Helmets
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From: Stanmore
For occasional track days, just find a cheap one that is a genuine helmet with the safety marking on - once found, google it and see reviews from owners to see if there are any problems.
Don't buy second hand - not worth the risk. How much do you value your head? If you're trying to save money, this isn't the corner you want to cut.
Go to a bike shop and try them on, I know they don't have to be as comfortable in a car as on a bike, but different brands make different shapes for different heads.
I found Arai the most comfortable. Mine is so comfortable in fact I have once or twice forgotten I'm even wearing it!
Don't buy second hand - not worth the risk. How much do you value your head? If you're trying to save money, this isn't the corner you want to cut.
Go to a bike shop and try them on, I know they don't have to be as comfortable in a car as on a bike, but different brands make different shapes for different heads.
I found Arai the most comfortable. Mine is so comfortable in fact I have once or twice forgotten I'm even wearing it!
I've got a Takachi TK-30 which was £50. It's been fine so far
In the end, how much you spend depends on what you want it for.
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there is a carbon helmet which is super light unreal how light its but forgot the make and model, i like the simpson helmets been around for years and years, dont see how youd look like a tw%t like, Cracking helmets who give a to$s anyways as long as your having fun 
There was a bike ride out today at phoenix honda took the new Crosstourer cracking bike, honda was not liking me scrapping the hero pegs, and speaking to a s2000 owner thought he had a Ap2 we've all been there 
There was a bike ride out today at phoenix honda took the new Crosstourer cracking bike, honda was not liking me scrapping the hero pegs, and speaking to a s2000 owner
thought he had a Ap2 we've all been there
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From: Frustration
Marushin RS-2 is one of the lightest at 1050g. A nice hat and I almost bought one.
http://www.jsaccessories.co.uk/marus...et-carbon.html
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From: Edinburgh
That's the lid i was on about i was very impressed with how light it was, little uncomfortable tho im used to the gp lid.
Aye i know the stig as that helmet but there is a reason why he does,
i know what your saying but if i like something im no going to let other peoples opinion choose what to wear and what not to
Aye i know the stig as that helmet but there is a reason why he does,
i know what your saying but if i like something im no going to let other peoples opinion choose what to wear and what not to
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From: Banbury, Oxfordshire
For safety as well as comfort, it's important that you get one that fits properly. So I'd go and try one on somewhere, and bike shops are the obvious place. The difference between a bike helmet and a car helmet is not going to make the difference if you have an accident serious enough to bang your head.
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From: West Sussex
Modern bike helmets don't conform to the right standards to be eligible for use in MSA events, so bear this in mind if you think you think you'll ever want to sprint or race. Bike helmets are fine for track days though.
As others have said the most important thing is fit - different brands fit different people. Go to a bike superstore and try a few on. If you want a proper car helmet GPR at Silverstone has stock you can try on.
As others have said the most important thing is fit - different brands fit different people. Go to a bike superstore and try a few on. If you want a proper car helmet GPR at Silverstone has stock you can try on.
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Thanks for all the posts guys, much appreciated. The helmet will be for recreational track days, probably a couple of times a year for the time being so I will take a look at the more affordable options for the time being and then upgrade if I get into them more regularly.
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Bumping this as I have a question on the V2 helmet as recommended here. I ordered one last week but it didn't arrive on time for Combe, so I ended up sniffing someone elses sweat for the day. Yay.
V2 helmet arrived today, it's a snug fit, I can feel the cushioning pressing slightly on my fat cheeks. I imagine that there'll be a 'bedding in' period where after a while this will go?
Secondly, anyone know if the Go Pro side mount works with it? If not I'll probably return it and get something else.
Thanks.
V2 helmet arrived today, it's a snug fit, I can feel the cushioning pressing slightly on my fat cheeks. I imagine that there'll be a 'bedding in' period where after a while this will go?
Secondly, anyone know if the Go Pro side mount works with it? If not I'll probably return it and get something else.
Thanks.