Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet

Sankar · 22nd December 2007, 14:42

Yep

Thanks manson!

straight6 · 22nd December 2007, 17:16

It was a long message & i was at work so didnt post here but newenough is a pain because you have to open a paypal account. Dennis kirk is the best bet for you because they accept international cards. Bike bandit is useless as they dont ship to india and their customer service is bad. Just remember none of these guys will under-invoice the shipment. So my suggestion to you is onlineparts.

joshuasam400 · 16th April 2008, 07:53

What's the big deal? It's just an ugly plastic (it is plastic, right?) shell that goes over your head, is uncomfortable, claustrophobic, causes hair loss, blocks traffic sounds and stops cops from catching you, right?

Actually, all of that is wrong.

Read More: Tips to buy a good helmet

Also attached a link:

Choosing a Motorcycle Helmet for a Dirt Bike or Sport Bike

arunjp · 29th June 2008, 19:25

Can any one help me by naming some shops in buying GP or AGV helmets in cochin?

manson · 5th July 2008, 13:21

Its almost as important as the motorcycle you ride. Most in our country makedo only with a helmet, and some try to get some gloves, jackets, and there are a handful who go the whole hog for armour for various various body parts.
Lately, riders have seemed to have gotten more conscious about proper riding gear in our country too.
So, lets use this thread to show off and discuss our helmets, jackets, gloves, knee sliders, body armour, the works.

To begin with, my HJC CS 12 helmet when it was new. It does not have a visor anymore.

Revolution 1 · 8th July 2008, 01:09

Let me say Hi to everyone in the forum as this would be my first post.

I am a biker at heart and like many others in the forum dying to get an SBK, sooner or later.

Currently i have nothing but a Yamaha RX 100. And i claim it to be the best Rx 100 in town, Oh yeah, thats the way i maintain it.

Let me stop boasting right now.

@ straight 6 : I am impressed with the riding gear you have got. I am planning to get one of these via newenough.com. But am a bit hesitant about choosing the size. I am looking forward to a couple of tips from your side on selecting the better jacket, gloves and most importantly, Helmet.

1) First of all, i would like to know about how good the Joe Rocket helmets manufactured by HJC are ? I know it sounds weird, but in the website its mentioned that Joe Rocket helmets in this site is manufactured by HJC.

2) How do i choose the correct size for all three mentioned above ?

PS:- I just remember Straight 6's name. I am looking forward to everyones' reply for the same.

Till then, ride safe.

manson · 8th July 2008, 12:44

HJC helmets are quite nice for the price the come at, apart from the green one posted in this thread, i've ordered another HJC Echo too.
The cushioning on the interiors is a lot better than the best stuff locally available here, and you mosty definitely can't go wrong with one at the newenough closeout prices.
The only bummer is that sometime back the helmet fell off the bike once, and the visor slipped off, and haven'e been abale to mount the visor on perfectly since then.

manson.

arpandiv · 8th July 2008, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by synergizer

Hey Arpan.. could you please post the pic of ur custom made leather jacket...

Sure just give me a few days.

@Straight6 and others having foreign helmets.
Where can i buy good helmets in Mumbai. How much would a decent HJC cost me? what about Joe Rocket helmets?
Anyone tried Sparx and KBC ?
I am on the hunt for a good helmet.

straight6 · 8th July 2008, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpandiv

Sure just give me a few days.

@Straight6 and others having foreign helmets.
Where can i buy good helmets in Mumbai. How much would a decent HJC cost me? what about Joe Rocket helmets?
Anyone tried Sparx and KBC ?
I am on the hunt for a good helmet.

How much are you willing to spend on the helmet? Just remember one thing. Always buy the best helmet you can afford at that moment. Your head is not something you want to bargain with.

arpandiv · 8th July 2008, 19:25

I am looking at spending ~6K

straight6 · 8th July 2008, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpandiv

I am looking at spending ~6K

Let suggest this HJC to you. Check out all the features.

HJC CL-15 Orbit Motorcycle Helmet :: New Enough, LTD

It will cost you 6.5k including shipping and duty. If you have someone's coming from the US, you can ask them to get it or if not just order it. Remember you're getting it at a throw away price as you can see its original price there. Don't think about the shipping and duty part. You would have paid mush for for it without that discount.

Shakatak · 10th July 2008, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by straight6

Thanks. I like your Shoei X-11 but I think I'll go for an RF-1000 because it suits my head shape more.

Thanks also, aside from the X-11 I do like to use the Nolan N102 and Arai RX-7. I think Shoei have two types of helmet for the shape of the head (round and the oval type), mine is the oval type.

Shakatak · 10th July 2008, 22:54

It's unfair if only me having those riding gears so let me post the following helmet of my family

AGV GP1 helmet (wifey's)
AFX Helmet (Youngest Daughter)
GLX Motocross helmet (eldest Daughter's)

redfire · 11th July 2008, 11:07

Shak - some nice gears there, especially the Nolan N102. A very good, user friendly helmet. Did you bring it from abroad? How much you paid it?

Shakatak · 11th July 2008, 11:27

I got it from motorcyclegiant the price at that time was around 230usd ('think it has gone down now) not including shipping and tax. All in all I paid around 300usd++. It also comes with an extra shield.

22nd December 2007, 14:42	#76
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,780 Thanked: 9,233 Times	Yep Thanks manson!
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22nd December 2007, 17:16	#77
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,553 Thanked: 300 Times	It was a long message & i was at work so didnt post here but newenough is a pain because you have to open a paypal account. Dennis kirk is the best bet for you because they accept international cards. Bike bandit is useless as they dont ship to india and their customer service is bad. Just remember none of these guys will under-invoice the shipment. So my suggestion to you is onlineparts.
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16th April 2008, 07:53	#78
joshuasam400 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 56 Thanked: 16 Times	Tips To Buy A Good Helmet!!! What's the big deal? It's just an ugly plastic (it is plastic, right?) shell that goes over your head, is uncomfortable, claustrophobic, causes hair loss, blocks traffic sounds and stops cops from catching you, right? Actually, all of that is wrong. Read More: Tips to buy a good helmet Also attached a link: Choosing a Motorcycle Helmet for a Dirt Bike or Sport Bike Last edited by aah78 : 2nd April 2014 at 18:21. Reason: Please provide links when copying content from other sites. Thanks. EDIT: Links updated.
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29th June 2008, 19:25	#79
arunjp Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Thodupuzha Posts: 20 Thanked: 0 Times	Helmets in cochin? Can any one help me by naming some shops in buying GP or AGV helmets in cochin?
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5th July 2008, 13:21	#80
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,958 Thanked: 4,282 Times View My Garage	The Riding Gear thread Its almost as important as the motorcycle you ride. Most in our country makedo only with a helmet, and some try to get some gloves, jackets, and there are a handful who go the whole hog for armour for various various body parts. Lately, riders have seemed to have gotten more conscious about proper riding gear in our country too. So, lets use this thread to show off and discuss our helmets, jackets, gloves, knee sliders, body armour, the works. To begin with, my HJC CS 12 helmet when it was new. It does not have a visor anymore. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by n_aditya : 18th April 2011 at 11:55. Reason: thread cleanup
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8th July 2008, 01:09	#81
Revolution 1 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 16 Thanked: Once	Hello Everyone Let me say Hi to everyone in the forum as this would be my first post. I am a biker at heart and like many others in the forum dying to get an SBK, sooner or later. Currently i have nothing but a Yamaha RX 100. And i claim it to be the best Rx 100 in town, Oh yeah, thats the way i maintain it. Let me stop boasting right now. @ straight 6 : I am impressed with the riding gear you have got. I am planning to get one of these via newenough.com. But am a bit hesitant about choosing the size. I am looking forward to a couple of tips from your side on selecting the better jacket, gloves and most importantly, Helmet. 1) First of all, i would like to know about how good the Joe Rocket helmets manufactured by HJC are ? I know it sounds weird, but in the website its mentioned that Joe Rocket helmets in this site is manufactured by HJC. 2) How do i choose the correct size for all three mentioned above ? PS:- I just remember Straight 6's name. I am looking forward to everyones' reply for the same. Till then, ride safe.
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8th July 2008, 12:44	#82
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,958 Thanked: 4,282 Times View My Garage	HJC helmets are quite nice for the price the come at, apart from the green one posted in this thread, i've ordered another HJC Echo too. The cushioning on the interiors is a lot better than the best stuff locally available here, and you mosty definitely can't go wrong with one at the newenough closeout prices. The only bummer is that sometime back the helmet fell off the bike once, and the visor slipped off, and haven'e been abale to mount the visor on perfectly since then. manson.
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8th July 2008, 19:25	#85
arpandiv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 445 Thanked: 62 Times View My Garage	I am looking at spending ~6K
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10th July 2008, 22:54	#88
Shakatak BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Out there Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	It's unfair if only me having those riding gears so let me post the following helmet of my family AGV GP1 helmet (wifey's) AFX Helmet (Youngest Daughter) GLX Motocross helmet (eldest Daughter's) Attached Thumbnails
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11th July 2008, 11:07	#89
redfire BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 449 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Shak - some nice gears there, especially the Nolan N102. A very good, user friendly helmet. Did you bring it from abroad? How much you paid it?
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11th July 2008, 11:27	#90
Shakatak BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Out there Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	I got it from motorcyclegiant the price at that time was around 230usd ('think it has gone down now) not including shipping and tax. All in all I paid around 300usd++. It also comes with an extra shield.
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