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Hello all,

I recently picked up my car 2 weeks ago and its about to clock over its first service.

I've been looking at helmets and do not want to go nuts, as this is to replace my old one and it may be used once a month.

I have seen some shoei, arai and agv ones on ebay and motorsport websites for <$600

take these for example, they don't state if they are AS1698 standards

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AGV-Stealth-Griffo-...=item4ceef27df6

one would assume that helmets like shoei, arai, agv etc would comply with Australian Standards...?

Where did people purchase their helmets from, any recommendations sub $600 or would you advise other.

please don't state, you get what you pay for, I get it.

cheers

Adrian

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as tempting as it is to buy online to save some cash the most important thing with a helmet is the fit. it's by far the most important. it doesn't matter if it's the best made helmet ever if it's not the exact right size and fit for your head it won't work as intended. I guess you can always go try some on at your local shop and then once you've found the exact size and type you want stooge them and go order it online and save money that way. but yeah, basic message is fit is the most important aspect.

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Agreed with the proper fit.

Be aware there are different standards for helmets. Most of the helmets sold around here meet Australian standards, made for motorbikes.

The better standard is a proper motorsport helmet. For some reason I believe they are illegal for the roads, but they are much stronger. They are tested with 3 or 4 different impact methods, instead of just one, and are also fireproof. The easiest way to tell them apart is motorsport helmets usually have a smaller visor gap.

i just purchased a helmet from a motorcycle store it meets aus standard for helmets 1698 for $95.00 its a m2r but its old stock manufactured in 2006 so sold at a discount.its more of a road bike helmet than dirtbike

Its for the upcoming deca so dont think i will be getting up to any great speed needing to spend a fortune.

Agreed with the proper fit.

Be aware there are different standards for helmets. Most of the helmets sold around here meet Australian standards, made for motorbikes.

The better standard is a proper motorsport helmet. For some reason I believe they are illegal for the roads, but they are much stronger. They are tested with 3 or 4 different impact methods, instead of just one, and are also fireproof. The easiest way to tell them apart is motorsport helmets usually have a smaller visor gap.

its a common misconception that stronger is better. What stronger actually means is more force transferred to the head and brain than energy absorbed in the helmet.

also your comments about the Australian standards are incorrect:

AS/NZS 1698:2006

Australian/New Zealand Standard™

Protective helmets for vehicle users

2 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this Standard is to provide motor cyclists and racing car drivers with

helmets that provide protection against, and minimize the severity of, head injury from

hazards associated with motor cycle riding or motor vehicle racing.

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