I just bought my first bike and would like to get a nice helmet to go with it. Does anyone have any suggestions. Attached is a picture of the bike I would kind of like to match it if possible. Please let me know what you think.

Sean

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My only advice is don't write words on the helmet, looks tacky. Just about any design will work. Just match the paint colors and you'll be alright. Colorrite.com sells OEM paint colors for bikes.

EDIT-> Ahh here I was thinking you were going to paint it to match the bike... I subscribe to the Newenough.com newsletters and catch pretty sweet prices on gear.

I think the helmet sweet spot for price/performance is around 160 bucks (new). also there was a load of clearance sales last month... check around if there're more! webbikeworld.com has some reviews. If you're planning to buy something online, I'd say go to a local store and check out how the helmet fits beforehand, since the sizes are different for different brands.
and only get SNELL+DOT helmets. DOT-only's are cheaper, but this is one place I wouldn't skimp!

Oh... nice bike :P enjoy your F4i!

You should get the helmet i have ;) because i love it

Suomy Spec1R Extreme I have mine in red.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/9659/ITEM/Arai-RX-7-Corsair-Haga-Replica-Helmet.aspx

picked one up a few weeks ago. i love it. im trying to get that nakano replica off ebay now too

I bought my arai vector off of ebay for $300 shipped. I know its the lowest model but its still an arai and it is great. Its my first helmet so I didnt want to buy an expensive helmet ($600). Just try it on in the store then order it off the internet. The same helmet in the store here was on sale for $420.

I like the helmets that you can open up the face on, makes talking at stoplights much easier. I think VOX makes some, they are snell approved too. You can always get a plain helmet and paint it, or atleast add some stickers to match your bike.

I have same color scheme as you, i have theShoei TZR Tempest, love it! no complaints at all thus far for this lid, lots of good comments from people;)
Just do a google images search for it. Oh ya welcome to the board ;)

Look into scorpion helmets if you dont want to spend $400. I have an EXO 400 and it's the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn, plus it was only $140

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I like the helmets that you can open up the face on, makes talking at stoplights much easier. I think VOX makes some, they are snell approved too. You can always get a plain helmet and paint it, or atleast add some stickers to match your bike.


Modular helmets like that aren't Snell approved. Those Helmets are inherently less structurally sound and far less safe.

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I like the helmets that you can open up the face on, makes talking at stoplights much easier. I think VOX makes some, they are snell approved too. You can always get a plain helmet and paint it, or atleast add some stickers to match your bike.


Modular helmets like that aren't Snell approved. Those Helmets are inherently less structurally sound and far less safe.

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Not to bring up SNELL vs DOT again, but just because it isn't SNELL approved doesn't mean it isn't a safe helmet. HOWEVER, I will agree that modular helmets are inherently less safethan standard full face helmets.

Same bike as you, helmet is avatar.
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I concur

Very nice bike... identical to mine. I went with an Arai Vector too but mine cost me $550 CAD but it fits like a glove :)... and thats with just one color ... fack Canadian pricing lol

I have a Arai QuantumII that I got last year on ebay for I think $350 shipped ($475 in local store). Frost Black with tinted shield. I also have the same color scheme as you. Love my helmet.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/3431/ITEM/KBC-VR-2-Gunslinger-Helmet.aspx

Thats what I have and I like it a lot. I have the Silver/Black color scheme on my bike though.

get a scorpion exo700
there good priced ($150), and very comfortable
they come in pretty much any color u want, but the red one would match perfect with that bike

i have an icon and love it...i want to get it painted like the irish flag.