Choosing a motorcycle helmet

[blackdog]

Its easy just go the shelf and pick up the one that says AGV

fixed it for ya

[sinned]

The blog is a useful reference.
What is missing from all the tests is noise level testing. It seems that designing a helmet to ensure a safe level of wind noise is too hard for the helmet manufacturers so none of them measure that.

[davebullet]

The blog is a useful reference.
What is missing from all the tests is noise level testing. It seems that designing a helmet to ensure a safe level of wind noise is too hard for the helmet manufacturers so none of them measure that.

Schuberth (sp?) publish noise specs in their ad in BikeRider magazine. At what speed it was tested I don't know. I presume a wind tunnel that removes any background motorcycle generated and tyre on road generated noise too.

I personally find HJC helmets a good fit for the long narrow head. They also provide a bit extra chin space for the neanderthals amongst us.

[p.dath]

Typo? You seemed to be anti Snell, and pro sharp in you're blog.

Oops, correct. Original post corrected.

Also you should add in the bit about DOT standards only being valid for helmets manufactured (and sold?) in the US ?

What gives you this impression? The DOT standard is self-certified. Any manufacturer is allowed to test their own helmet, and if they feel it meets the standard, call it a DOT certified helmet. Of course you can't blatantly lie because other laws prevent this.

I don't think it matters where the helmet is manufactured.

[CookMySock]

I must be one of those simple folks who buys something that looks good, works good and fits good.

I reckon. What a load of fussing around just to buy a stupid helmet. Find one that looks good, feels good, and looks sexy, and buy it it quick before someone else does.

All this massive analysis just to ride a bike kills it. Ugh.

Steve

[Latte]

Oops, correct. Original post corrected.



What gives you this impression? The DOT standard is self-certified. Any manufacturer is allowed to test their own helmet, and if they feel it meets the standard, call it a DOT certified helmet. Of course you can't blatantly lie because other laws prevent this.

I don't think it matters where the helmet is manufactured.

I'm having trouble finding the source, but the premise was basically since the DOT standard is legislated only inside the US, there's no "consequence" for selling a Non-Compliant helmet with a DOT Sticker on it outside of the US. So beware buying a helmet outside of the US that is only DOT approved.

Whereas if you bought a non Compliant helmet with a DOT sticker within the US the federal govt. can do something about it (assuming the manufacturer is caught out).

I guess I was wrong to use "Manufactured" , I should have used "Purchased"

[onearmedbandit]

Actually DB, knowing I'm wearing quality kit increases my fun on a bike, the reason why I ride.

[Malcolm]

I'm having trouble finding the source, but the premise was basically since the DOT standard is legislated only inside the US, there's no "consequence" for selling a Non-Compliant helmet with a DOT Sticker on it outside of the US. So beware buying a helmet outside of the US that is only DOT approved.

Whereas if you bought a non Compliant helmet with a DOT sticker within the US the federal govt. can do something about it (assuming the manufacturer is caught out).

I guess I was wrong to use "Manufactured" , I should have used "Purchased"

http://www.scootersurvival.co.nz/gear-up.html

Helmets complying with FMVSS 218 are marked with the letters 'DOT'. This standard is acceptable only for motorcycle helmets that have been manufactured and purchased in the USA.

That is an official(?) govt website so presumably a reliable source.