Dale. Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I've been looking for a helmet as i am currently using my dads old one which has been dropped so it's stupid if i continue using it so when payday arrives i will most problys be buying this helmet http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0320139503Really like the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Just wondering feel I have to ask even tho I probably know the answer but have you tried one on in a shop?I would always reccomend buying one that you have tried on and know that fits as its more important than simply finding one you like.Even down to the fact that the same style helmet that says the same size as one you have tried before may even fit differently, i have found this to be the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Never buy a helmet with out making sure it fits good. Perhaps try it on at a shop first?EDIT: Too slow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Nah not too slow just good advice seconded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale. Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Just wondering feel I have to ask even tho I probably know the answer but have you tried one on in a shop?I would always reccomend buying one that you have tried on and know that fits as its more important than simply finding one you like.Even down to the fact that the same style helmet that says the same size as one you have tried before may even fit differently, i have found this to be the case. Ah i really didn't think about that mate, however there really is no shops near by me that would sell helmets. I can see your point of view i meen the helmet i have at the minute is a XL however it nearly tears my lugs off when taking it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XmisterIS Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 the helmet i have at the minute is a XL however it nearly tears my lugs off when taking it off. How big is your head??!! Also, with the front flip helmets, I have read somewhere that they are incredibly noisy at anything over 60mph. I don't know that though, never had one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtotheJ Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 J&S sell these mate. Have a look on there website and see if there is one close to you. Fit is the most important thing about a helmet. If it doesnt fit right then it will be useless. If that one doesnt fit there are plenty of other flip helmets around like te Caberg Trip, Nolan do one, Shoei Multitech. Have a shop around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I can see your point of view i meen the helmet i have at the minute is a XL however it nearly tears my lugs off when taking it off. Big 'ad I get that with my helmet if i take it off slow sometimes, not sure why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 J&S sell these mate. Have a look on there website and see if there is one close to you. Fit is the most important thing about a helmet. If it doesnt fit right then it will be useless. If that one doesnt fit there are plenty of other flip helmets around like te Caberg Trip, Nolan do one, Shoei Multitech. Have a shop around Very similar looking too and only £10 more Click Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Helmets are like trainers, an XL in one might be slightly different in another,for instance,Shoei make helmets, as do Arai, my mate is the same size lid as me, but he prefers the shoei, and I the Arai, reason being he has a normal head, and i have an Egg head, example, Bert and Ernieso definately try one on, and then search for a deal on that helmet (manufacturer) on line..and yes, i realise that you bunch of ... will rib me for this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojobanana Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Aww! Does that make GarethNW Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Just wondering feel I have to ask even tho I probably know the answer but have you tried one on in a shop?I would always reccomend buying one that you have tried on and know that fits as its more important than simply finding one you like.Even down to the fact that the same style helmet that says the same size as one you have tried before may even fit differently, i have found this to be the case. Ah i really didn't think about that mate, however there really is no shops near by me that would sell helmets. I can see your point of view i meen the helmet i have at the minute is a XL however it nearly tears my lugs off when taking it off. Surely there are some down in Newcastle? Does your dad know of any local shops, just for trying things on? Here's one I found just by looking on Google for "motorcycle shop Newcastle": http://www.mandsmotorcycles.co.uk/find_us.aspx but can't say if it's any good or not!I love Caberg helmets, good quality for the money too, I have 2 of them. Mine are a white Justissimo and a black V2, both great and I love the internal visor. To be honest I wouldn't ever go for a Nitro helmet just because the quality isn't as good as others. That said it will of course have passed all necessary safety tests to be sold in the UK...but I'd still be looking at the likes of Caberg because they just feel much better. Like others have said, definately best to try them on before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 and yes, i realise that you bunch of ... will rib me for this... Well ...... I couldn't possibly let you down Frankie ...So next time I see you ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 and yes, i realise that you bunch of ... will rib me for this... Well ...... I couldn't possibly let you down Frankie ...So next time I see you ......... any developments with the bike Dan,,, anyways, i'm less bert and ernie, more billy mitchell, or gary lineker.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Ah i really didn't think about that mate, however there really is no shops near by me that would sell helmets. I can see your point of view i meen the helmet i have at the minute is a XL however it nearly tears my lugs off when taking it off. I have used 4 different helmets from 3 different manufacturers in the last 2 months. All have fitted me perfectly, but they were 3 different sizes (S, L and XL) apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4ff Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 ian bell yamaha is your way.Think they sell duts.Go try a few on to get the right fit.10 mins down the road to the toon,get yourself to Wecky hill(wesgate hill)more than enough choice there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jixerman Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Read thishttp://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/view ... 32&t=15767very useful tips from korbenI wore the lid I bought in the shop for about 15 minutes before deciding to buyIts the most comfortable one Ive owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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