Helmets

[RichardH 0]

Any had any experience with NITRO or LS2 helmets?

[Stue11 0]

Nitro excellent lids imo, had a few over the years

[NFX 0]

Budgets lids.. Had a Nitro lid when I first started riding 125's..
You wouldnt catch me wearing a £30 helmet now though, Id prefer my brain to stay inside my skull, not smeared all over the road

[RichardH 0]

I was looking at £100 to £200.

[XS1100 0]

I am about due a new lid to, I left mine in the shed over winter I think the mice took a liking to it Bell star II do they still make um?

[NFX 0]

ITCHY wrote:

I was looking at £100 to £200.

You're going to spend £200~ on a Nitro lid??

Why would you even be looking at Nitro lids if you had £200 to spend?
You can buy an AGV S4, or an entry level Arai for that..

[RichardH 0]

Just something I saw in a local shop, hence my post, actually been looking at HJCs' as that's what I have now, also want one with an internal visor.

[Stue11 0]

@NFX wrote:

Budgets lids.. Had a Nitro lid when I first started riding 125's..
You wouldnt catch me wearing a £30 helmet now though, Id prefer my brain to stay inside my skull, not smeared all over the road

As long as theyve got the relevent stamps on em thats all that matters everybody different when it comes to lids my head best suit the Nolan and Xlite range there are also good lids same make i know before anyone says

[Stick 0]

Not what you asked itchy but could be relevant as what dya get for ya money far as lids are concerned?

@NFX wrote:

Budgets lids.. Had a Nitro lid when I first started riding 125's..
You wouldnt catch me wearing a £30 helmet now though, Id prefer my brain to stay inside my skull, not smeared all over the road

Should I be Worried!

Just bought 1st ever Nitro priced, £50. It fits well and is of the gold motorsport standard.

Would I really be better Crash protected by spending more money?? Bearing in mind I have a pretty cautious riding style.

...And not planning on doing any trackdays anytime soon,, lol.

[lee1 1]

sure I read an article on cheap lids,and when testing them they were better than £300.00 lids

cheap doesnt always mean bad

[dick65 0]

you could pick up a new agv stealth with built in sun visor for £200 ive got last years model and wouldnt wear anything else so comfy and light you forget your wearing it.

[Stue11 0]

@Stick wrote:

Not what you asked itchy but could be relevant as what dya get for ya money far as lids are concerned?

@NFX wrote:

Budgets lids.. Had a Nitro lid when I first started riding 125's..
You wouldnt catch me wearing a £30 helmet now though, Id prefer my brain to stay inside my skull, not smeared all over the road

Should I be Worried!

Just bought 1st ever Nitro priced, £50. It fits well and is of the gold motorsport standard.

Would I really be better Crash protected by spending more money?? Bearing in mind I have a pretty cautious riding style.

...And not planning on doing any trackdays anytime soon,, lol.

Trust me you will have no trouble with Nitro lid, i came off at a ton plus broke a few bones but me head was left in one piece, few would disagree if there stamped for road use wear it

[bonzo-b 0]

Good Lids Nitro...

[NFX 0]

@Stick wrote:

Not what you asked itchy but could be relevant as what dya get for ya money far as lids are concerned?

@NFX wrote:

Budgets lids.. Had a Nitro lid when I first started riding 125's..
You wouldnt catch me wearing a £30 helmet now though, Id prefer my brain to stay inside my skull, not smeared all over the road

Should I be Worried!

Just bought 1st ever Nitro priced, £50. It fits well and is of the gold motorsport standard.

Would I really be better Crash protected by spending more money?? Bearing in mind I have a pretty cautious riding style.

...And not planning on doing any trackdays anytime soon,, lol.

Dont panic mate, all Im saying is that they are a budget helmet manufacturer.. Any lid should have all the relevant stamps for UK road use if sold as such, and will be safe to use..
Personally though, I ride every day and im happy to pay the premium for the peace of mind and quality I get from a more expensive lid.. We all have to start somewhere though, and a £50 Nitro lid was all I could afford when I first started riding, so I can appreciate why people buy them.(I dropped mine alot anyway )
My advice to anyone would be to buy the best helmet that you can afford, its what will save your life in the event of an accident.

Oh, and dont be lured into a false sense of security just because you ride cautiously or defensively, other people on the roads will still drive like twats, regardless of how you ride

[RichardH 0]

Oh, and dont be lured into a false sense of security just because you
ride cautiously or defensively, other people on the roads will still
drive like twats, regardless of how you ride

certainly can't argue with that one matey and all opinions are welcome

[BanditMike 0]

ITCHY wrote:

Just something I saw in a local shop, hence my post, actually been looking at HJCs' as that's what I have now, also want one with an internal visor.

First helmet I had was a HJC. Paid £160. Very comfortable helmet and enough space to fit an intercom if you need one. Always handy for passing comments about what you see . Comfortable helmet. I have a Nitro now, with the internal visor. Not as comfortable to wear as the HJC, but then it was half the price!?

[RichardH 0]

OK I know this is different again but what do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHARK-S900-ENIGMA-MOTORBIKE-MOTORCYCLE-HELMET-BLACK-S-/380288598650?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Helmets&hash=item588af7827a

[Stue11 0]

ITCHY wrote:

OK I know this is different again but what do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHARK-S900-ENIGMA-MOTORBIKE-MOTORCYCLE-HELMET-BLACK-S-/380288598650?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Helmets&hash=item588af7827a

Quality french lids

[NFX 0]

ITCHY wrote:

OK I know this is different again but what do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHARK-S900-ENIGMA-MOTORBIKE-MOTORCYCLE-HELMET-BLACK-S-/380288598650?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Helmets&hash=item588af7827a

Im thinking thats wayy too small for me

[dick65 0]

shark make some decent lids,id try em on first cause there not for everyones head shape

[RichardH 0]

Disn't know they were French, that's them out then

[NFX 0]

ITCHY wrote:

Disn't know they were French, that's them out then

Prob not as bad as their cars..

[Les 0]

@XS1100 wrote:

I am about due a new lid to, I left mine in the shed over winter I think the mice took a liking to it Bell star II do they still make um?

Ive got a Bell , its my day to day lid, paid about £100 for it in a sale,its an ok lid but the wind whistles through the vents on it so i taped them over .