FFM adv helmet

[thommo77]

Anyone got one of these?
Saw it in Kiwirider advertised at RRP $200. 'Cheaper' alternative to the Shoei, but obviously not as high-tech.
Just curious as to what they are like to wear as an alternative to off-road hemet and goggles?

[Paladin]

Anyone got one of these?
Saw it in Kiwirider advertised at RRP $200. 'Cheaper' alternative to the Shoei, but obviously not as high-tech.
Just curious as to what they are like to wear as an alternative to off-road hemet and goggles?

I tried some less expensive models but just couldn't find one that felt as comfortable as the Shoei so stumped up the cash anyway as I figured I might be wearing it alot and want to be as comfortable as poss! At the end of the day different head shapes may find the less expensive models comfortable in which case might as well go for saving some dosh I guess! Unfortunately my fat head only felt comfortable in the Shoei...grrrrr!

[.chris]

I tried some less expensive models but just couldn't find one that felt as comfortable as the Shoei so stumped up the cash anyway as I figured I might be wearing it alot and want to be as comfortable as poss! At the end of the day different head shapes may find the less expensive models comfortable in which case might as well go for saving some dosh I guess! Unfortunately my fat head only felt comfortable in the Shoei...grrrrr!

At least your were not most comfortable in the tour-x, those puppies are expensive. Especially when you go for the long way down models

I went for the BMW Enduro helmet, which was the most comfortable of the ones I tried (hornet ds, tour-x, hjc-xs), but like Paladin figured I would be wearning it heaps, why not spend some money.

One I would consider but never got a chance to try one on was the Airoh S4
http://vroom.co.nz/images/s4-blue-silver.jpg
http://vroom.co.nz/index.php?cPath=21_37

[CrazyFrog]

At least your were not most comfortable in the tour-x, those puppies are expensive. Especially when you go for the long way down models

I went for the BMW Enduro helmet, which was the most comfortable of the ones I tried (hornet ds, tour-x, hjc-xs), but like Paladin figured I would be wearning it heaps, why not spend some money.

One I would consider but never got a chance to try one on was the Airoh S4

The FFM are okay entry level helmet, fairly basic but everything works on them alright, just make sure you try one on first...various shell sizes/moulds fit everyone differently.
I had an Airoh S4 for a while, they are a bit small fitting. For example, if you normally take a Med, go a size larger. They seem well made, but do whistle a bit more than my Arai Tour-X..... a lot of that is contributed to wind buffeting off your fairing screen. Thommo, if you're staying with the KLX for a while, they don't have much of a screen and your speeds won't be excessively high on-road, so wind buffeting shouldn't be too much of an issue.

[Paladin]

At least your were not most comfortable in the tour-x, those puppies are expensive. Especially when you go for the long way down models

I went for the BMW Enduro helmet, which was the most comfortable of the ones I tried (hornet ds, tour-x, hjc-xs), but like Paladin figured I would be wearning it heaps, why not spend some money.

One I would consider but never got a chance to try one on was the Airoh S4
http://vroom.co.nz/images/s4-blue-silver.jpg
http://vroom.co.nz/index.php?cPath=21_37

Ooh thats a nice lookin helmet - my only complaint when I got the HornetDS was the lack of interesting graphics, my plain white one does seem boring!

[Eddieb]

I tried some less expensive models but just couldn't find one that felt as comfortable as the Shoei so stumped up the cash anyway as I figured I might be wearing it alot and want to be as comfortable as poss! At the end of the day different head shapes may find the less expensive models comfortable in which case might as well go for saving some dosh I guess! Unfortunately my fat head only felt comfortable in the Shoei...grrrrr!

Whereas my head wasn't that comfortable in the Shoei or the Arai. I eventually got the Zeus which I really like, plus it was cheap. I find it really comfortable, good venting and beefier chin section than the Shoei, plus lots of room to get a camelback hose in to drink while riding.

The one downside is I'm starting the suspect the internal fittings may not last that long.

[CrazyFrog]

Oh and the Airoh S4 does make you look like you've got a bird head on your shoulders...they're kinda pointy at the front. Think the old Spy vs Spy cartoons from MAD comics.

[3L4NS1R]

always wanted to look like a bird...

Must get me an enduro helmet. My HJC just doesn't cut it anywhere except the motorway, not to mention it just doesn't fit with the look...
Where's the best place to go in Auckland for them?

[.chris]

always wanted to look like a bird...

Must get me an enduro helmet. My HJC just doesn't cut it anywhere except the motorway, not to mention it just doesn't fit with the look...
Where's the best place to go in Auckland for them?

The enduro's are quite birdy looking too.

I got mine from Experience BMW, which I think is probably the only place in Auck who do them.

Looks great with the tinted visor.

[3L4NS1R]

how much did that set you back! looks mint...

[Peril]

Anyone got one of these?
Saw it in Kiwirider advertised at RRP $200. 'Cheaper' alternative to the Shoei, but obviously not as high-tech.
Just curious as to what they are like to wear as an alternative to off-road hemet and goggles?

After reading your post I rang Budget M/C spares,they haven't got any in stock but can get them,$179.
Unfortunatly,they only come with the hideous skull graphics as shown on the TradeMe ad from Emoto.
Still,not a bad price but would like to see one in person to get an idea of what they have and haven't got for features.

[JATZ]

I don't know about the FFM ones but my HJC is average.
A bit noisey, a bit uncomfortable after a few hours, the screws work loose after a while, but I know when to tighten them as the peak hums at open road speeds and the visor sneaks down a bit when I want it up, and sneaks up a bit when I want it down
I do like the quick release strap though, and plenty of room to drink through
I don't think I'd get another
Mrs Jatz HJC is reeeeeal comfy and quiet, and a bit lighter too

[bishxt]

One I would consider but never got a chance to try one on was the Airoh S4 http://vroom.co.nz/images/s4-blue-silver.jpg
http://vroom.co.nz/index.php?cPath=21_37

I've had an Airoh S4 for a couple of months and am impressed with it. Very light, comfortable and rugged looking fittings, doesn't mist up, great finish on the shell and is stable at 110/120 on my totally unprotected XT. It's a bit noisy (compared to my Arai sports full face), but I wear earplugs anyway so not really an issue. It was about $350 from <a href=http://www.motoworks.co.nz/airoh/>Motoworks</A> in Christchurch and they also mailorder from their website.

ADV rider had a <a href=http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131397>review</a> that I read before getting it.

Cheers
Bish

[Woodman]

Been looking at those, but have been wondering how the peek (peak) handles the wind when doing road miles.
Does it force your head down?? or try to rip your helmet off backwards if you look up??

[bishxt]

Been looking at those, but have been wondering how the peek (peak) handles the wind when doing road miles.
Does it force your head down?? or try to rip your helmet off backwards if you look up??
I've had no problems with the peak - no appreciable down or up forces, but I was used to riding around in my Lazer MX helmet and goggles most of the time, so fairly immune to "peaking" issues :-)

Cheers Bish

[dino3310]

i've got the GREX RD1 and its great at open road speeds peak works really well, can be a bit noisy though, face chin guard is real close to face but for around $180-190 it does it's job real well.

[NordieBoy]

I keep thinking of the Zeus 2100b as the next evolution of the Grex RD1.

Same road helmet with a peak idea but at the next level.

[Woodman]

This may seem a stupid question, but:

What is the purpose of a peak??

[NordieBoy]

This may seem a stupid question, but:

What is the purpose of a peak??

Sun shade mainly.

Also useful dirt bike style with ducking your head and keeping your visor clean if someone is roosting you.

[bishxt]

This may seem a stupid question, but:

What is the purpose of a peak??
Ride close behind another adv bike in muddy conditions and you'll soon find out :cool: Also the road it's ideal for shade from sunstrike... although it's the benefit offroad that I find most useful.

[Woodman]

Sun shade mainly.

Also useful dirt bike style with ducking your head and keeping your visor clean if someone is roosting you.

Dats wot i fort

[NordieBoy]

Also ducking your head and the branches/gorse you're going through won't scratch your visor...

[Eddieb]

Anyone have a pic of said FFM helmet? emoto's advert appears to have finished.

[thommo77]

Can't find a pic on-line, but March copy of Kiwirider has a photo/details in their product section.

[Peril]

Anyone have a pic of said FFM helmet? emoto's advert appears to have finished.

http://www.forbesanddavies.co.nz/product.aspx?entryPK=3072

There you go,have a bucket handy.

[Eddieb]

Ug. The paintjob looks like they are trying to market it to the moto-x crowd.

[Peril]

Yep,in a solid black or silver it'd be a good looking helmet.I can imagine they will (or should) bring out solid colours eventually.Shame there doesn't seem to a website for ffm helmets to leave feedback about it.

[thommo77]

Yeah, sort of crazy bringing out an adv helmet that looks like they are trying to market the paint scheme to the crusty demons lol

[NordieBoy]

Wonder if it's going to be released in solids?


Stand out from the crowd with FFM's new for '09 Adventure Helmet - The Matrix. Constructed from tough and lightweight polycarbonate, the Matrix offers riders of Adventure bikes or Urban Motards something a little different from boring old plain colours, with a cool skull graphic scheme that comes in either black or white base.

[bishxt]

Well if FFM want to really push the envelope, then they should ADV this number:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0OXYBDjaqVw/SMQ2aMtZj7I/AAAAAAAAEuI/fwc3i_8yGaU/s400/submission115.jpg

Very tasteful :done:

[pete376403]

How much is the FFM?
I got one of these about a year ago, $299