of Arai at all, they are all too round and look like pool balls on my head haha Shoeis seem very comfortable for me but as with most thing I fear you pay more for the brand name than you do for the product.
At the minute I'm quite taken with the HJC RHPA series helmets, not bad prices and very nice looking. The reviews seem very good too.
I also quite like the Nexx helmets but they don't seem very popular so hard to find honest opinions.
I love the Shark helmets but after the polava of bedding in my current one I don't think I'd bother again. I had to suffer a bright red forehead for at least 3 months ?
I’m seriously considering a flip up for next time.
My Shoei is past its best and at least 5 years old if not more. But I do have trouble getting a lid to fit well, got a pea head so need a small. On a lot of helmets my chin hangs out the bottom though. Found Shoei the best fit and on my third now.
Quote:In what way?. The latest with the removable sidepods is even easier.
I think I bought mine about 2010. A Viper GT.
With a Shoei pull the wee leavers, 2 seconds and it’s off and zero chance of damaging anything.
Getting the Arai visor off is not too bad, but getting it back in, it’s foccing murder. I can only get it if I stick it on ma heid and stand in front of a mirror. Plus it’s easy to break the side pod. Absolute crap.
Maybe they have improved it since.
Best fitting, most comfy helmet I’ve had, but yeah utter crap visor system.
Ive had ARAI's for ages,really like the fit and comfort but always dread changing the visor,how those race mechs on the island change them so quick is unreal. :eek
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The latest Arai RX7-V, which has been out for maybe 3 years now, has removable sidepods. You now align the visor visually, rather than endure the expensive sounding noises with the older system, which just needed a bit of confidence, as you think somethings going to break. Arai all day long for me. :thumbup
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(05-02-19, 05:01 PM)coffee link Wrote: Ive had ARAI's for ages,really like the fit and comfort but always dread changing the visor,how those race mechs on the island change them so quick is unreal. :eek
There is most certainly a "crunch" about teleasing the visors, but after a while it's quite apparent they don't break.
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(05-02-19, 08:16 PM)YamFazFan link Wrote: The RX7-V is a top helmet, but so is the price.
I had to grit my teeth buying the QV Pro a year ago and that was in the sale. It is/was the model below the RX7-V and shares the same shell I believe.
Take your point about the price. Just checked gearchangeonline, who are usually quite competitive pricewise, and they're £190 dearer than when I bought mine. The Excel show is next week, often bargains to be had.
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05-02-19, 09:39 PM (This post was last modified: 05-02-19, 09:40 PM by Dudeofrude.)
Well I went with my gut and bought the HJC RPHA-11.
Got it at an unbelievable steal of a price..... Sportsbikeshop are selling them for £360 (£450 for the Monster graphic one) I got mine from ghostbikes for £172!!!
Turned up today and I'm very pleased.
Read reviews beforehand and took the advice of going 1 size up and I'm glad I did, I'm usually a M but the L fits perfectly.
It's beautifully light (1300g), the vents are all adjustable should you only want to open them slightly or open just the right side but not the left etc etc (No clue why)
Also in the box was a free pinlock and dark smoke visor ( rrp£50) which was a very nice touch.
Obviously not taken it out on the road yet but will report back when I've put a few miles on it ?
(05-02-19, 09:39 PM)Dudeofrude link Wrote: Well I went with my gut and bought the HJC RPHA-11.
Got it at an unbelievable steal of a price..... Sportsbikeshop are selling them for £360 (£450 for the Monster graphic one) I got mine from ghostbikes for £172!!!
Turned up today and I'm very pleased.
Read reviews beforehand and took the advice of going 1 size up and I'm glad I did, I'm usually a M but the L fits perfectly.
It's beautifully light (1300g), the vents are all adjustable should you only want to open them slightly or open just the right side but not the left etc etc (No clue why)
Also in the box was a free pinlock and dark smoke visor ( rrp£50) which was a very nice touch.
Obviously not taken it out on the road yet but will report back when I've put a few miles on it ?
Nice,that,does the interior come out to wash?
never look down on anyone unless you're helping them up.
