NEwin Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhendryx Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEwin Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 cheers man - that looks useful - I'll have a read through tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 RiDE Magzine are famed for doing reviews of stuff. They even have the BIG Book Of Kit in electronic form on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted July 13, 2009 Moderator Share Posted July 13, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEwin Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_B Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEwin Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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