Just lost my virginity!!!

[justsomeguy]

I'm ok..... just been examining my helmet. Looks like I went face first into the road...... hence the sort of damage....... which brings me to an important question.

In a crash (since they have to pass the same tests) is a 100 dollar helmet just as strong as a 1000 dollar helmet??

What are the major differences between them apart from comfort???

And do you'll know of any good deals on at the moment?? I'm a size M I think....

[SPORK]

I'm ok..... just been examining my helmet. Looks like I went face first into the road...... hence the sort of damage....... which brings me to an important question.

In a crash (since they have to pass the same tests) is a 100 dollar helmet just as strong as a 1000 dollar helmet??

What are the major differences between them apart from comfort???

And do you'll know of any good deals on at the moment?? I'm a size M I think....

Well, you wouldn't think so. Just because they pass the same tests doesn't mean that they're equal.

It's like comparing an RS250 with a GN250, they both meet the 250 criteria...

Expensive lid = safer

...probably

[justsomeguy]

Expensive lid = safer

...probably

Oh ok....... I was told they all do the same job.... what else???

[Zed]

Yeah that was a real bummer JSG, you were doing so well too! After you told me earlier on that you had only been riding for THREE MONTHS I watched you and was impressed with your performance, especially in those conditions...not only was the road damp at times but remember those wild winds!!

Anyway, you walked away from your first ever bin with a commendable attitude and even managed to ride the R home without a RH rearset to rest your foot on - those pillion pegs are good for something after all! Hope you get all the broken bits repaired/replaced without too much hassle. Oh, and you look like you need a new jacket as well as helmet, or will you patch up the holes?

[justsomeguy]

YeahAfter you told me earlier on that you had only been riding for THREE MONTHS I

I bought the bike late last year and probably only rode the bike about 5 times until I got my license on the 20th of Jan after which I've ridden most weekends and some evenings.....I've learnt heaps from people like Aff-man and Zapf and Frosty and Erik and a few others.

I would be useless if not for KB........

[Mr Skid]

I'm ok..... just been examining my helmet. Looks like I went face first into the road...... hence the sort of damage....... which brings me to an important question.

In a crash (since they have to pass the same tests) is a 100 dollar helmet just as strong as a 1000 dollar helmet??

What are the major differences between them apart from comfort???

To be legal on the road, helmets have to pass a minimum standard. The snell foundation have set an voluntary independent standard, which is higher than the DOT standards for helmets.

So yes, a more expensive helmet will be of higher quality than a cheaper helmet, in respect it's crash protection.

However, from a crash protection perspective I think most people would agree that as you spend more on a helmet, the returns do diminish. More of the $ goes towards fancy graphics, ventilation, and sound reduction.

If you don't wear earplugs, or even if you do, a quiet helmet can be a good long term investment for your hearing.

I think the HJC CL-14 is probably one of the cheaper/cheapest helmets that have Snell2000 certification.

Seeing as you've taken a knock on the head, it might pay to visit a doctor to get checked out and/or familiarise yourself with the symptoms of concussion - it's always reasuring to know why you can't string a sentence together after a crash..

[justsomeguy]

Thanks for the info and your concern Rhys yes my helmet is/was a HJC.......

No I don't think I have a concussion. Did some research on the symptoms....lots of sleep planned for the long weekend in any case, and lots of quality eating too.

I feel my chin hit the ground the hardest. I will be shopping around and will get a quality lid, don't you worry. Am expecting a set of leathers from wildcat_lgf soon anyways...... I'm only going to patch up the current set of cordura I have.

Can anyone here(who knows what to look for) have a look at them and tell me how badly affected they are??

[Mr Skid]

Thanks for the info and your concern Rhys yes my helmet is/was a CL-14.......

No I don't think I have a concussion. Did some research on the symptoms....lots of sleep planned for the long weekend in any case, and lots of quality eating too.

I feel my chin hit the ground the hardest. I will be shopping around and will get a quality lid, don't you worry. Am expecting a set of leathers from wildcat_lgf soon anyways...... I'm only going to patch up the current set of cordura I have.

Can anyone here(who knows what to look for) have a look at them and tell me how badly affected they are??

Just a thought: Shouldn't you change your signature from "mustgofaster" to "wenttoofast"?

Have you heard of Motorcycle Safety Wear (MSW)? They're in St Kevin's Arcade, on K Rd. Take your gear into there and see what they have to say. If you've torn the cordura, or abraded the seams, I expect they'd be able to patch it.

Bear in mind that if you've worn through the cordura, you've probably shagged the waterproof liner, as it's pretty delicate in comparison to the cordura.

[Gremlin]

well, s'pose everyone hijacks a thread, but on the subject of helmets:

Mt Eden had a KBC for $249. Full face, vents etc. Good enough for a beginner??

OK, sorry, let you get back to telling how you smashed your chin...

[justsomeguy]

Just a thought: Shouldn't you change your signature from "mustgofaster" to "wenttoofast"?

Have you heard of Motorcycle Safety Wear (MSW)? They're in St Kevin's Arcade, on K Rd. Take your gear into there and see what they have to say. If you've torn the cordura, or abraded the seams, I expect they'd be able to patch it.

Bear in mind that if you've worn through the cordura, you've probably shagged the waterproof liner, as it's pretty delicate in comparison to the cordura.

Nope I wasn't too fast, I was in full control until the front slipped, not my usual oh shit too fast slow down, eeeek the bike stood up, now I'm running wide, ahhhhhhh...... oh thank god no one was coming on the other side....moments...

Right, thanks for the info I'll go find the people. By the way where is St Kevins Arcade?? I know the Leo O'Malley menswear shop as thats where the North Shore turn off is, with relation to that can you give me a bit more directions?? Ta

[justsomeguy]

well, s'pose everyone hijacks a thread, but on the subject of helmets:

Mt Eden had a KBC for $249. Full face, vents etc. Good enough for a beginner??

OK, sorry, let you get back to telling how you smashed your chin...

Whats a KBC??? I've done the sympathy seeking, I'm now interested in getting back on the road.... oh,,, it better not be a white one. Cos they had that in Christmas time......

[Mr Skid]

Nope I wasn't too fast, I was in full control until the front slipped, not my usual oh shit too fast slow down, eeeek the bike stood up, now I'm running wide, ahhhhhhh...... oh thank god no one was coming on the other side....moments...

Right, thanks for the info I'll go find the people. By the way where is St Kevins Arcade?? I know the Leo O'Malley menswear shop as thats where the North Shore turn off is, with relation to that can you give me a bit more directions?? Ta

St Kevlin's arcade is 183 K Rd - have a look here http://www.kroad.co.nz/kroad/streetscroll/default.asp
They're down the stairs on the right.

edit: Verona are a hop, skip and a jump away, and do good coffee imho, as well as having outside seating for the purposes of conspicuous consumption.

[Zapf]

well, s'pose everyone hijacks a thread, but on the subject of helmets:

Mt Eden had a KBC for $249. Full face, vents etc. Good enough for a beginner??

OK, sorry, let you get back to telling how you smashed your chin...

Make sure its SNELL M2000 Certified mate... if its not look for another brand.

As the DOT standard is just a standard based on the design, no batch testing involved.... But I believe that Batch testing is involved with Snell... correct me if I am wrong.

Another reason to trust the SNELL standard is that all motorsports helmets use the SNELL standard, not DOT .... SNELL.

[Zapf]

I bought the bike late last year and probably only rode the bike about 5 times until I got my license on the 20th of Jan after which I've ridden most weekends and some evenings.....I've learnt heaps from people like Aff-man and Zapf and Frosty, Erik and a few others.

I would be useless if not for KB........

Thanks JSG.... but ! its sad to hear you have binned!

were you on a lean when the front slid? if so you may have avoided it by hanging off the bike more, as you'll have to lean the bike less. Its a whole different style of riding when its really wet like that....

So when are you up for a wet ride? I need to pratice wet weather riding on my 750....

oh and if its my personal choice I would get a silver lid.... its the next most visible colour from white. from a safety prespective...

[FzerozeroT]

.... its the next most visible colour from white. from a safety prespective...

I'd heard it was orange, but since the days of me dad I think the only way to get an orange helmet is to buy a 1200 dollar trick paintjob helmet (or a $5.99 can of dazzle)