Helmets

[Daddyo Vulcan]

I can vouch for the comfort and quality of the Z1R brand of helmets, I even found one that matches the bike! my wife has a Scorpion brand Scorpion model, very high quality helmet!!!! the best graphics I have seen short of a Suomy too. We also have the HJC modular helmets that we wear when riding 2 up on the V2K, a good helmet no frills and a bit noisy in my opinion but I believe it is from the modular design so I hear. I intend to buy a nice Suomy or Scorpion with a killer graphics job someday soon, As for reflective tape and decals, I doubt they can in any way adversly effect the helmets integrity. Try PurpleHarley_Decals_Stickers for reflective stickers for helmets.

[rahulmittal]

I have just one additional comment to make re the DOT & Snell ratings on helmets. To obtain a DOT rating a helmet must sustain an impact from a drop from 6 feet whereas a Snell Rating requires a drop from at least 10 feet.
This is why I choose either of two helmet brands which exceed both of these tests. Other features of these brands also enter into my preferences
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[fong47]

My opinion is that as long it is DOT and Snell Certified or approved, your OK to wear it. Brand name is just a name. It doesn't mean it's better. Gap jeans is better than no name brand jeans?

[Kawasaki Craig]

the best way to fit glasses in a helmet is to have narrow lenses and thin frames (to rest between your temples and the helmet padding). The next option is a modular helmet. They give you easy access to your glasses without taking off the helmet, but may not be much bigger behind the visor than other full-face helmets.

[wildjerseyfiref]

ive seen a ton of good answers here, but havent seen this one yet..

Whats the cheapest helmet you will buy?

Guy I work with bought an ebay helmet, dot cert. FF for $50, brand new in packaging..Its comfortable as hell(ive worn it, we have the same size head)...Would this hold up the same as a say..$300 helmet?

[CGNY87]

Originally Posted by wildjerseyfiref

ive seen a ton of good answers here, but havent seen this one yet..

Whats the cheapest helmet you will buy?

Guy I work with bought an ebay helmet, dot cert. FF for $50, brand new in packaging..Its comfortable as hell(ive worn it, we have the same size head)...Would this hold up the same as a say..$300 helmet?

i would say no...main reason you have no idea what the ebay seller has done with the helmet. I could bang around a helmet and as long as there is no visual damage i could put it in a box and say its brand new.

and in 99% of the time you get what you pay for. 50$ doesn't sound like its quality material.

Personally for me my head is worth more then 50 bucks. I would rather buy something that IK is made of high quality materials. My head is the one place i made sure not to be a cheap skate with

[fong47]

Someone that I know bought a helmet for $20 bucks on Ebay and I still not sure if these are safe at all to wear.

[The Vol-can]

Caution when buying online. Some helmet manufacturers won't honor the warranty unless you are buying the item new and in the factory packaging.

On another note, just found a Nolan N103 for sale half-price at BikeBandit.com and am pumped waiting for it to get delivered.

[Audible]

I wear this: http://www.j-helmet.com/shoei-motorc...amaTC2-340.jpg