New helmet: best I've ever worn

[16silver]

got me first REAL FITTING helmet today, ok so i started on a half face "BUBBLE HEAD" scootler helmet, then moved to a afer full face but an asian brand, i only wanted the dual visor thingy, then today my 1tonne modular helmet arrived today, it was not only more than i expcted but it actually snugly fits too!!! it wanst flat red but GLOSS RED!! i thought it was flat so thats a bonus, it also flips up and its dual visor so its better than my old one =) and safer cause it is 1tonne and not a shitty aisan brand, best 200$ i ever spent in my oppinion =)

i have attached some pix of my 3 helmets =)
even the airvents are propper, ill be able to breathe properly in the morning fog now =)

now to go for a ride up to titirangi to see how well it performs :) ( the air vents not the crashing )

[p.dath]

On a side note; when taking pictures with a digital camera press the button half way down , pause (and the camera will adjust its focus) and then press it the rest of the way down.

That way you'll get nice sharp pictures each time!

[NDORFN]

I was wondering about those. Thanks for the info.

[vindy500]

were u taking the photos from a trampoline?

[Mschvs]

Yeah I have been eyeing up those dual visor 1tonne helmets! The look pretty good!

[16silver]

On a side note; when taking pictures with a digital camera press the button half way down , pause (and the camera will adjust its focus) and then press it the rest of the way down.

That way you'll get nice sharp pictures each time!

umm, i know, i did photography , thing is, i dont have a camera, thats my phone :P and i was in a hurry

[16silver]

Yeah I have been eyeing up those dual visor 1tonne helmets! The look pretty good!

yeah but when u get them, MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR SIZING RIGHT, these are such a snug fit i almost thought it was too small!!

[Supermac Jr]

were u taking the photos from a trampoline?

:first:

LOL

[Bend-it]

Are you sure the 1tonne helmets aren't made somewhere in Asia?? :)

[steve_t]

The fit is very snug... I had to return mine cos my head/face is too big (aka wrong shape :doh:)
The helmet is quite heavy too. Nice features though!

[YellowDog]

If you feel comfortable in your new helmet, that is great.

FFS - Tidy your bedroom!!!!!

[James Deuce]

I've just looked on the map and Japan and Korea are both in Asia. Unless North Korea's done something we don't know about yet?

[EJK]

Nice helmet. Flip-up is the way to go :)
Well surely it's one of the most comfortable.

[SlowHand]

I've just looked on the map and Japan and Korea are both in Asia. Unless North Korea's done something we don't know about yet?

They're all cheap knock offs anyway. I mean, who, thats fast enough, wears arai, shoei, suomy, ogk, hjc?? Poor slowmo's, thats who

[Sparky Bills]

They're all cheap knock offs anyway. I mean, who, thats fast enough, wears arai, shoei, suomy, ogk, hjc?? Poor slowmo's, thats who



Just cause you dont ride fast doesnt mean you dont need to have a good, well developed helmet like an Arai or Shoei.
My Arai is the bestest ever!
Where were the 1tonne helmets made? Whats the shell made of?
Who has been doing the saftey testing? What saftey standard do they come with?

[cs363]

Just cause you dont ride fast doesnt mean you dont need to have a good, well developed helmet like an Arai or Shoei.
My Arai is the bestest ever!
Where were the 1tonne helmets made? Whats the shell made of?
Who has been doing the saftey testing? What saftey standard do they come with?

Dead right, I always reckon you get the best protection (especially for your head) that you can afford. You can have a fatal head impact at walking pace so speed doesn't neccessarily come into it.

Obviously the 1Tonne branded helmets can't be totally unsafe as they do carry ECE22/05 certification (or at least a good copy of the sticker, :lol:) But 1Tonne isn't a helmet brand as such, these are obviously a generic Chinese or Taiwanese helmet (of which there are literally hundreds of brands available) that they buy from a manufacturer over there and have their own brand stickers applied to either at the point of origin or locally.

Just try putting 'motorcycle helmet, China (or Taiwan) into Google and see how many hits you get.

Whilst I wouldn't personally use a no-name helmet like these at least a new helmet with current certification that fits properly has to be better than some of the dodgy old, battered ancient helmets you see some people riding with. And some (not all, by a long shot) of those cheap helmets offer good value for money, guess it just comes down to the value you place on your head and possibly your life, never mind aerodynamics, good visor systems and so on....

Just my 2c :)

[James Deuce]

If it meets the ECE22/05 standard then that's all you have to worry about. The extra money you spend is on features and quality of finish. The single most important thing about any helmet is fit. A hugely expensive helmet that doesn't fit right is of less use than a cheapy that meets the correct standards.

[Sparky Bills]

The single most important thing about any helmet is fit. A hugely expensive helmet that doesn't fit right is of less use than a cheapy that meets the correct standards.


Very true!
Theres a VERy fine line between being too small and fitting perfect.
In the end its you wearing it, so YOU have to be comfortable wearing it.

I dont want to steal your thunder about loving your new helmet mate. If your happy with what you got, then that all good and im happy for you.

I honestly do care about the gear I sell and dont like seeing people selling crap to make a $.

[1tonne]

got me first REAL FITTING helmet today, ok so i started on a half face "BUBBLE HEAD" scootler helmet, then moved to a afer full face but an asian brand, i only wanted the dual visor thingy, then today my 1tonne modular helmet arrived today, it was not only more than i expcted but it actually snugly fits too!!! it wanst flat red but GLOSS RED!! i thought it was flat so thats a bonus, it also flips up and its dual visor so its better than my old one =) and safer cause it is 1tonne and not a shitty aisan brand, best 200$ i ever spent in my oppinion =)

i have attached some pix of my 3 helmets =)
even the airvents are propper, ill be able to breathe properly in the morning fog now =)

now to go for a ride up to titirangi to see how well it performs :) ( the air vents not the crashing )

These are a good helmet but our full face duel visor helmets are in my opinion, a mile better.
I am glad you like it.

Cheers for the feedback.

[1tonne]

Dead right, I always reckon you get the best protection (especially for your head) that you can afford. You can have a fatal head impact at walking pace so speed doesn't neccessarily come into it.

Obviously the 1Tonne branded helmets can't be totally unsafe as they do carry ECE22/05 certification (or at least a good copy of the sticker, :lol:) But 1Tonne isn't a helmet brand as such, these are obviously a generic Chinese or Taiwanese helmet (of which there are literally hundreds of brands available) that they buy from a manufacturer over there and have their own brand stickers applied to either at the point of origin or locally.

Just try putting 'motorcycle helmet, China (or Taiwan) into Google and see how many hits you get.

Whilst I wouldn't personally use a no-name helmet like these at least a new helmet with current certification that fits properly has to be better than some of the dodgy old, battered ancient helmets you see some people riding with. And some (not all, by a long shot) of those cheap helmets offer good value for money, guess it just comes down to the value you place on your head and possibly your life, never mind aerodynamics, good visor systems and so on....

Just my 2c :)

These helmets are made in China but they are very good. (There are a lot that you can buy from China that have excellant quality).) I have 1-2 differant manufacturer offering me samples nearly every day so they can have my production. I offen accept thier offers. This way I can know who produces the best quality, and so therefore I can make an informed choice about which helmets to choose.
I hope this solves some of your problems about where they are made.

Cheers.

[Sparky Bills]

These helmets are made in China but they are very good. (There are a lot that you can buy from China that have excellant quality).) I have 1-2 differant manufacturer offering me samples nearly every day so they can have my production. I offen accept thier offers. This way I can know who produces the best quality, and so therefore I can make an informed choice about which helmets to choose.
I hope this solves some of your problems about where they are made.

Cheers.


What materials are used in the shells?
What technique is used when making the shells?
Where and How are they tested?

[Taz]

Clean ya fekn room and make ya bed!!

[1tonne]

I honestly do care about the gear I sell and dont like seeing people selling crap to make a $

Of coarse there is going to be better quality helmets out there. With our helmets I aim for value for money and that is exactly what you get. A REALLY GOOD HELMET FOR VERY LITTLE DOSH

[cs363]

If it meets the ECE22/05 standard then that's all you have to worry about. The extra money you spend is on features and quality of finish. The single most important thing about any helmet is fit. A hugely expensive helmet that doesn't fit right is of less use than a cheapy that meets the correct standards.


These helmets are made in China but they are very good. (There are a lot that you can buy from China that have excellant quality).) I have 1-2 differant manufacturer offering me samples nearly every day so they can have my production. I offen accept thier offers. This way I can know who produces the best quality, and so therefore I can make an informed choice about which helmets to choose.
I hope this solves some of your problems about where they are made.

Cheers.


Of coarse there is going to be better quality helmets out there. With our helmets I aim for value for money and that is exactly what you get. A REALLY GOOD HELMET FOR VERY LITTLE DOSH

All good points, with the last post (above) summing it up nicely - at the end of the day an ECE22/05 helmet at a reasonable cost is a good thing, especially if you are on a budget. No argument there.
Even better if backed by a supplier who carries an ongoing range of spare parts for the helmets they are peddling - something to check when buying a helmet, this has been a great source of disappointment for many buyers in the past.
I still maintain that the best you can afford is a good way to go with helmets as better features, finish and often better fit usually improve (but not always in isolated cases) as the price rises, these things all contribute to a safer helmet but as James correctly points out correct fit is paramount no matter the sticker price. It's amazing how many people have wrongly fitted helmets and absolutely crazy that some staff in some shops have no idea of how to fit a helmet properly for a customer :eek:

[16silver]

These are a good helmet but our full face duel visor helmets are in my opinion, a mile better.
I am glad you like it.

Cheers for the feedback.

i have one of those, they dont fit right. thats why ive been buying helmets :P to see which will fit haha, and now i have one that fits :)

[LaytonNZ]

I had an FFM Helmet awhile back and when i had my crash the helmet broke and the visor split and it was noisey i wouldnt ever buy another.:niceone:

[steve_t]

These are a good helmet but our full face duel visor helmets are in my opinion, a mile better.
I am glad you like it.

Cheers for the feedback.

In what regards Mr 1tonne? The 3 flip up ones I got from you have happy homes. Noise? Weight?

[SlowHand]

Just cause you dont ride fast doesnt mean you dont need to have a good, well developed helmet like an Arai or Shoei.
My Arai is the bestest ever!



Mods - can I have my sarcasm refunded please.

Reason: did not work.

[1tonne]

In what regards Mr 1tonne? The 3 flip up ones I got from you have happy homes. Noise? Weight?

In my opinion the build quality is a little bit better on the full face and they are also a bit more comfortable as they have a differant inner liner. Having said this I have had many satisfied customers who love their Duel Visor Modular Helmet.
As I said, this is just my opinion. I have had some customers who like the Modular helmet more than the fullface.

[Armitage Shanks]

In my opinion the build quality is a little bit better on the full face and they are also a bit more comfortable as they have a differant inner liner. Having said this I have had many satisfied customers who love their Duel Visor Modular Helmet.
As I said, this is just my opinion. I have had some customers who like the Modular helmet more than the fullface.

I'm told the amount you spend on your helmet is directly proportionate to the amount of IQ credit's swirling between your ears .

I agree, and I saw a slightly crash:2thumbsup damaged Oxford helmet at the Pawn shop today that's got my head in it when I can steal/ borrow/ visa card the necessary's ...

[Damantis]

I am considering getting the dual visor, full face 1tonne helmet. Would be more persuaded if I could find any reviews of them?

[p.dath]

Just cause you dont ride fast doesnt mean you dont need to have a good, well developed helmet like an Arai or Shoei.
My Arai is the bestest ever!
Where were the 1tonne helmets made? Whats the shell made of?
Who has been doing the saftey testing? What saftey standard do they come with?

Doesn't mater where it's made. Alas long as it is at least made to the DOT standard then it will be fine for ordinary NZ public road use.

[jasonzc]

I had an FFM Helmet awhile back and when i had my crash the helmet broke and the visor split and it was noisey i wouldnt ever buy another.:niceone:

i thought the helmet breaking was a good thing (physicaly for your head) as the energy of the impact broke the helmet instead of transfering all that engergy to your skull and cracking that. Please correct if im wrong, i dont know much much as im a noob.
noise IS annoying though hahah.

Oh.. and try not to crash.. might hlep :)

[avgas]

I had an FFM Helmet awhile back and when i had my crash the helmet broke and the visor split and it was noisey i wouldnt ever buy another.:niceone:
Don't worry......that was made here in NZ
Chinese helmets are better quality :P

[Scorp]

Just completed my gear purchases (1Tonne leathers and gloves) with a great pair of snug fitting boots and a Shoei Raid II helmet. Kind of curious about what the difference between good and bad fit is for helmets though. I thought snug meant snug, but I've been advised to buy a Medium instead of a Large (which I'd expected to need), and it feels very snug indeed. No obvious pressure points around the head (that I could tell in the space of minutes in the shop) but it feels very tight on the cheeks. Guy in the shop (who was very helpful) said that's the way they should be. And views on what really constitutes good fit - tight side, or loose side of comfortable?

[p.dath]

Just completed my gear purchases (1Tonne leathers and gloves) with a great pair of snug fitting boots and a Shoei Raid II helmet. Kind of curious about what the difference between good and bad fit is for helmets though. I thought snug meant snug, but I've been advised to buy a Medium instead of a Large (which I'd expected to need), and it feels very snug indeed. No obvious pressure points around the head (that I could tell in the space of minutes in the shop) but it feels very tight on the cheeks. Guy in the shop (who was very helpful) said that's the way they should be. And views on what really constitutes good fit - tight side, or loose side of comfortable?

The guy in the shop is right. Also note that most helmets have memory foam, and will become more comfortable as the helmet adapts to the shape of your face.
Basically you don't want your head to be able to move around or wiggle inside of your helmet. Otherwise if you come off your head might bounce around the inside of your helmet and give you a concussion or a brain injury.

[sinned]

Noise is a big issue with helmets for me. Even with wearing ear plugs the noise is too loud and now I have mild ringing in the ears.
I don't know why helmet manufactures don't build in ear protection.
Here is a useful link on helmets with links to lots of tests. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/ece-22-05.htm

[sinned]

Just completed my gear purchases (1Tonne leathers and gloves) with a great pair of snug fitting boots and a Shoei Raid II helmet. Kind of curious about what the difference between good and bad fit is for helmets though. I thought snug meant snug, but I've been advised to buy a Medium instead of a Large (which I'd expected to need), and it feels very snug indeed. No obvious pressure points around the head (that I could tell in the space of minutes in the shop) but it feels very tight on the cheeks. Guy in the shop (who was very helpful) said that's the way they should be. And views on what really constitutes good fit - tight side, or loose side of comfortable?
I have had a RaidII for 3+ years - it was snug when bought and is still snug. I am pleased with the fit, unhappy with the noise coming from the screen. If when riding you can reduce the wind noise by placing a hand under the helmet then wind noise from the screen is a problem. This can be cured by fitting a Shoei hush kit -that made a huge difference to mine. Note that riding my previous bike (speedtriple) there was no noise entering under the helmet.

[Owl]

I have had a RaidII for 3+ years - it was snug when bought and is still snug. I am pleased with the fit, unhappy with the noise coming from the screen. If when riding you can reduce the wind noise by placing a hand under the helmet then wind noise from the screen is a problem. This can be cured by fitting a Shoei hush kit -that made a huge difference to mine. Note that riding my previous bike (speedtriple) there was no noise entering under the helmet.

Interestingly, yesterday I noticed my Arai was considerably noisier riding the Bonnie, compared with my Speed Triple.

[slofox]

Interestingly, yesterday I noticed my Arai was considerably noisier riding the Bonnie, compared with my Speed Triple.

Funny you should say that - my Arai Chaser is way louder (talking wind noise here) on the SVS than on the Gixxer Sixxer I tried t'other day...

[crazyhorse]

Funny you should say that - my Arai Chaser is way louder (talking wind noise here) on the SVS than on the Gixxer Sixxer I tried t'other day...

See? Another sign you should get the GSXR......rrrrrrrrrrr :whistle:

[crazyhorse]

I'd wear my Arai on the GSXR, but its yellow and the bike is blue - I bought it when I had the yellow SV650s...... But its a much better helmet than the Shoei I bought to match the GSXR

[Jonno.]

Every time I walk into cycle treads there's always a Shark for around $200-250 (reduced).
Gear is one thing, helmets are another IMO.