helmets...

[GregR1]

here's the one i bought just a few days ago:

KBV VR2 Mirage (kind of like dark chrome)




next two purchases (once i have money) are gonna be these two, mostly cuz i REALLY like the designs:

KBC Force-RR


Akuma Ghost Rider:

[d_m50]

Greg.... That akuma got a pretty good review from webbikeworld but it seems pretty hard to find places that sell 'em. I like that design but their site lists some other helmets but I can only find that and the dragon one. Nice thing is you can get the visor w/ the transition lens for those helmets. and i think it has a map light and a red light on the back of the helmet. its pretty damn cool.

and I love the huge selection on graphics for the KBC helmets.

[GregR1]

yup, webbikeworld is where i learned about akuma, kbc, the snell/dot tests, etc. i even started wearing earplugs since ALL of their reviews make a big point about that - and now i'm never gonna ride without plugs (it's a HUGE difference).

ya, when i called them [akuma], they said that right now they have NO places in canada to buy from, but they'd be perfectly happy to sell direct with a fairly reasonable shipping charge. i only saw 4 designs on their page, and like that one the most. they gotta get a better photographer, though, cuz ALL the pics are dark (underexposed) against a dark background. pretty hard to clearly see the nice designs.

the visor is pretty trick, but i'm not sure how i'd like it. would be pricey to replace if it ever got scratched up or something, but it IS pretty funky!

[mdc]

I honestly find my KBC helmet to be too heavy compared to my Shoei ... I don't think I would buy a KBC again ... I love the designs, but you can definetly tell the difference in quality during long rides

[d_m50]

Originally Posted by mdc

I honestly find my KBC helmet to be too heavy compared to my Shoei ... I don't think I would buy a KBC again ... I love the designs, but you can definetly tell the difference in quality during long rides

hmmm...weight has never been a factor for me when choosing a helmet. I think my jacket helps a bit since the collar comes up to meet the bottom of the back of my helmet (dunno if its supposed to or I just slouch alot when I ride). Which is nice on those windy highway rides cuz I don't have to force my head forwards.

[umf]

I don't mean to "sway" away from the topic....but . I am torn on a pre purchase between the HJC AC-12 (matte black) and the HJC CL-SP (matte black). Can't decide and was hoping someone out there has one of the 2 and could shed some light ! I think both would look good with the M-50....which by the way...i don't own yet .
Thanks in advance!

[chump]

i have a nolan n-62 genesis (matte black)

i love it

[GregR1]

why matte black? ok, it might look kinda nice at first, but it SUCKS the worst for visibility and scuff will show up VERY quickly as shiny spots.

have you tried both helmets on? one is likely to fit better, sit better, and give you better visibility. keep in mind your posture on the bike - for me and a sportbike, i found some helmets had poor visibility through the top part of the visor which is what i look through as i am leaned over. on a cruiser, you might want / need lots of visibility through the lower portion around the chin so that you can see the road surface, your instruments, etc.

[abbaskhoshab]

my helmet is mxforce Dot

[mdc]

Originally Posted by d_m50

hmmm...weight has never been a factor for me when choosing a helmet. I think my jacket helps a bit since the collar comes up to meet the bottom of the back of my helmet (dunno if its supposed to or I just slouch alot when I ride). Which is nice on those windy highway rides cuz I don't have to force my head forwards.

You'll never know how great a well made helmet is until you use one regularly ... a light helmet on a long trip makes a huge difference.

Weight aside, the venting is much better too ... Shoei's visor system is also a bonus. You can change out visors in seconds.

[Toolboy]

AGV TiTech

I have owned AGV for 20+ years, they always fit my head perfect and the provide great protection, light weight and zero wind noise.



Toolboy

[devilboy26]

Here are my helmets.
HJC Sy-Max for me Flip up shield is great for wearing specs and talking at red lights on group rides. Draw back is more noise and potential to pop open on impact.
My Wife when she rides wears the other HJC Full Face No Flip.
This is quieter and definitely safer but is a pain in the ass if you wear glasses
The choice is yours.
I wear my helmet 99% of the time. a short ride within my development(very quiet with LOW traffic) is occasionally helmet free.
any group ride on public roads get the full treatment from Boots (HD)
Icon Holligan Pants(sharp looking) and Joe Rocket vented jacket (phoenix 4.0)
with armor.
Ride Safe

[devilboy26]

Wife's helmet is CL-SP... I used it for 3 months and loved it for fit, comfort,quiet and safety. BUT with glasses Sy Max is better choice for me...

[SNAFU]

Originally Posted by GregR1

why matte black? ok, it might look kinda nice at first, but it SUCKS the worst for visibility and scuff will show up VERY quickly as shiny spots.

Now you tell me.

[GregR1]

well, the visibility is something you could "ignore", but i'd personally get quite miffed if my all-matte helmet ended up with a few shiny spots on it from scuffs and whatnot. that'd be like peeling decals from a normal helmet - rather irritating and not much you could do about it.

a guy i used to autocross (car race) with painted his VW Golf flat black. it used to be metallic forest green. i'm not sure if he even used any primer at all, or if the flat black IS primer, but the whole car is now flat black. with the odd shiny scuff. looks kinda funky, though!

[SNAFU]

Well not too many scuffs on mine except for a little one. I went to open the garage door with my helmet still on and dropped the key, I bent over to pick it up and bumped my head on the door. Doh!

I try not to get too fussy over my gear or my bike because even though as much as I would like to, I know I can't keep it looking brand new forever. Don't get me wrong, I take care of them but you would probably drive yourself nuts if you constantly worry about scuffs and scratches.

[kilthro]

Originally Posted by SNAFU

I try not to get too fussy over my gear or my bike because even though as much as I would like to, I know I can't keep it looking brand new forever. Don't get me wrong, I take care of them but you would probably drive yourself nuts if you constantly worry about scuffs and scratches.

[chump]

Originally Posted by GregR1

why matte black? ok, it might look kinda nice at first, but it SUCKS the worst for visibility and scuff will show up VERY quickly as shiny spots.

have you tried both helmets on? one is likely to fit better, sit better, and give you better visibility. keep in mind your posture on the bike - for me and a sportbike, i found some helmets had poor visibility through the top part of the visor which is what i look through as i am leaned over. on a cruiser, you might want / need lots of visibility through the lower portion around the chin so that you can see the road surface, your instruments, etc.

what could the coloring possibly have to do with the helmets visibility!?

[GregR1]

Originally Posted by chump

what could the coloring possibly have to do with the helmets visibility!?

how big of a "DUH" beating do you actually want? bright orange is more visible than flat black. i assume you didn't catch that i'm referring to visibility OF the helmet, not view from WITHIN the helmet.

[geoffsimpson]

Originally Posted by chump

what could the coloring possibly have to do with the helmets visibility!?

Sorry man but Greg's got you an this...that's funny