Obviously I consider that a great choice- my GT-Air was delivered to my brother's house in the States a few days ago- he'll bring it to LOS next week.

I haven't read a bad review of it yet.

You didn't mention the internal sun visor- that's another feature I'm quite interested in.

It does work, but to be honest I have just ridden once with it and it was not sunny. Also I have almost never ever used sunglasses while riding so its not a feature that is real important for me. The important things are for me that it does not fog up, is real aerodynamic (no pull on my head) and i can now ride with my visor down with comfort.

I have read about and seen the internal visor and it does work so its a nice plus just have to really use it more.

I bought SHARK S600 in red for 4300. Colored ones are more expensive. Love it so far, but dont have a faith in locking mechanism.

The shark helmet seems nice, what about the HJC FG 15(3000) thb , im also thinking of buying a new helmet.

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Does anyone know where to buy decent helmets in Pattaya, other than Bigwing and Kawasaki? By "decent helmets" I mean better than Index. Neither stocked a size or weight of helmet that would fit my girlfriend. Almost all the helmets were L or XL, so much too big for her. Don't really want to buy over the net as helmets really need to be tried on before buying.

Kurita shop in Chiang mai has a lot.

Anyone wants to buy a helmet go to helmet 2 home dot com they also do EMS delivery.

I live in bangkok.

But i know a shop in sampang who sell them at good price i dont k ow why they have such a price drop on that model. Helmet2home sell them 8900 ..

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My enquiries led me to G T Rider on Pattaya Tai Road which has a wide selection though less in the 10,000฿ + range. I shall be visiting that shop again.

My enquiries led me to G T Rider on Pattaya Tai Road which has a wide selection though less in the 10,000฿ + range. I shall be visiting that shop again.

https://www.facebook.com/GTRiderpty

Haven't been there yet, from the forum it said soi 8 south Pattaya road.

I was in another thread about top box, saw some helpful links posted by members, also selling helmets too, http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645740-top-box/

Here are a few of them:

http://www.auto2speed.com/product-th-861842-GIVI+BOX.html?lang=en

http://www.okhelmet.com/?lang=th

http://helmet2home.tarad.com/product_882820_th

I checked the Shark S600 and the agv k3 and both have 4 star safety standard, so which is a better one? Are they snell certifield?

Also can someone tell me about this brand Bilmola Explorer, where is it made and what safety standard it has, also some feedback on this Explorer modular flip up helmet will be very much appreciated.

http://gtautobike.tarad.com/product.detail_552530_th_4622545

I found an old thread which has lots of information, and have pretty much found the answers to my questions on bilmola helmet.

New Helmets Available At Sumet Cycle

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/552599-new-helmets-available-at-sumet-cycle/

The Shark 4k baht helmet line are no better than REAL, there is no foam protection that extends to the full face portion of the helmet to reinforce structural integrity.

The Shark 4k baht helmet line are no better than REAL, there is no foam protection that extends to the full face portion of the helmet to reinforce structural integrity.

I think that's a simplistic position to take. I'd be highly surprised if REAL got 4 star safety in testing. Considering that plenty of SHOEI helmets only get 4 star, I'd actually be incredibly surprised.

its simplistic yes, but the foam will act as reinforcement in the event of frontal impact. The REAL G -series have this frontal foam.

i like bilmola helmets here in Thailand. There graphics are nice. real helmet looks like made for Kawasaki as mostly they are green.

But for the same price, you can get a HJC and some other internationally recognized brands for 2 k thb more so why i buy a Bilmola or real?

where can i get an HJC for 2K?

hjc was 3999 thb at paddock. bought for my gf some months ago

good models of real and bilmola 3000 thb where i am.

i mean yeah maybe not same price but then little difference.

Tested one HJC CSR1, cost a few hundred more than the 4 stars shark s600, at 4900 baht, very good cushion support, luckily the shop did not have my size, I later check the internet and found out it only had a mere 1 star, for a so called branded helmet, so even good brand may turn out to be no better than Thai's Real helmet. Here is the rating,

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testsratings/hjc-cs-r1

I have had 2 crashes and my OGK saved my head, funny thing is that they are extremely cheap in Singapore, and most of the helmets sold in Singapore are not quick released, but here are mostly quick release type, which is not too safe in a crash, so I guess maybe will get a cheap one first, any cheap one to recommend with internal visor full face helmet besides Index?

Tested one HJC CSR1, cost a few hundred more than the 4 stars shark s600, at 4900 baht, very good cushion support, luckily the shop did not have my size, I later check the internet and found out it only had a mere 1 star, for a so called branded helmet, so even good brand may turn out to be no better than Thai's Real helmet. Here is the rating,

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testsratings/hjc-cs-r1

I have had 2 crashes and my OGK saved my head, funny thing is that they are extremely cheap in Singapore, and most of the helmets sold in Singapore are not quick released, but here are mostly quick release type, which is not too safe in a crash, so I guess maybe will get a cheap one first, any cheap one to recommend with internal visor full face helmet besides Index?

Love OGK, had one back in the states. Whenever i took it off it was like taking a suction cup off. Multidirectional composite overlays, awesome helmets - and light.

The Shoei GT-Air is a bit pricey, but it's the best street helmet I've ever owned- I really believe a high-end helmet is well-worth the money.

i am still using my Shoei while approaching to the final months of its fifth year - means i need to get anew helmet soon - and it is the best helmet i bought and used in my riding life.

And still shiny and structurally strong except inner pads are wiped out a bit.

I wonder if 'every 5 years change your helmet' rule can be flexed a bit?

as i love it and the dragon graphics in shoei x 12 new model is different and not as good as mine. wanna use it more but not sure if it is good after 5 years.

The Shoei GT-Air is a bit pricey, but it's the best street helmet I've ever owned- I really believe a high-end helmet is well-worth the money.

I'm looking at a Shoei GT-Air as my next helmet. How much are they in Thailand? I'm off to Singapore shortly so I'm guessing it would be cheaper there...

The Shoei GT-Air is a bit pricey, but it's the best street helmet I've ever owned- I really believe a high-end helmet is well-worth the money.

I'm looking at a Shoei GT-Air as my next helmet. How much are they in Thailand? I'm off to Singapore shortly so I'm guessing it would be cheaper there...

21,500 baht at the Paddock. My dealer in the States hooked me up with the Journey graphic for $525, and my brother brought it over.

i am still using my Shoei while approaching to the final months of its fifth year - means i need to get anew helmet soon - and it is the best helmet i bought and used in my riding life.

And still shiny and structurally strong except inner pads are wiped out a bit.

I wonder if 'every 5 years change your helmet' rule can be flexed a bit?

as i love it and the dragon graphics in shoei x 12 new model is different and not as good as mine. wanna use it more but not sure if it is good after 5 years.

If the pads are wearing out, the integrity of the helmet is compromised.

The nice thing about Shoei's newer helmets is that the interior is replaceable.

An X12 isn't the greatest choice for the street (though it's an excellent track helmet)- take a look at the GT-Air or the RF-1100 (I've got one of them as well- there are some amazing deals on discontinued graphics if you can source one from the US- I've seen them for ~$350)

i am still using my Shoei while approaching to the final months of its fifth year - means i need to get anew helmet soon - and it is the best helmet i bought and used in my riding life.

And still shiny and structurally strong except inner pads are wiped out a bit.

I wonder if 'every 5 years change your helmet' rule can be flexed a bit?

as i love it and the dragon graphics in shoei x 12 new model is different and not as good as mine. wanna use it more but not sure if it is good after 5 years.

If the pads are wearing out, the integrity of the helmet is compromised.

The nice thing about Shoei's newer helmets is that the interior is replaceable.

An X12 isn't the greatest choice for the street (though it's an excellent track helmet)- take a look at the GT-Air or the RF-1100 (I've got one of them as well- there are some amazing deals on discontinued graphics if you can source one from the US- I've seen them for ~$350)

thanks rubber side down.

you can get replacement pads for x 11 as well but for 6500 thb! 1/4 of the price of the helmet itself!

Although, i am so happy with Shoei x11, i will check gt air and rf 1100.

AGV and Arai has good options in Thailand as well.

the only requirement for me, it has to have a dragon graphics!

Thanks, 21,500 isn't as bad as I was expecting, and Paddock gave me a couple of thousand off my last Shoei without having to push them too much so I might go and have a look at the weekend...

Bought a Shoei XR1100 from here https://www.facebook.com/RidersOutletBKK and love it, looks great and very comfortable.

The owner Jack speaks good English and has lots of other quality gear too, paid 1000baht less than Paddock was asking.

The Shoei GT-Air is a bit pricey, but it's the best street helmet I've ever owned- I really believe a high-end helmet is well-worth the money.

I'm looking at a Shoei GT-Air as my next helmet. How much are they in Thailand? I'm off to Singapore shortly so I'm guessing it would be cheaper there...

21,500 baht at the Paddock. My dealer in the States hooked me up with the Journey graphic for $525, and my brother brought it over.

That's a really nice looking skid lid.

I just bought a Nolan N44 Storm from Dirt Bike. I'm very happy with versatility of it, although you chaps might well say it isn't particularly safe.

Here is a video about Real Helmet testing, they are Dot approved, looks like they have some kind of safety standard, should be good for street riding. What about other thai made helmets?

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I am looking for the replacement padding for a Real Helmet. I believe it is available. I went to Kawasaki Pattaya but they did not stock anything like it.

Anyone know where this can be bought?

There is a website for real helmets maybe contact the people there

http://www.real-helmets.com/

I e-mailed them in Thai. I have taken the effort to learn to read, write and type Thai. I place the probability of receiving a reply at around 35%. We shall see.

I know its a long shot but the Real stockist in Surin, right opposite bus statipn has the internals. I bought a few helmets there and he changed the padding toget the right fit for me.

Have u tried asking a few stockists???

STG in the States is closing out some helmets super cheap- quantities and sizes are very limited, but if something fits you there are great deals even with shipping and import taxes (they will ship to LOS):

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Categories.bok?category=Closeouts&searchpath=251055310&start=101&total=216