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DarC · September 12th, 2011, 09:58 AM

Once rated for DOT use (legally) any helmet is going to protect your head. The extra dollars are for: graphics, quality of secondary materials, comfort, and aerodynamics.

I have a number of helmets ranging from free (AFX sent to me from revzilla by accident

) to SS1000 (150 ish?) And I had a Shoei back in the day (still saving up for an X12 BB). The main difference IS confort and windnoise, as well as parts that can be replaced and fitted.

I would stick to the normal quality offerings from reputable sources like Bell, HJC, Suomy, Arai, Shoei, Speed&Strength, Scorpion, Fullmer, AGV...blah blah blah. You can shop anywhere from the sub $100 to the $800+ range with those brands. I think someone mentioned closeouts...do it. Buy two or three so you can rotate them. That's what I do so they all last a little longer since I use them every single day.

Anything not legit from ebay or the local flea market isn't worth it.

September 12th, 2011, 09:58 AM	#20
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	Once rated for DOT use (legally) any helmet is going to protect your head. The extra dollars are for: graphics, quality of secondary materials, comfort, and aerodynamics. I have a number of helmets ranging from free (AFX sent to me from revzilla by accident ) to SS1000 (150 ish?) And I had a Shoei back in the day (still saving up for an X12 BB). The main difference IS confort and windnoise, as well as parts that can be replaced and fitted. I would stick to the normal quality offerings from reputable sources like Bell, HJC, Suomy, Arai, Shoei, Speed&Strength, Scorpion, Fullmer, AGV...blah blah blah. You can shop anywhere from the sub $100 to the $800+ range with those brands. I think someone mentioned closeouts...do it. Buy two or three so you can rotate them. That's what I do so they all last a little longer since I use them every single day. Anything not legit from ebay or the local flea market isn't worth it. __________________________________________________ 2001 SP1 RC51- #62 -Akrapovic Ti, PCIII, Colin Edward's first baby tooth, Honda Racing sticker, some Japanese doods best attempt at Engrish scribbled on my engine block, little touch of soul.