What's your favourite helmet of all time?

[Bob_Defly]

I have a bunch of different helmets for different riding situations, but the one I love the most is my AGV Corsa R. It's very light, very aerodynamic, so comfortable, and has an amazing field of vision.

The only thing that let's it down are the PITA visor change mechanism, and the fact I can't get a photochromic visor for it. It's my 'go to' helmet as long as I know it won't be going dark when I ride.



What's your favourite helmet?

[spoodler]

Wow... now there's an idea... I've only ever bought two lids over the course of the past few decades, but I am aware that many bikers own several. A mate has a whole room dedicated to his bike kit, much to the upset of his missus. Been given plenty of old ones over the years, that were good for falling off in fields or painting with Maltese crosses or Motorhead logos.

Mine would have to be my current Davida (something or over) open face, with its small shell... my only other option would be the Guardian Imola 500 that I bought when I was sixteen and spun round on head when I had my hair cut...

The one I disliked the most was a full face I was given back in the days when streetfighters were all the rage, looked like a cross between a moto cross lid and something a Star Wars storm trooper would wear, field of vision was so narrow it was like looking through a letter box!

[Exasperated]

My Edwards Arai RX7. Sadly, no longer with us.

[lancslad58]

Late seventies Griffin Clubman never seen another helmet with such a wide apperture.
Photo of Graham Hills actual helmet.

[RazerSauber]

I bought this the other day



It's been really nice on the whole 1 ride I've had it on for. Haven't installed the pin lock yet but the warm weather has kept the fog at bay for now.

For a cheap one, the Bell NV Qualifier I had up until recently was good. No pin lock but the anti fog coating on it worked fantastically well. Ended up taking back under warranty and they offered me credit in the end so bought the Scorpion.

[slopes]

My last skid lid when i rode regularly which was an Arai Rapide. I had a generic cheap one after that but i couldn't even tell you what make it was, just that it wasn't the £500 Arai wanted for a helmet at that time for the replacement of the rapide

[Dog Star]

I’ve got quite a lot of helmets including 8 Rossi replicas.

My favourite is a Corsa R that matches my yellow 60th Anniversary R1.

[Rob 131 Sport]

I’ve had this Arai for a number of years and it’s been great. I’ve also got very fond memories of my first helmet, a mid range AGV in 1989.
I remember Niall Mackenzie who was Britains top racer at the time also an AGV.

[Neal H]

Although I have a couple of newer helmets, my favourite remains my Arai Phil Read replica which I’ve had for about 12 years. Arai quality means that it’s still in great nick and is still really comfortable. It also happens to perfectly suit my Speed Twin.

I know I should ‘retire’ it, but I’m yet to see anything that I think would make a suitable replacement, so it continues to get occasional use.

[croyde]

I still use my Arai that I bought back in 2009, yes I know.

I mainly use my Skorpion that cost a fraction of a new Arai but has the same safety stickers.

Fine for round town where I ride the most these days but blooming noisy at speed. Looks cool tho

[airsafari87]

croyde said:

I still use my Arai that I bought back in 2009, yes I know.

I mainly use my Skorpion that cost a fraction of a new Arai but has the same safety stickers.

Fine for round town where I ride the most these days but blooming noisy at speed. Looks cool tho

[J6542]

Bob_Defly said:

I have a bunch of different helmets for different riding situations, but the one I love the most is my AGV Corsa R. It's very light, very aerodynamic, so comfortable, and has an amazing field of vision.

The only thing that let's it down are the PITA visor change mechanism, and the fact I can't get a photochromic visor for it. It's my 'go to' helmet as long as I know it won't be going dark when I ride.



What's your favourite helmet?

Slightly off topic, but was it you that posted up pictures of a new Bell race star helmet a few weeks ago?
I was wondering about your thoughts on it, since I am temped to change my trusty shoei for one

[Wacky Racer]

Hate full face helmets, will only wear open face, but i know I'm in the minority.

[Exasperated]

Wacky Racer said:

Hate full face helmets, will only wear open face, but i know I'm in the minority.

I tried an open-face helmet once and it terrified me. I guess some of it hinges one what you're used to, but having used full-face helmets for my whole life, I just couldn't adjust to that feeling of openness.

[CoolHands]

I’m a bell, err, man



Got another with orange. Cant seem to find a proper pic of it:

[Wacky Racer]

Exasperated said:

Wacky Racer said:

Hate full face helmets, will only wear open face, but i know I'm in the minority.

I tried an open-face helmet once and it terrified me. I guess some of it hinges one what you're used to, but having used full-face helmets for my whole life, I just couldn't adjust to that feeling of openness.

That's what I like about it, feel too closed in in a full face, and I've owned a couple.

However, I like 60's British stuff and an open helmet goes more with the look.

[croyde]

Exasperated said:

Wacky Racer said:

Hate full face helmets, will only wear open face, but i know I'm in the minority.

I tried an open-face helmet once and it terrified me. I guess some of it hinges one what you're used to, but having used full-face helmets for my whole life, I just couldn't adjust to that feeling of openness.

I like using an open face just around town but find it too uncomfortable on a blast. When I feel the impact of an insect on my full face, or a stone, I'm happy I didn't wear the open face.

[Exasperated]

croyde said:

How many iPhones do you manage to steal from old ladies on a daily basis?

[croyde]

[A993LAD]

Exasperated said:

My Edwards Arai RX7. Sadly, no longer with us.

Always wanted one of those

To go with this.....