New Helmet.

[Water Warrior 2]

Seeing as how I tossed my HJC modular helmet after I sold the Vstrom I decided a new Helmet was in order for the day when I get the GL650 on the road.
Did a bunch of surfing online, ebay, different online suppliers and places I've dealt with over the years. webbikeworld is a tremendous help with their evaluations of various helmets and assorted gear. A big to them.
Being an old guy with a short memory and a great one for getting lost in Vancouver I decided to go to the one particular dealer I have been to before and have a very good chance of not getting lost. They advertise having a large selection of helmets. Oh good. Try on some modular helmets and then buy one online for less. Good plan. Wanna make God laugh? Make a plan...

So off I go and finally miss my first turn in Vancouver. To make a long story a little shorter I drove and drove until It was time to reverse direction. Made a left, drove some more, then another left. Totally lost by now. Keep driving WW. It won't be dark for hours. Then I spotted a Yamaha dealer sign. Sure why not drop in. See what they have.
Low end stuff, high end stuff and really high end stuff.
Sure enough they had a helmet I was familiar with. A year after I got my first modular helmet I tried on a Shoei Multitech modular. Fit like a glove it did. Or should I say a second scalp? Perfect or near perfect for my head shape. Tried one on today, same fit, beautiful finish and of course a highly rated helmet by many. THEN I looked at the price tag. $606.00 plus tax on top of that. Sweet young thing says these are on sale. Could not pass up the price. OTD price was $420.00. Still more than I intended on spending but it is a quality product and it is oh so comfortable. Just a bit snug which will pass after a few rides. The entire interior of the helmet hold my head, not just certain portions of the liner.
I will likely do a write up after I have done some actual riding and assess the helmet again.

[JWR]

Great buy.
There's nothing like a good fitting helmet.

[Plavanchy]

I tested out a new helmet today as well-got it over the winter. Did a great job! It has two visors(one clear and 1 for sun that pops down with the push of a button) also tightens up around the cheeks by air via a small button-nice!

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Plavanchy

I tested out a new helmet today as well-got it over the winter. Did a great job! It has two visors(one clear and 1 for sun that pops down with the push of a button) also tightens up around the cheeks by air via a small button-nice!

A lot of folks like the built in dark visor. Most of the helmets on my short list had one but the Shoei was just to good to pass up.
I have some really fine clip-ons for my glasses so bright sun shine won't be a problem. Another sun shade idea is to run a strip of electrical tape across the top edge of the face shield to act as a sun visor. It has worked very well for me in the past and the Shoei will get the same treatment if needed.
Now all I need is a running bike. I will be patient though. When the Silver Wing rolls out of the shop it will be road worthy and safe. This won't be a cheap bike in the end but it should be reliable and safe. My first Honda too. The only Honda I have ever ridden was a Honda 250 Dream back in the 70's that a friend bought real cheap. It was very impressive.

[Water Warrior 2]

Just for general info concerning the price of the Shoei. Ebay did have some cheaper but I learned from experience you may not get what you pay for. A $320 helmet online may have been made 5 years ago. Mine is a recently made item and good for years. I like to inspect what I am getting to verify the new condition and fit. Besides, I like instant gratification now and again. I'm happy with my purchase even if I didn't really plan to spend that much initially. I also have to remember I am dealing with Canadian money and in Canada. Not much is cheap here.

[alantf]

Mine's got the two visors, but as my glasses are photochromic (they darken as the sun gets brighter) I've never used the tinted visor. Still....the helmet's a good fit. Over here we can get a good helmet for around €100. ($150 $C)

[Water Warrior 2]

The HJC modular I had before was around $135 Can but I was never really happy with the fit and the noise level even with ear plugs. It was a decent helmet but not for my head shape.
The Shoei also has a slight channel in the padding for the arms of my glasses. The HJC was always a bit of a battle to get the arms in a position that didn't hurt me.

[alantf]

I agree about glasses. Mine ruined the lining of my last helmet.

[Fawlty]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior 2

It was a decent helmet but not for my head shape.

Know what you mean about head shape. This is similar to mine and I do have some difficulties getting a comfy fit. By the way WW late congrats on the new steed. Hope it goes ok. Good looking bike!

[alantf]

So....You're the Mekon?