Some members here can probably attest - nice helmet but very very very much does not align with the thread title
Cheap helmet review by Ryan F9...options under $200
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Lol. Like most GTAM threads the content has veered wildly off topic.
F-n moderators on here not doing their jobs. Somebody up high needs to dock their pay!!!
Mad Mike
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in 2023 the comfy soft fleece neck liner on my KLIM jacket snagged a bunch of bees (i rode thru a swarm). They stung me. I put the bike down.
Does that count?
Everybody knows Klim makes cheap stuff. If you had bought something more expensive your bike wouldn't have pollen down.
I dunno... It seems like two non-issues.
Long rides = wear ear plugs so you can still hear in your grey years, tinitis sucks, ask my friends who have it, but ask them LOUDLY
Cheeks too tight = just buy a different inner pads for your helmet
I sold helmets for a couple years when I worked at the dealership. A LOT of people will spend hundreds and hundreds to buy a helmet, but then won't spend the extra $50 to buy the right sized inner pads for their face. It's not even their fault. A lot of people just don't even know that the helmet manufacturers make thinner and thicker pads that you can order separately.
You buy the helmet for your head shape, and then you buy the pads for your face shape. Most of us don't need to do this, most of the time the (good) manufacturers get it right, but not everybody fits off the rack and a lot of people neglect how much more they'll love their helmets if they buy the right cheek pads for them.
I for one.
Yup. I found it hard to work at first, but have the knack kind of now. Again the cheaper HJC was much better.
Well this is worrisome….for a lark I checked the date in my favourite helmet…2016…
Guess it’s time to start looking for a new modular.
Guess it’s time to start looking for a new modular.
Which ones are you looking at?
Haven’t even thought about it…since I thought my helmet was only 5-6 years old.
Where does the time go!
I def 100% want a modular. Don’t need super fancy features just on the lighter side weight wise and modular capabilities.
Solid white or hi-viz
Generally modular helmets are slightly heavier because of the hinge system and locking mechanism
True.
Unless you want to empty your pockets and shell (pun intended) out for a carbon fibre one.
Schuberth C5 Carbon MSRP $1750 CAD.... *low whistle*
There's some AGV carbon modulars on F9 retailing around $700-$800 (discounted and sizing is limited), and the HJC RPHA 91 carbon modular is the around the same price.
As TT pointed out earlier, only the AGV carbons are painted white:
Either way, that's a lot of pierogis!
Why does it matter if the helmet is 10 years old? 
Refresh the liner and/or the visor if the current helmets are comfortable and you are hardly riding enough to layout more $$ to replace functional helmets.
Modular choices are expanding tho and seeing Revzilla with a house brand offers some additionall variety at lower cost.
BTW be careful with the visors on new models, some have a supposed "no fog" coating and it is NOT optically clear, nor can the coating be removed. I got rid of my Shark modular over this issue.
India is really on a roll for helmet production - makes sense given the two wheel population.
I bought the Shark because I liked the ability to convert to a 3/4 open face as the chin bar would go over to the back of the helmet. That worked fine, the visor coating tho was a deal breaker.
Refresh the liner and/or the visor if the current helmets are comfortable and you are hardly riding enough to layout more $$ to replace functional helmets.Modular choices are expanding tho and seeing Revzilla with a house brand offers some additionall variety at lower cost.
BTW be careful with the visors on new models, some have a supposed "no fog" coating and it is NOT optically clear, nor can the coating be removed. I got rid of my Shark modular over this issue.
India is really on a roll for helmet production - makes sense given the two wheel population.
I bought the Shark because I liked the ability to convert to a 3/4 open face as the chin bar would go over to the back of the helmet. That worked fine, the visor coating tho was a deal breaker.
Yeah, I first saw that on the retro-styled ROOF Boxer helmets:
LS2 also has one like that:
In carbon too!
Something something polymer breakdown and ability to absorb impact dimishes…Why does it matter if the helmet is 10 years old?
Untrue:
Do Motorcycle Helmets Expire If Not Used? 7 Interesting Points That Answer This Question - AGVSPORT
Motorcycle helmets do not expire if they are not used. There are many recommendations as to when to replace a motorcycle helmet and all are arbitrary and motorcycle helmets expire
agvsport.com
But if you need an excuse to buy a new lid, we'll all come up with reeeeally good excuses why you need a new helmet:
"Paint is fading on the old lid which makes it a safety concern cause cagers can't see me anymore"
"Inner liner is wearing thin causing the acoustic shielding properties to diminish so I'm at greater risk of contracting tinnitus. Or herpes. Whichever is the more serious one"
"Flew into a swarm of bees and the little buggers are stuck in the vents, which will make my bike fall down"
"It's Wednesday..."
Sweet! Less money to save for something more fun!Untrue:
Do Motorcycle Helmets Expire If Not Used? 7 Interesting Points That Answer This Question - AGVSPORT
Motorcycle helmets do not expire if they are not used. There are many recommendations as to when to replace a motorcycle helmet and all are arbitrary and motorcycle helmets expire
But if you need an excuse to buy a new lid, we'll all come up with reeeeally good excuses why you need a new helmet:
"Paint is fading on the old lid which makes it a safety concern cause cagers can't see me anymore"
"Inner liner is wearing thin causing the acoustic shielding properties to diminish so I'm at greater risk of contracting tinnitus. Or herpes. Whichever is the more serious one"
"Flew into a swarm of bees and the little buggers are stuck in the vents, which will make the bike fall down"
"It's Wednesday..."
Does the "something more fun" start with a "P" and end in a "ierogis"?
Encouraging people (young new riders) to use old, out of service helmets is a bad idea.
Buy the best gear you can afford, and wear it.
Buy the best gear you can afford, and wear it.
