masda74 To Loud Gold Donating Members 4,112 Member For: 13y 21d Gender: Male Location: WA, Perth Posted 21/11/20 05:49 AM Share Posted 21/11/20 05:49 AM I want to get a pair of good helmets that are full face coverage, but then allow you to press a button and lift the front component to be an open face helmet. I also want something that will allow me to add bluetooth connectivity so I can talk to my partner in crime. I have seen some helmets with a small open area around the back where you can snug in the bluetooth, but the price for those helmets.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodycrashboy Feeling the Love :-) Bronze Donating Members 4,421 Member For: 11y 8m 20d Gender: Male Location: Not in Cairns anymore Posted 21/11/20 07:08 AM Share Posted 21/11/20 07:08 AM (edited) 1 hour ago, masda74 said: but the price for those helmets.... I know they are expensive but what price would you put on your "partner in crime" ? edit: this should be a bit of help https://www.webbikeworld.com/wbw-recommend-best-modular-helmets/ Edited 21/11/20 07:11 AM by bloodycrashboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masda74 To Loud Gold Donating Members 4,112 Member For: 13y 21d Gender: Male Location: WA, Perth Posted 22/11/20 03:04 AM Share Posted 22/11/20 03:04 AM The partner has a Shoei so she is well protected. These two have my attention: Shoei Neotec II Scorpion EXO AT950 I like the fact that there is also a sun visor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodycrashboy Feeling the Love :-) Bronze Donating Members 4,421 Member For: 11y 8m 20d Gender: Male Location: Not in Cairns anymore Posted 22/11/20 03:12 AM Share Posted 22/11/20 03:12 AM (edited) I would go with Shoei cos this quote from webbikeworld: "The Neotec II might be pricey, but you get what you pay for. It is a premium helmet and feels it. The integrated sun visor, chin bar, and levels of comfort are top-notch. It’s a helmet built not only for high levels of comfort and usability but also to protect your noggin in the event of an accident. " the other hat you speak of is only about the price quote: "While it might not feel like the most premium lid on your head (the interior could be softer and a tiny bit more padded, for its price, it’s a real winner." I paid $800 for my new HJC, but every time I pick it up (weighs 1.2 kilo) and put it on my head I have a real sense of comfort and safety Edited 22/11/20 03:21 AM by bloodycrashboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masda74 To Loud Gold Donating Members 4,112 Member For: 13y 21d Gender: Male Location: WA, Perth Posted 22/11/20 03:37 AM Share Posted 22/11/20 03:37 AM I just realized that those prices are USD. I just did a search on Amazon app.... I <3 Bananas THAT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodycrashboy Feeling the Love :-) Bronze Donating Members 4,421 Member For: 11y 8m 20d Gender: Male Location: Not in Cairns anymore Posted 22/11/20 04:22 AM Share Posted 22/11/20 04:22 AM (edited) plain white or black for 1K https://www.bikebiz.com.au/apparel/helmets/modular-helmets/shoei add $50 for plain red or blue and $150 for a pattern if you have a large bike clothing shop in WA, they might discount to get your business I got my HJC for $50 cheaper than the online store Edited 22/11/20 04:25 AM by bloodycrashboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masda74 To Loud Gold Donating Members 4,112 Member For: 13y 21d Gender: Male Location: WA, Perth Posted 22/11/20 04:27 AM Share Posted 22/11/20 04:27 AM yeah nah. not gonna spend more than 500-600 clams on a helmet. This helmet that I got now was $169 and it was just to get me out of trouble. A year later I am still looking for a replacement. Need to find a comfortable one and one at an affordable price. I just don't go out that often as being a FIFO worker, doesn't always allow you to be at home when the rest of the family is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodycrashboy Feeling the Love :-) Bronze Donating Members 4,421 Member For: 11y 8m 20d Gender: Male Location: Not in Cairns anymore Posted 22/11/20 04:32 AM Share Posted 22/11/20 04:32 AM my last helmet was one of these https://www.webbikeworld.com/ogk-ff-5-helmet-review/ they now go by the name KABUTO https://www.bikebiz.com.au/apparel/helmets/kabuto/road one of my mates just bought one for $400 and is very impressed with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodycrashboy Feeling the Love :-) Bronze Donating Members 4,421 Member For: 11y 8m 20d Gender: Male Location: Not in Cairns anymore Posted 22/11/20 05:04 AM Share Posted 22/11/20 05:04 AM (edited) this helmet is nearly 10 years old which is bloody amazing looking at it still looks reasonably new paint job is awesome I was going to buy another (Kabuto) but fell in love with the HJC carbon did make me laugh when I saw this on the back my longtime pillion Mrs BCB thought it was "appropriate" for some occasions Edited 22/11/20 05:12 AM by bloodycrashboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masda74 To Loud Gold Donating Members 4,112 Member For: 13y 21d Gender: Male Location: WA, Perth Posted 22/11/20 05:20 AM Share Posted 22/11/20 05:20 AM Scream!!! hahaha that is when you know you riding it like it is stolen. The helmet my wife has, is from 2004, so it is outdated and has to be replaced. However since I was made redundant last year and then only finding contract work here and there, money has been scarce. Now that I am doing FIFO, things are a bit different. Only been here since August and have been able to catch up on bills and repayments..... Time to find some nice gear. Shoei has always been my favorite, but the price has changed so much. There is a lot to be desired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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