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Sat Jun 02, 2018 12:19 am
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Here is Motorcycle.com's thoughts about the ten best helmets currently on the market (in the U.S., I assume). No cheap ones, though:
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2011 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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I see mine (Shoei RF1200) made the list as well as 2 more for a total of 3 Shoeis. I also had an HJC RPHA Max Align and the RPHA line is excellent as well. Regards, |
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I use an HJC IS-Max II. My Sena 10Upad Bluetooth unit is incorporated into compatible cheek pads that just snap in to the helmet. Controls are on the bottom of the left cheek pad, concealing the fact that there is a Bluetooth installed. The visor is Pinlock-ready. Comfort is very good (fits best on roundish-shaped heads) and the helmet liner is replaceable. At $193, this helmet meets all my needs and is inexpensive enough to replace at 3-4 year intervals.
“I would rather be ashes than dust!" ~ Jack London
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Zitat von Blackshirt im Beitrag #4 We had the HJC Sy-Max 2 for 7 years. Kept them longer than planned because we do not get many chances to try on new helmets. Didn't find anything we liked until this last winter when we tried the Schuberth C4. I didn't care for the style of the Sy-Max 3 and was holding out for a Sy-Max 4.
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #3 Triumph branded helmets are made by HJC. I spent a sweaty 30 minutes trying on various helmets in the HJC/Triumph range to see if I could find a good fit. HJC are definitely not for me. Shoei on the other hand, seem to make helmets that fit. Current ones are XR1100 (seems to be the Euro designation for the RF1200) and Neotec. I bought a set of thinner cheek pads for the XR1100 to get a better fit. They do 5 thicknesses - you get the mid-size as standard. They range from 31mm to 41mm - that extra 4mm of space each side makes quite a difference in comfort. My XR1100 is near the end of its life and is only used for a 10 mile commute. It's the chin strap that is showing most wear and it's getting a little loose due to compression. These helmets were on closeout sale last year so I bought a new one. The cheek pads will be fine to swap out to the new helmet. XR1100 is a good helmet but a little noisy due to the very good air vents, hence the Neotec for longer trips. It's quiet for a modular and certainly quieter than the XR. |
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Back a few years, “Motorcyclist” (a US print periodical) fired a contributor for writing a story that stated that there was little difference in protection between high-priced helmets and some of the lower priced ones. It seems that some of their advertisers took issue and the chief editor preemptively sacked him. I wouldn’t put too much stock in the opinions of any magazine/e-zine that accepts advertising. “I would rather be ashes than dust!" ~ Jack London |
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Zitat von Blackshirt im Beitrag #8 It's good to hear it 😋 I have a new Caburg this I bought while my Schuberth was being refurbished, it's one of the few in the UK that holds a compliance with the face up actually up. Most helmets are not considered so. It is very noisy but has a top impact protection rating, so as stated spending loads of dosh ($) doesn't always mean best. Ged
2017 RS grey/white/red.
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Zitat von Blackshirt im Beitrag #8 No helmet can be sold without meeting the minimum spec. It seems from this UK government testing lab that the bar is not set very high. As the results show, a high cost does not guarantee a full 5* rating, especially where side impact is concerned. Google and you will find criticism of SHARP so it is not the definitive standard. My XR1100 get 5*, Neotec only 4* https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/ - you need to know the Euro designation but I have no idea of makers use a different spec. to met DOT approval. Shoei using different model nos for similar looking helmets might suggest they do. My own lay observation based on buying cheaper helmets in the past is that the difference is in the comfort and durability of the materials used plus the back-up from the maker. As discussed here, Arai & Shoei have the infrastructure to supply spare parts so if something does wear out you can replace it. They continue to support a helmet long after the model has been replaced. Cheaper makers tend to make batches of helmets and once that batch is sold you'll never see it again as the next batch is made by a different supplier. 3 years down the line and you may not be able to get a visor or new cheek pad. With my XR1100 I have removed the lining several times and just stuck it in with regular laundry and it does not seem to suffer. As stated above, it's wear & tear of the webbing strap that will end the life of the helmet. Quite rightly, as this is an integral safety part, Shoei do not allow you to change this yourself. |
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Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #7 Maybe they thought it was too expensive. Of course they can be easily bought at any BMW Motorrad dealership and other establishments. I would not even consider buying a Schuberth, but of course to each his/her own. I have tried them on in the past and they fit OK and all that but I refuse to pay that much for a helmet. And it has nothing to do with whether my head is not worth it and all that - it is pretty important to me. The fact of the matter is the freaking neck is the weak link and we are in a pastime that is inherently dangerous to begin with. There was an accident not too far from my house maybe 2 - 3 years ago where the head was in the helmet separate from the body - make of helmet was immaterial in that case. So why waste the money paying extra for a helmet when the protection function is maximixed at or below $500? (Which incidentally is the maximum that any helmet I own will cost). To me it is better to put the extra money in an airbag jacket or some other safety function one either does not have, or has not maximized. Regards, |
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Zitat von Grumpy Goat im Beitrag #12Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #7 the trick is to stay one model behind the latest version - £300 for a Neotec when the v2 is close to £600 and £230 for an XR1100 when the new NXR replacement is £380. I have done the same with Rukka & BMW clothing. |
Zitat von Grumpy Goat im Beitrag #12Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #7 I have not paid over £220 for either of my Schuberth C3's, they are one of the lightest helmet on the market and the quietest, I don't recon they are the best, but they are close, but not without fault, but my neck will be safer for the helmet being lighter, and when they pick me up off the tarmac I will be able to hear what they are saying when they say ' the meat wagon is on its way ' 😷😱. Ged
2017 RS grey/white/red.
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Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #14 Hehehe ... check these prices out from one of the best online retailers here - Revzilla. Regards, |
