Noobie Helmet??

WillSwain95 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 10 Aug 2010 Karma :

Hey guys, i'm wondering what helmet i should get as me being a noobie Very Happy

Any ideas??

-Savage- · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jun 2005 Karma :

General consensus will be to get one that fits you properly.

It doesn't have to be expensive, but as long as it's a good fit, it should do it's job. Thumbs Up

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Dave McCool · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Karma :

The best fitting and most comfortable one you can afford!

Why would being a newbie make a difference to your decision?
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WillSwain95 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 10 Aug 2010 Karma :

Thanks

and because i dont know much about lids and i wasnt too sure what one to get

Dave McCool · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Karma :

Ah, I see, that makes a lot more sense than 'which helmet protects a newbie's head the best?' which was what I thought you were going for!

Get yourself down to Hein Gericke, or any gear shop really, and try loads on, all the makes, lots of models, and go with what feels best. Any decent shop should be more than willing to help you with this, and they should be able to ensure you get a decent fit.

Have you got any biker friends who can go with you?

Also, remember, there is always, always room for haggling, especially if you're buying other gear at the same time, my mate got a pair of £150 gloves thrown in with a lid the other day, just try your luck, worst they can do is say no...
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WillSwain95 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 10 Aug 2010 Karma :

haha. yeah, i have 2 close bike shops near me which is cool and i think that they will let me try them on

No i dont have any biker friends as i'm only 15 and getting stuff prepared for when im 16 soon.

Cheers mate

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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

You want something that is a tight fit but not so tight that it hurts.

The inside is made of polystyrene, so it will mould to your head over time, and get a bit looser.
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Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Trying them on now might not be a great idea as your still growing, so they might feel different in a bit. As a first helmet buy something cheap off ebay (though not second hand of course!). Chances are whatever you get will get dropped at some point, this would ruin a posh helmet. Plus you will probably want a new helmet after a year or so anyway, so why spend a fortune on one that won't get worn much?

Those flip up ones can be great, they can also be shit so they are a bit of a gamble and are probably best avoided at first.

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

As a new biker you definitely want a helmet with a hole in the front that you can see out of.
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WillSwain95 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 10 Aug 2010 Karma :

Yeah, i've found this one on ebay for about £20 i think and it's in my size Very Happy

so when i gerra bit o' money, i'll probs buy it Very Happy

hahahaha. great advise with the hole btw Laughing

DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

HJC FG-15 is cheap at the moment, bought one when I realised my AGV GP tech fit crap after the pads settled in.

The HJC is about £100, worth every penny Thumbs Up

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Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

HJC are bloody nice, but as a first helmet i'd buy a takachi or something off ebay.

WillSwain95 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 10 Aug 2010 Karma :

Fallen in love with the HJC Lid!!!

https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/images/products/medium/350HJC_CSR1_Fang_Now_49.99.jpg

https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product/hjc-cs-r1-fang-helmet-red/1768

£49.99!! Very Happy

Darth · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Karma :

^^^^That was my first lid too although mine was the all black and white one. Is now my back up/spare lid. I paid a good deal more than 49.99 for it too, that was about 2.5 years ago now though.
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WillSwain95 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 10 Aug 2010 Karma :

is it a decent lid garantee'd to protect my noggin?? Very Happy

Ingah · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Karma :

Is that a HJC CS-R1 "Samurai" helmet?

If so, it's a 1* SHARP helmet, and as such i would use a higher rated helmet if i had the choice.
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WillSwain95 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 10 Aug 2010 Karma :

no it's the FANG one.

LeanIt · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Karma :

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

But I think 'Samurai' and 'Fang', just refers to the colour scheme.

The model of helmet is HJC CS-R1, which is a one star rated helmet, shame 'cos it's a nice looking helmet.

You can get 4 or 5 star rated helmets for the same price.
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