fifthwheel Posted September 18, 2018 Posted September 18, 2018 Sorry guys this must have been beaten to death but I am about to buy a helmet and am snow blinded by the choice.I am a total newbie and a very old timer at that. I have a Honda 125 I want to ride for a while to get a bit of experience then take my big test. I am looking for a helmet just once for both bikes. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks john Quote
SometimesSansEngine Posted September 18, 2018 Posted September 18, 2018 Only advice I can give is go to a shop and try them on, plus make sure an assistant advises you on what the fit should look and feel like - it's what I needed as a total newbie. You need them a touch more snug around your cheeks than you would think (which will soften up after a few rides as it moulds to your face) Quote
mikestrivens Posted September 18, 2018 Posted September 18, 2018 ^^^^^as above.Don't buy your first helmet on line. Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 18, 2018 Posted September 18, 2018 Helmet city know what they’re doing and price match. Having just bought a helmet it seems a lot of people myself included get on with Shoei but it does depend on your head shape so buying onlines tricky until you know what works for you. Quote
mikestrivens Posted September 18, 2018 Posted September 18, 2018 I love my SCHUBERTH C4 and M1 helmets. Fit very well and integrated communications so no ugly wart on the side of the helmet creating wind noise etc. Quote
Six30 Posted September 18, 2018 Posted September 18, 2018 ^^^^^as above.Don't buy your first helmet on line. Why not ... go try em on in the shop , when you find one you like then look on line, good chance you’ll get it cheaper , or the shop might price match . Quote
geofferz Posted September 18, 2018 Posted September 18, 2018 ^^^^^as above.Don't buy your first helmet on line. Why not ... go try em on in the shop , when you find one you like then look on line, good chance you’ll get it cheaper , or the shop might price match . Sportsbikeshop is usually reasonably well-priced, and they do free returns. However, my local dealers are about the same price actually and you can try em on in store. Usually they have to order in the right size even though they stock lots, but pricing isn't usually any more than online. Quote
fifthwheel Posted September 18, 2018 Author Posted September 18, 2018 Thanks everybody, was thinking of going to J&S Doncaster they bragg they are the biggest bike shop in Yorkshire. john Quote
Mrbubba Posted September 18, 2018 Posted September 18, 2018 Bought mine online, I did a lot of research and watched a lot of videos before.I made sure they did free returns and then ordered. I had to send the first one back, as even though I went with the size guide, it was just too big (I'm on the border of a small and medium) Quote
onesea Posted September 20, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018 Go to a bike show lots of deals to be had and you can try on all the lids find out which one is comfortable. Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 20, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018 A bike show is a great place to try loads on but motorcycle lives not on til November and that’s an eon away when you need a new helmet. Quote
Guest Posted September 20, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018 There is a gotcha with helmets as far as I am concerned.In summer the traditional open face helmet seems to make sense but the faster you go the more the air gets under it and lifts it unless the strap is done up very tight. The full face helmet feels more secure at speed.The other kind of helmet that opens up at the front with a hinge and lock system appears to offer the best of both worlds. openable when wanted and closeable for comfort at when riding, but the downside is theres more to wear out and they can let in the wind and rain as they wear.The biggest benefit of the full face for me is the weather protection in cold weather. It is just warmer and dryer than an open helmet.Bear this in mind as you check out the options. Quote
Hoggs Posted September 20, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018 A bike show is a great place to try loads on but motorcycle lives not on til November and that’s an eon away when you need a new helmet. There's a bike show this weekend at Alexandra Palace Quote
MikeHorton Posted September 20, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018 Definitely go try some on, I was after a caberg flip front and when I tried it on I really didn't like the feel of it. I went for a hjc flip front in the end really comfy and nearly a year on om still happy with it. I was lucky my local independent shop is v well priced. At least once you know what you like the feel of you can shop around Quote
NeilM Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 Thanks everybody, was thinking of going to J&S Doncaster they bragg they are the biggest bike shop in Yorkshire. john They are one of the biggest.But unless you cop a bargain they are not the cheapest Quote
NeilM Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 Just looked at your profile. Go j and s in Leeds instead from ponty. Get geared is next door to j and s.2 shops instead of 1.If nowt there. Head for mymoto.Personally I'd go straight to mymoto. Top service and a good selection. Always have offers on Quote
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