Helmets

[owen426]

Which helmet do you wear? And why?

Looking for a new one.

[KiwiCol]

Stand back everyone!!   Owen just opened the can of worms again!

[VladTepes]

Well, indeed, that is a VERY open question.

The MOST important thing is that any helmet you buy fits you properly.
(Some brands seem to be made for different head shapes - I'm definitely a Shoei head rather than an Arai for example)

So once the correctly fit issue is addressed the rest is just down to what features YOU want or need.
- venting
- internal visors?
- weight / materials / graphics etc etc etc

and all these things will, of course, affect price.


There is NO RIGHT ANSWER to your question I'm afraid....

[Tony Nitrous]

Had several brands.

Now only buy Shoei's.
They fit me well and I like the visor mechanism,
and I've had no drama's unlike my mates cheaper lids.

I will continue to buy Shoei's.


I used to buy high end Shoei's, but more recently I've been buying the less expensive models and changing them more often....

[VladTepes]

Oh these threads may also interest you:

Shoei GT-Air
http://gsx1400owners.org/forum_test/index.php?topic=442.0

LS2 helmets
http://gsx1400owners.org/forum_test/index.php?topic=629.0


A GT-Air is VERY likely to be my next helmet.

[Andre]

I wear a jet helmet. Many a reason why. Airiness is first. Don't have to take my glasses off and fiddle to get them on. Glasses won't fog up quick. Gas station attendants don't fear being robbed when I keep it on when paying. Used it as a face shield when working with a flex. Was a present from my dad together with his scooter. Hey, it even fits the color of my bike closely.

[Tony Nitrous]

A little off topic, but Bunnings and some of the Storeage Shops do these knock together adjustable units (might be called "temporary wardrobes" or similar) that are ideal for lids, jackets, boots etc.

[Mick_J]

I have used Arai since 1984 because it's the best fit for me.  tried others but none as comfortable as an Arai.  As Vlad has already said it's the best fitting helmet which is the best helmet for you, a poorly fitting top spec helmet will not give you as much protection as a perfectly fitting lower spec helmet so go and try all makes and buy the best fitting one.

[Tony Nitrous]

Was 1980 a good year for helmets ? 

Do they mature like a fine wine ? 




(37 years old and several paint jobs, NO, I don't still wear it!!!)

[KiwiCol]

Had several brands.

Now only buy Shoei's.
They fit me well and I like the visor mechanism,
and I've had no drama's unlike my mates cheaper lids.

I will continue to buy Shoei's.


I used to buy high end Shoei's, but more recently I've been buying the less expensive models and changing them more often....

Same hat as I wear, Gloss Black GT Air. I don't mind not paying for the graphics either.

[Mick_J]

Was 1980 a good year for helmets ? 

Do they mature like a fine wine ? 




(37 years old and several paint jobs, NO, I don't still wear it!!!)

I'm not still on the same one, I change it every 5 years, there's not much in it but I value my head 

[Gra Har]

Started riding back in 1972, I can remember every helmet:
1 open face Shoei
2 full face Shoei
3 Kiwi full face
4 Open face THH - Guzzi California riding days
5 Open face Nolan - Guzzi California riding days
6 Full face Shoei RFR 2002 model and best helmet so far, heavy, but very quiet  - VFR riding days
7 Shark Vison R - nice helmet, but visors went off after 3 years
8 An elcheapo something - give it away after a few tours of cycle scouting, purchased for doing Moto-scouting jobs for racing cyclists. Very ease to get off quickly - Burgman
9 Shoei XR1000 very noisy Shoei - Vstrom
10 Shoei GT Air, very similar to the RFR but with a dual visor system (current helmet) GSX days

Been riding 45 years, so one every 4.5 years ain't too bad, I have to say the dual visor helmets are the best thing since sliced bread.

[Kiwifruit]

Shoei GT Air. Fits snug. Can wear it all day.

[daveh]

I got one of these for Xmas, best helmet I've had, vision is spectacular, when the visor is fully closed it is warmer than the full face Shoei I wore previously.
Drop down visor is great as well.

[grog]

have had lots of helmets over years, lots of full face but i dont like them. $800 shoei sits in cupboard in shed, used only 3 times. maybe stupid but i like open face and have had plenty. just my choice. i know all about the safety side but i like them. too old to change now. i now use a taiwanese thh. 388 model. dual visors, super good fit. tinted visor is just superb for riding to work with sun in eyes. clear visor also good. it does whistle a bit, i always wear ear plugs so no problem. https://www.mcas.com.au/shop/item/thh-t-388-gloss-black-helmet