Helmet Sale At Hein Gericke

Another quick update.. And just in time for Christmas

Hein Gericke are currently slashing the prices on 1000’s of helmets

Click on this image to see the offer catalogue

 

New HJC IS-16 Type O Graphic Helmet

I was recently in the market for a new helmet and after thinking about things and looking about had decided about getting the Caberg Trip… but… after trying it on decided it was way too uncomfortable and aside from that it didn’t fit properly..

So I had to play hunt the helmet again..

Here in Banbury the local bike shop shut down and while the closest ones aren’t too far away it’s still a pain if you just fancy popping in to have a nose round and possibly buy summat.  I really didn’t fancy buying a helmet online as it’s just a pain in the butt 😦 to keep returning things if they don’t fit properly!

So after work one vaguely sunny afternoon I decided to nip into Kings near Oxford and have a look to see what they had available.  I walked out with this one 🙂

The HJC IS-16 Type 0 Graphic 🙂

I’ve never had an HJC helmet before but this one is so comfortable and fits my head like a glove 🙂 and at £149, from a retail shop, didn’t really break the bank either..

I love the internal sun visor, hopefully it will save me a small fortune considering the number of pairs of sunglasses I break every year when trying to wear them in my helmet.. My only complaint, and it’s not bothering me that much, is that it’s a bit of a noisy helmet.. Other than that it’s perfect 🙂

Oh, I did have one slight accident at the shop though and managed to buy another pair of gloves while I was in there!!! oops!!!

Oh well, gloves will always come in handy 🙂

Helmet Specs

Drop-down sun visor

Quick Release visor system

Anti Fog Visor

Removable Lining

Removable Breath Guard

Removable Chin Curtain

4 Point Ventilation

Safety Standard ECE22.05

ACU Gold Standard for use on the track

Sharp Motorbike Helmet Safety Ratings

Introduced in November 2007, the SHARP Motorcycle Helmet Safety Rating Scheme aims to save lives of riders involved in motorbike accidents.  The first scheme of it’s kind worldwide, the SHARP (Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme) aims to give a totally independent rating on the levels of protection crash helmets will provide in the event of an impact.

The helmets are rated on a scale of 1-5 depending on their performance in a series of laboratory tests.  While all crash helmets on sale in the UK must offer a minimum standard of protection, it has been found that there are real differences in how well the various helmets perform in the tests.  The rating shows how much over the minimum required standard the helmets perform.

The scheme is designed to give riders an easy to understand guide to which helmets will offer them the best protection.

One thing which has become apparent, looking at the tables below, is that the more expensive helmets are not necessarily the best performing ones.  There are quite a few helmets costing under £100 which score either a 4 or a 5 in the tests.

These are the Sharp safety ratings released to date.  As and when new ratings are released, I will update this information so it is kept up to date.

9th April 2009

Following an update email this morning I have amended the following list to include the ratings published on an additional 28 helmets.

Make	Model	Style	Sizes	Cost (£)	Rating out of 5
AGV	Airtech	Full Face	XS-XXL	150	****
	K Series	Full Face	S-XL	100	***
	S-4	Full Face	XXS-XXL	180	*****
	K3	Full Face	XS-XXL	149	****
	Ti-Tech	Full Face	XXS-XXL	250	****
	S-4 Stealth	Full Face	XXS-XXL	180	*****
	Longway	System	XS-XL	150	****
Airoh	Leox	Full Face	XS-XL	99	***
	Speed Fire	Full Face	XS-XL	50	****
	Mathisse RS	System	XS-XXL	120	**
Arai	RX-7	Full Face	XXS-XXL	450	***
	Condor	Full Face	XS-XXL	200	**
	GP5x	Full Face	XS-XXL	300	*****
	Viper GT	Full Face	XS-XXL	330	***
	Astro	Full Face	XS-XL	330	***
Arashi	Viper	Full Face	S-XL	65	****
	Galaxy	Full Face	XS-XL	49	***
	Sonic	Full Face	XS-XL	49	***
	Turbo	Full Face	XS-XL	49	***
Bell	M1	Full Face	XS-XXL	130	*****
	M4R	Full Face	XXS-XXL	220	*****
	M5X	Full Face	XS-XXL	299	*****
BMW	System 5	System	XXS-XXL	280	*****
Box	BX4	Full Face	XS-XXL	80	**
	BX2	Full Face	S-XL	60	****
	BX3 Dagger	Full Face	XS-XL	54	**
	BX5 Hurricane	Full Face	XS-XL	49	****
Buell	Turbulent	Full Face	XXS-XXL	180	*****
Caberg	V2R	Full Face	XXS-XXL	100	*****
	Trip	System	XS-XL	100	*****
	Justissimo GT	System	XS-XXL	150	****
Duchinni	D801	Full Face	XXS-XXL	80	****
	D601	System	XS-XXL	90	*
	D701	Full Face	XS-XXL	50	****
G-Mac	Concept	System	XS-XXL	80	***
Givi	HPS40.1	Full Face	XS-XL	199	***
Grex	RF2	Full Face	XS-XXL	120	****
	R1	Full Face	XS-XL	100	****
HJC	HQ-1	Full Face	XS-XL	249	*****
	CS-12	Full Face	XS-XXL	69	**
	FG-14	Full Face	XS-XXL	150	***
	CL-ST	Full Face	XS-XL	109	***
	FS-10	Full Face	XS-XXL	169	***
	CS-12N	Full Face	XS-XXL	120	***
	CS-R1	Full Face	XS-XL	99	*
	FG-15	Full Face	XS-XL	139	****
	IS-16	Full Face	XS-XXL	119	**
	FS10 Carbon	Full Face	XS-XXL	249	***
KBC	Force RR	Full Face	XXS-XXL	90	*
	VR2R	Full Face	XXS-XXL	180	**
	FFR	System	XXS-XXL	140	*
	Magnum	Full Face	XXS-XXL	139	*
	TK8	Full Face	XXS-XXL	59	*
	XP3	Full Face	XXS-XXL	129	***
Lazer	Fibre Pro	Full Face	XS-XXL	140	****
	LZ6	Full Face	XS-XL	60	*****
	Tornado	Full Face	XS-XL	90	**
	Vertigo	Full Face	XS-XXL	70	****
	Fibre D1	Full Face	XS-XL	200	****
	Granville	System	XS-XL	100	****
	Revolution	System	XXS-XXL	140	****
Marushin	Tiger	Full Face	XXS-XXL	100	*****
	RS1 Carbon	Full Face	XXS-XXL	200	*****
	Ikusa	Full Face	XS-XXL	119	****
	Samura	Full Face	XS-XXL	99	*****
	Shivan	Full Face	XS-XXL	119	****
	M401	Full Face	XS-XXL	TBA	**
Nitro	N810VX	Full Face	S-XL	100	****
	N820VX	Full Face	S-XL	120	****
	N330VX	Full Face	S-XL	50	**
	N755VX	Full Face	S-XL	80	****
	N1430VX	Full Face	S-XL	100	****
	N1600VN	Full Face	S-XL	80	****
	N1700 VF	Full Face	XS-XXL	119	*****
	F347VN	System	XS-XXL	99	***
Nolan	N62	Full Face	XS-XXL	130	****
	N84	Full Face	XS-XXL	150	****
	N103	System	XXS-XXL	250	****
	N102	System	XS-XXL	200	****
Nuvo	SP2	Full Face	XS-XL	119	****
Premier	Monza	Full Face	XS-XXL	170	****
Roof	RO10 Diversion	Full Face	XS-XXL	245	****
	RO10 Daytona	Full Face	XS-XXL	245	***
	Boxer	System	XS-XL	215	****
RST	Racevent	Full Face	XS-XXL	125	***
	Cobra Vent	Full Face	S-XL	79	****
	PC1S	Full Face	XS-XL	60	*
Schuberth	S1 Pro	Full Face	XS-XXXL	400	**
	R1	Full Face	XS-XXL	320	**
	C2	System	XS-XXL	350	****
Scorpion	EXO-700	Full Face	S-XL	100	****
Shark	RSR2	Full Face	XS-XL	319	*****
	S500 Air	Full Face	XS-XXL	114	****
	RSF 2i	Full Face	XS-XL	159	****
	RSI	Full Face	XS-XL	199	****
	S800	Full Face	XS-XL	149	****
	Openline	System	XS-XL	190	***
	Evoline	System	XS-XL	250	****
	S650	Full Face	XS-XL	125	****
	RSX	Full Face	XS-XL	169	*****
Shoei	Raid II	Full Face	XS-XL	250	****
	XR-1000	Full Face	XS-XL	330	***
	X-Spirit	Full Face	XS-XL	480	****
	Multitech	System	XS-XXL	300	***
Suomy	Extreme	Full Face	S-XL	400	***
	Gunwind	Full Face	S-XL	220	***
	Spec 1R	Full Face	S-XL	300	***
Takachi	TK-30	Full Face	S-XL	60	**
Urban	N20	Full Face	XS-XXL	100	***
Vemar	VSREV	Full Face	S-XL	190	**
	TA12K	Full Face	S-XL	70	***
	VSSEV	Full Face	XS-XL	119	*
	VTXE	Full Face	XXS-XXXL	149	**
	VXP	Full Face	XXS-XXXL	79	***
Viper	RS 40	Full Face	XXS-XXL	50	***
	RS 66	Full Face	XXS-XXL	70	***
	RS V121	System	XS-XL	150	***
	RS101	System	XS-XL	60	****
X-Lite	X601	Full Face	XS-XXL	120	****
	X602	Full Face	S-XL	200	****
	X701	Full Face	S-XL	260	****
	X801	Full Face	S-XL	320	****
	X1002	System	XS-XXL	249	****

Also take a look at the following entry

Choosing The Correct Size Motorcycle Helmet

Save £££’s on HJC Helmets

There are currently some good deals around if you are looking at buying yourself a new crash helmet.  I’ve come across these for some of the HJC range.  If you are just starting out on a bike and are looking to buy your first set of gear then you can’t go far wrong with these.  They are also suitable as a second standby helmet and are all being sold at affordable prices.

The helmet size conversion chart is at the bottom of this entry and you may also want to take a look at this entry Choosing The Correct Size Motorcycle Helmet to make sure you choose the right size for your head 🙂

Firstly the HJC IS-16 Range available

These helmets got a 2* Sharp Helmet safety rating.. The helmets are priced at £132.99 and are available in the following designs.

Available in Black or White

There is something to be said about a black crash helmet, I tend to buy plain black ones every time.  This has a very subtle design on it and I quite like this one 🙂

Available in Gunmetal/Black, Blue/Black and Red/Black

Available in Pink

Helmet Specifications

Advanced Polycarbonate Composite Shell: Lightweight, superior fit and comfort using advanced CAD technology.

One-touch Integrated SunShield: Smoke-tinted 3-stage adjustable SunShield deploys quickly and easily (patent pending).

AccuSight™ Anti-fog Faceshield: Optically superior 3D design provides 95% UV protection and an anti-scratch coating.

RapidFire™ Shield Replacement System: Quick, secure, tool-less removal and installation.

"ACS" Advanced Channeling Ventilation System: Full front to back airflow flushes heat and humidity up and out

SilverCool™ Interior: Moisture-wicking and odour-free interior with advanced silver anti-bacterial fabric. Comfortable, removable and washable.

DOT Approved

SIZES: XS-XXL

Next is the HJC FS-15 Prism helmet

Priced at £170.99 these got a score of 4* in the Sharp Helmet safety rating tests.

Helmet Specifications

• Advanced Fibreglass Composite Shell: Lightweight, superior fit and comfort using advanced CAD technology.
• Optically-superior Pinlock®-prepared Faceshield: New 3D design provides 95% UV protection, anti-scratch coating and is prepared for the ultimate anti-fog Pinlock insert.
• RapidFire™ Shield Replacement System: Quick, secure, tool-less removal and installation.
• “ACS” Advanced Channeling Ventilation System: Full front to back airflow flushes heat and humidity up and out.
• SilverCool™ Interior: Removable moisture-wicking and odour-free interior with advanced silver anti-bacterial fabric.
• SNELL/DOT Approved
• SIZES: XS-XXL

Next up is the HJC CS-12N Cyclone Helmet

This is priced at just £75.99 and scored 3* in the Sharp helmet tests. The price is pretty damn good for a 3* helmet and the designs not too bad either 🙂

This is available in the following colours – Red/Silver, Pink/Silver, Blue/Silver and Black Silver.

Helmet Specifications

Standard: Meets or exceeds DOT standard .

Shell: Ultra lightweight thermoplastic alloy shell.

Ventilation: Maximum chin-bar ventilation ensures minimum fogging while maximum air intake is achieved with 2 large adjustable venturi side vents and a traditional centre chin vent, drawing excess humidity away from the shield.

Interior: Plush Nylex interior and cheek pads for maximum absorption.

Others: Breathbox and anti-fog coated shields available for cold and/or wet conditions.

Size: XS to XL.

The next offering is the HJC CL-SP Throttle.

Available in blue/black, red/black and gunmetal/black it scored 3* in the Sharp helmet tests and is available for £113.99

Helmet specifications

• Advanced Polycarbonate Composite Shell: Lightweight, superior fit and comfort using advanced CAD technology.
• AccuSight™Anti-fog Faceshield: Optically superior 3D design provides 95% UV protection and an anti-scratch coating.
• RapidFire™ Shield Replacement System: Quick, secure, tool-less removal and installation.
• 2-stage Shield Closure Mechanism: Compresses shield into the eye port gasket providing an extremely secure seal.
• “ACS” Advanced Channeling Ventilation System: Full front to back airflow flushes heat and humidity up and out.
• Bioceramic Nylex® Moisture-wicking Interior: Anti-bacterial, removable and washable.
• SNELL/DOT Approved
• SIZES: XS-XL

Lastly in this little selection are the HJC CS-R1 Samurai and Fang helmets.

These got a 1* rating in the Sharp Helmet safety tests and are priced a priced at £104.99

The Samurai design above is one I personally quite like 🙂

• 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.
• DOT Approved
• SIZES: XS-XL

Here is HJC’s helmet size conversion chart, just to try and be as helpful as possible 🙂

Helmet Size	Centimetres	Hat Size	Inches
XXS	51-52	6 3/8 – 6 1/2	20- 20 1/2
XS	53-54	6 5/8 – 6 3/4	20 7/8 – 21 1/4
S	55-56	6 7/8 – 7	21 5/8 – 22
M	57-58	7 1/8 – 7 1/4	22 1/2 – 22 7/8
L	59-60	7 3/8 – 7 1/2	23 1/4 – 23 5/8
XL	61-62	7 5/8 – 7 3/4	24 – 24 3/8
XXL	63-64	7 7/8 – 8	24 3/4 – 25 1/4
XXXL	65-66	8 1/8 – 8 1/4	25 5/8 – 26

Save Up To £80 On HJC Helmets At M&P

How about this for a deal?

M & P practically giving away some of the HJC crash helmet range for the absolutely stunning price of £30!!!

Take a look at the chart below and you will see that you can save up to a MASSIVE £79 on the normal retail price.  The HJC helmets did quite well in the Sharp Helmet Safety Rating tests and are a perfect choice if you are shopping for your first helmet or just looking for a replacement in these cash strapped times.

The helmets which are being discounted include the following

The Eve helmet in both pink and purple,

The Myth helmet in black or blue

and the Session helmet in blue, black or red

To check out the details on the site just click on the item description in the chart below and it will take you straight to their website.  Don’t delay though as there is limited stock, and at these prices I very much doubt they will have them for long!

Part Number	Description	Size	Sale Price	SRP
226810	HJC CL-ST Mosaic Matt Graphic	XLarge	£30	£79
227387	HJC CL-ST Eve Helmet Purple	XSmall	£30	£79
227389	HJC CL-ST Eve Helmet Purple	Medium	£30	£79
227390	HJC CL-ST Eve Helmet Purple	Large	£30	£79
227391	HJC CL-ST Eve Helmet Pink	XSmall	£30	£79
227393	HJC CL-ST Eve Helmet Pink	Medium	£30	£79
808196	CS-12 SESSION RED MC1	XSmall	£30	£79
808200	CS-12 SESSION RED MC1	XLarge	£30	£79
808197	CS-12 SESSION RED MC1	Small	£30	£79
808198	CS-12 SESSION RED MC1	Medium	£30	£79
808199	CS-12 SESSION RED MC1	Large	£30	£79
218710	CS-12 Session Black MC-5	XSmall	£30	£79
218711	CS-12 Session Black MC-5	Small	£30	£79
218712	CS-12 Session Black MC-5	Medium	£30	£79
218709	CS-12 Session Blue MC-2	XLarge	£30	£79
218707	CS-12 Session Blue MC-2	Medium	£30	£79
218708	CS-12 Session Blue MC-2	Large	£30	£79
218713	CS-12 Session Black MC-5	Large	£30	£79
221167	CL-ST Myth Helmet Black	XLarge	£30	£119
221163	CL-ST Myth Helmet Black	XSmall	£30	£119
221162	CL-ST Myth Helmet Blue	XLarge	£30	£119
221161	CL-ST Myth Helmet Blue	Large	£30	£119
221160	CL-ST Myth Helmet Blue	Medium	£30	£119
221159	CL-ST Myth Helmet Blue	Small	£30	£119
221158	CL-ST Myth Helmet Blue	XSmall	£30	£119

Save £££’s On Helmets At Hein Gericke

As of 20th February and until the 1st March 2009 you can save up to £80 on the price of the new range of 2008/2009 helmets if you shop at Hein Gericke.  And not only are these discounts available instore you can also get them if you buy via mail order or from their online catalogue!

So have a look at the helmets they stock and you can save the following amounts on their listed prices

£100 – £200 = £20 DISCOUNT!

£200 – £400 = £40 DISCOUNT!

£400+ = £80 DISCOUNT!

The discounts are not available on previously discounted items, non stock items nor are they valid with any other offer but never the less they represent a big saving on the price of a new helmet.

So if you are in the market for a new helmet, maybe for the fast approaching riding season, it is definately worth looking either in one of their stores or at their online store

Huge Discounts At Motorcycle Superstore

Just click on either the photos or the Motorcycle Superstore.Com logos to be taken to their online store where you will find lots of fantastic money saving deals 🙂

Happy Shopping!

Icon Mainframe Hooligan Helmet 

MSRP $250-280 NOW $119.99

Icon Mainframe Hooligan Helmet

The Mainframe helmet from Icon was designed with the rider’s safety, fit and function in mind The shell is constructed of a fiberglass/dyneema blend and is lined with a dual density styrene liner for incredible strength without unnecessary weight Features include a Venturi super-vent system for the ultimate in airflow A three forehead switch acts as an additional ram-air vent to significantly increase the overall cooling of the helmet Internal on/off chin exhaust switch offers control of escaping air Removable molded breath deflector reduces shield fogging Positive-lock chin venting system helps prevent fogging Removable/washable cheek pads with formed ear pockets that can accept communication or audio speakers Removable anti-fog breath deflector Optically correct polycarbonate, 7-position shield offers safe, clear vision and easy no-tool replacement system Exceeds all DOT and Snell standards **Closeouts are limited to stock on hand**

Ladies Icon Mainframe Hooligan Helmet

 Teknic Supervent Gloves

Was $39.99 NOW $14.99

Teknic Supervent Gloves

With sizes starting at small they are suitable for us female riders as well 🙂

I have a pair of these, in black, and for the summer they are an excellent riding glove.  My hands feel so cool wearing them and I would definately recommend them to anyone 🙂

Teknic Supervent Gloves Anatomical pre-curved cut fingers and palm. Airmesh outershell for excellent breathability and airflow with a leather palm. Cuff strap safety wrap system wraps over the outside of the glove to protect glove seams, and allow cuff adjustment. Little finger safety wrap system wraps over the outside of the little finger and glove side to protect glove seams. Heavy elastic cuff for better glove retention. Leather overlay panels on all dingers for added abrasion resistance. Scholler Keprotec lined palm 6 mm foam padding in palm, fingers and in knuckles. Stretch Keprotec thumb for better fit and feel. Rubber grip clarion overlay on thumb for better grip **Closeouts are limited to stock on hand**

 Arlen Ness Womens Charolette Leather Jacket

Was $399.99 NOW $240.00

Arlen Ness Women’s Charolette Leather Jacket

Arlen Ness Women’s Charolette Leather Jacket Made of high-quality cowhide leather Drum-dyed all the way through for excellent color Washed for a distressed look Pre-curved arms and perforation along inner arms provides extra comfort when riding raised ribbed panels along shoulder and lower back Pink lining is make of breathable fleece Two side zippers and two sets of pockets in the inside and outside Technical embroidery and pink accent stitching Available in women sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL **Closeouts are limited to stock on hand**




Choosing The Correct Size Motorcycle Helmet

Buying the correct size crash helmet is probably the most important thing you will need to do if you are either just learning to ride, or replacing a crash helmet which has been damaged in some way. A correctly fitting crash helmet really can save your life and really is something you should spend some time doing to ensure a perfect fit.

Here is a quick guide to help ensure you buy the correct size.

Firstly use a tape measure to find out the circumference of your head. Measure round your head with the tape just above your ears and about one inch, or 2.54cm, above your eyebrows. Don’t pull the tape too tight, but take your time and measure your head a few times and work out the average measurement. When you have your head measurement look at the size guide below to find out your helmet size. If you find your head measurement is between two sizes, you should always try the larger size first.

Motorcycle Helmet Size Guide

Please note these sizes are intended as a guideline only. The same as when clothes shopping, different crash helmet manufacturers do unfortunately interpret the sizes differently, and so a medium from one manufacturer may not fit as well as the same size from someone else.

If you are buying your motorcycle helmet from a retail outlet make sure you try on plenty of helmets from different manufacturers to make sure you get one that fits correctly. If you are buying online, as many people are these days, it is worth remembering that under UK Internet retail law you have the right to return anything you buy for a full refund if you are not happy with it or f it does not ft correctly. You are normally able to return items within 7 days, but make sure you check the small print of the online retailer you are dealing with.

How To Test For A Good Helmet Fit

Once you have the crash helmet on your head you should always check the following.

The top pad inside of the helmet interior should be in firm contact with the top of your head

Your cheeks should be in light to medium contact with the helmets cheek pads

Next you should try to push your finger up between your forehead and the helmet interior. There should not be any space there for your fingers to fit into.

Now you should try to rotate the helmet back and forwards and from left to right on your head. When moving the helmet the skin on your head and face should move. If the helmet moves without doing this it is too big and you will need to try on a smaller size. It’s worth bearing in mind that because of the different sizing by the different manufacturers you may find you are between sizes. If this is the case you may find that you need a different style of motorcycle helmet to ensure the correct fit.

Next thing is to fasten the chin strap so that it is tight enough under your jaw, without suffocating you. Once this is done you should try to push the helmet off your head form the back, and then try the same thing from the front. Obviously they should not come off.

The last thing to check is that you are totally happy with how much you can see out of the visor. Smaller visor sizes mean you will not see so much as a larger one.

If you follow the guidelines you should end up with a crash helmet which is the correct fit for your head. As I mentioned this is one aspect of motorcycling which really can save your life and you should take time to make sure you buy a correctly fitting one.

Your life may depend on it.