Bought my first helmet today!

Malt_Vinegar · 10 Mar 2011 at 15:48

So, in preparation for getting my Z50-AK2 back on the road, I got my first helmet today.

Been looking around ebay, and searching other online outlets for a (cheap) helmet that has a 4* sharp helmet rating.

Managed to find a V-Can V100 for sale locally for 39.99! Popped down to try it on, along with a few others, and decided on my original choice in matt Black. It was that or white with St George flag, or matt silver.

It was the most comfy i could get in the shop. It does put a bit of pressure on my cheeks, but the chap said that they will soon squish a bit, and it will feel better

He also said I can pull the pads out, and stick them under a phone book for a bit to reduce the thickness.

I was very suprised how some very expensive helmets rated so badly on the Sharp ratings, it seems that price is not always a guarentee for quality..

Malt_Vinegar · 10 Mar 2011 at 16:28

That Shoei looks liek it must be a top notch lid at that price

Interestingly enough, it has the exact same test results as my new lid.

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testsratings/shoei-x-spirit

(more features though!)

Malt_Vinegar · 10 Mar 2011 at 17:03

How often do you guys replace your helmets out of curiosity? I heard that 2 years was the recccomended period before replacement..

The XR1100 looks to have all the bells and whilstles, and a 5* rating

Malt_Vinegar · 11 Mar 2011 at 23:29

I was going to ask about the legality of the bluetooth music/headset, but then, I suppose its no different to driving a car with the music on

Been walking about with the helmet on, and its very comfy, I was expecting it to be more noticable.

No idea with the wind noise or anything, got to get myself legal to ride before that