New Helmet Suggestions

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Rdog

Discussion Starter · Sep 15, 2015

New helmet recommendations sought.

I am looking for a helmet with blue as the main colour, ideally to tie in with the an R3 in blue.

For me safety comes first, then looks, then price.

Thanks in advance for all recommendations.

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FangShui

· #2 · Sep 15, 2015 (Edited)

Rdog said:
New helmet recommendations sought.

I am looking for a helmet with blue as the main colour, ideally to tie in with the an R3 in blue.

For me safety comes first, then looks, then price.

Thanks in advance for all recommendations.

There are a couple of blue ones on this thread.

http://www.r3-forums.com/forum/634-riding-gear-apparel/6745-does-helmet-match-my-bike-too-much.html

Then there's this one. I have it in gray/black and really like it. Fits heads just towards slightly round from neutral.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLY-PARADIG...MET-/371252090645?hash=item5670595715&vxp=mtr

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gevR3

· #3 · Sep 18, 2015

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/hjc-cl-17-streamline-helmet

you can never go wrong with HJC if you are in a budget and high on safety!!

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FangShui

· #4 · Sep 18, 2015

gevR3 said:
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/hjc-cl-17-streamline-helmet

you can never go wrong with HJC if you are in a budget and high on safety!!

That Lorenzo model is on sale for $99.95 here:

http://www.sportbiketrackgear.com/hjc-fg-17-x-fuera-mc-1-helmet-closeout/

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R3Blue

· #5 · Sep 18, 2015

I have this ones. pretty good and confy.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/scorpion-exo-r2000-dispatch-helmet-1

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FangShui

· #6 · Sep 18, 2015 (Edited)

Just ordered one of these for around town use. It's similar to the Shark Vancore, but has a face shield instead of goggles. (It shipped today, 9/18/15, so should be here in 10-12 days.)

http://www.fc-moto.de/Shark-Vantime-Ozz-Mat

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Vantimes run from $157 to $210, plus shipping (about $21.00 vis DHL to the U.S.)

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mitdr774

· #7 · Sep 18, 2015

Does the visor rotate up?

I have a Raw and am planning on picking up a Vancore when it is available here.

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FangShui

· #8 · Sep 18, 2015 (Edited)

mitdr774 said:
Does the visor rotate up?

I have a Raw and am planning on picking up a Vancore when it is available here.

Yes, rotates up and also seals when down. Much, much quieter than the Vancore.

Inner Sun Visor. Fits eyeglasses, too.

FCMoto has the Vancore, too. Available now. Once you create an account and sign in , the price drops, deleting the VAT tax. Shipping to the U.S. is around $21.00 via DHL. Best deal available. I buy most of my gear from FCMoto. No issues ever.

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gevR3

· #9 · Sep 18, 2015

FangShui said:
That Lorenzo model is on sale for $99.95 here:

http://www.sportbiketrackgear.com/hjc-fg-17-x-fuera-mc-1-helmet-closeout/

oh yeah i saw that one haha! i got the exact same one from them about 6 months ago got it for 140.. i would have said that ut he wanted something with blue on it

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FangShui

· #10 · Sep 18, 2015

gevR3 said:
oh yeah i saw that one haha! i got the exact same one from them about 6 months ago got it for 140.. i would have said that ut he wanted something with blue on it

I just mentioned that because of your Avatar photo....

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Rzh3n

· #11 · Sep 18, 2015

Fellow R3 owners. ****, fellow riders.

Lets talk safety here.
I believe safety gear should be the most important thing you buy. Can't exactly ride if you're dead. So why skimp?

This article explained the ins and outs of safety gear when I was first getting into motorcycling. I would like everyone to read it. If to at least be informed, not holding a gun to your head and telling you to buy stuff.

http://indefinitelywild.gizmodo.com/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-motorcycle-sa-1596858706

As it stands right now, you'll get a lighter, softer, marginally safer helmet if it's made to ECE 22.05. Icon, AGV, Schuberth and many other reputable brands sell helmets made to that standard in America and every single racer on the MotoGP and SBK grids is wearing an ECE helmet, even American riders sponsored by brands which sell Snell helmets in America. Having said that, a Snell M2010 helmet is still pretty safe, just don't believe the marketing hype and don't feel the need to spend more for a helmet made to it.

I bought an Icon Airmada ($180) in black. Black (and white) are the matchiest of colors.
I don't have the biggest budget, but I got the best I could afford. I am looking to upgrade soon.

I am personally saving up for a Forcefield Armor suite and looking into kevlar.
There's enough horror stories on this forum already, I want to invest and ride a little more insulated than your average squid.

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