[Evotion]

I remember having to buy my first helmet. Previously, when I had ridden bikes it was a borrowed helmet which is never ideal.

I was left completely confused by the choice and MY GOD, some of them were friggin' expensive.. like £500/$800.

Different materials, safety rating and features.
I had a nightmare trying to fit full face helmets over my head without hurting my ears and I was never going to buy an open face helmet as I quite like my chin/jaw.
I ended up buying a flipup/modular helmet and I have to say it fits well with no movement, is comfy and is easy to get on and off though I have to pull out the cheek wings but it still catches my ears occasionally.. Ouch, even now my ears hurt, seriously.. ha.

I got this one in the end:
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/213488

Sharp rating of 4 so it just got in my minimal safety requirement.

 

[Legallyfast]

I currently have 2 helmets:
AGV
http://store.agv.com/p/corsa-winter-test-2012-limited-edition?pp=24


Scorpion in blue
http://shopping.scorpionusa.com/C55...elmets&sc_id=B3103C0B70014D5A823CCB2E4376438F

 

[Legallyfast]

I got this one in the end:
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/213488

Sharp rating of 4 so it just got in my minimal safety requirement.

I tried your link, but saw no helmet

 

[Evotion]

Ah, works for me:

Lazer Paname Z Line & Bluetooth Kit - Titanium

Oops, that came up big!

I curently cannot afford really great helmets like your two.
I would love a lighter carbon helmet at some point.

 

[YR3]

At least if you want to you can always settle for some helmet with a carbon fiber paint scheme or something along the lines of that which wouldn't be so pricey.

 

[Legallyfast]

There is a point where I have to decide how much things are worth the price. Unfortunately I have a funny shaped head. AVG higher end helmets offer a S-M sice, which fits me perfect. I don't like my Scorpion, but needed an NHRA legal helmet, which AGV is not, so that is the purpose for that. I personally like Aria and AGV helmets the best. I think the CF is only 2-4 ozs lighter, so not enough for the extra dough IMO

 

[Evotion]

Unfortunately I have a funny shaped head.

You mean like this:

 

[barett]

Depending on your location SportbikeTrackGear and RiderDiscount can be great sources of quality buckets on the cheap! Best to make sure you understand your measurements and needs first though before you purchase...

 

[Legallyfast]

You mean like this:

Maybe similar, so you can see the difficulties

 

[u3c307]

I currently have 2 helmets:
AGV
http://store.agv.com/p/corsa-winter-test-2012-limited-edition?pp=24


Scorpion in blue
http://shopping.scorpionusa.com/C55...elmets&sc_id=B3103C0B70014D5A823CCB2E4376438F

Awesome! One of my friends has an AGV Pista GP and man it looks freaking awesome and material are top notch. One of the best helmet I wore and visor are wide as heck compare to other helmet. Personally, I want one and a schuberth SR1.

 

[Evotion]

schuberth are friggin expensive..

About treble what I paid for mine and not necessarily any more protective.

I assume trying a load of helmets on and getting the right fit is important so long as they are all certified/approved.

 

[u3c307]

schuberth are friggin expensive..

About treble what I paid for mine and not necessarily any more protective.

I assume trying a load of helmets on and getting the right fit is important so long as they are all certified/approved.

You get what you pay for. Schuberth been making helmet for a long time and one of the quietest helmet with ECE and DOT cert. You can't beat that. Anyways, I don't usually put a price on my life so....

 

[Alucard Rawg]

Shoei Rf1000 getting old, time for a Rf1200

 

[Torchsport]

I stick with HJC as they fit me well, and are a great value.
I have several for street, dirt and snow.

 

[R25Turkey]

I've got Arai Chaser V-Blast Yellow

 

[GRIZZY1]

HJC Helmet,i just bought a black and grey and wife got the black and pink.They are model CS-R2 and it's about the cheapest helmet's we could find at $90.00.

 

[slipstream]

Mine is a AGV K4 Evo, came at a massive discount. Great fit, very light and good sound insulation.

 

[YR3]

Mine is a AGV K4 Evo, came at a massive discount. Great fit, very light and good sound insulation.

How much of a discount did you end up getting on it?
Glad to hear you found a helmet you like at an amazing price.

 

[slipstream]

How much of a discount did you end up getting on it?
Glad to hear you found a helmet you like at an amazing price.

Got it for $130, which otherwise sells for 240 I think. Was considering a HJC before I found this.

 

[aquilotti1]

I got the HJC CL-17 Streamline Helmet black and grey version for 135$ on revzilla.com