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What kind of Motorcycle Helmet Should I Get? |
I am going to get a new helmet to wear with my vintage vespa and my sport bike. I want something SNELL and DOT that is well-ventilated and very lightweight. Money is not really much of an object but i'd like to stay below 400 or 350 normal retail price. I'm considering Suomy, AGV, Arai or Shoei. Let me know! No one, not even the dealer, can answer this. Go to your local dealer grab each different model from one manufacturer and try them on and compare. Go to the next manufacturer and repeat, etc.... take the one from each manufacturer and compare again. Don't look at the price, just compare how it feels. Keep in mind while comparing that the padding will loosen in a week (maybe two), so get a helmet that's very, very, snug. It should press your cheeks in and should be snug around top of head (not giving you a headache). Keep each helmet on for a few minutes(walk around the store even). When you finally narrow it down you may then look at the price. It may be $450+ , but at least you'll get a better idea why. Also, (very important) ask the dealer to tell you which helmets have the options to change cheek pad thickness. Arai (and some higher-end shoei's) let you change the thickness so if you find a helmet that fits perfect around the top of your head but doesn't feel right at the cheeks, this will help greatly which is another reason for the cost so keep that into consideration if you pick out a $450+ helmet. I'm not sure about AGV or Suomy. I do know Arai helmets with those features can be purchased around $350-$400 basic white or black color (Colors add $30 - $50. Graphics can add $100+ to the price) There are other options such as removealbe liner, etc. that affect price... Half, three quarter, and flip-up hybrid are NOT snell approved. Look for snell sticker on back of helmet. You won't be able to buy a bad helmet from any dealer. Pick the one you like AND that fits snug. If it doesn't, it will move back and to the sides on your head and you'll REALLY hate that. Live with the snug fit and you'll get used to it. As to cost - well, just how much is your head worth? Remember, you only need to wear it on the day you slam your head into a car then onto the pavement. Up till that day you can wear a $5 helmet (just don't forget to put on the good one on the day you have your accident). Why don`t you check out some motorcycle racing web sites and see what the professionals are wearing. All helmets fit differently. You can try on 5 different Shoei helmets of the same sizes and you'll notice differences. Get what will be comfortable. As far as safety, notice that all helmets that have been approved carry a warning that death or injury can result from speeds of 15 mph or greater. shoei rf has saved my life twice i swear by them. Knowing that you want something DOT and SNELL is a good start. No helmet standards are perfect but SNELL is the best out there right now. Have you decided what style you want (full face, three-quarter, convertible, etc)? Obviously, full face will tend to be heaviest and offer the least ventilation but they do provide the most protection. Much of your final decision will be based on the asthetics of the helmet - above a certain price, they all have similar protective properties. At your price range, you can get just about anything short of an all our race helmet. I think I paid less than $150 for my HJC full face helmet but, thankfully, I haven't had to test out it protective ability. I would suggest getting a helmet with a removable inner liner. If you wear it regularly (especially in warm weather) you'll be glad you can take the liner out and wash it. You can find more info on different helmet styles at: http://www.motorcyclegiftshop.com/motorc... Personally, I love the Italian makers and I think they don't get the attention they deserve in this country since everyone seems to be fixated on the Japanese makers. Suomy is an excellent helmet, breaths well, and very light...but it's somewhat pricey. I personally love AGV, and I have several. My first one was a cheaper AGV and I was wearing it when my bike was totaled...it held up like a champ, besides saving my life. I must admit I am somewhat bias towards AGV because I am a big Rossi fan, but in my opinion, you should definitely go with AGV or Suomy. There's not too many out there, so you won't look like a copy of everyone else. Also, unless you have a dealer in mind, try checking out http://www.imotorcyclestore.com... They have some of the best prices on helmets that I have found. |
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