Anyone had experiences with dirt cheap motorbike helmets?

I wouldn't suggest wearing sunnies unless they have shatter proof lenses. Last thing you need is shards of glass in your eyes :-\

 

The way i look at it, if it complies with the AS for helmets.... even a cheap helmet.... if you are going to hit anything hard enough to break it, it's only a brain bucket.... saves the coroner having to scoop your brains off the road... that stuff STINKS!! If you are going to fall off a bike an expensive helmet might offer a bit more padding, but in the end you will end up with the same result, a dribbling vegetable pissing and shitting your pants rocking back and forth not knowing what day it is. I have been through several helmets over the years..... my $80 ebay helmet has outlasted the Shoei i paid a lot more for.

 

My first couple of helmets which are ADR approved were like $40, they protect pretty much just as well as my V3 Fox Carbon fibre, only problem is they're probably a one crash thing, and they weigh a tonne! MY current helmet I can't even feel it being on haha.

 

I bought myself an RXT helmet years ago - I've fallen off multiple times and am yet to break my face, so I'd say they'd do the job for a learner.

This guy isn't racing FMX guys, he's puttering around in a paddock. I bet the worst thing that'll happen is he'll lose momentum up a hill and topple to one side.

 

At the end of the day it usually only takes one decent hit to the head and your screwed. You have to ask yourself if you do stack it would you prefer the best protection you can get for your head or would you be happy chancing it, the answer to that question is the answer to your original one. If it was me there would be no way I would take a chance with my head, even if I'm not the smartest or prettiest thing around.

 

Due to the pointy nose of MX helmets, its not recommended to wear them on road bikes as they can actually cause more damage by the pointed nose grabbing the ground while your sliding and ripping your head sideways. MX helmets are made that way as most MX impacts are front on impacts from going over the bars, so frontal rigidity is priority. Road bike helmets are more made for when you hit the deck and slide (not that any of this will effect the OP as he's only learning and wont be breaking any speed records or having massive offs)

 

ALL helmets are a 1 crash thing. They are all designed to protect for ONE impact. Then to be disposed of. If you read the tags they will usually say if you even drop it from over 1m then it should technically be replaced as it could have been weakened.

 

Any helmet is useless if its not fastened properly. I learned this lesson really quickly when I saw a mate loosing all his front teeth when he face planted and his helmet flew off. Had to have his jaw rewired (?), not sure what was the real surgery done. Go for Arai and Shoei helemts and here in Brunei its a bit pricy.

 

side topic here. Does anyone know why Shoei / Arai helmets are MORE expensive without the stickers? I dont have more then 4 shops to compare prices here in Brunei. but if you are shopping for helmets, why are the 'stickered' ones cheaper than the plain ones? I am asking bcoz it hard to match up suits with helmets

 

Probably because they don't get the free advertising maybe? I don't know for sure.

 

do you mean a plain helmet compared to a helmet with a graphic on it?, here in australia the plain ones are normaly a touch cheaper compared to a replica/graphic type helmet, only other price difference is between different models.

to the OP as most have said get one with the australian standards and one that feels comfortable on your head, i find the arai suits the shape of my head good.

 

if u want i have a fox helmet and googles u can buy off me pm if ur interested

 

its simple mate you buy wat suits you so long as it has the aus standard sticker on it it gunna save ya head this carry on with shoie and aria helmets is a big toss as a company name kbc manufacture most of these helmets for these companies anyway same as fox and 661 all made in the same factory just labeled differently ,carbon compisite helmets are strong yes but transfer way to much force back to the head the biggest difference with these helmets is the foam they use inside we have been buyin motox helmets for my son for fifteen years now so i have got some idea wat im sayin , cheap helmets are very safe now days some are even better than some very expensive helmets , buy wat suits ya its your choice and your dollars just take it easy when ya startin out .

 

Congrats on what appears to be a good choice. Has the proper credentials, full face helmet to protect the jaw, snug fit (well sounds a bit too snug).

 

Tip: Any helmet should always be as "snug" (tight) as you can handle it, bordering on two small, when you first get it. That allows for it to "bed in" to your head shape and never be loose. Also, NEVER let ANYONE else wear your helmet!

 

looks tops.

atleast youll be able to have other uses for it aswell.
eg: track days/ gokarting etc.

can you also get other visors to put on the front?
eg if your going to be out in the sun alot having a tinted one?

and good luck with finding a top.