Ode to Helmets - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Miyamoto · 08-08-2005, 10:07 AM

A lot of us give 'mad props' to our bikes...and well we should.
But I figured it would be nice if we started a thread about our current and (hopefully) favorite helmets.
Maybe even a few pics thrown in to make it more interesting (you don't have to send a pic of your actual helmet if you don't have it...I'm sure you can find it online if you look).
Currently, I have 4 helmets, but only 3 count:

1. My favorite is the Airoh Matthise in Matt Black. This helmet is SUPER light and has an extremely cool ratchet locking mechanism for the Chin Strap.
And I can NOT state in words just how COOL looking this helmet is...add that to the snug fit and secure feeling I get when I put it on and yup...this be a winner.

http://www.airoh.com/ENGLISH/apribil...isse/MTZ35.htm

2. Second is the Zeus 508W in a Graphic Blue & Silver. I've got 3 visors for this one: Clear, Chrome and Iridium Blue. Great, great helmet!!!

http://traxms.com/images/Zeus_508W_X..._group_300.jpg

3. Third is my Caberg Justissimo in sparkly Midnight Black. This helmet costs quite a bit and has some really cool features: Its got a built-in, retractable sun-visor for those sunny rides. It looks GREAT...but somehow, its just not too thrilling a wear to me. So I hardly use it....looking to sell it actually

http://www.caberg-helm.com/home.aspx?xL=e

4. Number 4 is actually my 'novelty' helmet (I never wear it). I got it from JPHelmets and its a retro looking flight helmet thingie.

http://www.jphelmet.com/catalogue/co...000/m0000.html

So......any takers?

mikesvsix50 · 08-08-2005, 10:32 AM

Nice, I'm saving up for a new Arai. I like those helmets that you showed us, but it doesn't look like they'd be that cool during a hot day, or is it just a bad pic...how good is the ventilation? I'm wondering about the Airoh

Miyamoto · 08-08-2005, 10:57 AM

Hey Mikesvsix50,
I'm really not sure if a picture can depict just how good a helmet's ventilation system is.
Helmet's with good venting and a CoolMax lining system are always a bonus and all my helmets have those.
What you want is to check out those 'cross-section' diagrams that show how air passes through a helmet to get a good idea of how efficient the ventilation is, but I don't have any problems with my lids though

tlwisner · 08-09-2005, 09:26 AM

I am quite fond of my white Nolan N-41 Classic Plus, which I guess is referred to in Europe as a "Jet" helmet.

wookie · 08-09-2005, 10:05 AM

My favorite is my Z1R helmet. El cheapo and scored high in the recent magazine test.

Miyamoto · 08-16-2005, 02:45 PM

Yeah...its a "Jet" in Europe. They have a few helmets that even convert to Jet Helmets.
Like the Caber JS-1 3-in-1 Helmet.
It converts from a modular to a half helmet to a 'Jet'.

08-08-2005, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Miyamoto Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2005 Bike: Suzuki GSX600 (Fill-In until my Akira bike gets back from the shop) Location: Chicago, by way of Gilead Posts: 159	Ode to Helmets A lot of us give 'mad props' to our bikes...and well we should. But I figured it would be nice if we started a thread about our current and (hopefully) favorite helmets. Maybe even a few pics thrown in to make it more interesting (you don't have to send a pic of your actual helmet if you don't have it...I'm sure you can find it online if you look). Currently, I have 4 helmets, but only 3 count: 1. My favorite is the Airoh Matthise in Matt Black. This helmet is SUPER light and has an extremely cool ratchet locking mechanism for the Chin Strap. And I can NOT state in words just how COOL looking this helmet is...add that to the snug fit and secure feeling I get when I put it on and yup...this be a winner. http://www.airoh.com/ENGLISH/apribil...isse/MTZ35.htm 2. Second is the Zeus 508W in a Graphic Blue & Silver. I've got 3 visors for this one: Clear, Chrome and Iridium Blue. Great, great helmet!!! http://traxms.com/images/Zeus_508W_X..._group_300.jpg 3. Third is my Caberg Justissimo in sparkly Midnight Black. This helmet costs quite a bit and has some really cool features: Its got a built-in, retractable sun-visor for those sunny rides. It looks GREAT...but somehow, its just not too thrilling a wear to me. So I hardly use it....looking to sell it actually http://www.caberg-helm.com/home.aspx?xL=e 4. Number 4 is actually my 'novelty' helmet (I never wear it). I got it from JPHelmets and its a retro looking flight helmet thingie. http://www.jphelmet.com/catalogue/co...000/m0000.html So......any takers? __________________ Those who flee from temptation often leave a forwarding address

08-08-2005, 10:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	Nice, I'm saving up for a new Arai. I like those helmets that you showed us, but it doesn't look like they'd be that cool during a hot day, or is it just a bad pic...how good is the ventilation? I'm wondering about the Airoh __________________ I like bikes. Last edited by mikesvsix50; 08-08-2005 at 10:33 AM. Reason: Forgot to specify...

08-08-2005, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Miyamoto Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2005 Bike: Suzuki GSX600 (Fill-In until my Akira bike gets back from the shop) Location: Chicago, by way of Gilead Posts: 159	Hey Mikesvsix50, I'm really not sure if a picture can depict just how good a helmet's ventilation system is. Helmet's with good venting and a CoolMax lining system are always a bonus and all my helmets have those. What you want is to check out those 'cross-section' diagrams that show how air passes through a helmet to get a good idea of how efficient the ventilation is, but I don't have any problems with my lids though __________________ Those who flee from temptation often leave a forwarding address

08-09-2005, 09:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	I am quite fond of my white Nolan N-41 Classic Plus, which I guess is referred to in Europe as a "Jet" helmet. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create Last edited by tlwisner; 08-09-2005 at 11:42 AM.

08-16-2005, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Miyamoto Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2005 Bike: Suzuki GSX600 (Fill-In until my Akira bike gets back from the shop) Location: Chicago, by way of Gilead Posts: 159	Yeah...its a "Jet" in Europe. They have a few helmets that even convert to Jet Helmets. Like the Caber JS-1 3-in-1 Helmet. It converts from a modular to a half helmet to a 'Jet'. __________________ Those who flee from temptation often leave a forwarding address

08-09-2005, 10:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
wookie U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 SV650S; '05 GSX-R600;'04 749S Location: 20 Miles East of LA Posts: 1,233	My favorite is my Z1R helmet. El cheapo and scored high in the recent magazine test.

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