The VT250F Project: Helmets are important... which is why I got one!

The project is now at that stage where I really need to consider protective gear. Some might argue getting my motorcycle license, but thats further down the track, not much further but further none the less.

Anyway protective gear. The first purchase I decided to make was a helmet. Now I have multiple piercings and am on the larger side so it was vital that I tried as many different helmets as possible to make sure what I ended up with something that was comfortable. Luckily you can try on helmets at any motorcycle dealership and I took advantage of that.

I tried on a number of brands and as much as I would love an Arai or Shoei helmet I just don't have the budget so I stuck too the more realistically priced helmets. After the multiple test fittings it became apparent that HJC helmets felt a lot more comfortable on my head. Other brands are just as good but since this will be on my head a lot, something that didn't rip my ear piercings out was kind of important.

So HJC was the brand I went with and XL was the size I needed. Now I could have purchased the helmet in store but at $250 I didn't have the money immediately available so I left it knowing where it was. It was when I got home that I thought I'd do a bit of a price comparison on eBay. Now brand new the RRP for the helmet I wanted in the US is $89 and with the exchange rate currently as it is I just couldn't bring myself to pay over $150 more simply because I live in Australia.

That was when I found the helmet I wanted on eBay and purchased it (US RRP) from a company based in the states. Now before you start arguing that American standards are different to Australian safety standards. I know this. But I highly doubt HJC has a production line of helmets that are safe in one country and not in the other, they make these helmets to meet as many national safety standards as possible. Do I think I am getting an inferior product because I purchased it online and not in an Australian store? No, not really.

But that aside the helmet is now on its way and I cant wait to hold it in my hands and wear it on my head.

*If it interests you at all below are pictures and some information on the helmet I purchased taken directly from the HJC website. For obvious reasons I'm telling you now that I did not take the pictures and the information is what is on there website.

CS-R1 SAMURAI

Advanced Polycarbonate Composite Shell: Lightweight, superior fit and comfort using advanced CAD technology.
RapidFire™ Shield Replacement System: Quick, secure, tool-less removal and installation.
Optically Superior Faceshield: 95% UV protection.
Advanced Ventilation System: Adjustable forehead and chin vents, and two rear exhaust vents.
Plush, Nylex® Interior: Removable and washable cheek pads.
SIZES: XS-XX