SBF Silverwings / HOM Cafe 2012

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

was told top vents mechanism gets jammed easily and chin-bar too close for comfort

 

but have to say n43's price is so much cheaper than similar "styled" hyperX

 

went down to regina on saturday.. wanted to get J-force 3 as they are selling at a very reasonable prices..

was checking the helmet and noted that the helmet was old stock.. so ended up not buying..

they prices is around SGD50 cheaper as compared to their competitor oppsite!

[SW9000]

when is the "in phuket" period or window?

loy krathong is on 10 nov so departure should be on 11 or 12 nov... u booked tickets already?

jetstar and silkair return tics are around $230~$250 if return on 11 nov (fri) but $300~320 on 12 nov (sat) inclusive of taxes

 

Jasmin on 1-way flight into Phuket on 8 Nov. Think it costs $80.

She'll follow the rest of itinerary on the 1200cc.

Edited July 11, 2011 by SW9000

[whyzee]

Ya, total $81.. Chairman bringing who? N is Robin goin? Hee

[SW9000]

Made some changes for Phuket at http://thehouseofdaviz.blogspot.com/p/nov-2011-phuket-hatyai.html

 

Those can confirm going please let me know early.

I may book some rooms in advance base on confirmation received.

Edited July 11, 2011 by SW9000

[TitanicLexus]

Went to Regina after work today with gf... tried the Caberg hyperX and Nolan N43, both not suit my head, my ear feel uncomfortable . Then tried the Nolan N103, fit nice but really big and heavy...

 

End up bought the OGK Avand open face x 2, as it fit nicely for us and quite comfortable for the cushion... Initial quoted promotion price was $180, after neg go down to $160 and final deal at $300 for both . Tink they are clearing stock bah, cos i need gunmetal but only left black colour... Anyway feel happy too, if i buy this helmet few mth back, it was $210 each....now save abt $100, not bad liao lah.

 

Btw, i feel the Caberg hyperX is comfortable than Nolan N43, but Nolan N43 still no stock for D ring type which is PSB approved one.

[gee]

i bought at 250 per piece. will b looking at the Caberg konda soon. hope can bring down e price.

[TitanicLexus]

went down to regina on saturday.. wanted to get J-force 3 as they are selling at a very reasonable prices..

was checking the helmet and noted that the helmet was old stock.. so ended up not buying..

they prices is around SGD50 cheaper as compared to their competitor oppsite!

 

Yup. i tried the J-force 3 too....their price is quite good, was quoted $450, maybe still can/can't neg further?? But i din ask, cos still too expensive for me to get two in one time, buy 1 x J-force 3 = 3 x OGK avand liao ...

 

Is old stock? no idea how to check? Maybe bah... just like the OGK avand i bought bah, if not shld not be this price.

[TitanicLexus]

i bought at 250 per piece. will b looking at the Caberg konda soon. hope can bring down e price.

 

Oh ya... u are wearing the OGK avand now and i do asked you b4 how much the helmet too.... tink quite a good price for now Hmmm... maybe you join them to buy N43 tgt and try to get more discount bah?

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

Went to Regina after work today with gf... tried the Caberg hyperX and Nolan N43, both not suit my head, my ear feel uncomfortable . Then tried the Nolan N103, fit nice but really big and heavy...

 

End up bought the OGK Avand open face x 2, as it fit nicely for us and quite comfortable for the cushion... Initial quoted promotion price was $180, after neg go down to $160 and final deal at $300 for both . Tink they are clearing stock bah, cos i need gunmetal but only left black colour... Anyway feel happy too, if i buy this helmet few mth back, it was $210 each....now save abt $100, not bad liao lah.

 

Btw, i feel the Caberg hyperX is comfortable than Nolan N43, but Nolan N43 still no stock for D ring type which is PSB approved one.

 

how is the ventilation for the OGK?

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

Yup. i tried the J-force 3 too....their price is quite good, was quoted $450, maybe still can/can't neg further?? But i din ask, cos still too expensive for me to get two in one time, buy 1 x J-force 3 = 3 x OGK avand liao ...

 

Is old stock? no idea how to check? Maybe bah... just like the OGK avand i bought bah, if not shld not be this price.

 

 

actually can see their production date of the helmet..

not too sure about helmet.. but what i know.. an Arai helmet lifespan is 5years(without dropping or have any significant impact).

 

but 150 is a good price!

[scoobydoo]

Is old stock? no idea how to check?

flip up the head cushion, check area nearer to the rear... you should see a sticker showing "made in china" and "expiry dd/mm/yyyy"...

 

 

... just kidding

 

 

 

like HelmetBOX! say, every helmet has a lifespan, regardless whether it is a $50 budget one or a designer high end unit that costs >$1k. limited life is due to material fatigue in the expanded polystyrene foam inner shell and plastic/fiber outer shell, in addition to wear and tear factors.

Edited July 11, 2011 by scoobydoo

[TitanicLexus]

how is the ventilation for the OGK?

 

No idea yet, haven wear leh.. Tml I try liao update you. Maybe gee or zesture can share their view, both of them owned it. I do suf the review fm Internet b4, is a Taiwan website. The review said tat the ventilation is quite good, can match against Arai n Shoei. In fact is how then dunno?

[TitanicLexus]

flip up the head cushion, check area nearer to the rear... you should see a sticker showing "made in china" and "expiry dd/mm/yy

 

Haha... Tml I flip up the cushion n check if I remember. But I recalled I read the review, the production shld be made in Japan, got stated date of production as well but no expiry lah..

[scoobydoo]

hehe... you should see date of production instead of expiry

 

some helmets have the manufacturing date outside, on a small sticker near the PSB sticker area.

[Fusionjaz]

Chairman, do u have any plans to visit Regina?

[whyzee]

OGK avand is quite a nice comfy helmet. But I doubt the ventilation can fight Arai. At most on par w J-Force. J-Force at $450 is e lowest le, their Shoei's margin is very low due to some reason that I cant post here.

 

My only dislike for e OGK is e build, paint quality n the plastic shell. The visor also scratch rather easily. But then, for a below $200 budget, its easily one of the best.

 

Another helmet u can consider is MHR. apparently, they are Arai imitates.. Air vent pretty good too.

[scoobydoo]

yes, i'm a fan of MHR OF505, the cheap and good Arai wannabe... very good ventilation

now using the 3rd unit (paid $75), my first OF505 cost only $40 from 219 some 3yrs back.

 

btw, i just posted something about helmets... an article from Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) of US

What You Should Know About Motorcycle Helmets

Edited July 12, 2011 by scoobydoo

[firenace]

juz sharing. i may not be 100% correct but below is wat i learn from websites.

 

actually can see their production date of the helmet..

not too sure about helmet.. but what i know.. an Arai helmet lifespan is 5years(without dropping or have any significant impact).

 

but 150 is a good price!

yup, average lifespan of a helmet is around 5 years. someone assumed to me b4 dat arai can last 7 years which i dun belief. i "sealed" up my arai raphide (cant rmb the actual name...) few years ago when it reach age of 5 from the date of manufacture. helmet once drop/hit hard, advisable to change. it concern life & death, no joke...

 

No idea yet, haven wear leh.. Tml I try liao update you. Maybe gee or zesture can share their view, both of them owned it. I do suf the review fm Internet b4, is a Taiwan website. The review said tat the ventilation is quite good, can match against Arai n Shoei. In fact is how then dunno?

its best to view review from a good website or from a few websites to make comparison. oso can see from snell/dot if they approved the model too.

chairman is rite. find the date of manufacture inside the helmet. u have to see under the top cushion. often is at the side. so far i din see any 'expiry date' on a helmet b4, only manufacture date. if u really see a helmet with only expiry date, better 4get it.

[scoobydoo]

hahahaha... i was only pulling your legs about the expiry dates

 

... so far i din see any 'expiry date' on a helmet b4, only manufacture date. if u really see a helmet with only expiry date, better 4get it.

... got stated date of production as well but no expiry lah..

Edited July 12, 2011 by scoobydoo

[firenace]

hahahaha... i was only pulling your legs about the expiry dates

[Fusionjaz]

yup, average lifespan of a helmet is around 5 years. someone assumed to me b4 dat arai can last 7 years which i dun belief. i "sealed" up my arai raphide (cant rmb the actual name...) few years ago when it reach age of 5 from the date of manufacture. helmet once drop/hit hard, advisable to change. it concern life & death, no joke...

 

Ya i also agree. I learn the lifespan helmet the hard way. Once when I was in the G company, I was a member in the safety committee. During a safety audit, the auditor brought up the issue of our safety helmets, they are all expired. Bcoz the whole batch of safety helmets were manufactured in Oct/1997 and that year was 2005.

[Fusionjaz]

yup, average lifespan of a helmet is around 5 years. someone assumed to me b4 dat arai can last 7 years which i dun belief. i "sealed" up my arai raphide (cant rmb the actual name...) few years ago when it reach age of 5 from the date of manufacture. helmet once drop/hit hard, advisable to change. it concern life & death, no joke...

 

Ya i also agree. I learn the lifespan helmet the hard way. Once when I was in the G company, I was a member in the safety committee. During a safety audit, the auditor brought up the issue of our safety helmets, they are all expired. Bcoz the whole batch of safety helmets were manufactured in Oct/1997 and that year was 2005.

[Wooolala]

Yayy... yayy.. i juz bought a MHR OF505 further down opposite Regina.. the ventilation is really good..

[firenace]

Ya i also agree. I learn the lifespan helmet the hard way. Once when I was in the G company, I was a member in the safety committee. During a safety audit, the auditor brought up the issue of our safety helmets, they are all expired. Bcoz the whole batch of safety helmets were manufactured in Oct/1997 and that year was 2005.

ya lor. when i was the fabrication supervisor, there is no safety officer. i was 'force' to know... construction helmet's lifespan only 2 years. if kena checked by MOM officers, we all siao liao lor.

[firenace]

Yayy... yayy.. i juz bought a MHR OF505 further down opposite Regina.. the ventilation is really good..

how much u buy for it?