? Motor bike helmets good quality ones ?

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 16 Jul 2004, 12:40 am

#203659

I am about too up grade my helmet and would like to know what brand ,you guys have and the quality .
the one I have lets alot of air in * wind * .

I am looking for a full face unit ,or one that the face area lifts up , like the cops have .

thanks seagull:beer

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Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 16 Jul 2004, 2:04 am

#203665

frenzix wrote:nothing beats a shoe, but i have a HJC which does me just fine and is a hell of a lot cheaper.

lol.... don't you put a shoe on your foot:P

Shoei is one of the best. This is the one I use...vv

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Secoh Fahrvergnugen

926 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 16 Jul 2004, 8:41 am

#203677

depends on the shape of your head as to which brand and style is best for you. HJC was the cheapest that had both Snell and australian standards approval, but was very noisy. it was about $250, and my arai was $700 but was a much quieter helmet. The shoei ones werent as comfortable for me but my mates swear by them.

try a few and decide. the more exxy ones will generally be quieter in regards to wind noise. if its just for car use then a HJC would be more than adequate.

If it aint broke,
Make it go faster!!

Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Jul 2004, 9:34 am

#203691

My last two helmets have been HJC. I tried shoei and arai and they just didn't fit my head shape properly.

My old HJC was a CL-12.

I am currently have a blue AC-11 Zeek helmet. It better than the CL-12 cos it has removable lining. I also found a helpful saleman and we swapped cheek pads from a small helmet into a larger helmet to make a custom fit to my head. It's very comfortable. I actually found my CL12 a tough quieter (the cheaper one). It's not annoying or anything. If you really want quite you just wear ear-plugs. I know lots of guys that do.

HJC have a flip up version like your talking about.

Check these websites for prices and pics;

http://www.bikebiz.com.au/shop/enter.html

http://www.mcas.com.au/main.php

Lots of HJC info here;
http://www.hjchelmets.com/products_fullface.htm

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Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 16 Jul 2004, 10:20 am

#203711

see one good thing I got havin' an ugly head (a shoei fits).....lol

Secoh Fahrvergnugen

926 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 16 Jul 2004, 11:17 am

#203723

you know what they say, if the Shoei fits, wear it :P

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Make it go faster!!

Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 16 Jul 2004, 11:45 am

#203731

One Word

Arai

nuff said.

Gracey Wolfsburg Wizard

511 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 16 Jul 2004, 12:26 pm

#203736

I've got Shoei and Arai and I prefer the Arai. Mind you it cost twice as much, but it still fits well after 3 years.

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 16 Jul 2004, 8:51 pm

#203865

Thanks too all and Wes I owe you a :beer for the links , seagull

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Dannyboy half man , half horse

2,306 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 16 Jul 2004, 9:01 pm

#203868

i have a bell fullface from the 70's. Looks like you've just landed on the moon! LOL

Dan🙂

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The Lower Class

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 16 Jul 2004, 9:04 pm

#203869

you going to use it in the drags dan ?:thumb

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seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 16 Jul 2004, 9:05 pm

#203871

your bits are looking good as well !

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Secoh Fahrvergnugen

926 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Jul 2004, 3:07 pm

#204050

i was wearing an arai when I came off my ducati and smashed my head into the road. it saved my life, so the value of a good bike helmet is no mystery.

If it aint broke,
Make it go faster!!

mattnsuz Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 18 Jul 2004, 3:32 pm

#204325

Don't put a price on ya head .......... spend the money ........... save ya head . It's simple, i have been a motorbike mechanic for 14 years.... lost many mates.

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 18 Jul 2004, 3:38 pm

#204326

yes would agree , I am about to purchase a new one so good place to start here I was thinking .:beer

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mattnsuz Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 18 Jul 2004, 4:12 pm

#204332

Need a new helmet .............. Go to SHOGUN HONDA BRISBANE plug,plug,plug........ ha

handycam king of something

1,338 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 18 Jul 2004, 4:21 pm

#204333

go a "shark rsr "racer thats wat i have good 4 wind noise and at 270kmh on a bike u can still move your head like at 140 kmh the best helmet ive owened u can never put a price on your head i say 🙂

sooty Seriously Crusin Dubber

132 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 20 Jul 2004, 10:01 am

#205077

I love my ARAI!!!!!!

Had a shoei before the aiai, but I prefer the arai now...much more comfortable, good venting in summer, not to mention really awsome dragons on shell.....is it wrong to love your helmet soooo much?? 😀

Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Jul 2004, 12:35 pm

#205109

shoei and aria just don't fit my head shape. No use buying a helmet no matter how expensive it is if it doesn't fit properly.

I used to have a Nolan helmet. A road helmet with a vision so it was a dual purpose dirt/road helmet. It was good but they don't make much like it anymore. I hit a kangaroo at 80kph and landed on my head, the helmet did it's job.

Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.