Shopping for a new helmet.

[Krtismo]

The helmet I have is cheap and probably not safe and I would like to upgrade to something of higher quality. I'm looking for a flat black helmet in the $75-$175 range. I kind of want a modular but I probably wont be able to afford a nice one.

So basically what I'm asking for are some good websites to shop for helmets, and if you guys feel like it post some helmets you find.

Thanks!

[Hondo]

Take a look at the HJC CL-Max.

http://www.hjchelmets.com/

I really like mine-

[DesignFlaw06]

I second HJC. I bought a SyMax off from eBay new in the box for $150. I've been very happy with it. HJC has reasonably priced helmets.

[detdrbuzzard]

i wear a white hjc cs12 got it for $43 and a black hjc cl15 $107 both are fullface. $21 each for the dark smoke shield. there is a thread already "what helmet do you wear" check that out if i remember alot of the guys listed what they paid and where they got them from

[Krtismo]

Well I found a place that has great prices and a big selection and also happens to be about 15 minutes from my house.

I have 2 helmets in mind, Let me know what you guys think. And I would obviously try them on before I buy them.

KBC VR-1X FLAT MATTE BLACK LARGE
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/performance-motorsports/Items/KBC839233?sck=71780924&caSKU=KBC839233&caTitle=NEW%202008%20KBC%20VR-1X%20FLAT%20MATTE%20BLACK%20LARGE/LG/L%20HELMET

HJC CL-SP FLAT MATTE BLACK LARGE
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/performance-motorsports/Items/Item.aspx?sck=71780924&SKU=HJC575086/350614&caSKU=HJC575086/350614&caTitle=NEW%202007%20HJC%20CL-SP%20FLAT%20MATTE%20BLACK%20LARGE/LG%20HELMET

If you guys see any others on this site with the same look and price range, feel free to post them up.

Thanks for the help everyone!

[Hondo]

The HJC might be a better helmet just by looking at the features.

Try them on & see which one you like.

[ROJ]

I have an HJC CL-SP, and absolutely love it. Although if you turn your head right or left to a specific point the vents on top make a loud whistling sound, but it goes away when the helmet is facing straight forward.But other than that minor issue I've never had a problem with it in the last two years

[Krtismo]

Thanks a bunch guys!


Also, I can't seem to find the "what helmet do you wear" thread.

[83 550sc]

 I have the Scorpion EXO-700 in flat black. Here's a review on it http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/scorpion/

 I don't hear the wind noise they are talking about or the fogging lense. I don't have anything to compare it to except an 8 year old Shoi but I prefer the EXO-700 over the Shoi.