fishfreak Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 hey, i'm looking to get a lid soon and i know its best to make sure it fits etc but is the SHARP tests a good guide to go by?http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle- ... system.htmi thought all arai lids were good but the condor only got a 2 out of 5!also the shoei XR-1000 got a 3 out of 5! is there another safety rating guide i can also use to see what helmit i can buy! my budget will be ab out £400 for the lid!as a guide the Shoei Raid II fits my head fine! it is rated 4 out of 5, but i'd like to get the most safe lid i can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 is the SHARP tests a good guide to go by? nope its shyte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoody Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 They're all safe. Get the one that fits your head best. The SHARP test is fatally flawed, in an attampt to be different to the other tests (EU/Snell etc)If it EU compliant (which all lids sold in UK are) then it will be OK.You will also see crap about Gold ACU stickers. These are only required for racing, and even then there are fakes for sale to overcome the non existence of them!Price doesn't necessarily mean it will be better, fit is more important, it is generally the quality that goes with price (that said my Corsair has had problems, although sorted by Arai) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfreak Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 ok, so i need to make sure it fits perfect and then get the most expensive one i can afford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 ok, so i need to make sure it fits perfect and then get the most expensive one i can afford! no make sure it fits perfect and get the most expensive that is cheapest in the sales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfreak Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 or e-bay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoody Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 ok, so i need to make sure it fits perfect and then get the most expensive one i can afford! and don't forget.................................never have to use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.i.a.s Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 i only have bought nitro and had various crashes and i still not brain damaged yet (well maybe just a little)theres lots of good helmets without having to spend a fortune and dont listen to these peeps with expensive helmets saying how quiet they are pmsl anything is quiet with earplugs in pmsl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelwood1 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 The sharpe tests are not proven and there is some controversy over whether they are testing in the correct place on the helmet...By all accounts they picked the points to test the helmets using figures and calculating percentages per incident and all sorts of cr4p...The star ratings don't take into account the fact that if a helmet doesn't fit your head shape properly it may cause a more significant injury in the event of an accident...I would always go with what feels comfortable... That way you know your head fits in it properly...The sharpe tests are just another tool for the insurance industry to get round paying out if you have an accident and suffer an injury..They will claim that your helmet was sub-standard and so the payout will be less.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philgale Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 or e-bay! no.....never get a lid off ebay you dont know if it fits and it will get thrown around by the loverly royal mail while its on its way to youlast lid i got was a shoei raid 2 (i think) cost me 180 from the NEC bike show, was down from about 250..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Buy a lid that you have tried on as some lids that are exactly the same and supposed to be the same size vary slightly.And no you dont have to spend a fortune I have never spent over £100!That included my shoei! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 If you want an Arai or Shoei try: http://www.gearchangeonline.comBut only buy when you have tried the lid you want for size in a local shop so you know what you need to order.A lid with an expensive paint job is not necessarily as good as a plain lid, its just got a nice paint job. My Arai is plain matt black, looks awesome with the dark visor and by getting it from the above shop it cost £180 less IIRC than the same lid with a race rep paint job form an Arai Phonix UK distributer, oh and ALL European lid shapes match up with UK lid shapes so the fit should be identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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