Advice on helmets (Aware of incorrect section)

**FJRider** · 6th March 2013, 16:32

Originally Posted by bluninja

I've got an LS2...$125 does the job...crap for visor misting up, but comfy.

Reason why you don't buy second hand is that a) you don't know if it's been dropped or banged (you hope that bike shops don't try to sell dropped or bashed ones). b) The shell starts to weaken over time due to UV light exposure, so should be replaced every 3-5 years depending on how much time it's in sunlight. c) The polystyrene also degrades over time and if you squeeze your head into a helmet that has previously had the lining slightly compressed by the first owner, then the compressed polystyrene won't protect your head as well.

Not always the case ... I bought one second hand. The previous owner was a "Returning (to boyhood) rider ... and spent his kids inheritance on a Ducati and all the good gear to wear. His first and last ride was of 20 minutes duration (not including the trailering the bike home) No accident occurred ... he just scared the crap out of himself ... and refused to ride it home.
A $1200 helmet I scored for $200. Worn once for 20 minutes ..

If you know it's history .... it is often ok. Depending on circumstances really ... but by no means ALWAYS a bad thing to wear second hand helmets.

**bosslady** · 6th March 2013, 16:33

Originally Posted by 443330

Good advice, and something I will likely do. Which are the "better" shops around Auckland? There are so many that I can't possibly visit them all and not to mention the price of gas of doing so.

They're all as good as one another you just need to do your research. If you have the time you should shop around. Try cycletreads, honda cyclespot, suzuki holeshot (think I've got all those names right, lol). Shop around, compare fittings, compare prices. All three of those stores are on the same road (Barrys Point, Takapuna) so you can drive there and walk around and save your gas! I went to cyclespot and cycletreads, I ended up getting a $230 HJC helmet from cyclespot that I was happy with the fit.

**443330** · 6th March 2013, 16:37

Great advice and much appreciated! I think I will take a look at those places tomorrow. Please keep the recommendations flowing!

**Katman** · 6th March 2013, 17:05

Originally Posted by bosslady

Katman is probably giving a good price (but I wouldn't know, to be fair)...

Go on, you know I give a good price.

**Maha** · 6th March 2013, 17:08

Originally Posted by 443330

Great advice and much appreciated! I think I will take a look at those places tomorrow. Please keep the recommendations flowing!

I recommend that you try on a helmet, and when you find the right size for your nogen, either buy it, or, buy it from Katman at at 1/2 price...this is not a science project.

**clonak** · 6th March 2013, 18:27

Try Colemans suzuki, in town, cnr K road and some other road. They were very help full when I was looking for a helmet, but sadly would not sell me one because all the ones they had did not fit me properly. They were very serious about getting me the right helmet(they were happy to sell me the wrong sprockets though, lol), they said to come back in awhile they might have some new stock, or try a different shop. I ended up at another bike shop they just picked up the first 'cheap' helmet and said "here, this will do you", And that was that. it fit alright, and a million times better then my old one, and for $150 I didnt really expect any better. But they just didnt seem to care too much as to weather it did fit properly. Or try cycletreads, they were really helpfull when I was getting my gear. Well the second time round.

**paturoa** · 6th March 2013, 18:37

Try Motomail and Cycletreads. Their web sites don't always have the specials. So phone them up and have a chat.

**bosslady** · 6th March 2013, 19:01

Originally Posted by Katman

Go on, you know I give a good price.

yup. can't beat free!

**Oakie** · 6th March 2013, 19:24

Forget the dollars (within reason) and get the one that fits best. My current one only cost me $150 3 years ago and I'm still happy with it.

**Asher** · 6th March 2013, 19:50

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130508705

I have one and rate them highly, $800 helmet for $200 isnt bad either.

**SPP** · 6th March 2013, 20:20

Originally Posted by Asher

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130508705

I have one and rate them highly, $800 helmet for $200 isnt bad either.

yep, but not that one... I just bought it.

edit: if the Shark S650 fits get it. Shark make really good helmets and at $175... well.

**blackdog** · 6th March 2013, 20:30

If you aren't retarded you will take Katman up on his offer. If for some reason there was a sizing issue at your end when it arrives I am certain he will exchange for the correct size or refund if returned in new condition.

**bosslady** · 6th March 2013, 20:36

Originally Posted by bosslady

They're all as good as one another you just need to do your research. If you have the time you should shop around. Try cycletreads, honda cyclespot, suzuki holeshot (think I've got all those names right, lol). Shop around, compare fittings, compare prices. All three of those stores are on the same road (Barrys Point, Takapuna) so you can drive there and walk around and save your gas! I went to cyclespot and cycletreads, I ended up getting a $230 HJC helmet from cyclespot that I was happy with the fit.

To the person who said my advice is shit and gave me red rep for this post. You're a tard. If you can't say it in the thread where everyone can see, then shut up. Better yet, do me a god damn favour and put me on ignore.

**steve_t** · 6th March 2013, 21:17

Originally Posted by blackdog

If you aren't retarded you will take Katman up on his offer. If for some reason there was a sizing issue at your end when it arrives I am certain he will exchange for the correct size or refund if returned in new condition.

+1 to this. No brainer