I need tea and sympathy.... and a new helmet

[Rashika]

It's at times like these I'm reminded of the teachings of the world's greatest philosophists and religious teachers.

In particular the words of the great Dalai Lama, "Oh bollox. What an utter arse biscuit".

its times like this that I wonder if your brain cell ever gets lonely Biff?

[Biff]

its times like this that I wonder if your brain cell ever gets lonely Biff?

Why would it? It has yours for company.

(pt)

[Rashika]

Why would it? It has yours for company.

(pt)

I dont bloody think so ...not after the stuff I hear you do to MrsBiff....ropes and all, poor down trodden woman

[Mooch]

I find the shark brand of helmet is good for cutting back on noise , come in a number of price ranges as well.

Some how I always feel happier after a visit to the Darwin awards site.

http://www.darwinawards.com/darwin/i...arwin2005.html

[WINJA]

NOLAN AND HJC HAVE SOME GOOD VALUE HEKMETS , PERHAPS YOU SHOULD SHOP FOR A NEW GF AT THE SAME TIME

[Unit:Me]

Sarge had some HJCs on special the other day, give him a buzz, you might get a good deal if they still have stock

[HenryDorsetCase]

tried on a boatload of helmets this morning. My criteria are fit, quietness, value and no racer boy graphics (except for Freddie Spencer or Lawson or Roberts... or one of the Haga boys)

Suomy: didnt fit my head shape (I look like the Alien... long skinny head, two mouths...)

Shark: ditto.

HJC CL14: on the shortlist. good features and good price $350, fitted well. CS12 didnt feel as nice but really good price $300

Shoei XR1000 no stock my size, but a good price ($700). They are getting more stock next week so waiting for that.

Arai. Fantastic, fitted beautifully, beautifully made, great features, light. but the cheap one is $895 !!! !!! the dear ones are $1400!!! WTF! I will buy it if the Shoei doesnt fit but criminy! the one I tried was a nice solid colour, blue.

FFM, Cirrus and some other 3 letter brand: didnt like them on, seemed odd shape, and looked cheap and nasty.

so I try on the XR1000 next week, and choose the shortlist. That seems to be the best bet if I can find one that fits.

Didnt see any of the brands I also like: Bell AGV or Nolan. And I wont be buying without trying. Its amazing how different feeling two helmets the same size and model can be.

[pritch]

You get what you pay for.

Not true.

Once the helmet meets the safety standards, you are paying for name, comfort or noise reduction.

Snell approved helmets (sold as the safest) are arguably less safe than their European equivalents.

Too much detail to go into here but there is good info in previous threads.

[inlinefour]

Shoei XR1000 is the quietest I have used.
X-sprit is lighter and better featured.

Just got one myself and are most impressed with the quality. Also they come out with some crazy graphics

[nadroj]

Check out the HJC website for the next model up from the cheapie. I went HJC AC10 over the CL14. Different feel altogether & better featured. Good luck.