08-20-2006, 04:05 AM
I always bought Shoei helmets. I was out of motorcycling for 8 years and recently got back into it. I have a Shoei RF-700 full face helmet. Bought it for $150. Snell and DOT approved.
Do yourself a favor and avoid the cheap line of helmets. The critical thing is to buy something comfortable. If it's not comfortable, you won't wear it. And like others said; wear it all the time. You can't plan when you will have an accident. It will be when you least expect it.
I live in a state with no helmet or eye protection laws. Seems absurd to me but there is a strong anti-helmet lobby in this state (ABATE). I don't care if it's 120º F outside; if I am on my motorcycle, my helmet will be on my head.
Do yourself a favor and avoid the cheap line of helmets. The critical thing is to buy something comfortable. If it's not comfortable, you won't wear it. And like others said; wear it all the time. You can't plan when you will have an accident. It will be when you least expect it.
I live in a state with no helmet or eye protection laws. Seems absurd to me but there is a strong anti-helmet lobby in this state (ABATE). I don't care if it's 120º F outside; if I am on my motorcycle, my helmet will be on my head.