Helmet advice please

[Overkill]

Today my helmet dopped and went rolling across the concrete floor and broke off the vent covers and now the visor will not go all the way up. I was thinking of getting a new one anyway. I have a full face with little speakers I put in it to listen to my Ipod. I was thinking of a flip up but I need to be able to either add the speakers to it or have them already installed. I am am worried about a flip up because of noise and less protection. I will spend what I have to get a good one. I am told carbon fiber is great because it is light and strong. The one I have is an HJC full face size XL (cheap I know but I have been very happy with it- perhaps from ignorance). So please give me your thoughts on a replacement.

[The Snowman]

If you're happy with HJC, theor top of the line AC-12 comes in a carbon fiber shell. Nice lid.

[tom3040]

Suomy

[GixerJockey]

get an arai and never look back.

This is the best post he's made in months! Sober or not...

[The Snowman]

I was only offring the suggestion of the HJC, since he mentioned he has one. I have an AC-12 and it's not bad, but pales in comparison to the newer Arai RX-7 Corsair that I recently purchased.

I love the Arai! Lighter and you can tell it's built better. It is a little noisier than the HJC, because of the numerous vents it has, but I use hearing protection when I ride, so it doesn't bother me.

[BCT748]

Suomy

If you want a gold helmet with pink flowers

[BCT748]

this is the best post he's made in months. dipshit or not.


ahahha j/k .

I see I am not the only one that still uses a backhanded compliment.

[tom3040]

I see I am not the only one that still uses a backhanded compliment.

But you are the only one who rides a SV Ducati naked monster 748.

[Origin]

I have to recommend the shark helmets. I have an RSI and love it..really light, comfortable, good noise reduction while still having great ventilation

[BCT748]

But you are the only one who rides a SV Ducati naked monster 748.

And you are the only guy I know that claims to be straight but also likes this helmet

[tom3040]

And you are the only guy I know that claims to be straight but also likes this helmet

It's a sweet helmet. Your just not secure enough to admit you like it.


BCT748= NESR's official closeted homosexual.

[RandyO]

the helmet the fits your nogin the best is the best helmet for you

don't ask what others think, their heads aren't the same shape as yours

go to a big helmet retailer like Brockton Cycle and start trying them on

[GixerJockey]

get the helmet at a shop, rather than online. that way, if it's something like and arai, you should be able to swap out the cheek pads and comfort liner for ones that fit for free, rather than pay about another $100.

Ummm, yea... That shits not even close to free by the way... If someone did that for you, consider it a generous favor.

[duey]

Ummm, yea... That shits not even close to free by the way... If someone did that for you, consider it a generous favor.

If i'm not mistaken Motomarket does it, and so do I.

[DuncanMoto]

60 MPH over the front end landing face 1st in an Arai. I walked away with a broken wrist and cracked ribs, but not even a slight headache. I Love Arai helmets.

+1 on the go try them on in person. Riverside and Moto Market are great with helmet fitting. If you're south shore Mass. Brockton Cycles has a ton of helmets to try on too.

[Overkill]

I bit the bullit and bought a Arai quantum 2.

http://www.araiamericas.com/helmets/...quantum-2.html

I will have to see how it is on the bike but it did seem to fit my head well. Wish me luck! I will be really pissed if I spent all that money and I am not happy with the helmet. This week is so crazy I won't even be able to try it out until next week. Thank you all so much for your help!

[GixerJockey]

I bit the bullit and bought a Arai quantum 2.

http://www.araiamericas.com/helmets/...quantum-2.html

I will have to see how it is on the bike but it did seem to fit my head well. Wish me luck! I will be really pissed if I spent all that money and I am not happy with the helmet. This week is so crazy I won't even be able to try it out until next week. Thank you all so much for your help!

Good boy...

[BostonSVkid]

Hey Duey
I will be there one day this week to try on helmets as my is trashed from my accidient. A few people have suggested that I come see you. Thanks

[CitizenFrye]

This one might work..







But really I do like my X-11

[CEO]

The one I have is an HJC full face size XL

If you're happy with HJC, theor top of the line AC-12 comes in a carbon fiber shell. Nice lid.

Buy mine and buy a set of pads from newenough for like 10 bucks to make it an XL and you're done

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...et-size-l.html

[jerseygirl]

Another Arai fan here. I had an HJC, but was introduced to Arais through a friend who owns The Service Pavilion out of New Holland, PA and also never looked back. He taught me how to fit and sell Arai helmets. He also inspected my helmet after my crash at Mid Ohio last year to make sure the helmet was still safe. He can be found at all the AMA events and International Motorcycle Shows.

The shop I work at in Freeport, ME will also switch out pads free of charge.

Arai all the way!

[Evil_Weasel]

my favorite street helmet ever is by far my shuthbert S-1.... bit bulky compared to an arai but way quiter and vents just as good. i never have to change shields either

an arai saved my ass at the track when i landed head first post highside. though i belive any well fitting kevlar/fiberglass shelled helmet from a top mfgr would have done the trick.

[capt1014]

I like ICON!!

[kmobrien76]

Thoroughly enjoyed my two Arai's over the years! So comforatable.

Have had two HJC14's ($79 online @ Brockton Cycle) for passengers, great deal for the $$$...

[Doc]

Just got an AGV stealth for $217 shipped.