Helmet

tinng321 · April 13th, 2009, 09:58 AM

I want to get a helmet before I go check out 2 more bikes this weekend for several reasons. The main reason is sooner or later I will have to get one anyway. 2nd, I want to test ride the bikes when I go check them out. 3rd, if everything look and sound good i'll need a helmet to ride it home.
Any suggestion as to what brand.
or links?

I'm looking to spend $200 or less

Thanks,
Tin

sometimesido · April 13th, 2009, 10:05 AM

Go to your nearest accesories store and try them on.
The best one is what fits your head.

That said, I tried Fulmer SS couple weeks ago and I like it! As comfortable as my Shoei.
I think they are about $170.

bob706 · April 13th, 2009, 10:21 AM

+1 for trying them on. The one that fits your melon the best is the one for you, regardless of the brand. I wouldn't buy a helmet online unless I was going to buy the same make/model.

smcbride11 · April 13th, 2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sometimesido

Go to your nearest accesories store and try them on.
The best one is what fits your head.

Exactly - try not to get tied up in cost, since a proper fit is much more important. Make sure that it's got a DOT sticker at least. Snell is a religious argument that I'm not knowledgeable enough about to talk about here, but a good salesman should be able to match you with the right helmet.

I'm assuming you're a new rider, so don't expect a test ride. Most dealerships won't allow you to if you don't have any miles under your belt. The MSF BRC is the best place to get some riding experience, and you'll get a feel for the bikes and what you're looking for when you sit on one in a dealership.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob706

I wouldn't buy a helmet online unless I was going to buy the same make/model.

I wouldn't buy one online personally because I've known guys that load the trucks at UPS... If the helmet gets knocked around too much in transit, it may not be in good enough shape to protect you when you need it.

zartan · April 13th, 2009, 10:25 AM

Ask the sales associate to remove the pads if possible so you can feel the "dome fit" around the top of your head. Feels like a baseball cap...
You want it snug enough to move your forehead skin but not make your head ache. then put the pads in and check that fit. Tight on the cheeks but open and close your mouth. You do not want to be biting the sides of your mouth.
Some helmets offer different sized cheek pads.

tinng321 · April 13th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Thanks all.
I'll stop by some dealers after work.
I've already taken the MSF course.
i'm not getting an 09.
The 2 bikes i will go check out are from private sellers.
both are 08. 1 green 1 black.

Buffalony · April 13th, 2009, 12:04 PM

If it comes off from pushing and lifting at the rear while straped on...then its the wrong size.

miks · April 13th, 2009, 07:48 PM

Try concentrate more on the fit rather than the size.

Buffalony · April 14th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalony

If it comes off from pushing and lifting at the rear while straped on...then its the wrong size.

April 13th, 2009, 09:58 AM	#1
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	Helmet I want to get a helmet before I go check out 2 more bikes this weekend for several reasons. The main reason is sooner or later I will have to get one anyway. 2nd, I want to test ride the bikes when I go check them out. 3rd, if everything look and sound good i'll need a helmet to ride it home. Any suggestion as to what brand. or links? I'm looking to spend $200 or less Thanks, Tin

April 13th, 2009, 10:05 AM	#2
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	Go to your nearest accesories store and try them on. The best one is what fits your head. That said, I tried Fulmer SS couple weeks ago and I like it! As comfortable as my Shoei. I think they are about $170. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 13th, 2009, 10:25 AM	#5
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Ask the sales associate to remove the pads if possible so you can feel the "dome fit" around the top of your head. Feels like a baseball cap... You want it snug enough to move your forehead skin but not make your head ache. then put the pads in and check that fit. Tight on the cheeks but open and close your mouth. You do not want to be biting the sides of your mouth. Some helmets offer different sized cheek pads. __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

April 13th, 2009, 12:04 PM	#7
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	If it comes off from pushing and lifting at the rear while straped on...then its the wrong size. __________________________________________________

April 13th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#8
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Try concentrate more on the fit rather than the size. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 13th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#3
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	+1 for trying them on. The one that fits your melon the best is the one for you, regardless of the brand. I wouldn't buy a helmet online unless I was going to buy the same make/model.

April 13th, 2009, 10:55 AM	#6
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	Thanks all. I'll stop by some dealers after work. I've already taken the MSF course. i'm not getting an 09. The 2 bikes i will go check out are from private sellers. both are 08. 1 green 1 black.

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