Lids kids?

[No.2of20]

Hi guys,
hope everyone is well.
Can't believe Santa is going to bring me a new helmet for Xmas.
His budget is only around $500 Australian( $5000.00 US!!!)
I have narrowed it down to an AGV 5-KS or a Bell Qualifier DLX Mips.
With that said I have tried both brands on in ML and LGE.
The Bell had some pressure points at the back which made it a bit uncomfortable.
The AGV was more comfortable.

Would love your thoughts on this.

Cheers,
Shane.

 

[HayaWakened]

Shoei in that price range

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Comfort and fit are the factors to consider along with DOT & SNELL &/or EU testing standards. Your choice. I have one Shoei and several Scorpions. I prefer the Scorpios but they’re getting a bit old.

 

[Mythos]

Any helmet is a lot better than no helmet but I'd go with Shoei again. I crashed with my Shoei RF11. I had no serious head injuries, just automatically a concussion because I got knocked out. The helmet obviously helped avoid a lot more serious concussion and probably death. The face shield on the RF11 didn't even crack or come open and it took a hard hit. There are a couple really cool looking CF helmets available but the weight reduction is very slight. I'll probably stick with the tried and true.

 

[Bumblebee]

I like my HJC RPHA for the most part, it's very light, vented well and fits great.

 

[ottafish]

Shoei and hjc rpha are my main two
High vis bell for city work

 

[Rubberrabbit]

Like George Clooney in the advertising spot once told me..... "Shoei......what else?" Or was it Nesspresso? Naaaah think it was Shoei!

For me the best helmets on the market. I´ve tryed a lot of helmets in the past, special the ones the german media/magazines praised over and over. No helmet fits better than a shoei for me. Maybe god decide, while he createt me "This guy has a shoei head, no other helmet shout fit on the watermelon he calls head"

But i had to admit, i own a LS2 Helmet too, they are much better, than you think. Yes its a China Helmet, but the quality is very good, fits good (even not so perfect as the shoei does), and the price is hot!

But i think for your budget, you can get a nice shoei!

 

[Quiksilver]

I like my HJC RPHA for the most part, it's very light, vented well and fits great.

I have the rpha11 and like it. Lots of ventilation but on the loud side, nothing ear plugs can't resolve. I also have a rpha 70 carbon and like that helmet as well. More on the budget side in the grand scheme but decent lids.

 

[Bumblebee]

I have the rpha11 and like it. Lots of ventilation but on the loud side, nothing ear plugs can't resolve. I also have a rpha 70 carbon and like that helmet as well. More on the budget side in the grand scheme but decent lids.

Mine's a 70ST carbon and it is a decent helmet but wasn't inexpensive, there are two things I don't like about it:

1) the visor is cracking around the pin lock which is something I found to be a common fault
2) the top vent catches a lot of air and causes a sort of vibration at speed.

 

[Quiksilver]

Mine's a 70ST carbon and it is a decent helmet but wasn't inexpensive, there are two things I don't like about it:

1) the visor is cracking around the pin lock which is something I found to be a common fault
2) the top vent catches a lot of air and causes a sort of vibration at speed.

I haven't noticed any cracking but I have three or four shields I rotate. The mileage I ride has significantly been decreased, maybe with more miles a problem may arise.
I've noticed the rpha70 didn't feel as "slippery" as the rpha11 and never thought it would be the top vent, makes sense now that you mention it.

 

[No.2of20]

Cheers for your thoughts guys.
Look like the big red guy is bringing me an
AGV Hurricane 2.0 in Black/Silver.
Same colours as my bike.
If I was a bit smarter I would attach a picture of the lid but I am not sadly.
Cheers.

 

[Bumblebee]

Cheers for your thoughts guys.
Look like the big red guy is bringing me an
AGV Hurricane 2.0 in Black/Silver.
Same colours as my bike.
If I was a bit smarter I would attach a picture of the lid but I am not sadly.
Cheers.

To attach a picture go to the "attach files" then select the picture from your files on your device...easy-peasy and now we will expect pictures...

 

[No.2of20]

Lol.
I can actually do that believe it or not BB.
I just can't seem to find a picture on the Interwebs that will let me save it.
Hmmm.
Oops for got to say it's a K5 - S model helmet.
Cheap for you guys. Medium price range down south here.

 

[Bumblebee]

Lol.
I can actually do that believe it or not BB.
I just can't seem to find a picture on the Interwebs that will let me save it.
Hmmm.
Oops for got to say it's a K5 - S model helmet.
Cheap for you guys. Medium price range down south here.

Right, I recall you already posted pictures of your steed.....

Hey, it's early here and I'm not as think as you stunned I am.....

 

[No.2of20]

Lol.
It's late here.11.30 pm.
Last bit of posting before lights out.

 

[No.2of20]

Lol.
It's late here.11.30 pm.
Last bit of posting before lights out.

 

[Bumblebee]

Lol.
It's late here.11.30 pm.
Last bit of posting before lights out.

I would have already been in bed asleep..it's 0820 here

 

[Jakegsxr11]

This one? Looks sweet!

 

[CrashTestDanny]

I love my Arai - and easily within the $5k US budget (is it really 10USD per 1AUD? but don't buy for looks. First and foremost, make sure you get a helmet that fits right and is comfortable - otherwise it is useless.

 

[No.2of20]

Cheers Jake.
Yep that's the one but in black

I love my Arai - and easily within the $5k US budget (is it really 10USD per 1AUD? but don't buy for looks. First and foremost, make sure you get a helmet that fits right and is comfortable - otherwise it is useless

and silver.
Should leave the shop today apparently.

Hey Danny ,
No not quite but we always joke about the USD value versus pretty much everyone else's currency.
It's about 73c US to the AUS $.