Zeus Flip Up Helmet

[Dragstar]

I noticed that in the forum, many people is looking for the lift up helmet, and most of the recommendation from the members is NOLAN.

It is too painful for me to spend such $$$ to buy a helmet, I have do some homework and perhaps I would like to share with all bros.

Personally that I found that Zeus has a good review in the internet, if we compare the ratio of price/quality.

You may refer to the following website to more info of various lift up helmet and also some of the review as well. thank you bro.

 

Please see the following link:

 

ALL LIFT UP HELMETS

 

Zeus 508 Lift Up Helmet Review

 

2 cents opinion, expensive does not mean good quality, cheap does not mean good buy, expensive does not mean not a good buy and cheap does not mean poor quality.

[sheep]

I love my zeus flip up... mine got no PSB sticker though cos i bought it for $SGD60 in taiwan bike shop.. its the same as those bought from LAB.

nearly paid double the price when first saw it at LAB..

[sheep]

Originally posted by happydog_83@Jul 8 2004, 12:42 PM

For those who use to have / currently using zeus flip up helmet.

 

1. Is it good? (Your Feedback)

2. Is the inner cushion detachable?

3. Is it heavy?

4. How much does it cost?

5. Is the model nice?

 

I intend to get a zeus Flip up but don't have no any idea on this helmet. Please give me your valuable feedback. Thank you!

 

Regards,

1. Is it good? (Your Feedback)

 

Read reviews from a british website, a couple wearing the helmet crashed out, wife landed chin first. though the catch was plastic, it did not snap open. I was quite impressed.

 

2. Is the inner cushion detachable?

 

Only the cheek pads and neck lining is removable and washable

 

 

3. Is it heavy?

 

Only heavy at first, got used to it already...

Now i wear a open face, i feel almost like wearing nothing.

 

4. How much does it cost?

 

Around $150 try to bargain!

 

5. Is the model nice?

 

Ok lah simple design with a small budget.

[aH_gUAn]

I am using the Zeus flip up now

Wear for ard a year liao n so far no problem

 

Never wear any other flip up so cant comment much

But mine is still comfortable and tight after ard 1 year of usage

[Guest XBOX80]

flip up VS fullface......In case of impact,which 1 will offer more protection?care to comment any1?

Flipup-any brand is flipup really safe,good in protecting our head?

[sheep]

Originally posted by XBOX80@Jan 21 2005, 12:48 AM

flip up VS fullface......In case of impact,which 1 will offer more protection?care to comment any1?

Flipup-any brand is flipup really safe,good in protecting our head?

Nope.. nothing beats the protection of a solid built full face.

But then.. with a flip up it sure beats a full face in terms of convenience.

[mutant_sheep]

Originally posted by Dragstar@Jan 20 2005, 03:24 PM

I noticed that in the forum, many people is looking for the lift up helmet, and most of the recommendation from the members is NOLAN.

It is too painful for me to spend such $$$ to buy a helmet, I have do some homework and perhaps I would like to share with all bros.

Personally that I found that Zeus has a good review in the internet, if we compare the ratio of price/quality.

You may refer to the following website to more info of various lift up helmet and also some of the review as well. thank you bro.

 

Please see the following link:

 

ALL LIFT UP HELMETS

 

Zeus 508 Lift Up Helmet Review

 

2 cents opinion, expensive does not mean good quality, cheap does not mean good buy, expensive does not mean not a good buy and cheap does not mean poor quality.

Nolan is EX??

i don't think so. i saw 1 model from lazer...that 1 price even better...SGD580 after discount.

 

http://www.lazerhelmets.com/site/motorcycl...32&cat=0&item=0

[sheep]

Originally posted by mutant_sheep_X9@Jan 21 2005, 11:41 PM

Nolan is EX??

i don't think so. i saw 1 model from lazer...that 1 price even better...SGD580 after discount.

 

http://www.lazerhelmets.com/site/motorcycl...32&cat=0&item=0

You got ur nolan at a cheap price leh...

haha

i also wan..

but i try urs liao. i feel like my ears are crushed bu cushion and the chin guard too near for my comfort

[Dragstar]

I am selling one day old, black grey Zeus flip up full face.

Call me at 96870111.

I bought at $160.00, selling now $150.00

 

See PIC

[sheep]

Originally posted by Dragstar@Jan 22 2005, 08:09 PM

I am selling one day old, black grey Zeus flip up full face.

Call me at 96870111.

I bought at $160.00, selling now $150.00

 

See PIC

Err.. the shop you bought the helmet, is it LAB?

I am looking for the neck lining and cheek pads..

[Easyrider_Bandit]

Originally posted by katana777@Jul 13 2004, 10:51 PM

HJC flipup helmet can get at motorworld around 220

quite a good helmet, i dun trust taiwan product

just my 2cents

Hong Jin Crown Co., Ltd. Address:54-2 Seo-ri, Idong-myun, Yongin, Gyunggi-do

449-834 Korea. Tel: 82-31-333-5451. Fax: 82-31-333-8063.

 

HJC is Korean

 

Zeus is Taiwanese.

[Cool79]

Originally posted by Easyrider_Bandit@Jan 23 2005, 01:24 PM

Hong Jin Crown Co., Ltd. Address:54-2 Seo-ri, Idong-myun, Yongin, Gyunggi-do

449-834 Korea. Tel: 82-31-333-5451. Fax: 82-31-333-8063.

 

HJC is Korean

 

Zeus is Taiwanese.

woh

then we do a mass order from hjc

then see how much we can get lo

heehee

how much will symax b if import from there????

[Dragstar]

Originally posted by BaaBaa Black Sheep@Jan 23 2005, 12:42 PM

Err.. the shop you bought the helmet, is it LAB?

I am looking for the neck lining and cheek pads..

is not LAB, is the main distributor of Zeus in Singapore, is Kin Tai.

By the way, i decided not selling mine liao

[gilbertlaw]

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[blizzard]

Been using my Zeus 508 for nearly a year already. So far no problems for me. Only sometimes need to tighten the 2 screws, use thumbs will do, so that the flip up dun fall close when u walk, and so I can make a small opening when riding to let some air in. But if have money will of course buy a Nolan or Syncrotec.

[DESMOSEDICI]

hmm... there r approved n not approved 508 bro.. im using the approved 1 for a yr n half.. its gd.. no prob at all.. cushion r still in gd condition..n no more drinking water during rainy days, reduced noise, betta protection for my face, convenient as im wearing specs..

[sheep]

Originally posted by gilbertlaw@Jan 26 2005, 05:06 PM

Previously, I owned and used a Zeus ZS508 Flip-Up helmet. There are many comments and reviews on this helmet which I am sure many of you would have read about. That which I want to share with you all is from my personal experience using this helmet : you can draw your own conclusions.

 

I had the helmet for about 6 months. Undoubtedly, it was one of the cheapest, if not the cheapest flip-ups around. Admittedly, I bought this helmet for its convenience as a flip-up (coz i wear specs) and the relatively low price.

 

After about 3 months of daily use, I noticed that it became noisier and nosier. But as I wear ear plugs, I couldn't really tell where the noise was coming from.

 

One day, as I was riding up Benjamin Sheares Bridge, with my small 125cc bike struggling up the slope of the bridge (speed = 65kmph), with fierce cross winds blowing, SUDDENLY ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE! The flip-up part of the helmet rattled uncontrollably. I had to hold it down with my left hand, while my right hand controlled the accelerator of my bike.

 

At a safe spot, I stopped my bike to examine the problem : the plastic hinge was completely broken (though I have never dropped the helmet before nor has it been in a crash).

 

The next day, I went to the "world famous" retail outlet at Kelantan Lane (where I originally bought the helmet from) to see if the problem can be fixed.

 

"Sure, no problem, a pair of replacement plastic screws and plastic hinge I'll sell you cheap cheap for .... ONLY $10", he said in Hokkien-accented English.

 

It was an easy decision for me : I binned the helmet.

 

It didn't occur to me then to take a photo of the damaged hinge, otherwise I'd be able to attach it here.

 

As an after-thought, I was very fortunate that I did not suffer an accident while using the helmet, otherwise I don't think I would be alive to write this and share my experience.

 

Most of us who wear specs, would choose a flip-up helmet that is within our budget. However, can we put a budget on the price of our head / lives?

 

That's a decision each of us have to make for ourselves.

 

Ride safe, bros!

Theres real and fake zeus 508 in the market.. my friend bought from the same famous shop as you.. He dropped it once and the shell cracked. I felt funny when i handled his helmet.. seems lighter..

Mine drop also bo tai chi... i wonder...

[IreneVXR]

zues flip-up (top ventilation) cost ard S$150... i bought it at S$150. hmmm.. not that heavy for me... think its lighter then OGK aeroblade.. after comparision.

 

doesnt crack esily... cause i also tried an "experiment" on it... haha.. proven...

 

the thing is, flip up will loosen, so u gotto to tighten it occasionally.

[gurumachaz]

After browsing thru several brands of flip ups like HJC, Nolan, mhr, gdr, i just got myself a zeus flip up. I was extremely surprised by the quality of a taiwanese helmet. The finishing is marvelous. there were no rough edges and the visor which is the most important thing, shuts tight and sits right on the curve. so, i guess Zeus really had some work done on their latest flip up after receiving reviews and user feedbacks over the years. u see, to me a helmet has to have a certain amount of quality beside safety, like the inner liners or most of the riders call it cushions, and of course the finishing like the outer shell and visor has to sit and open in a normal decent level. if a helmet no matter how cheap or expensive, doesn't even give the minimal amount of quality, then it is of no use. If you look at Zeus, the price is S$130 matches the quality, infact i'd say better. and guess what, it comes with D rings, Dot and ECE approved oh and PSB aswell. so, before getting one, just go have a look at this low profile helmet.... i'm sure you won't regret trying it.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/zeus-helmet/zeus-helmet.htm

[Mcfizzo]

Does anyone noe if the new zeus modular helmet is available here yet? ZS-3000 and zs-3600C

 

http://www.zeus-helmets.com/zeus/products/modular/products_3000.html

[econbizer]

Hey bro,

 

using a Zesus FF-Flip up..

Eh when u guys say inner cushion cannot detach.. which part the cheek parts can't detach huh? The top part touching the hair can remove.

 

The air vent right at the top is flimsy. Mine came off after I dropped it. Well it looks kinda better w/o anyway. I suppose most helmets r when u drop them.

 

Abit heavy, especially when u flip it up. If the winds are strong and it's on flip-up mode, u can feel ur head sway with it. lol.

 

I'd buy another. If u buy with other barang, ah boy there can bargain to $140. Tell me if u see the white version!

[mistaek]

Guys need advice on which helmet to get. i've narrowed down my choices to Zeus, HJC CL-Max and the Rjays Tourtech, all of which are roughly in the same price zone. which would u recommend?

[Nighthawk_250]

Anyone who'd been scouting for flipups knows which is THE LIGHTEST of all?

Any brand will do.

 

Currently using 3/4 MhR helmet with all liner removed, i d.iy the inside

around 1.3kg, hoping to find one flip up do the same at 1.5 kg max

 

So far I find most helmets mention lingers at 1.7+-kg unmodified

[stonekoh]

is zeus zs-3000 available in sg?

[j_tan49]

stonekoh>>yes it is..i got one from Regina 2 weekends ago..but i dont think the A and B models with internal sun visor are here yet..any fellow rider knows differently pls let us know..