New helmet: best I've ever worn

[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.

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.

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/motorcyc.../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

[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.