Can i see your helmet

phunkey_monkeh · Jan 20, 2005

Please

Im in the market to buy, but I have no idea what im looking for.

Pete · Jan 20, 2005

What do you want the helmet for?

Type_Mo · Jan 20, 2005

a £50 helmet from your local bike shop will do the same job as the fancy epensive ones.

Cheap good makes are....

FM
Bieffie
AGV

phunkey_monkeh · Jan 20, 2005

Sorry.

Its mainly for the Ring in March, and then future track days.

Day · Jan 20, 2005

http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/helmets2003/gp/GP5w.jpg

Arai GP5

fizzy_drink · Jan 20, 2005

Pete · Jan 20, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Type_Mo on 20 January 2005

a £50 helmet from your local bike shop will do the same job as the fancy epensive ones.

Cheap good makes are....

FM
Bieffie
AGV

Not really.

Spend as much as you can afford on a decent helmet. If you come to rely on it you dont want to be in the situation where you saved a few pounds and not your life.

Pete · Jan 20, 2005

Dont ever under any circumstances ever buy a second hand one and if you drop it on any surface throw it away.

Bealo · Jan 20, 2005

Defo Arai

Pete · Jan 20, 2005

My personal choice is Simpson, but Arai are also good.

fizzy_drink · Jan 20, 2005

"a £50 helmet from your local bike shop will do the same job as the fancy epensive ones"

Thats what I thought, and I got myself an AGV (which I still have)... it now creaks, and its squishy like a bucket... and bits fell off it (maybe its made by Renault!!).

Gary G · Jan 20, 2005

Pete, what would you recommend for track use in a clio? How much should you spend for a half-decent helmet?

Good thread phunkey_monkeh, im interested in purchasing one.

Type_Mo · Jan 20, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Pete on 20 January 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Type_Mo on 20 January 2005

a £50 helmet from your local bike shop will do the same job as the fancy epensive ones.

Cheap good makes are....

FM
Bieffie
AGV

Click to expand...

Not really.

Spend as much as you can afford on a decent helmet. If you come to rely on it you dont want to be in the situation where you saved a few pounds and not your life.

The most expensive is not always the best. Thats wot i was basicaly tryign to say. And if its for a car, U aint gonna be needing a £350 helmet. but i wouldnt buy any old crap which i havnt heard of. I would go for names i know of and find out how good they are first.

Type_Mo · Jan 20, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by omar on 20 January 2005

"a £50 helmet from your local bike shop will do the same job as the fancy epensive ones"

Thats what I thought, and I got myself an AGV (which I still have)... it now creaks, and its squishy like a bucket... and bits fell off it (maybe its made by Renault!!).

Sounds like its been knocked around alot

Pete · Jan 20, 2005

I always go for full face, but thats a personal choice, if youre not planning on being able to hear passengers or instructors then go full face.

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/ and the most expensive you can afford.

fizzy_drink · Jan 20, 2005

BTW, plain version of my helmet was £250, and the rest of the money went on the paint job...

Pete · Jan 20, 2005

Im not sure how good the search function is at the moment but there were a few good threads about helmets in the track day forum.

AliasOmega · Jan 20, 2005

What about a helmet, and neck support roll.

Id pay no more than £50 for a car helmet, my bike helmet cost £100.

You may need a certain type, you could get a open face as you are in the car..

Munson · Jan 20, 2005

LMFAO at the topic title

M.C.. · Jan 20, 2005

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/thumb/1106251137__cbr009.jpg http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1106251137__cbr009.jpg http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1106251137__cbr009.jpg

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/thumb/1106251247__cbr010.jpg http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1106251247__cbr010.jpg http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1106251247__cbr010.jpg

here my bike lid its a SUOMY GUNWIND very comfy its like alcantara inside it cost £280 if i remember right it is also ACU gold rated so it can be used for racing/track days not sure if cars are the same but bike lids have to be gold rated for you to be allowed on the track

if you go to the bike shops now you may be able to get last seasons lids a hell of a lot cheaper and they will be good quality DONT get a plastic one

[Edited by M.C.. on 20 January 2005 at 8:03pm]

phunkey_monkeh · Jan 20, 2005

Some nice lids here.

Just found this on ebay... awesome paint job.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46156&item=5158446236&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46156&item=5158446236&rd=1

M.C.. · Jan 20, 2005

dont buy a used lid you dont know what has happened to it dont forget its your life inside it

phunkey_monkeh · Jan 20, 2005

im not mate. I was just browsing really.

stu8v · Jan 20, 2005

As with all safety gear buy the best you can, cheap ones are that for a reason.

The fit and quality is poor and they dont last very long before they come apart.

I have this one, it cost alot but the fit is perfect.

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/resources/images/zoom/SPA331SPB.jpg http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/resources/images/zoom/SPA331SPB.jpg

fizzy_drink · Jan 20, 2005

^^^^

Do you have a convertible?

I agree that more expensive helmets, are better in quality/safely and life. If you get something in fancy colours, then part of your money is going towards the paint job. Best gauge it by the price of a white one.

jongsr4 · Jan 20, 2005

I used to have a Bell but have now got an Arai, i personally think the bell is more comfortable though

still gotta get my new one painted!

Pete · Jan 20, 2005

Quote: Originally posted by phunkey_monkeh on 20 January 2005

Some nice lids here.

Just found this on ebay... awesome paint job.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46156&item=5158446236&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46156&item=5158446236&rd=1

Did you miss the bit where I said dont under any circumstances buy a second hand lid?

Pete · Jan 20, 2005

Ive thrown away crash helmets because Ive dropped them.

SuperStox drivers used to have one decent helmet for show/tarmac racing and one cheap one for dirt/wet racing, they all changed this practice when one of the drivers was killed due to a cheap helmet closing in on someones head during a crash. Your choice!

dk · Jan 20, 2005

this is what I looked to buy last year as I like an open face one due to me wearing glasses and a full face means my breath steams my glasses up.

This have the British standard jobbie so seems fine ot track day use IMO

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/catalogue/product_detail.asp?CLS=MSPORT&TLGRP=M001&CODE=SPA358&PGRP=MC004&GRP=MC004&PCODE=SPA358L http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/catalogue/product_detail.asp?CLS=MSPORT&TLGRP=M001&CODE=SPA358&PGRP=MC004&GRP=MC004&PCODE=SPA358L

welsh182 · Jan 20, 2005

Phunkey,

I may be selling a Haydon Rep Shoei same as Omars pics above only with a Blue Shell and Yellow stripe.

I agree that you should not buy a second hand lid but this is almost brand new and unmarked. I bought it for the wife who used to ride on the back of my bike, but very soon after she became pregnant and therefore stopped riding. I doubt it has been worn five times, paid £350, want about £200, open to offers.

It is in the wardrobe in the babys room so I cant get the size right now, but If you are interested you can come and see it. I am in Swansea.

jon_r · Jan 20, 2005

Mine:

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1095255655__48EC0199.jpg

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/catalogue/product_detail.asp?CLS=MSPORT&TLGRP=M001&CODE=BELK1SPORTSV&PGRP=MC003&GRP=MC003&PCODE=BEL25200001Link Cost me to much really, but it is the most comfortable one Ive ever used.

jongsr4 · Jan 21, 2005

Ive always found bell helmets^^^ to be the most comfortable and have used them for many years, just gone to the dark side now and bought an Arai...hopefully it will look similar to this one once its painted

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1106268013__helmet.jpg

blatabout · Jan 21, 2005

Go round all your local bike shops & try some on. Make sure the thing fits properly by doing up the strap and getting a mate to try & push the chin bar up, and left to right. It shouldnt move very much at all. Basically a cheap helmet that fits correctly will be much better for you than an expensive one that doesnt. Having said that the more expensive (Arai, Shoei etc) will generally have better quality lining, vents, visor etc imo. Also you should go for one that is comfortable for you. Different models of helmet usually have different shells (even from the same manufacturer). So if a Shoei size 55 fits you like a glove, dont necessarily expect an Arai size 55 to fit the same. Personnally I have a shoei shape head!

MikeC · Jan 21, 2005

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1106300273__shoei.jpg

ken182 · Jan 21, 2005

my Mick Doohan regae rep... what a legend.... and a cool lid if i do say so myself

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1106338152__DSC00745.jpg

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