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[AK2DAY]

Hi all,

 

I have just booked my CBT, DAS and theory test. Fingers crossed I'll have a full motorbike license and be on the road by February, can't wait!

 

I need to buy a helmet and jacket for the lessons and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on brand / type etc.

 

I'm 37 and been thinking about doing this for a while, just decided to take the leap (Mrs is calling it my midlife crisis)

[Fiddlesticks]

37 is still young!

 

Features to look for in a helmet..

 

Does it fit right? They'll be able to advise in store (don't buy online for this reason) but it should be comfortable, snug without feeling like your head's in a vice. Don't buy second hand.

 

Then look at things like whether it's got a flip up front, pinlock (for anti fog), good ventilation, weight, nice colour(?), etc. You can spend from £40 to £4000, have fun...

 

If you're anywhere near a J&S or Sportsbike Superstore they'll have a good selection of gloves, gear etc.

 

 

 

 

[AK2DAY]

39 minutes ago, Fiddlesticks said:

37 is still young!

 

Features to look for in a helmet..

 

Does it fit right? They'll be able to advise in store (don't buy online for this reason) but it should be comfortable, snug without feeling like your head's in a vice. Don't buy second hand.

 

Then look at things like whether it's got a flip up front, pinlock (for anti fog), good ventilation, weight, nice colour(?), etc. You can spend from £40 to £4000, have fun...

 

If you're anywhere near a J&S or Sportsbike Superstore they'll have a good selection of gloves, gear etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Yeah the price of helmets online surprised me some what, I don't think this is going to be a cheap hobby! Appreciate the info, I'll get down to a dealer with my credit card in hand!

[RideWithStyles]

Hi and hope it goes well.

MLC lol.

Second fiddleSticks: 

Try on at reputable stores as JandS and SBD.

helmets that fits priority no1 in line with breathing, no ifs or buts.....period. Try on at shop and keep it on for at least 5-10mins to see if any biting,pinching, pressure points with the straps done up just incase its set back too are and trys to dig in your neck/throat. Styles is a case of what you want to ride and what your gonna be doing?

 

brand- just the main big brands if possible but the brands have a head shape that they design to and youll figure out what works for you.

just note that there are shell sizes and cheaper end (especially flip front) have one shell to cover xxs-m another shell to m-xxxl and just use padding to fill out so if you a m would you want a shell thats ment to be xxxl, looking like a bobble head? That makes it heavier and bulky with extra drag on the head So be aware.

one manufacturers particular model large might not the the same large for a different model let alone other makes.

flit front or normal if its city and every day then flips are a decent choice but cheaper end of market may weigh abit more but way better than 10 or more years go...

 

clothing: depends on what your gonna use it for, all year? Summer, Commuting, pleasure? What bike style and size are you thinking of?  Each goes hand in hand.

again keep on and try hold in the riding position, does anything nip or tight spots? 

 

pinlock visor insert helps stop fogging is good especially in cold and winter.

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