Reeder Custom Guns - WB, those motorcycle helmets cost up to a grand

I would like to think my brain is worth that much $. How much should I expect to spend?

It's the most important part of your equipment. Search for closeouts, flashy graphics cost. I like stand out colors, white is good too. IF you have a round head the Shoei might fit you better, an oval head like me and Amede the Arai is heaven. Riding down the road June bugs just bounce off and they are quiet. With those half helmet heroes, catch one in the cheek sometime!

It's like scopes on guns. You pay for quality and it pays returns. Arai are literally hand made one at a time. I bought a "Bell" helmet lately and cheaper lids will do well too but are not in the same quality range. It's fine for a round head and off road competition that I do in observed trials, it was $100.

You can get a cheaper one to begin but I'd suggest a full coverage model with good venting. They take a while to break in on your head. Gloves are a good idea too. I once spent a week very carefully wiping my butt with bandages on both hands due to sliding down asphalt at 40 mph.

BTW right now I have (5) street licensed motorcycles; Triumph 800 & 900 Speedmasters, BMW R75/5 Toaster, Ducati S4RS Tricolore, and a Suzuki DR350R. One for every mood! When I get depressed I usually go buy a gun or motorcycle. It works for me. No jail record and I'm still married to my high school sweetheart. Going for a ride or shooting a gun is very therapeutic.

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I've bought about all the guns I want, so now it's Harley time. I can understand helmets need not be scrimpedon. Thanks for the advice. Happy trails.

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not only will it protect better, but they are usually quieter also. My Arias I can wear all day and not have to use ear plugs.

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that can make riding uncomfortable and are the first thing to hit the pavement in the case of a get off.

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That stuff is like bulletproof vests, you don't really think you'll use it but it's sure nice to have. Or a big handgun in bear country.

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This from a guy who hasn’t actually owned a bike in years (as long as I don’t piss scotty off I can ride whenever). I have been known to keep a helmet of my own. As Amede said you want a good comfortable fit. The Arais are more oval to me, for pointy heads like scotty’s. The Shoei I have had are more for a good American round skull. This is just in general based on the model probably. I would try several on at the dealership and then check prices on line if saving some money is an issue. I like a full face but if I bought a big cruiser I would probably check out those hybrid lifting face models. They are not as safe but fit the bike better in my opinion. You have gotten me shopping again! Doug

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WB, those motorcycle helmets cost up to a grand

I'd figure to budget $400-600 realistically.

Been married 43 years

The better the helmet and the fit

And good gloves to, they are the first thing

Dress for the slide, not the ride. lol

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