getting helmet

[jus.xception]

what are some of the factors to see if it suits you apart from the price ?

[Silent Hunter]

1st things first, try on the helmet if it's painful, don't buy.

2nd thing, after wearing the helmet shake your head left, right, up, down. If the helmet shifts about it's probably too loose.

Imagine if really choi kena accident the helmet shifts about, or worse slips off on impact, how is it going to protect your head?

3rd check the manufacture date if the helmet is more than 2 years old, you might consider buying another one that is newer. Remember old plastics are more brittle.

Last thing, get one that suits your needs. If you want more protection, get a Full face, no point spending $200 on a Shioe open face helmet when you can get a HJC helmet for the same price. Because if you were to fall face down the $200 open face is not going to stop you from scraping your chin and lips, but the Full face HJC can.

[jus.xception]

firstly, tyvm for your reply.

 

would u recommend a ff helmet or a half face or so for me ?

erm, im currently taking my license u see.

[Silent Hunter]

Recommend use school one lor....

Like I said ask yourself what you need, and get the one that you think is best for your purpose.

[jus.xception]

aites bro ! thank you !

nice xperience u have on the blog thread. .

[Silent Hunter]

Welcome. I also use school one until I got my bike.

My rationale. I haven't decided what bike to buy, so why commit to a high end helmet.

 

eg: I spend $250 buy a good scrambler helmet before I get licence, but after passing ride a crusier instead. Look funny right? Then sell the helmet and lose money mare?

 

Oh and full face helmet quite hot if you buy for circuit lesson use especially in the afternoon. I tried before during my class 2A lessons.

So again, buy good full face helmet also got problem if using for circuit revision. So before buying ask yourself what is your objective of getting the helmet.

[antartica]

check out this thread posted some time back

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/283555-CORRECT-helmet-size

 

some of the links may not work now, so you may need to copy / paste into your broswer but it's great info

 

for more helmet reviews, one place i go to is - http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmets.htm

 

for size / shape read up goto - http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmet-faq.htm

 

also avoid getting 2nd hand helmets unless you really know the person you're buying it from, coz a single drop may cause the helmet to lose it's impact integrity

 

not sure if Motoworld's helmet trade in offer still valid, but no harm calling

[antartica]

 

not sure if Motoworld's helmet trade in offer still valid, but no harm calling

 

 

MY BAD... just read the tread and they don't have that offer anymore. there's a new offer but link is not working though...

i'm guessing it could be this offer - http://www.motoworld.com.sg/news.php?nid=74

[jus.xception]

hey thanks for all the feedback here.

i got a master helmet from ah boy.. this henry thia sound-a-like hahah was irritating at first.. but slowly turned friendly

and joked with my friends and me.

any idea who is he ?

[antartica]

master helmet

 

never heard of this brand before though...

as long as it DOT / SNELL etc similarly approved

MOST IMPORTANTLY as long as it's got the miracle PSB sticker

[haoKR]

actually,ff not v hot aso..

its just that its troublesum if u wear spec

 

aiya,get use to it cn liao

[antartica]

actually,ff not v hot aso..

its just that its troublesum if u wear spec

 

aiya,get use to it cn liao

 

you very quicky get used to it

i wear specs and it's fine, but then that's why i'm using a flip up / modular helmet

[antartica]

actually,ff not v hot aso..

its just that its troublesum if u wear spec

 

aiya,get use to it cn liao

 

you very quicky get used to it

i wear specs and it's fine, but then that's why i'm using a flip up / modular helmet

[LOL]

just make sure the helmet fits your head nicely not too loose and not too tight ( a lil bit tight is alright )

 

and make sure there is the PSB sticker on your helmet

[deadstrength]

My HJC got no PCB sticker leh, only got TUV sticker.

[swiftee]

helmet ah

 

first i will decide what type, full face / scrambler-type. I dont even consider half face unless buying for other people

then i will decide on brand. normally arai/shoei is good for me (daily use). for friend/spare helmet maybe hjc.

then model.

impt factors: price, snell approved, fiberglass shell, double d-rings, build quality.

less impt but still worth considering: colour (white), comfort, looks, weight

after all if im paying so much for it i think i better get something im 100% happy with, right.

 

for lesson just get some cheap sai helmet with psb sticker, you can use it as spare helmet next time.

then get urself a good helmet after u get ur license n buy bike.

[Ken_6565]

Does anyone want where to buy pink helmet, I wanna to get for my gf. Thanks in advance