papa5murf

dumbest advice ever.... you just want people to kill themselves...

Honda 367

Finally, I am going to learn to ride motorcycle this weekend. Any ideas on what kind of helmet I should get? I know full mask is the one to get but there are so many varieties and brands with wide price range. I would appreciate your comments. Thanks.

gfacter

I am Partial to Shoei, I have a RF800 and Rf1000 and a X-sp, IMO they are higher quality that Arai, I have seen a number of pieces break off of Arai's. My Shoei's are still in great shape, I also wash them once or twice a year.

These are not inexpensive and you really want to have one fitted to your head, if you are buying locally try to find someone that knows about the helmets and fitting them properly.

Also look at the fitting guides on their websites.

The Helmet shop in Click me is a great online store If you know your sizing.

I have read about some people trying on Helmets at the superstores (Coleman

kvu3

http://www.motorcyclegearreview.com

imnewtryme

Rock!
Motorcycles are great.
Follow the advice though, and do the classes, and practice.
I took the class in albermarle, and it was a super fun experience.

I don't remember posting this, but I hit a deer on my bike 3 months ago after riding for almost 3 years. Totalled the bike, and the deer, and I was laid out for 3 weeks. I'm back to normal, but it was a pain in the ass, and plenty of physical therapy.

I think it is totally worth the risk to enjoy motorcycles, but you have to be SOOO vigilant!

Anyways, if you want the whole story, click on the picture. I only post it here as a real reminder of what COULD happen.

gfacter

Ouch sorry to hear about that.

Buy some Real Motorcycle boots and riding pants.

That would have saved you from the road rash. Trust me I know.


Cool pic though.

Honda 367

Thank you all for sharing your personal experience as well as your take on the helmets. I asked a motorcycle cop this afternoon and he basically said the comfort is the most important factor for helmets as long as they are certified by DOT. I think I am going to buy an inexpensive one in the beginning and go from there.

Since I am a vintage guy, I think I will be utmost careful when I ride. Soon, I will be asking what kind of motorcycle to get.

gfacter

DOT is total BS, those cruiser caps that a lot of riders wear are DOT certified. They will not protect anything in a crash.

You want SNELL certified.

How valuable is your head?

The better helmets are quieter have beter venting (dont fog up) and have removable liners for cleaning. They also have easy to remove shields.

I have seen plenty of Vintage riders get into trouble.

SV-650

Cheers,

George

Honda 367

^That is an excellent idea. I will look into SNELL certified helmet. I am only interested in getting a full mask regardless. The motorcycle officer did say that he has seen a guy survive a fall but didn't have much of a jaw due to not having a full maks. Anyway, there are definitely risks with riding a motorcycle. Thank you for good heads up.

Dunk'sDad

Hello everyone - to answer to OP's question...

Harley-Davidson offers a program called Rider's Edge. You might want to look into it:

http://www.ridersedge.com/