which helmet to buy ?

[mops]

Hello everybody....

I'm still using borrowed from my friend helmet and hist gloves, but it's time I get my own.

So basically, for now I need helmet, gloves and jacket, possibly water-proof pants.

now, re helmet, are the ones form trademe any good ? I' mean I'm not sure what I'm looking for, my size is L, i'm not prepared to buy the most expensive one, however i don't want a cheapie either.

can somebody help me out with explaining to me what i should look for in a new helmet ? safety standards, etc ?

cheers....

[SVrunner]

Go to a bike shop, try some on & buy the best fitting helmet, gloves, etc.
You will never reget it.

[deathstar]

thing i don't trust with trademe is that the helmets may have been defective or even in a accident and taken a bash and then sold on.... BUY NEW

[Fishy]

Yeah mate go into your local bike store and try them on, the sales people will let you know what to look for. Don't buy anything second hand off trademe as you will most definitely regret it.

Don't know about you but I value my head so I want something thats gonna protect it if I come off. You can still get a pretty decent lid for around $300 HJC or Nitro are two good options to start looking at for around that sort of money.

[Karma]

More important with trademe helmets and second hand in general is that if they have been worn they will have moulted to the riders head.

So unless you have a very commonly shaped head then the helmet won't fit right.

Lay out some money on new gear... it's the best money you'll ever spend.

[SVrunner]

Motomail have a good range & selection (all lid's made to same std).
Difference is weight of lid on your head & neck & what price to pay.
Should pay the most you can afford on the best fitting lid.

[quickbuck]

BUY NEW, Don't skimp on the lid! You can get a cheaper jacket, as it will still have padding to protect you as best as they do. You might get a little wet though. Get good gloves, your hands still need to feel the controls. I would recommend a Shoei XR1000 for a helmet. (Got an XR800 myself that is due replacement). The fit is good for me, and I love the visor mechinism, it cuts the wind noise. Thing is, a different make might fit your head better. Don't buy a helmet of Trade Me as mentiond. Jacket, yeah sure, but make sure you know the size.

Good to hear you are no longer borrowing gear.

[bugjuice]

agree with the others. Buy the rest of the gear from TM, but never a lid. You get what you pay for - cheap lid = cheap head. I know they're expensive, but it is not one place you want to skimp.

Go round all the shops that you can, try on as many different brands as you can. Some brand will not fit, others will be perfect. They all have different shapes. Even the same brand but between models will fit better than others.

[Momentum]

yeah buya new helmet. some of the members on here sell some leathers that are not to badly priced. my brother n law and myself got leather jackets off Qussi then i went out and got myself an Rjays rain over suit for $120 from boyed honda here in hamilton

[Lou Girardin]

Buy new. You won't know if textile gear leaks until it's too late.
Shop around, try various brands.
Drop into AMPS and I'll help out.

[Slingshot]

Most bike shops do a starter package for gear as well, normally the full kit and kaboodle for about a grand.

[mops]

great ppl, I got the point. I'll look around on saturday for some nice lids. any shops you can recommend ??? I'll surely visit motomail, but where else they might have big selection ?

what about these ?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=23442

seriously :)

[justsomeguy]

I've been in your situation 4 times and always found the HJC CL-12 or CL-14 was what I was after.

Red Baron have some on special at around $189-$199 depending on what you like and your size. Both those prices include graphic options.

Remember always ask any shop that you're in if they'll give you a deal on your purchases - most will -but if you don't ask - you don't get :)

[mops]

Buy new. You won't know if textile gear leaks until it's too late.
Shop around, try various brands.
Drop into AMPS and I'll help out.


I might drop in for lunch toomorow. where's amps ?

[Karma]

Yeh I've got a CL-14, comfy as...

[Lou Girardin]

I might drop in for lunch toomorow. where's amps ?

234 Khyber Pass Rd. What do you want for lunch?









(Just kidding, we're not THAT friendly)

[Grahameeboy]

Motomail will let you take helmet for a test ride, obligation free....unless you bin it....

[Lou Girardin]

Motomail will let you take helmet for a test ride, obligation free....unless you bin it....

A few places will, but they don't advertise it. It depends on the nit/hair grease quotient.

[Big Chim]

Definatly see Quasi for the jacket its good stuff at an awsome price. I've just bought a HJC CS-12 from Boyd Honda in hamilton, was $130 cause there were a whole lot come in from the states at a good price so i dunno if they have any left, its a quality helmet to.

I know how ya feel, i was on borrowed gear, at least its a start

[Gremlin]

what about these ?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=23442

seriously :)
Quasi the gear pimp??

Yep, his stuff is good, a lot of us have bought from him. He works near auckland airport, so give him a pm, and you could probably drop by during the day sometime and he could show you some of his stuff (hehehe, from his boot, looks nice and shadey :shifty: )

The HJC CL-14 is a popular helmet (I have one as well) and some have also skid tested it, and apparently it stands up very well, more than expected for a $200 helmet (if its still on special).

[Coyote]

My HJC CS-10 (also rebranded as 'Cirus') only cost me $160 and I got away with only a minor concussion after a KR150 hit me, and that was after I gave it a few knocks. Really should replace it...

[SPman]

Cheap helmet doesn't mean bad helmet - all helmets are up to certain (high) safety standards and some of the cheaper ones are surprisingly effective. Increased cost normally means better finish, fittings, name show off, etc. Any helmet that is a good comfortable fit will be fine.

[mops]

i just been to amps and large HJC CL-14 fits nicely, but they want nearly $300 for it...

some nice jackets too, but then again nearly $500 for a textile one i liked..... hm.....

i dunno... didnt realize it was all that hard to find the right gear.....
i'l gonna go to motomail 2moro and to colemans on sat, see what's on stock :)

aparently there's a srore with motostuff somewhere in onehunga mall.... i might try tonight whether it is going to be still open after hours.

any other places that are worth checkign out ? my list so far (no particulat order)
-amps
-mt eden motorcycles
-red baron
-motomail
-colemans
.....

cheers.

[Sniper]

As said before. Spend money on a new lid. Your head and brains are worth more than $100

EDIT: I have a jacket you might be interested in.

[nudemetalz]

I’ll also sing the praises of the HJC CL-14. I’ve just bought one recently and it’s great.