Helmet Preference

[Cormanus]

MG, why so many helmets?

Do you have a number of heads?

 

[metallyguitarded_imp]

MG, why so many helmets?

Do you have a number of heads?

I will avoid the response that first came to mind. You're welcome ferret.

 

[the Ferret]

:rofl: thanks MG

I wore one helmet on this afternoons ride and a different helmet on this evenings ride. Different climatic conditions.

 

[Guth_imp]

I tend to stick with just one helmet. However I do manage to fit multiple personalities inside of it.

 

[SanPete_imp]

I have always been an "Arai guy"

I will buy other helmets as spares but am still "Somewhat" happy to pay the price for Arai.

I get them custom fit at the Indy Moto GP by the guys at the Service Pavilion.
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My helmet is approaching the 5 year mark and I felt discomfort around the ears last week so I am looking at replacing it. While at the dealer today I tried on an Arai, it was very light, it felt right, and boy was it pretty. But $749? Ugh! Hard to swallow. I decided to look at the HJC modular which is more in my range. Besides, Ferret was sporting one at the rally and he was getting all the attention. Nominations to picture of the month, showing up on Facebook feeds while wearing his. But I don't look nearly as handsome with the HJC as ferret does. I find it extremely big and heavy. Got to keep looking.

 

[Motogeezer1949_imp]

I recently purchased the BiltWell candy red with white racing stripe 3/4.
It's excellent and matches the bike pretty well.
I have a black visor rather than a shield. I keep 2 sets of shades in my small tank bag, tint for day, clear for night. I wear it around town and very short local rides. Good for the Florida heat, doesn't create the greenhouse effect like my full face.
I like it so much I just ordered the metalflake red version.
I have a bunch of helmets, to me they're like shoes or belts. Accessories used to enhance ones panache. I'm not a one pair of shoes, one belt, or even a one bike kind of guy......

 

[Lord Popgun]

So MG, you're like Ferret? , the Imelda Marcos of riding jackets?

 

[Motogeezer1949_imp]

Oh yea, I forgot jackets. Let's see, 5 of them, just spread 4 more around to my buds and new riders in need of gear, and sold my full leathers to a nice young man starting to do track days. Now, about gloves.... and boots......and rain gear........

 

[Riko_imp]

Shoei GT-Air Wanderer TC-1
Quiet as cuss! and light as heck, more than 400gr compared to my system helmet from Nolan

What a difference in sound levels and weight, couldn't be more happy!

 

[kmoney_imp]

Shoei GT-Air Wanderer TC-1
Quiet as cuss! and light as heck, more than 400gr compared to my system helmet from Nolan

What a difference in sound levels and weight, couldn't be more happy!

I have the same helmet and I LOVE it. Eerily quiet, to the point of not even needing earplugs and excellent built-in sun visor.

 

[Jeff the CB CBX guy_imp]

I've owned Nolan,Shark,Shoei and Arai. You tend to get what you pay for. In most cases helmets give adequate protection on name brands. There are major differences in fit and comfort. Remember one thing, your noggin is doing the thinkin when you're on the bike. If it DOSEN'T offer you the best protection possible, what price do you put on your head?
More to the point...don't get a helmet that you have to think about after its on. Otherwise you may not notice the guy running that red light.

 

[Riko_imp]

Shoei GT-Air Wanderer TC-1
Quiet as cuss! and light as heck, more than 400gr compared to my system helmet from Nolan

What a difference in sound levels and weight, couldn't be more happy!

I have the same helmet and I LOVE it. Eerily quiet, to the point of not even needing earplugs and excellent built-in sun visor.

I have the same helmet and I LOVE it. Eerily quiet, to the point of not even needing earplugs and excellent built-in sun visor.
Yeah, I was surprised about 2 things (especially compared to my Nolan N104).
First, at some points I could barely hear my exhaust (stock EX)
Second, if I am talking to myself it almost has this echo effect, wich I assume is a good indication that the sound isolation is very good in this helmet.

I bought a Medium, wich is tighter than a Large wich would work too, but it is adviced to wear a tight fit rather than a tad too big.
It will settle in time and its safer anyway, glad I did.

Only thing I have to get used to and thats kinda negative, Double D rings!
I am used to the micro ratchet system wich is easier to wear and undo.

But everybody says the double D system is the best and when you get used to it, you never want something else.

I did some practice to put it on and remove the helmet with the belt still in the first ring, like seen here:

But that does not work, since its a tight fit, I have to undo the D rings...
BTW, no way the helmet is the right size for that guy in that video, it must be too big, because you can not put on and off a helmet that fast if you have the correct size :dodgy:

 

[Guth_imp]

Shoei GT-Air Wanderer TC-1
Quiet as cuss! and light as heck, more than 400gr compared to my system helmet from Nolan

What a difference in sound levels and weight, couldn't be more happy!

I have the same helmet and I LOVE it. Eerily quiet, to the point of not even needing earplugs and excellent built-in sun visor.

I have the same helmet and I LOVE it. Eerily quiet, to the point of not even needing earplugs and excellent built-in sun visor.
Yeah, I was surprised about 2 things (especially compared to my Nolan N104).
First, at some points I could barely hear my exhaust (stock EX)
Second, if I am talking to myself it almost has this echo effect, wich I assume is a good indication that the sound isolation is very good in this helmet.

I bought a Medium, wich is tighter than a Large wich would work too, but it is adviced to wear a tight fit rather than a tad too big.
It will settle in time and its safer anyway, glad I did.

Only thing I have to get used to and thats kinda negative, Double D rings!
I am used to the micro ratchet system wich is easier to wear and undo.

But everybody says the double D system is the best and when you get used to it, you never want something else.

I did some practice to put it on and remove the helmet with the belt still in the first ring, like seen here:

But that does not work, since its a tight fit, I have to undo the D rings...
BTW, no way the helmet is the right size for that guy in that video, it must be too big, because you can not put on and off a helmet that fast if you have the correct size :dodgy:

When trying on a new helmet, it's easy to forget that over time the padding is going to compress a bit. That's not to say that hot spots will be alleviated, which is doubtful. But the fit will loosen up as a result of actually using it.

 

[kmoney_imp]

Shoei GT-Air Wanderer TC-1
Quiet as cuss! and light as heck, more than 400gr compared to my system helmet from Nolan

What a difference in sound levels and weight, couldn't be more happy!

I have the same helmet and I LOVE it. Eerily quiet, to the point of not even needing earplugs and excellent built-in sun visor.

I have the same helmet and I LOVE it. Eerily quiet, to the point of not even needing earplugs and excellent built-in sun visor.
Yeah, I was surprised about 2 things (especially compared to my Nolan N104).
First, at some points I could barely hear my exhaust (stock EX)
Second, if I am talking to myself it almost has this echo effect, wich I assume is a good indication that the sound isolation is very good in this helmet.

I bought a Medium, wich is tighter than a Large wich would work too, but it is adviced to wear a tight fit rather than a tad too big.
It will settle in time and its safer anyway, glad I did.

Only thing I have to get used to and thats kinda negative, Double D rings!
I am used to the micro ratchet system wich is easier to wear and undo.

But everybody says the double D system is the best and when you get used to it, you never want something else.

I did some practice to put it on and remove the helmet with the belt still in the first ring, like seen here:

But that does not work, since its a tight fit, I have to undo the D rings...
BTW, no way the helmet is the right size for that guy in that video, it must be too big, because you can not put on and off a helmet that fast if you have the correct size :dodgy:

When trying on a new helmet, it's easy to forget that over time the padding is going to compress a bit. That's not to say that hot spots will be alleviated, which is doubtful. But the fit will loosen up as a result of actually using it.

Definitely agree. My last two Shoeis easily increased a half size after four or so months of constant use. Even if you get it wrong, most helmets only have 2 or 3 shell sizes for all the sizes between XS-XXL, so for $35 or so you can go + or - one size by just changing the liner.