ok got the bike sorted

**kmthor** · 8th March 2005, 19:38

sorry to sound so noooby

but can u guys recomend a helmit make i want to get it from trade me ...
also jacket makes would be good is orina a good make?

**Two Smoker** · 8th March 2005, 19:41

Originally Posted by kmthor

sorry to sound so noooby

but can u guys recomend a helmit make i want to get it from trade me ...
also jacket makes would be good is orina a good make?

Sorry mate, but its absolute best not to buy second hand helmets....

I highly recommend HJC CL-14's....

But if you want to go budget, FFM Rapier is a very nice helmet....

Have heard a little about Orina... it will be good as long as it has armour

Great to see you thinking about gear as well as the bike

**John** · 8th March 2005, 19:42

Dont buy a second hand helmet, check out motomail they have HJC C14's for about 190$ new.

Second hand helmets could have being droped dont risk your life on a second hand helmet, go new.

Good luck.

**kmthor** · 8th March 2005, 20:06

again im a noob here were would i find motomail

thanx

**Aaron** · 8th March 2005, 20:10

Originally Posted by Two Smoker

I highly recommend HJC CL-14's....

I concur, CL-14 is a very nice helmet

If you spot one like this on Trade Me it's probably not worth buying for obvious reasons...

**Suney** · 8th March 2005, 20:11

its on western springs road which is off new north road

**FzerozeroT** · 9th March 2005, 07:02

spend on helmet and save on jacket, secondhand leather jacket would give good protection and then money left over for gloves, boots, pants, visors........

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-23507978.htm

but thats a pretty good price, check the retail first though.

**Joni** · 9th March 2005, 07:07

Yup, rather get a good new helmet.... as said before rather not second hand!!

Oh and hello.... :spudwave:

**Lou Girardin** · 9th March 2005, 07:36

Originally Posted by Joni

Yup, rather get a good new helmet.... as said before rather not second hand!!

Oh and hello.... :spudwave:

There is a special on CL14's now, $169.00 for black uo to $255.00 for graphics. Got to be the best helmet deal around.
We've just received a new shipment at AMPS, come and check them out.

**Oakie** · 9th March 2005, 07:48

It's been said by everyone else but it can never really be said enough..."don't buy a second hand helmet".
A phrase comes to mind from wise (still in one piece) biker ...
"If you have a $10 head, get a $10 helmet"

I have a 'Cirus' helmet which cost $160. The same make of helmet saved my son-in-law's swede when a ute pulled out in front of him and sent him flying over the bonnet... and my daughter also wears one. I guess you could say I'm confident in the brand even though it's at the cheap end.

**vifferman** · 9th March 2005, 07:59

...and another reason for not buying a helmet from TradeMe (unless it's new - there are some on there) is that a good fit is paramount. Unless you try a particular helmet first and find out if it fits you well, then buy the exact same size and model on TradeMe, you're in danger of having either an unsafe helmet, or one that is uncomfortable and annoying.

My head is worth only $10, but I still would not buy a $10 helmet.

Maybe a $20 one....

**Dr Bob** · 9th March 2005, 09:06

I got a CAN helmet from Mt Eden m/c last year for about $150. It seems to be a good un.

On the weekend I bought a codura jacket from AMPS for $250 with elbow, shoulder armour, and spine padding. It is made of very good material, has a thermal zip out and seems to be well constructed.

Good luck.