[bmparis]

OK so I gotta get a helmet...

Im considering the scorpion exo-400 for around $150 that a lotta people really like, but I have also seen the HJC CL-14 which is being discounted and sold for like $99.

Which is the better helmet? or are there better in that price range? I cant go for the $300+ ones because I have to get other gear (gloves, jacket n boots)

AND should I get it instore or online?

 

[ne1469]

accoridng to this article "Blowing The Lid" technicaly its the z1r (89.00), but you also gotta consider fit, comfort, etc... thats best for you. I looked at the Exo-400 and love the features that Scoprion offers in their helmets, but the fit wasnt comfortable for me.


My Z1R


I got it from this place -Z1r I've ordered lots of gear from this place & they've been really good of making any exchanges I needed.

Whichever helmet you choose, if you plan on getting a tinted visor Id recommend getting a visor bag for when you ride till dark and need to swithc visors.

 

[jeeps84]

That's a good deal on the Scorpion. You need to try them on first then order/buy where ever you get the best deal.

 

[Als-Repsol]

The one that YOU like and fits YOUR head best is the better helmet for YOU

 

[Gas Man]

It also depends on fitment.

For example... I picked up a Nolan for me and ordered the proper size for the wife. I have a big melon head...where as she has a small more oblong head... we ordered her the medium. It was the right size but it just didn't fit correctly... wrong shaped helmet for her head... and YES there is a big difference.

 

[twisty]

I picked up a sponsorship from M2R for the 2006 season. Their helmets have passed the normal testing and seam pretty reasonable.

http://www.m2rhelmets.com/

 

[Gas Man]

I picked up a sponsorship from M2R for the 2006 season. Their helmets have passed the normal testing and seam pretty reasonable.

http://www.m2rhelmets.com/

So are you going to sport one next year? If so see if they'll give you a tinted one for racing so we don't have to see you ugly mug! :lol: Just playin Twist! :dthumb: :cheers:

 

[snadamo]

I picked up a sponsorship from M2R for the 2006 season. Their helmets have passed the normal testing and seam pretty reasonable.

http://www.m2rhelmets.com/

They look pretty cool. Are you going to be sporting one for the 06 season?

BTW I dig the new avatar :dthumb:

 

[twisty]

Yeah I will get tinted shield to with the deal.:lol:

They seem pretty good. I havent got them yet but they look like they are on par with the others.

STAY AWAY FROM HJC>>>>JUNK!!!!!

Yeah I love my avatar. All chicks dig Twisty....:lol:

 

[DLIT]

I didn't read every one elses posts cuz I have tried both helmets and currently own an exo-400. I used the HJC for 2 months until I could buy a new one. The HJC is heavy and noisy and has crappy vents. The Scorpion is a little noisy but is real comfortable and the vents actually work. Get the SCorp, you won't be disappointed!!!

 

[BusaBabe]

But an Arai! :here: :here: :here:

 

[Fire&IronGixxer]

I know you stated the $300+ are a little expensive, but I love the ICON helmets. They are comfy, not really heavy, mine is not noisy at all. I have the Mainframe rubatone black - and I just bought the ICON Mainframe Manic helmet a couple of weeks ago. People have mixed opinions about ICON but I love it. All of my gear is ICON......

 

[Trip]

Yeah I will get tinted shield to with the deal.:lol:

They seem pretty good. I havent got them yet but they look like they are on par with the others.

STAY AWAY FROM HJC>>>>JUNK!!!!!

Yeah I love my avatar. All chicks dig Twisty....:lol:

That's tiffany teen, she is outdated. You need to find you a new hoe. Although, I do have carmen electra, she is getting really old too.

 

[Mojo]

I know you stated the $300+ are a little expensive, but I love the ICON helmets. They are comfy, not really heavy, mine is not noisy at all. I have the Mainframe rubatone black - and I just bought the ICON Mainframe Manic helmet a couple of weeks ago. People have mixed opinions about ICON but I love it. All of my gear is ICON......

I bought a mainframe and a fog-free visor few weeks ago. It's the best no-fog visor I've ever encountered!!

Of course, I probably wouldn't have spent the money if I weren't a dealer and didn't get it at cost...