cadebytiger
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| posted on 14/8/06 at 11:33 AM |
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Helmet
I am taking the screen of my tiger and have got some wiley X-SG1s for low speed driving but for higher speed stuff i need a helmet. I know nothing
about them.
What do i need and can i get it online or do i need to get it fitted?
Any help would be great!!
Rupert
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Pdlewis
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| posted on 14/8/06 at 11:42 AM |
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Hi,
I just have a cheap bike helmet it does the job and keeps the head warm. Got mine from a shop in Hinckley nr leicester for £32!!!
Just go and try them on
Paul
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cadebytiger
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| posted on 14/8/06 at 11:45 AM |
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Oh really where abouts are you? I used to live just down the road from there. I am now in nottingham.
Thanks for the advice
Is there any requirment for track days?
Rupert
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spunky
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| posted on 14/8/06 at 11:48 AM |
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Since its for use in a car, its unlikely to be saving your life, so any cheap lid will do. But try before you buy, an uncomfortable helmet is not
pleasant.
john
The reckless man may not live as long......
But the cautious man does not live at all.....
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Pdlewis
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| posted on 14/8/06 at 11:49 AM |
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Dont know about any requirement for track days but its easy enough to borrow one if your meet the requirement.
Im in Market Bosworth
Paul
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cadebytiger
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| posted on 14/8/06 at 11:50 AM |
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tell me that is not paul lewis??!!!?!?!?!
Rupert
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Pdlewis
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| posted on 14/8/06 at 11:52 AM |
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Thats the one
should have realised it was you from 'Cadeby' in the name but only just seen it 
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 14/8/06 at 11:58 AM |
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Whatever you get, ask about the cost of replacement visors - some can be appalling! Also ask about availability.
Otherwise, check for fit, peripheral vision (you need lots when strapped in a car) and ease of fastening. If you wear glasses make sure to try them
out, if not, at least try a pair of shades.
David
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Marcus
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| posted on 14/8/06 at 12:30 PM |
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The OMP one from Demon Thieves has an extra wide opening and costs, a not unreasonable, 85 quid.
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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Gripenland
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| posted on 14/8/06 at 06:21 PM |
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Go for a light weight helmet (<1.5kg). A heavy one can snap your neck! Basilar scull fraktures have killed many racedrivers 
kokos-racing.com
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zilspeed
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| posted on 14/8/06 at 06:46 PM |
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A) Make sure you buy one that fits. They're all different shapes - regardless of the size.
B) Buy a BS helmet - not ECE. You will want to at least do a sprint or a hillclimb eventually and an ECE will have been a waste of money. My BS
helmet cost me 50 quid.
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