Posted July 12, 200915 yr hey, I'm new to motorbiking and I was wondering if anyone knew of any good websites that discuss/review motorbike clothing and/or helmets - particularly in terms of protective ability. Also, in particular, any advise on helmets is welcome. cheers!
July 12, 200915 yr hey, I'm new to motorbiking and I was wondering if anyone knew of any good websites that discuss/review motorbike clothing and/or helmets - particularly in terms of protective ability. Also, in particular, any advise on helmets is welcome. cheers! Here is a pretty good article about the g-ratings of many different helmets. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/...view/index.html though to me it did read a bit like ends-driven research, instead of question-driven.
July 13, 200915 yr RiDE Magzine are famed for doing reviews of stuff. They even have the BIG Book Of Kit in electronic form on their website.
July 13, 200915 yr Moderator Helmets Don't buy second hand helmets. Don't paint them. Don't let kids run around with them on headbutting things. If you can get a good deal on the Internet visit your local supplier and try on the exact helmet you want for size, fit and comfort and then go home and buy on line. Buy a good brand and make sure that it is as highly rated as you can afford (ACU Gold or the likes). Clothing Kevlar or body armour is good. Look for triple stitching where possible. Being wet cold or uncomfortable saps your concentration so make sure you are none of these.
July 13, 200915 yr Author cheers guys - you've been really helpful. think im gonna go with a Marushin (Tiger or Samurai) - they're ACU gold and have a 5* sharp rating. plus they're in my price range, which is always a bonus.
July 14, 200915 yr RiDE Magzine are famed for doing reviews of stuff. They even have the BIG Book Of Kit in electronic form on their website. Can't find there website, any chance of a link?
July 15, 200915 yr Can't find there website, any chance of a link? Aw, fuckitt....... Looks like they have been taken over by the evil global enterprise that is More Crap than News (MCN). Might as well read The Sun!! Look here, anyway: Some reviews At least Bike Magazine seems to still be alive....
July 16, 200915 yr Author Aw, fuckitt....... Looks like they have been taken over by the evil global enterprise that is More Crap than News (MCN). Might as well read The Sun!! Look here, anyway: Some reviews At least Bike Magazine seems to still be alive.... yeah - does anyone happen to have a copy of the big book of kit? cheers.
July 16, 200915 yr yeah - does anyone happen to have a copy of the big book of kit? cheers. No longer - I already went through it and made my choices. Chances are it's somewhat out of date nowadays, anyway.
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