Newbie helmet??

**Ixion** · 19th January 2006, 19:43

Open face helmets are actually often quieter than full face, in my experience. The full face channels the win into the helmet .

**Patch** · 19th January 2006, 19:51

Originally Posted by Ixion

Open face helmets are actually often quieter than full face, in my experience. The full face channels the win into the helmet .

hmmmmmm open face, why was it named that . . . . . . cause thats what it'll do when ya land face first.

**98tls** · 19th January 2006, 19:54

have a look at kbc as well,ive had a vr1 for a couple of years and am well pleased although there up around $500.they have a model in your price range.

**LXS** · 19th January 2006, 20:16

welcome pinkgirl

I've found the more vents the helmet has, the more noiser it can be.

Something to think about...

**SuperDave** · 19th January 2006, 20:24

I am using a Shark S500 and can only say good things about it so far. I've never crash tested it yet but its noticably light at only 1400grams and also has very good ventilation. The visor is very easy to get off with a push of a button which makes for easy cleaning. I find it to be a very comfortable helmet too.

If I recall correctly, the ones with graphics cost $315 whilst the solid black is $230 from Cycletreads in Takapuna.

**Motu** · 19th January 2006, 20:52

Originally Posted by Patch

hmmmmmm open face, why was it named that . . . . . . cause thats what it'll do when ya land face first.

I always wondered why I look so damn ugly,all those years of wearing an open face can do that to you.

**Moxy** · 19th January 2006, 23:21

Hey Beemer, or anybody who knows - where did you get the $400 Shoei raid helmet from? I'm thinking of getting the Shoei Raid II 'cos it fits my weird shaped head perfectly, but everywhere I've been is selling them for ~$499

**boomer** · 20th January 2006, 00:24

my arai rx7 fits my strange shaped head but its noisey as hell.. 1400 bucks for a few red, blue and white stripes and a comfy head is a heavey price to pay for no hearing!!

**Mooch** · 20th January 2006, 02:06

Agree with superdave on the shark's, they suit the shape of my head , They are good for cutting out a heap of noise as well.

I think some people get a bit hung up on price and think it's more important to get a helmet that fits your head properly / has low noise and the visor stays clears on cold wet days. Look for a model that has a removalable breath guard as well, Great to be able to remove it on a really hot day.

Some helmets are better than others with less wind lift. My last helmet would nearly rip my head off if I sat up at speed. Important if you’re getting sports bikes.

Also something to note is that some of the race-rep helmets have a smaller visor area giving you less vision. The upside is normally reduced weight and a thicker visor so less chance of it breaking on an "off"

**Rosie** · 20th January 2006, 07:45

Can't remember how much it was, I'm pretty sure it was less than $300. Mr Rosie has one as well, so they can't be too bad (I made sure I got a different colour to him, that would be way waaay to cute). I'm yet to go fast enough to tell if it is noisy or not though...

The main thing is to try lots of helmets on and see what you like. Especially if you wear glasses. Some helmets seem to have specially designed cheek pads to align my glasses with the tops of my eyebrows.
Angelina Jolie has a KBC helmet too. (don't ask how I know).
Rosie
Not-quite-L-Plate Rider.

**Lou Girardin** · 20th January 2006, 11:13

HJC CL14's are great value, but the sizing is on the big side. I've found Shoei fit more women more of the time, it'll blow your budget a bit though. Shop around, check us out at AMPS.

**Fireproof** · 22nd January 2006, 08:38

Motomail in Aucks have recently been selling HJC helmets (cs12) for $129, which is a hundred bucks off. I recently purchased one and have been pleased so far, admittedly you will need earplugs. For comparison i tried on the more expensive cl14 but found it didn't fit half as good, so i would recommend trying on a range of lids before you buy.

**Beemer** · 22nd January 2006, 10:54

Originally Posted by Moxy

Hey Beemer, or anybody who knows - where did you get the $400 Shoei raid helmet from? I'm thinking of getting the Shoei Raid II 'cos it fits my weird shaped head perfectly, but everywhere I've been is selling them for ~$499

I got mine on special from Wellington Motorcycles about six months ago so it's likely you won't get one at the same price. Mine was obviously the end of a line of that particular grahic (you can see it in the 'coolest helmet' thread) so they were selling the last couple off cheap to get rid of them. The plain coloured ones were about $450 from memory. Of course I then made it a VERY expensive helmet by ordering a mirror tint visor which was $170!

**Scouse** · 22nd January 2006, 18:39

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

what should i do with that lid now? dont want to keep it, for space reasons....would the trash can be the best bet? and maybe a good whack so scavengers dont salvage something that could kill them?

Cut the straps off of it then chuck it where ever you like the most important point is to make it unuseable