Need a new lid but on a budget?

[Fatt Max]

Bit of advise here my lovelies.

I need a new lid but can only stretch to $300 at the moment. I know that's not a lot for this piece of vital kit but that's the way it is.

Any advice on what is out there and what to look for? I'm after a bog standard type full face lid, nothing to spacy but it has to be a decent quality with linings that will last longer than the present one of mine.

Any and all greatfully received as always

[jaffaonajappa]

I learnt about them SHARPs ratings on this site (new gear - sticky), then I saw Cycletreads had 5 star Shark helmets on special from 349 down to 199 dollars.
Well rated helmets.

A week or so ago someone had a virtually unused, mint nick, XR1000 Shoei for $200, was a size Large tho....or id have bought it asap.

Keep your eyes open for the specials - hopefully you can afford to be patient and wait for that bargain helmet to pop up?

[Fatt Max]

I learnt about them SHARPs ratings on this site (new gear - sticky), then I saw Cycletreads had 5 star Shark helmets on special from 349 down to 199 dollars.
Well rated helmets.

A week or so ago someone had a virtually unused, mint nick, XR1000 Shoei for $200, was a size Large tho....or id have bought it asap.

Keep your eyes open for the specials - hopefully you can afford to be patient and wait for that bargain helmet to pop up?

Yeah, I am in no major rush mate but just nice to know what are deemed decent lids for the money, not too up on that you see.

Thanks for that info, appreciated

[Phreak]

Cycletreads up in Takapuna are always good for gear at great prices, my Oxford helmet only set me back about $100 from them. Best to try on heaps of different helmets though, find the one that fits your head's 'shape' best - or else you'll get mean headaches after only a short ride...

[Maha]

TOTO will see ya right Mark, just out of interest what size is you head? (the one on your shoulders:facepalm:)
We have a brand new KBC lady Killer helmet here, beautiful helmet, worn once or twice by Anne.

[The End]

I learnt about them SHARPs ratings on this site (new gear - sticky), then I saw Cycletreads had 5 star Shark helmets on special from 349 down to 199 dollars.
Well rated helmets.



Here's the link: http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/543-specials/4962-shark_s650_specials_199.aspx

The S650 is a 4 star rated helmet.

[JimO]

this is what i use


http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x67/jim157/Unknown-2-4.jpg

[jaffaonajappa]

Here's the link: http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/543-specials/4962-shark_s650_specials_199.aspx

The S650 is a 4 star rated helmet.

Ooopps. Cheers.
Think thats the helmet I was looking at for the missus a few weeks ago.....unless theres also a Shark 5 star one?

[The End]

Ooopps. Cheers.
Think thats the helmet I was looking at for the missus a few weeks ago.....unless theres also a Shark 5 star one?

I'm sure there is a 5 star Shark helmet, just not for that price from Cycletreads ;)

Here are the Shark helmets that are rated on the SHARP website:

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testhelmetlist?sharp-make=132&sharp-model=&sharp-type=All&sharp-rating=1&sharp-price-from=0&sharp-price-to=9999&discontinued=1

[Maha]

Here's the link: http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/543-specials/4962-shark_s650_specials_199.aspx

The S650 is a 4 star rated helmet.

Good buying.
Anne has the KSB model (2nd from the right bottom row)

[The End]

I'm tempted to get one now, my current helmet is from that Cnell shop, isn't even SHARP rated.

$199 for S650 helmet and $109 for a dark visor. :gob:

Would it be worth getting a dark visor? At the moment I just wear sunnies if it gets too bright.

[Fatt Max]

TOTO will see ya right Mark, just out of interest what size is you head? (the one on your shoulders:facepalm:)
We have a brand new KBC lady Killer helmet here, beautiful helmet, worn once or twice by Anne.

I'm an XL mate, rising to 2XL with a face full of pie

[Geeen]

Just got my Wife an S650, awesome bang for buck at $199.

Yes a Dark visor is an essential as far as I'm concerned, far more comfy for longer rides than wearing sunnies under your helmet.

[baptist]

Hey Max,

Got told Saturday that Cycletreads will be having a sale again for Queens birthday, I put off buying my daughters new boots until then! go along might find a bargain and they certainly have a good selection.

[Shadows]

You can pick up an arf decent helmet like a basic HJC for $150ish. Just a bit heavier than the more expensive options in order to make a decent shell from less expensive materials.

[avgas]

I am still loving my KBC VR1.
Its as good as my shoei was and better than my Shark RS2 was.

[Ratti]

what size you need. I have a near new shoei multitec size small. White.

wont fit now that all my hair is in dreads- bugger it! had to go a size up.

[Fatt Max]

what size you need. I have a near new shoei multitec size small. White.

wont fit now that all my hair is in dreads- bugger it! had to go a size up.

My bonce is an XL mate, sorry about that. Mind you, if I did take that lid off you it would mean I have a total of two small helmets.....

Cheers dude

[jaffaonajappa]

I have a total of two small helmets.....

Cheers dude

LOL!!!

Yeah, but one would be White! :)

[slofox]

Would it be worth getting a dark visor?

Yeah. For sure. Then everyone thinks you're a mean-arse motherfucker of a biker instead of a little old grampa man like me...:innocent:

[Little Miss Trouble]

I'm more than happy with my Sharp 4 star rated LS2 http://www.ls2helmets.co.nz/helmet/stealth_white noisier than the Shoei it replaced, but half the price too

[jaffaonajappa]

I'm more than happy with my Sharp 4 star rated LS2 http://www.ls2helmets.co.nz/helmet/stealth_white noisier than the Shoei it replaced, but half the price too

Yup, my missus has that helmet - but black and white, with brown checkered squares at the back. Not bad looking - decent visor. D ring buckle system was a first for her. And yeah - I tried it on at speed - its quite noisy.

[yod]

I landed a AGV Stealth off ebay a couple of years ago for around $270 IIRC - 5 star safety

[Madness]

I found AGV helmets simply don't fit my noggin - completely the wrong shape. I just landed a Suomy Vandal via ebay and it's great, it seems so much lighter & less buffeting compared to the Shark it's replaced. It too is noisy and I can see me starting to use an earplug when riding.

[Little Miss Trouble]

Yup, my missus has that helmet - but black and white, with brown checkered squares at the back. Not bad looking - decent visor. D ring buckle system was a first for her. And yeah - I tried it on at speed - its quite noisy.

Noisy is nothing a pair of decent ear plugs (or earphones, just be careful listening to rock and metal - tends to up the pace a bit:innocent:) won't fix.

The internal sun visor saves the headaches sunglasses cause on longer trips but you're never caught out after dark with only a tinted visor either :sunny:

[jaffaonajappa]

Noisy is nothing a pair of decent ear plugs (or earphones, just be careful listening to rock and metal - tends to up the pace a bit:innocent:) won't fix.

The internal sun visor saves the headaches sunglasses cause on longer trips but you're never caught out after dark with only a tinted visor either :sunny:

Yeah, Ive seen a few posts lately where people comment about sunglasses being annoying or etc. I dont get it....always worn sunnies - but yeah some types fit a helmet better than others. But having a tinted visor and riding on open roads at night - no thanks!

[Richard Mc F]

If you out east tamaki way come see richard at Botany Honda, the HJC helmets are good value.

Avoid gee gaws and fluff flip fronts and built in sun visors add weight, I do not like this:blink:.

Tinted visors are for sprot bike riders so no one can see them cry:yes:

[Little Miss Trouble]

Yeah, Ive seen a few posts lately where people comment about sunglasses being annoying or etc. I dont get it....always worn sunnies - but yeah some types fit a helmet better than others. But having a tinted visor and riding on open roads at night - no thanks!

The arms of the sunnies pressed into my head, after a few hours and gave me head aches. Not to mention I broke a couple of cheap pairs when they fell off the seat while I was doing the glasses off-helmet on-glasses on thing :facepalm:

[jaffaonajappa]

Not to mention I broke a couple of cheap pairs when they fell off the seat while I was doing the glasses off-helmet on-glasses on thing :facepalm:

Wait.
Actually, no. Im not going to mention mutli tasking.....that would be Cheap of me...as a bloke.

But yeah - the arms of the sunnies are the key. Too long and they poke the back of the helmet. Too curved, and its an odd fit. I have an old scratched pair of oakleys - flexible, short, but skinny Arms ont hem. Works perfectly.

[Little Miss Trouble]

Wait.
Actually, no. Im not going to mention mutli tasking.....that would be Cheap of me...as a bloke.

But yeah - the arms of the sunnies are the key. Too long and they poke the back of the helmet. Too curved, and its an odd fit. I have an old scratched pair of oakleys - flexible, short, but skinny Arms ont hem. Works perfectly.

They slid off in the wind, lucky they were only the $20 gas station kind.

[Maha]

If you out east tamaki way come see richard at Botany Honda, the HJC helmets are good value.

Avoid gee gaws and fluff flip fronts and built in sun visors add weight, I do not like this:blink:.

Tinted visors are for sprot bike riders so no one can see them cry:yes:

I use both Richard..
Tinted visor and Bolle' safety glasses or clear and $10 sunny's form the servo.
I like wear some sort of eye protection inside the helmet because I some ride ride visor up.

[Oblivion]

I have to wear glasses while riding. Good thing I got transitions. They have saved me alot of hassle since I can wear them as sunnies as well :woohoo:

[Little Miss Trouble]

I have to wear glasses while riding. Good thing I got transitions. They have saved me alot of hassle since I can wear them as sunnies as well :woohoo:

Contacts :sunny:

[Oblivion]

Contacts :sunny:

AS far as I'm aware they havent invented tinting contacts yet. If they have....:doh:

[Geeen]

Contacts :sunny:

Me too, only issue I've ever had is wind drying them out. Doesn't happen often. I prefer tinited visors meself. Black helmet, black visor, black Triumph............

[GrayWolf]

I have a Vcan 'system' lid I use for commuting, its a damn good helmet noise wise, and only fault I would give it is that it is a little heavier than some other helmets

[DrunkenMistake]

I skimmed read some of the replies there was mention of cheapish HJC for $150ish,
I have one of these currently, the most I have spent on a helmet to tell the truth, I had some cheap junk before that then I got a cheap Oxford $80 helmet, The HJC one is pretty good, comes with a fog free visor, it does start to wear out after 4-5 months but I think its a good coating of cat crap, its quietish but like I said im just comparing with cheaper helmets, if your looking for an in-between I recommend one.

I also had a 1tonne duel visor helmet, was pretty good but loud, I found the visor through my depth perception out a little bit.

[dmc]

Find the best fit/built helmet and don't look at the price, once you know whats the best fit and build then go looking for the best deal you can get. I bought an $800 Shark for $350 on sale and it was miles better than the budget lids, If you look around you are bound to find a good deal without going to a cheap lid.
I just crashed on Friday wearing my Shoei XSpirit and my heads the only thing not damaged, the Doc said I was lucky I was wear such a good lid as it took a pretty good hit, don't scrimp on your lid as you any get one head.

[ckai]

Yeah. For sure. Then everyone thinks you're a mean-arse motherfucker of a biker instead of a little old grampa man like me...:innocent:

I always love watching the publics reaction when Mr Fox takes his lid off...:gob:

classic :)


I skimmed read some of the replies there was mention of cheapish HJC for $150ish,
...

I reckon the HJC are hard to beat for $$. Pretty good liners in their current range and generally fit fat heads well. Shops that play ball and normally do some good deals on them as well. My first lid was a HJC (M) now I have a Shoei 1100 (L). Love the sizing difference :)

[Mully]

Contacts :sunny:

LASIK. Never once regretted it.

I love me a tinted visor - with the black Shoei.

I especially love coming up to a car blocking the bus lane during rush hour - parking the bike 30cm from their drivers door and just looking at them.... Big black bike with a noise that'll wake the dead, black gear, black lid and black visor on a large gentleman seems to give people the shits.

Fortunately, they can't see the fact that I'm grinning like a buffoon about them shitting themselves.

[jaffaonajappa]

I just crashed on Friday wearing my Shoei XSpirit and my heads the only thing not damaged, the Doc said I was lucky I was wear such a good lid as it took a pretty good hit, don't scrimp on your lid as you any get one head.

This sums it up quite well I reckon.....

[Little Miss Trouble]

LASIK. Never once regretted it.

I love me a tinted visor - with the black Shoei.

I especially love coming up to a car blocking the bus lane during rush hour - parking the bike 30cm from their drivers door and just looking at them.... Big black bike with a noise that'll wake the dead, black gear, black lid and black visor on a large gentleman seems to give people the shits.

Fortunately, they can't see the fact that I'm grinning like a buffoon about them shitting themselves.

I'm not allowed LASIK yet, eye sight is still changing too much.
My eyes are light sensitive enough that I'm still considering a tinted visor to go with the internal sun visor.

Hehe with the bike I'm looking at next I doubt it'll matter that it's a small woman riding it, it has enough presence all on it's own :D

[jaffaonajappa]

Suzuki HayaButtSex?

Presence :)

[Little Miss Trouble]

Suzuki HayaButtSex?

Presence :)

Nope, Suzuki would have to make something pretty damn special to lure me back after the shit I went through with the SV!
I've got my eye on a black Speed Triple :drool:

[jaffaonajappa]

I've got my eye on a black Speed Triple :drool:

Ahhh. Now your talking.
Performance with Attitude and....yeah...'presence'.

Well done, damn nice choice ! (If ya cant handle a Guzzi Sport :P )

[Geeen]

Nope, Suzuki would have to make something pretty damn special to lure me back after the shit I went through with the SV!
I've got my eye on a black Speed Triple :drool:

AWESOME, but then I have one so maybe a bit biased.

[akkadian]

Great helmet and only cost me $150 on sale. Dropped it the other day and scratched up the visor so will probably buy another one the same. Tried AGV and find they rub on my forehead, no matter what size I get. :violin:

[nerrrd]

I also have a Givi helmet, but it's a flip-up one (Xmodular).

I paid $399 for it, and have since discovered it bears a striking resemblance to a Zeus 3000, which I've seen on Trademe for $260, and which get's a pretty good review on Webbikeworld.

I can't say for sure if the two helmets are more or less the same, not having seen the Zeus one close up...but the photos in the review show a lot of identical details, plus there's a "made in taiwan" label on the Givi's removable lining (which is where Zeus is based).

[skinman]

I have a cheap HJC & I wont be getting one again, am hating it more an more for bad ventilation, noise, shake & general crappyness in the build quality. Only a matter of time before the padding compacts enough so I can say its unsafe an get another helmet, is slowly getting looser.
Next time will find one that fits then try to justify the money (I think someone said that already?)

[Fatt Max]

First off, thanks for all the help and advice on the lid, great work peeps.

Ended up with a really noce R Jays Dominator lid that fits my fecked shaped head just right. Plenty of vent in it and a good fixing strap. Got it for $200 and am more than happy. Just need to stop the thing from fogging up and I will be a happy man

Thanks again KB, you never fail

Stay safe out there

FM

[jaffaonajappa]

Just need to stop the thing from fogging up and I will be a happy man




Cover the inside of the visor with Vanilla icecream, let it dry. Wipe off the excess.

When the visor mists up, lick the visor. Problem Fixed.

[Fatt Max]

Cover the inside of the visor with Vanilla icecream, let it dry. Wipe off the excess.

When the visor mists up, lick the visor. Problem Fixed.

You had me at Vanilla you sexy fucker you..

[Mully]

Just need to stop the thing from fogging up and I will be a happy man

Has it got the holes for a pinlock?

They're the shiz

[FatHead]

AS far as I'm aware they havent invented tinting contacts yet. If they have....:doh:

You can get tinted contacts if you wear hard contacts like I do, they are great for evening or morning riding as they tint just enough to take the glare off but not nough that you dont need a pair of sunnies to go with them on a bright day. They change colour quickly enough to get you through that Dusk/Dawn bit when too dark for sunnies but too light not to wear them :argh:

[FatHead]

I currently have a HJC CL Max XXXL Modular (flip up the face) lid and want to start the search for a new model before this one gets to the too loose for safety stage. I would happily have another CL Max but they dont make them anymore. I have a tall and long (front to back) noggin which will not allow the use of a fixed full face so modular is the go and like FM I will be limited in budget.

Any suggestions from others out there that got told they had a face the shape of a horse!! when looking for a helmet.:nya:

BTW I find my HJC is great from a noise perspective when not behind a screen that is too short but have to wear plugs on the GTR cause the screen is made for short peoples.:(

[Madness]

Any suggestions from others out there that have been blessed with a slightly-larger-than-normal cranium?

There, fixed that for you. Now... where's Hitcher?

[jaffaonajappa]

Now... where's Hitcher?

He may be at the Patents Office....

[Fatt Max]

they had a face the shape of a horse!! when looking for a helmet.:nya

Yeah, never seen that Sarah Jessica Parker on the road.....

[FatHead]

Yeah, never seen that Sarah Jessica Parker on the road.....

I did say shaped like a Horse not looks like a horse.

I believe it is because I have a prominant honker and a tall oval head, I have had to compress the forehead and the rear polystyrene insert in the HJC to stop the headaches (and this is the the biggest helmet I could find!! apart from a ~$700 Shoei that fit but was right ass to get on).

The first helmet I had for road use was a Kiwi in the early 90's, that was a nice fit for me back then even though my hair was more abundant it still fit really well, pity it had a little incident. Anyone know if they still make Kiwi helmets anywhere?

[akkadian]

I have the same problem. Givi HPS9000 fits perfectly and you don't end up with the horrid red mark on your forehead when you take it off

[jaffaonajappa]

I did say shaped like a Horse not looks like a horse.


Here ya go Fathead....
For them with the horse issues....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSAJ0l4OBHM

[FatHead]

Here ya go Fathead....
For them with the horse issues....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSAJ0l4OBHM

:rofl::rofl:

Great tunes

[Big Dave]

FWIW - I just got a mail out from motomail with new fibreglass helmets for $89.

[jaffaonajappa]

Yup - their weekly Monday specials....usually all gone by mid/late week?
http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/vchev100fgra.aspx

[Quasievil]

a $80 helmet?? wtf .

I will stick to me Caberg I like my brain

[Maha]

a $80 helmet?? wtf .

I will stick to me Caberg I like my brain

Normally $249...today only $89.
Good marketing, hope they sold one or two.

[awayatc]

probably been mentioned before
didn't read all the posts.........sorry

Am very very happy with my LS2 for $200
well worth a look

[Quasievil]

I got some helmets coming in for $60 each, they are awesome really good value, they where $995 so a good bit of marketing I reckon.
:lol:

[Quasievil]

Okay Im taking thie piss, I did a search on Sharp and FUCK me they got a 4 star rating, Im eating a plate of humble pie :(

[Katman]

Im eating a plate of humble pie :(

What? Again?

You should change your diet.

[Quasievil]

What? Again?

You should change your diet.

What you mean again, I dont mind admitting if I fuck up, you should learn that instead of preaching your crap bro lol

[FatHead]

I have the same problem. Givi HPS9000 fits perfectly and you don't end up with the horrid red mark on your forehead when you take it off

OK so who can point me at somewhere online that I can check these out that doesn't involve learning another language :argh:

[jaffaonajappa]

Yup - their weekly Monday specials....usually all gone by mid/late week?
http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/vchev100fgra.aspx

ohhh, I see Motomail are now Hiring accessory staff.
Hmm. Maybe that should be accessory specialist staff.....
For the blondes.

[nerrrd]

Try the Givi Uk website www.givi.co.uk.

My observations on the Givi Xmodular - the lining is nice material, but the padding is thin. Took me a while to figure out how to remove the visor due to the amount of force required. The chin guard on mine doesn't click into place all that positively (and makes a flimsy-sounding "boing" noise when it does) but once in place it feels very solid. No surface scratches on the exterior of the shell even after 6 months, but maybe I'm just being more careful these days.