Helmet question

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Analog · #1 Unread post by **Analog** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:11 pm

Ok, since I am a motorcycle infant, i'm gonna ask you guys all the dumb newbie questions...

Seriously, though.. I have a crappy old half helmet that's not very comfortable...
I know I want a full face helmet... Can anybody give a good suggestion for a solid all around safe helmet with low noise and good visibility for under $230?

thanks in advance!

Aggroton · #2 Unread post by **Aggroton** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:17 pm

this helps when looking for one...

viewtopic.php?t=42

with that said...hjc...bell...icon...make some nice affordable lids...

Loonette · #3 Unread post by **Loonette** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:53 am

I just bought a Scorpion helmet about a month ago. They are relatively new in the market, so I was a bit wary of what they could provide for my budget, but their helmets are very comfortable and have a nice venting system. Nice variety of colors too. My helmet was around $200. Good luck in your search.

Cheers,
Loonette

p.s. I'm going to move this to "New Bikers" forum since this forum is mostly for introductions.

Analog · #4 Unread post by **Analog** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:59 pm

Thanks so much for the info!

That guide really helped me pick out my helmet today.

I didn't have enough money for the Arai helmets, but i tried some on, and after doing some of the tests that were talked about, I have to say that they feel very good, and high quality...

Anyway, I ended up getting an HJC helmet that I am so far very happy with. (we'll see for sure after the road test)

I'm glad I read the page that Aggroton linked to, cause it made me buy the right size for sure.

I have a pretty big head (or so I thought) and the other week while trying on helmets, I thought that a large in most brands was the way to go. Once I read the info you posted for me, I was thinking maybe a medium... Now, after the in-store tests I've found that the HJC small size is perfect for me.. and the model I got (AC-11) is very comfortable.

Thanks again

#5 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 3:32 pm

I picked up a nice full-faced Vega that matches my bike and riding gear from Iron Pony for $70.00 on clearance. Of course, I haven't worn it since the temperature outside got above 60-degrees, but it'll be there waiting for me in the Fall.