(06-20-05) Is your helmet comfy? - Page 5 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Cimco · 05-01-2007, 09:07 PM

1. Make:HJC
2. Model:CL-15
3. Approximate price paid:$109.00 USD
4. Approximate age of helmet (in months):Less than 1 month

IMO; the wind noise is minimal.
The face shield is a plus.
The helmet is nice, yet I think I got what I paid for.

kilthro · 05-04-2007, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

Is your helmet comfy?

Quote this post and fill out the following:

1. Make:
2. Model:
3. Approximate price paid:
4. Approximate age of helmet (in months):

1. Make: HJC
2. Model: Phoenix cl-sp
3. Approximate price paid: $150 US
4. Approximate age of helmet 9mo

SNAFU · 05-04-2007, 09:26 PM

1. Make: Scorpion
2. Model: EXO 700
3. Approximate price paid: $100.00
4. Approximate age of helmet: 1 year

koolbreeze25 · 05-05-2007, 09:09 PM

Snafu,

How did you get that helmet for that price? Inquiring minds want to know.

GregR1 · 05-05-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koolbreeze25

Snafu,

How did you get that helmet for that price? Inquiring minds want to know.

scratch-n-dent sale

ts250girl · 05-07-2007, 03:59 PM

I am due for a new helmet. I love mine, but it is over 10 years old. I went to my favorite store to pick out a modern equivalent of mine, and the bleeping thing is 500 bucks! That stinks! I mean, if it saves my life, it's worth it, but there are DOT approved helmets for 50 bucks... Is there really that big a difference between an ARAI and a no-name-brand?

bajaraider · 05-10-2007, 11:24 AM

1. Make: Bell
2. Model: Sprint
3. Approximate price paid: $100.00
4. Approximate age of helmet: 9 mo or so.

bajaraider · 05-10-2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ts250girl

I am due for a new helmet. I love mine, but it is over 10 years old. I went to my favorite store to pick out a modern equivalent of mine, and the bleeping thing is 500 bucks! That stinks! I mean, if it saves my life, it's worth it, but there are DOT approved helmets for 50 bucks... Is there really that big a difference between an ARAI and a no-name-brand?

rough topic to start up on again. biggest part of the arguement is SNELL vs DOT. it could go on for days.

Personally, racers use SNELL approved helmets and do much more than I do on the street. justification enough for me. I would think at some point it becomes a name and style and comfort thing over safety (as far as pric range goes)

GregR1 · 05-10-2007, 11:36 AM

somewhere i read that racers only use SNELL because it's a verifiable 3rd party tester, unlike DOT which is 'an honor system by the manufacturer'. i've also read that the SNELL tests, while nice and popular, are overkill and result in helmets that are TOO tough and transmit too much shock to the head during impact. anyways, after having read about the tests and some of SNELL's own responses / positions, i personally don't care about SNELL certification - they can go suck a raw egg out of a chicken.

now, back to the thread:

OLD HELMET
Make: HJC
Model: CL-12
Price paid: around $150 Cdn
Age of helmet: around 6 years
Opinion: not happy - loud, not aerodynamic, visor doesn't close well, visor flips up on its own when i shoulder-check on the highway, no way to secure free end of chin strap, etc.

NEW HELMET
Make: KBC
Model: VR-2
Price paid: around $300 Cdn
Age of helmet: less than a week
Opinion: love it - snug fit, visor is secure, doesn't shift or catch wind at highway speeds, chin curtain, good vents, strap clip, etc

ts250girl · 05-10-2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregR1

...they can go suck a raw egg out of a chicken.

Haaa haa haa, I have never heard THAT one before!

SNAFU · 05-10-2007, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koolbreeze25

Snafu,

How did you get that helmet for that price? Inquiring minds want to know.

Ebay!

I'm afraid to admit I spend too much time on there looking for gear or things for the bike. I recently got a Joe Rocket Sonic perforated jacket and a pair of Joe Rocket Razor gloves.

Wuby The Wabbit · 05-17-2007, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

Is your helmet comfy?

Quote this post and fill out the following:

1. Make:Thor
2. Model:Carbon
3. Approximate price paid:$400
4. Approximate age of helmet (in months):12

GregR1 · 05-17-2007, 07:40 PM

Wuby - you forgot to say if it's actually comfy....

DR-Z125L · 05-17-2007, 10:23 PM

1. Make:fulmer
2. Model:donno
3. Approximate price paid:$90
4. Approximate age of helmet (in months):8

its pretty low end...but as far as i know it is safe. i would of preferred sumthin nicer..but i got a tight wallet..which is kindof a problem in this sport

edmontongreg · 05-18-2007, 11:29 PM

1. Make: Nolan
2. Model: Target Full Face N84
3. Approximate price paid: 450$
4. Approximate age of helmet (in months): 8

It is not bad. Pretty comfortable, I am sure it will do the job it is supposed to.

darksole · 05-20-2007, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_resistible

1. Fulmer
2. Modus
3. $135
4. 9 months
very comfortable

I have one too and I love it two months old

AJE777 · 05-27-2007, 08:42 PM

1. KBC
2. TK-8
3. $110
4. 13 months

BEK · 05-27-2007, 10:26 PM

It gets more comfortable every day
1) Shoei
2) RF-1000
3) $330
4) 3 months

DragonRider · 05-29-2007, 01:06 AM

1. Make: KBC Full face
2. Model: TK 77
3. Approximate price paid: $39 on closeout(normally $100)
4. Approximate age of helmet (in months): 2
It felt quite tight when I first started wearing it,but I think it may have been that my older Bell helmet was so loose. The old Bell Vetter had very little padding.

BowDown · 06-01-2007, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

Is your helmet comfy?

Quote this post and fill out the following:

1. Make: HJC
2. Model: CL-14
3. Approximate price paid: $140
4. Approximate age of helmet (in months): 20 months

View Poll Results: Is your helmet comfy??
Yes!! Very comfortable	123	55.91%
Well, yeah, it's fairly comfortable	88	40.00%
No, not comfortable at all	6	2.73%
I don't care/don't wear one/never really thought about it	3	1.36%
Voters: 220. You may not vote on this poll

05-01-2007, 09:07 PM	#81 (permalink)
Cimco Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 06 Suzuki C50T Location: Roseville CA Posts: 408	I feel safer in full face helm... 1. Make:HJC 2. Model:CL-15 3. Approximate price paid:$109.00 USD 4. Approximate age of helmet (in months):Less than 1 month IMO; the wind noise is minimal. The face shield is a plus. The helmet is nice, yet I think I got what I paid for. __________________ Older maybe not wiser...

05-04-2007, 09:26 PM	#83 (permalink)
SNAFU Want's A New Title Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,525	1. Make: Scorpion 2. Model: EXO 700 3. Approximate price paid: $100.00 4. Approximate age of helmet: 1 year __________________

05-07-2007, 03:59 PM	#86 (permalink)
ts250girl In Training Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: too many to list, 1969-2005 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 138	I am due for a new helmet. I love mine, but it is over 10 years old. I went to my favorite store to pick out a modern equivalent of mine, and the bleeping thing is 500 bucks! That stinks! I mean, if it saves my life, it's worth it, but there are DOT approved helmets for 50 bucks... Is there really that big a difference between an ARAI and a no-name-brand? __________________ Julia in Seattle (finally with a new bike and some good weather)

05-10-2007, 11:24 AM	#87 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,030	1. Make: Bell 2. Model: Sprint 3. Approximate price paid: $100.00 4. Approximate age of helmet: 9 mo or so. __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

05-05-2007, 09:09 PM	#84 (permalink)
koolbreeze25 In Training Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: 2002 Suzuki VL1500LC Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 128	Snafu, How did you get that helmet for that price? Inquiring minds want to know.

05-10-2007, 11:36 AM	#89 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	somewhere i read that racers only use SNELL because it's a verifiable 3rd party tester, unlike DOT which is 'an honor system by the manufacturer'. i've also read that the SNELL tests, while nice and popular, are overkill and result in helmets that are TOO tough and transmit too much shock to the head during impact. anyways, after having read about the tests and some of SNELL's own responses / positions, i personally don't care about SNELL certification - they can go suck a raw egg out of a chicken. now, back to the thread: OLD HELMET Make: HJC Model: CL-12 Price paid: around $150 Cdn Age of helmet: around 6 years Opinion: not happy - loud, not aerodynamic, visor doesn't close well, visor flips up on its own when i shoulder-check on the highway, no way to secure free end of chin strap, etc. NEW HELMET Make: KBC Model: VR-2 Price paid: around $300 Cdn Age of helmet: less than a week Opinion: love it - snug fit, visor is secure, doesn't shift or catch wind at highway speeds, chin curtain, good vents, strap clip, etc

05-17-2007, 07:40 PM	#93 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	Wuby - you forgot to say if it's actually comfy....

05-17-2007, 10:23 PM	#94 (permalink)
DR-Z125L Special/Abusive Title Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2003 Suzi DR-Z125L~2006 Suzi DR-200SE~1965 Mustang Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,364	1. Make:fulmer 2. Model:donno 3. Approximate price paid:$90 4. Approximate age of helmet (in months):8 its pretty low end...but as far as i know it is safe. i would of preferred sumthin nicer..but i got a tight wallet..which is kindof a problem in this sport

05-18-2007, 11:29 PM	#95 (permalink)
edmontongreg Newbie Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki M50 - 2007 Black Location: Edmonton, AB Canada Posts: 16	1. Make: Nolan 2. Model: Target Full Face N84 3. Approximate price paid: 450$ 4. Approximate age of helmet (in months): 8 It is not bad. Pretty comfortable, I am sure it will do the job it is supposed to.

05-27-2007, 08:42 PM	#97 (permalink)
AJE777 In Training Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2008 Fat Bob Location: Oxnard, California Posts: 120	1. KBC 2. TK-8 3. $110 4. 13 months

05-27-2007, 10:26 PM	#98 (permalink)
BEK Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 06 Gray M50 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 43	It gets more comfortable every day 1) Shoei 2) RF-1000 3) $330 4) 3 months

05-29-2007, 01:06 AM	#99 (permalink)
DragonRider Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Candy Grand Blue with 36,550 miles since May 18th 2006 Location: Tacoma ,Washington Posts: 917	It's quite comfortable.. 1. Make: KBC Full face 2. Model: TK 77 3. Approximate price paid: $39 on closeout(normally $100) 4. Approximate age of helmet (in months): 2 It felt quite tight when I first started wearing it,but I think it may have been that my older Bell helmet was so loose. The old Bell Vetter had very little padding. Last edited by DragonRider; 05-29-2007 at 01:12 AM.

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