When to Replace a Helmet?

[DanPez]

I'm happy with my BMW System 5. I like the flexibility of being better able to communicate with toll booth operators, shop staff etc without de-helming and it's also easier to take photos.

This was another model that I was looking at.
Steve's (Averb) site rates the "Caberg Konda" and "System 5" top of its class.

Called a couple of BMW dealers that have the helmet on special .....none my size
Replaced by the "System 6".

 

[Chicago Mark]

For me it's like tires. when you think it 'may' be time; it is.

all the best,

Mark

 

[motoguzziman]

On the same subject of helmets ..... any opinions on Open-Face or Flip-Flop?

Flip front only certify as an open face. The question is do you want to look good, or keep your looks? I'm of the full face helmet persuasion.

Yes I agree here, I can only theorize about what would have happened , if I had been wearing a Flip Flop, when a drunk driver hit me, but the lower part of my full face was abraded deep into the fibreglass.

I was in hospital being rebuilt for 5 months, but my face was OK :lol:

 

[BellagioBob]

another thing to consider is the design of the helmet. my X-Lite full face is great on a sports bike but when on the Bellagio in an upright position it is noisy, This i think is down to the air vents on top of the helmet. when the Guzzi screen is fitted it is even worse. However for comfort and fit it is great. Its a shame you can not go on a test ride to see what the helmet is like when riding the bike.

 

[double.d]

I just bought this and it ticks all the boxes for function, comfort and style. It sure beats the 7 year old HJC :whistle:

 

[Phang]

I replaced mine every 5 years.

I sold my 5 years old/50,000km/31,250miles Arai RX-7 RR4 for one third of its original purchase price. Yes, riders do buy used helmet here and I used the money with some topping up to buy a new RR5 with the same colour.

Don't they look the same

 

[Zecis]

My beloved Caberg (flip flop) must now be around 4 years young. It has never been dropped, but does look highly iffy. It has a sort of coating on it, vaguely sticky, almost as if it was wrapped at the factory in cling film that sticks to stuff, so road dirt, flies, etc all stick and won't come off.
Has anyone else had this problem, and how did they resolve it. I've tried all the usual helmet cleaning ideas - none work.

Thanks
Adam

 

[mickyvee_2010]

:?: Funny you should mention that! My previous lid was a Lazer, which I had for about 5 years. Just this year it developed a sticky coating which attracted flies, hairs, dust, etc, which I could not remove. I tried WD40, carb cleaner, soap and hot water, all to no avail. I haven't a clue as to the cause of this condition, and the only cure was to buy a new lid. Which is what I did. I had considered that the fault might lie in the matte, soft touch, rubberised finish that started to deteriorate over time. I dunno.

 

[GUZZIWALT]

so my bell star from 1984 should be replaced

 

[Mi_ka]

so my bell star from 1984 should be

donated to some helmet museum.

 

[oldmanjob]

On the same subject of helmets ..... any opinions on Open-Face or Flip-Flop?

Flip front only certify as an open face. The question is do you want to look good, or keep your looks? I'm of the full face helmet persuasion.

Yes I agree here, I can only theorize about what would have happened , if I had been wearing a Flip Flop, when a drunk driver hit me, but the lower part of my full face was abraded deep into the fibreglass.

I was in hospital being rebuilt for 5 months, but my face was OK :lol:

I have no problem with modular or other wise known as flip-flop helmets. When I totaled out my Bonnie, I hit the ground, then then was flipped over on my stomach. My Nolan N102 scraped along the ground letting me see every piece gravel and leftover road kill as they passed by my eyes. The modular chin piece did its job and stayed in place saving me from a face implant. I replace that helmet with another N102, and now also wearing a Nolan Trilogy with a removable chin bar if one so desires (not Me )

Bill

 

[slipknot]

I do like the flips better because I'm wearing glasses, but with a fresh pair of eyes I'd consider a full face. :dry:

Thats my issue also .... having the full face and wearing glasses. (Mine you my round face doesn't help either)

Bill's "Nolan N43 Trilogy" or the "Shoei Multitech" looks pretty interesting and am leaning towards something similar.
But doing some web shopping I found an Italian company OSBE that makes this wicked looking helmet but is not DOT nor Snell approved.
They are ECE22.05 EUROPEAN APPROVED


Has anyone heard pos/neg things about them?

Try this: http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcyc ... pa-helmet/

 

[DanPez]

It took me more than a year to decide ..... inch: (Better late than never)
Like most of you mentioned I tried it out before buying it.
Tried out the Shoei Qwest (Graphic) and for a couple of bucks more the Arai VectorII (Plain) was a slightly better fit.
Then for the hell of it I tried out the Shoei RF-1100 same size (M) and couldn't even get my head inside ..... but the Arai RX-Q fitted like a glove. (Better than any I tried)
I had The Quantum for a few years ..... decided to stick with Arai given my O head.

 

[motoguzziman]

Well, my 6 yr old HJC, was starting to let rain run down the inside of the visor, so I did a quick seal job with silicone.
Needless to say, it didn't work well !
So we did this.....................

http://motoguzziriders.com/2012/06/09/h ... lmet-test/

 

[Mi_ka]

interesting