2nd hand helmet? would you or no?

[Headbanger]

Slofox knows the history of the helmet he is sellig................

Wouldn't make any difference to me, I'd take the new option no matter who was selling or what they had to say.

My heads worth extra precautions.

Though keep in mind thats my personal stance, not telling anyone else what to do. Their head, they can stick it in whatever they like.....







And I have been using a helmet I got off my oldboy......Lmfao.

[p.dath]

Hey guys. ive been lookin to purchase a shoei lately and i came across a second hand xr1000 for a good price.
when i went to view it, it was cosmetically in as new cond. can there be hairline fractures or anything along those lines that effect the safety of the lid even though its in perfect cond and the owner insists on it being lovingly treated all its life?
would you buy a second hand helmet? opinions appreciated, ta

The Shoei XR-1000 only has a three star SHARP safety rating. I wouldn't buy the helmet for this one reason alone. Try and buy a helmet that is at least a 4 or 5 star rated helmet.

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/search/re...ice=0&x=25&y=7

[vifferman]

I really believe there is nothing wrong with second hand, if it's in good condition, and fitting you well.

Indeed.
I bought an AGV X-Vent from a KBer, who'd bought it for his girlfriend to wear. It was in as-new condition, and served me happily for several years.
As long as it fits, and looks well looked after (no obvious chips or scratches), it's going to serve you better than some of the brand new el cheapo helmets on the market.

While we're talking about helmets, I was standing outside on Wednesday evening talking to a work colleague, and holding my helmet, gloves and tankbag. I dropped my Shoei XR1000 on the concrete, from a height of about 500mm.
Not a mark on it, but it made a horrible sound.
I was not happy.

[Headbanger]

While we're talking about helmets, I was standing outside on Wednesday evening talking to a work colleague, and holding my helmet, gloves and tankbag. I dropped my Shoei XR1000 on the concrete, from a height of about 500mm.
Not a mark on it, but it made a horrible sound.
I was not happy.

I done a similar cunning move, Placed my brand new helmet over the mirror on my handlebars, It immediately fell off, dropped to the ground and landed with a loud crack.

Not a mark on her.

So I ripped out the interior padding and threw away the helmet.

[el_scor_cho]

ok thats a heap to go on. didnt really think of possible heavy impacts with no marks on the surface
i think ill hold out for a new one and pass on the second hand market. i suppose a few hundy more is worth the peace of mind alone.
ta for all your opinions, could well have saved me a head!!

[firefighter]

The Shoei XR-1000 only has a three star SHARP safety rating. I wouldn't buy the helmet for this one reason alone. Try and buy a helmet that is at least a 4 or 5 star rated helmet.

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/search/re...ice=0&x=25&y=7

My Suomy vandal is'nt even on the list......i'm, pretty sure it'll save my ass.

with top brand helmets these days I would'nt even bother looking at the "safety rating" they're all good, I think the rider reviews on overall comfort, wind noise etc are more important, the way helmets are regulated these days unless your like that guy off the LTNZ testing station ads and mr overkill safety man they're all much the same....yes some score more highly than others........there is nothing wrong with a shoei helmet.

[p.dath]

My Suomy vandal is'nt even on the list......i'm, pretty sure it'll save my ass.

with top brand helmets these days I would'nt even bother looking at the "safety rating" they're all good, I think the rider reviews on overall comfort, wind noise etc are more important, the way helmets are regulated these days unless your like that guy off the LTNZ testing station ads and mr overkill safety man they're all much the same....yes some score more highly than others........there is nothing wrong with a shoei helmet.

Negative. There are some $1000+ helmets with only a 3 star rating. There is no correlation between price and safety.

[Headbanger]

Sharp=meh.

[Cary]

Personally I buy new but I use them till they are no longer comfortable or falling apart. I don't buy just for fashion.

I'd have no problem buying 2nd hand so long as it was in excellent un scratched condition & i would look VERY closely for marks, impacts etc.

[p.dath]

Sharp=meh.

I think the testing program they use is very good (as explained on their web site). It provides an easy way to compare the safety of different helmets, and is done by an independent body.

Would you care to comment on why you don't think it is very good?

Do you look at one of the alternative programs? The problem with standards like NZS/AS and the DOT system is they merely set a minimum standard. The helmet either passes or fails. SHARP has no pass/fail, it just says how safe the helmet is.

There are some very cheap helmets with 4 or 5 star ratings, and some expensive helmets with very poor ratings. They would all comply with NZS. Personally, I'd take a cheaper 5 star rated helmet than a $1000 2 star helmet.

[Headbanger]

meh.







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[Owl]

Wouldn't make any difference to me, I'd take the new option no matter who was selling or what they had to say.

My heads worth extra precautions.

Though keep in mind thats my personal stance, not telling anyone else what to do. Their head, they can stick it in whatever they like.....

Feel similar Headbanger, though I seem to be collecting good helmets!

I done a similar cunning move, Placed my brand new helmet over the mirror on my handlebars, It immediately fell off, dropped to the ground and landed with a loud crack.

Not a mark on her.

So I ripped out the interior padding and threw away the helmet.

I've done the same with slight cosmetic damage. Claimed insurance and replaced it, though I've watched that Arai video since and apparently that helmet would've been good as gold.