FabSwingers.com forum: Crash helmets

By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

In the market for a new lid. 2-300 quid range. What are your suggestions?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have an X-lite ultra carbon which is excellent at high speeds (160mph+)

it has a great airflow and cuts the air fine at these speeds, also very light and comfortable to wear.

I also have a Simpson, which looks the part but a nightmare at anything over the ton, especially on naked bikes (no fairing)

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By *uskymotoMan
over a year ago

Cumbria

I've had Arai, Shoei, HJC etc and the one I like best by far is my Scorpion exo1400 in pure carbon. Have a good look at the range.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

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By *edonistsatplayCouple
over a year ago

Portsmouth, North Brittany, France

"In the market for a new lid. 2-300 quid range. What are your suggestions?"

Very simple... the one that fits you the best!! If you take a flier off the top of your bike, how it looks won't be the first thought running through your brain

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shoei are good although Arai are good too

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Find one that fits your head shape.

I have had AGV. Aria, Shark and OGK helmets. I found the Aria and AGV, fit me better than the others.

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By *ydrewMan
over a year ago

forest

I got a blacks lid. Had pin visor and was really comfy. Had it 3 years so looking to change

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By *orty-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Leyland

Xlite Ultra carbon are really good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Find one that fits your head shape.

I have had AGV. Aria, Shark and OGK helmets. I found the Aria and AGV, fit me better than the others.

Definatly the best helmet is the one that fits properly a £200 helmet that fits properly is better then a £500 helmet thats too big

Go to a few shops and try on defferent bands dont be shy xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Once you arai, you dont go back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Which ever one fits you the best.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Totally agree with everyone saying the one that fits best. I’ve had Caberg, Schuberth and AGV but only use my AGV now. Tried Arai and Shoei but they dont like the ovalness of my head lol Couple of mates use them but can’t use the AGVs etc as they’re heads are too round... so best fit for you always works.

I’ve used the SHARP test website to see the safety ratings of what I’m looking for too. It’s a guide and not the be all and end all though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Once you arai, you dont go back. "

I always used to have Arai but have a Schuberth C3 now.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

I have a shoei xr1000 at the moment, i know it's too old, but i love the style and fit. Can't find anything else that floats my boat.

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By *ydrewMan
over a year ago

forest

"I have a shoei xr1000 at the moment, i know it's too old, but i love the style and fit. Can't find anything else that floats my boat. "

It's always a struggle finding a helmet that fits just right

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"I have a shoei xr1000 at the moment, i know it's too old, but i love the style and fit. Can't find anything else that floats my boat.

It's always a struggle finding a helmet that fits just right

Just needs more lube

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By *ydrewMan
over a year ago

forest

"I have a shoei xr1000 at the moment, i know it's too old, but i love the style and fit. Can't find anything else that floats my boat.

It's always a struggle finding a helmet that fits just right

Just needs more lube

You supply the lube I'll supply the helmet.

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By *andK78Couple
over a year ago

Newport

Another vote for X-lite Carbon. Best lid to date.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i always raced with agv helmets.

and when i crashed at over 200 mph at mugello it saved my life.

the chin part was missing and the visor mounts snapped clean off but the helmet around my head remained intact minus track wear marks down to the inner shell.

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By *ane DayTV/TS
over a year ago

Swindon

My last two helmets were SUOMY and found them to be very comfortable and stable on my head even at over 180 mph and the first one was crash tested and it did it's job well. Before that I used AGV helmets found them very good but not quite as comfortable as SUOMY. Hope this helps.

Jane

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By *eardyBikerMan
over a year ago

nr stonehaven

Been an agv man all my days, they've been good. Always found the visors a bit on pricey side tho...do like an iridium one

Recently changed to shark spartan ( the lorenzo shark one ) and its great..visor change is good , internal sun visor and vents are easy and went and got the shark tooth Bluetooth and its all nice n discretely fitted .

Ultimately it does come to fit,...and id say it seems to fit better than my agv s but that's individual head shape really

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I flit between a hjc c90 flip up & a Harley-Davidson Pilot II

Both matte black/black visors

The hjc is comfy, cool, looks good is light & has pinloc insert & flips up so usefull in petrol stations ect thoroughly rate it.. was around £120

The pilot 2 is my helmet for when im on group ride outs its more for looks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Scorpion are pretty good. One of the most comfortable and snug fitting lids I own. Pump up the bags and its not shifting at all!!

A tad on the heavy side but, only a tad! Sun visor, good vents, good tinted/mirrored visor, pinlock, good graphics.

No where near as good as my Shoe. But that double the price!

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By *r Rubba LoverMan
over a year ago

Bristol

"In the market for a new lid. 2-300 quid range. What are your suggestions?"

Considering all helmets have to pass the same safety standards, for protection cheap vs expensive isn't the issue so much.

Mostly what changes with price is the airflow and noise dampening.

If you're doing many miles and spending a long time at med to high speed, go expensive..

If yer just nipping to work and back get a cheapie.

I pay around £80 to £150 for my helmet when it needs replacing. If I'm having a long rideout I'll just take some earplugs.

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By *ifeANDhusbandCouple
over a year ago

walsall

you might get a simpson for around the 300 mark,i have 1 and its the best i have had,and looks mean when painted up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shark Spartan Carbon... But get what fits you.. ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shark Spartan Carbon... But get what fits you.. ??

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By *rystal DreamtimeTV/TS
over a year ago

horsham

"i always raced with agv helmets.

and when i crashed at over 200 mph at mugello it saved my life.

the chin part was missing and the visor mounts snapped clean off but the helmet around my head remained intact minus track wear marks down to the inner shell.

200 mph at Mugello ! What were you riding ?

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By *imBanksMan
over a year ago

Letchworth

Another Shark fan here, on my second as they fit me so well.

I've currently got a Spartan, so comfy & light.

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By *adlad65Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

I've been wearing a Shoei gt air for the last couple of years. I tried quite a few others and found this to be the best fit. I think that is the most important driving factor. It also had the right fit for my glasses which was a big plus, and has an integrated dark visor which I considered a real practical bonus.

One thing that does bother me is the noise. I've really no idea how it compares because until you are doing the legal limit, you can't make a judgement.

But I would take on board the comment made by someone else here about considering a cheaper helmet and use earplugs...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i always raced with agv helmets.

and when i crashed at over 200 mph at mugello it saved my life.

the chin part was missing and the visor mounts snapped clean off but the helmet around my head remained intact minus track wear marks down to the inner shell.

200 mph at Mugello ! What were you riding ? "

Haha. Looks like Dovi is on fab.. lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i always raced with agv helmets.

and when i crashed at over 200 mph at mugello it saved my life.

the chin part was missing and the visor mounts snapped clean off but the helmet around my head remained intact minus track wear marks down to the inner shell.

200 mph at Mugello ! What were you riding ?

Haha. Looks like Dovi is on fab.. lol. "

indeed lol

weird how Marquez gets a mention at 191mph when he came off

Pirro gets a mention at 165mph but no mention of our motorcycle star on fab lol

sniff sniff, whats that smell????

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By *asher11Man
over a year ago

market harborough

i wear a AGV because my brains my second favourite organ

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I got some brilliant bargains on the last day of the NEC show, I picked up a helmet half price.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have a look at the LS2 range they have some great lids ive recently had a carbon one from them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shoei X Spirit 3

can find some good deals on them at the min!

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By *ichi_acerMan
over a year ago

notts

One that fits with a drop down sun visor is he best place to start

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By *ylestripleMan
over a year ago

SOUTHAMPTON

I love my ruroc atlas helmet. So light, great visibility and it looks amazing as well.

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By *educer999Man
over a year ago

Naas

Sharp never Sid a test on any Arai helmet and won't.

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