Expensive helmet necessary for slow riding?

[robblok]

Its a slow process Gewiloman.. i started out with a good helmet now i got all the other stuff inclusive foot protection too. This rider is on its way. I do wonder what it is about those kind of backpacks is it for back protection ?

[papa al]

It is definitely not necessary to wear full gear when riding.

Feel free to ride stark nekked if you choose.

[robblok]

It is definitely not necessary to wear full gear when riding.

Feel free to ride stark nekked if you choose.

Its a choice and besides a helmet nothing is mandatory.

I wish a t shirt and flip flops would have the same protection as my riding gear it certainly is less of a hassle.

[Morakot]

I wish a t shirt and flip flops would have the same protection as my riding gear it certainly is less of a hassle.

That would be cool!

[robblok]

I wish a t shirt and flip flops would have the same protection as my riding gear it certainly is less of a hassle.

That would be cool!

It certainly is.. however its a trade off in case of an accident. I value my life so i take the hassle of putting on gear for granted.

[ATF]

It is definitely not necessary to wear full gear when riding.

Feel free to ride stark nekked if you choose.

Its a choice and besides a helmet nothing is mandatory.

I wish a t shirt and flip flops would have the same protection as my riding gear it certainly is less of a hassle.

Yeah I wish I had an invisible forcefield around me and 100 Trillion Dollars and was immortal and was El Rey Del Mundo!

[ZigZagMan]

My hats off to anyone that can wear proper gear in this climate.

[H1w4yR1da]

Even full leathers, albeit perforated are doable in LOS. If you're acclimatized and bike fit, it only gets uncomfortable in heavy traffic.

I rode to Prachuab last week and it got a bit hot around Bangkok as the temperatures were higher than usual but nothing you can't handle. On the highways it's a breeze.

I've worn full gear so long that I feel naked if wearing less. I even hate riding without gloves. It feels unnatural.

But each to his own!

Suzuki GSX-R1000 L3 182 hp in-line 4 Superbike

[ll2]

Even full leathers, albeit perforated are doable in LOS. If you're acclimatized and bike fit, it only gets uncomfortable in heavy traffic.

I rode to Prachuab last week and it got a bit hot around Bangkok as the temperatures were higher than usual but nothing you can't handle. On the highways it's a breeze.

I've worn full gear so long that I feel naked if wearing less. I even hate riding without gloves. It feels unnatural.

But each to his own!

Suzuki GSX-R1000 L3 182 hp in-line 4 Superbike

Think same here. Feel naked and having less confidence if i ride at least without essential gear.

I feel comfy and my leathers are not even perforated. Highway i feel nothing even hot season. I am fine at bangkok traffic as well but dont prefer to wear full leathers for a city ride.

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[ttakata]

Just my opinions:

1. Full face helmet all the time. I only ride a scooter but I have experience falling at slow to zero speeds and it hurts.

Never thought a real helmet impaired my vision or hearing, hate eating bugs, but mainly I want to preserve my face at all costs from being left on the street.

2. DOT certified is best. I would rather have a softer helmet that DOT is designed for than the harder (passes more impact force to your brain) that Snell is designed for.

3. Any price, as long as it fits my head and meets a safety standard. I usually stick to 3000-10K HJC or Shoei, but might try the cheaper DOT helmets and get new ones more often as I should.

4. Mesh gloves with knuckle guards all the time. Mesh never feels hot, but the guards come in handy. I clipped a tuktuk with my glove once at walking speed. It hurt bad, I think I would have broken my hand without the guards.

I wear a mesh jacket 90% of the time, but have slacked off with the protective pants and shoes due to the heat.

I know I should wear them but that's my personal safety/comfort tradeoff.

Edited April 17, 2014 by ttakata

[ttakata]

Since I didn't know much about the ECE standard, I read this.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/eicma-2010/nolan-helmets/dot-vs-ece-helmet-safety-standards.htm

Not sure if DOT, SNELL, or ECE is better now since the rules have changed since the last time I read up on SNELL.

Read it and try to decide for yourself.

Edited April 17, 2014 by ttakata

[ATF]

Since I didn't know much about the ECE standard, I read this.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/eicma-2010/nolan-helmets/dot-vs-ece-helmet-safety-standards.htm

Not sure if DOT, SNELL, or ECE is better now since the rules have changed since the last time I read up on SNELL.

Read it and try to decide for yourself.

This should explain it for you. Personally I prefer to trust SNELL because it is a non-profit organization but as these guys explain fit is very important also. People have different head shapes so you need to try which manufacturer has the best fit for your head shape. I wouldn't buy anything that wasn't made by Bell, Shoei, Arai or AGV. Bell fits me best and it is the only helmet that has a Polaroid visor.

Best selection of helmets online is here:

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/StoreFront.bok

[mania]

[ll2]

good video mania, thanks.

sums it up nicely why people go buy 24 k thb helmets.

[Nickymaster]

Once a helmet meets a certain safety standard, you're basically paying for extra features (venting, internal sun-visors, etc), comfort, longevity (removable/replaceable pads), quality of components (the optical quality of a Shoei or Arai shield will be better than most other, cheaper helmets, for example), lighter weight, Bluetooth headset compatibility, and graphics.

A downside would be the fact you'll have to take extra precautions go keep it secure when you're off the bike- helmet theft is fairly prevalent in LOS (and elsewhere)- you sure can't leave it just hanging off your handlebar when you're in Tesco...

I feel that paying extra for the above features is worth it- your helmet basically dictates your riding environment- if it's uncomfortable or shoddy, it will negatively affect the experience.

That said, you should be fine with a certified Real helmet as far as safety is concerned.

Correct. Safety standards is what you are looking for. You can buy a good helmet for a good price if you do some research. I bought and old model HJC (I believe it is Q1 or something). For only 6,000THB and it has the same test results as my ARAI RX7-RR5 which costs 22,000THb or something.

[ll2]

Once a helmet meets a certain safety standard, you're basically paying for extra features (venting, internal sun-visors, etc), comfort, longevity (removable/replaceable pads), quality of components (the optical quality of a Shoei or Arai shield will be better than most other, cheaper helmets, for example), lighter weight, Bluetooth headset compatibility, and graphics.

A downside would be the fact you'll have to take extra precautions go keep it secure when you're off the bike- helmet theft is fairly prevalent in LOS (and elsewhere)- you sure can't leave it just hanging off your handlebar when you're in Tesco...

I feel that paying extra for the above features is worth it- your helmet basically dictates your riding environment- if it's uncomfortable or shoddy, it will negatively affect the experience.

That said, you should be fine with a certified Real helmet as far as safety is concerned.

Correct. Safety standards is what you are looking for. You can buy a good helmet for a good price if you do some research. I bought and old model HJC (I believe it is Q1 or something). For only 6,000THB and it has the same test results as my ARAI RX7-RR5 which costs 22,000THb or something.

which test?

any link?

thanks.

[mania]

HJC has been closing out all its RPHA 10 Ben Spies logo helmets for the last month.

They have been priced around 8900 baht which is a lot cheaper than normal which I think was 14k

Folks like Kamix etc in BKK & ChangMoto in CM had them on sale...maybe still? Probably all HJC dealers

Meets or exceeds Snell & DOT. I have tried them on & they are quite nice

Review video etc at revzilla

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/hjc-rpha-10-ben-spies-iii-replica-helmet

Thai ad from Kamix

Edited May 29, 2014 by mania

[Nickymaster]

HJC has been closing out all its RPHA 10 Ben Spies logo helmets for the last month.

They have been priced around 8900 baht which is a lot cheaper than normal which I think was 14k

Folks like Kamix etc in BKK & ChangMoto in CM had them on sale...maybe still? Probably all HJC dealers

Meets or exceeds Snell & DOT. I have tried them on & they are quite nice

Review video etc at revzilla

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/hjc-rpha-10-ben-spies-iii-replica-helmet

Thai ad from Kamix

Paddock in Bangkok also has them on sale. You can find some great deals on HJC helmets there.

[H1w4yR1da]

Nice enough helmet and bike. Not so sure about the foot protection though

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A Thai Ducati rider. To be expected!

[H1w4yR1da]

Nice enough helmet and bike. Not so sure about the foot protection though

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A Thai Ducati rider. To be expected!

[H1w4yR1da]

Nice enough helmet and bike. Not so sure about the foot protection though

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A Thai Ducati rider. To be expected!

[soihok]

Doesn't look like a Ducati.