i just bought my first bike, i can't ride for shit, got the fattest chickenstrips youve ever seen, but i made sure i got a helmet with the fim safety rating. if it can protect jonathan rae going down at 120 it'll surely protect me dropping the bike at 30.
I like that you’re honest about your skills. Most novice riders try and convince everyone that they’re Valentino Rossi or Mark Marques right out of the gate. You’ll get better with experience
@@gokulkrishm51 some of my friends use HJC and they seem good.. I managed to get. Shoei NXR for less than £250 brand new just last year's graphics. That is HJC money.
I have an RX7-V and was going to get the RX7-V EVO as that has passed 2206 - however it's exactly the same helmet it's just been through the test, so I can be happy that my original helmet is safe as ever.Only a year to go to it's 5th birthday so saving up for a new one anyway.
Try removing the cheek pads to find one that matches the shape of your head. Arai makes multiple shapes of helmets for different shaped heads. Most Arai's have adjustable pull tabs for tensioning, peel away layers, and optional thicknes liners so you can tailor it to your crown fit. Then find the right size cheek pads for your face. Most Arai cheek pads have a 5mm peel away layer and come in 6 different sizes.
@@scottenlow5249 I am a 4 or 5xl depending on manufacturer. I've tried a couple of Arai lids and I have never found one that would even fit over the top of my conk with all the liner removed. The really large sizes require another even larger shell size, that only a handful of helmet oem's bother making.
I've had my calf's leather helmet for 78 years now , still does a great job of keeping the hair out my eyes. I'm obviously joking , I've lost my hair now I'm nearly 100
Outstanding a new channel from 44 teeth...I just subscribed...although I do wish the Barron would occasionally bring back the old channel....maybe once a year a throwback anniversary video just for laughs
I love the fact that the new visors can withstand an iron ball travelling at 136mph thats insane... Lives will be saved dramatically. Public Road helmets are FIM approved too.
I have a Shoei GT-Air and Love it 😁🥰🏍️ That's some ridiculously expensive tyres, don't know what ones they are🤣 I'm guessing FIM Helmets cost anywhere between £750-£1K+ , am I right? My GT-Air cost me £380 reduced from £510 in the sale which I thought was an absolute bargain for such a great high end lid 👌 My next helmet when my current one reaches end of life will definitely be another Shoei 😁👍
Anything that can improve TT rider safety by any margin is good. We know it’s extreme with huge risks I would like to see any modern improvements in speed of flags / warnings It’s the greatest race track in history and we want it to continue…. Boothy or Statham riding this year? 🏍💨
I wish MotoGP would allow for the team to communicate with the riders through radio. Always thought how useful that could be, but I understand why it isn't in the sport.
@@rifqibahauddin6977 it was meant more on the original comment, not you bro, i feel the same way. There is no special strategies needed, you just go full out and leave it all to the driver.
I wish the opposite and they banned radios in F1. The drivers having a team of guys working out strategies in the pits so the driver just follows instructions all race takes a lot of the drama out of the races for me. I think the team should only be able to contact the driver in emergencies and the driver can only use it to say when they want to pit and what tyres they want.
Yea, basically that's what gone through. But manufacturer also did change or add into their helmet shell material to step up what their helmet can offer for the best protection.
It's good that there's more extensive testing for helmets but they all still use basically the same polystyrene for shock absorption that's been used for past 40 years or more. Shell construction is a lot lighter which is great but I think helmet internals need a major update . Maybe some type of air bag type liner.
@@scottenlow5249 Thank you! It is interesting, I even changed the size at the store to a smaller one when right after i bought it... So I think it is not the case, it even left marks on my skin because of the pressure for several days until it acquired my head shape. It holds tight. So thank you again for the comment but I am afraid it might not be the case... Also, I installed an intercom the day I bought it, so the pads at the ear zone have been substituted with speakers. I suppose those cancel the noise worse than the pads, but... That much?
Not to sound a jerk. But it is a fair point. Look at most crashes in MotoGP - there's always at least 1 in a race, let alone quali and practice - the riders hit their heads most of the time (coming off the bike at speed) and most of the time they got up and walked away. You're not getting away with it as easy on the IOM - apart from Ramsey and Gooseneck maybe. At that said. The standard should be better for everyone. Not (essentially) brain injuries are ok for poor people.
The non-2206 helmet models are most likely the same helmet as the ones tested. The difference is in the paperwork that links the make/model/size to new testing criteria. I feel good with my SHOEI. They were great helmets back in the 1980’s when I first started racing, and still great 30 yrs later. Those who need the certification will have the extra confidence. Counterfeit helmets of top brands may be an issue to the insurance companies backing these events also. So change and electronic ID tags welcome advancement.
So FIM approval only required for racers? Normal Joe Bloggs can buy the exact same model without the FIM approval for £££ less? As in, I can go on a track day without the FIM approval or is this something that will be pushed out across the board eventually? Meaning I'd have to pay probably £1k+ just for my helmet, with my bike only being worth £2k?!
So if the RX-7 V and EVO are both the same helmet, yet the EVO passed the test and got the FIM cert/sticker, then did the V do the tests and if it failed why so if they're basically or identically the same helmet? He didn't really explain that
Would it be possible for you guys to do a helmet fit comparison video? Say between 3-4 of the top brands, Arai, AGV, Shoei, Shark etc. Dropped $1k on an Arai helmet and I have a gnarly pressure point on my forehead after about an hour of riding.
I've heard Arai are a different fit to most but i've not tried one. I can say that the Shoei X Spirit 3, AGV Corsa, HJC RPHA 11 and Shark FIM GP all fit me nicely. Obviously they're not the same but none are uncomfortable.
@@Squiddy97 Yes and no. Arai's different models use different shell dimensions. The "intermediate oval" of the Shoei X-14 is similar to the "intermediate oval" of the Arai Corsair-X. But other models are very differently shaped.
@@_johnm Yeah, I know, ideally that's the best bet. I live in the boonies and would have to travel a decent distance in order to try on the different brands I'm interested in.
I don't know, but the Host did specify World Events. So I'm guessing, but unless you're trying for a World Championship, you should be alright. They check helmets at any place I've raced, so it shouldn't be hard to find out from a Marshal.
(02:24) Actually, someone could create their own QR Code that links to their own website, designed to look like the FIM. So voilà, you can be duped only with more sophistication… …
There’s a good chance your not wearing the right size Arai, also Arai has thicker/ thinner cheek pads, headliners and neck rolls/ collar you can switch out so you can get a perfect fit, also I’m assuming the “old shape” your talking about is referring to the round smooth shell of the helmet, there’s a reason they do that, it’s for glance off also known as R75 by Arai, having a round smooth shell helps the helmet distribute Energy and also stops the helmet from rotating or catching on objects during a crash, and the vents are designed to come off during a crash, in a lot of cases you can see when a rider crashes in a helmet that has Sharp edges or built-in vents that don’t come off the helmet will actually catch on the ground and put a lot of energy into the riders neck bc of the sharp edges and or built-in vents, also forgot to mention Arai’s multiple density eps headliner that helps distribute even more of that energy during a crash. I think theres a lot about Arai people don’t see, and if you do some basic research you’ll understand why Arai makes the safest helmets
I don’t understand mr bike sausage’s questions..... do they need it ? Yes. Well they cost more.... yes. It’s ridiculous these things are asked.... should I spend a couple hundred more not to fuck my head over ? Yes. People buy a 10k motorcycle....but 700 for my brain ? Nah I’m good. eBay special.
An FIM rated helmet might not be the safest helmet for your use though? Aren’t there helmets designed for the lower speeds of street riding? The foam for high speed impacts will be different for a low/er speed impact. So relevant for racing but not necessarily for the street.plus motogp helmets don’t work on upright style bikes.
It's sad to see that safety is compromised for someone who can't afford the top of the line helmet. In Asian cites, riding is the most affordable and quickest form of daily transportation be it to work or sending their children to school. And most fatal accidents are due to not having good gear on due to their incomes. I know the cost of these tests are expensive but i do hope that the costs will reduce in the near future so everyone can afford to wear safe gear.
It's sad to see that safety is compromised for someone who can't afford the top of the line helmet. In Asian cites, riding is the most affordable and quickest form of daily transportation be it to work or sending their children to school. And most fatal accidents are due to not having good gear on due to their incomes. I know the cost of these tests are expensive but i do hope that the costs will reduce in the near future so everyone can afford to wear safe gear.
