@@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 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
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 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.
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
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 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 😁👍
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.
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.
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.
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? 🏍💨
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
@@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?
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.
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?!
(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… …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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What I love most about the 'helmet-penetration test' at 1:18 is that you can see the cameraman laughing aswell.
That’s Fagan, of course he’s laughing. He is also a child! Like the rest of us….😆
believe me when i say; the people doing the tests also giggle - every time
Considering the topic, Stu could possibly have used a better term than "it's a no-brainer for me".
Poor stu has been using the wrong helmets for too long 😥
I got an Arai, after seeing moto geo's factory tour over in Japan. They went though all the testing they did in house.
Such a good channel.
Had an AGV which fell to bits, visors always breaking at the mounting points - got an Arai and it’s been perfect
How about an HJC?
@@Bumbaclot213 unfortunately agv is only popular because of Rossi
@@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.
Good stuff ! Would love to learn more in other equipment. Motorbike jeans, gloves etc ! All the best from Switzerland
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.
Pretty smart, can always replace bikes. Only have 1 head. Protect it. Good job.
Wise words, I’m also a new rider and bought a shoei GT AIR 2 for the same reasons. You only get 1 head. Not somewhere to save money
I’ve been riding thirty one years and I like to use uncooked pastry around my head.
Good man!
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
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
Looks like your wish was granted ! 🥳
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.
Dont sacrifice safety just get the new 06 one
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
Did well to get it back following the “helmet penetration test” comment. Well done Stu
If only Arai (and most other helmet manufacturers) would make helmets for those of with massive heads.
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.
Head diameter. An xl fits an ape dude.
@@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.
Most mediums fit me perfect. I must be a pinhead.
Are you like a Rocket Scientist or a Brain Surgeon?
@@scottenlow5249 most peoples heads arnt a perfect round shape like Arai's helmets are.
They must be buying some very expensive tyres!
I wonder how much the cost of a brand manufacturer to buy a licensed helmet? For example ECE and Snell?
All physics. Fondly remember my first arai. 1980 ultralight. Damm nice light well fitting helmet. Never crashed it. Still have the shell
When you get an arai, there is no difference 😊
Brilliant seeing the King of the roads helmet Joey Dunlop
WHERE IS THE BIKE SAUSAGE MERCH???? Give this a thumbs up to show we want it!
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 😁👍
You know that the Arai RX-7V and now the EVO pass the FIM certification even tho they dont have the sticker.
AGV PISTA GP RR! Best Helmet Ever Made!
Nice. I have the cosar r.
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’m not going to his tyre fitter those arai’s and agv fim helmets are over a grand 😂😂😂😂
Is the sedici carbon helmet a good helmet? I am worried now, any help?
The ultimate question though: will this help me win inters ??
Quality helm chat.
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.
he is getting ripped off for tyres
Blimey, yeah! My Diablos cost 150 a set. Pretty sure the Arai are close to a grand...
So u mean to tell me all the squids out there that bought a rossi 46 helmet for 200$ aren’t wearing a motogp safe helmet 🤣you’ve got to be kidding me
Have you got a link to the list of FIM spec helmets?
Just go to their website man
Oh joy, something else to blow a bag on to drop at the pub 🥺
We've all done it
@@bikesausage2614 nothing makes the arse pucker more than dropping a $1000 lid
@@mojosdad68 we can let you know if you need to replace it, or not, after a drop
aren't GP visors made from high end manufacturers like OAKLY? ... I mean shit I wish I had an oakly visor lol
Is this mandatory for enduro as well (on a FIM🤮 race)?
So anyone who bought a helmet before this rule must buy a new one even if it's identical?
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.
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? 🏍💨
Yeah... Boothy is.
@@boothy6057 fair play Boothy big respect ✊🏻 ride hard stay onboard have fun 🏍💨
automated red flag light system around strategic course ponts this year, you'll be interested to hear.
@@martinhowell3475 excellent news 👍
I can get a set of tyres for little over £300. Where can I find an FIM helmet for around that price?
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Always top helmet safety 😉
That was some good sausage, thanks
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
They wouldn’t have submitted the V for the FIM test due to the costs.
So to get this straight. You don’t need one of these for the TT but you do for BSB? Is that right?
No, you DO need one of these for the TT and any other FIM international event
@@bikesausage2614 ok, but can I still use my open face on a Track Day???
@@browners_28 yes, but you have to wear it backwards to stop flies getting in your mouth.
@@-DHR4870 🤣
how much do you pay for a pair of tyres then?
I have the RX7V and I find it heavier than the competition, and personally very very loud and a little wobbly at high speeds…
You might be wearing a size too big. There are optional crowns and cheek pads that might tighten it up.
@@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?
@@falken7610 So that's what make your helmet wobbly, it's the intercom. Little it did, but intercom also disrupt aerodynamic of the helmet
@@jeeewhyyypheee Oh it makes sense!! It is not too wobbly though, but not perfectly smooth either... so it might be that! And the noise too?
@@falken7610 Nah, the RX7X is also known to be quite loud aswell. Maybe using earplug might help
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.
They have tried it, most rider dont like it thy dont like being told to what to do
I know what are you getting at, but its not the same as F1 (no pit-stop, no enginge modes, no DRS etc...)
@@NeFjuS i didnt say what i think bro , thats literally what all the rider said ,only rossi like the radio when they tested it
@@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.
I have the Shark FIM spec Race R Pro GP. Only because it's sexy really. 🤷♂️😂
Me too. 😂😂
Don't confuse the 'price' with the 'cost'....
Video Title: Ewan McGregor Gives Interview To Helmet Expert
It’s a shame they didn’t talk about SNELL rated helmets because I was less to believe that there tests are just a hard as the new ones.
FIM is miles ahead of SNELL.
ECE and FIM are what you want on a bike SNELL in a car and DOT if you’re suicidal
Does anyone know what the most cost effective fim helmet is? (Least expensive)
Ls2
@@skywalker7517 thank you much appreciated
Scorpion r1 air exo
@@davidjones3955 thank you for info
LS2 FF805 Thunder and Scorpion EXO R1
whats the helmet at 3:02
AGV is the still the best of all time(am not being paid) 👀
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?!
LS2 Thunder FIM 300 quid in U.K
You pretty much vocal about what actually happened
(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…
…
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.
With helmets, you really do need to try a bunch on and see which ones work for your head.
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.
Do Arai not still have changeable internal pads, to get the best fit?
Does his z shaped sideburn make him faster?
Just bought a LS2 Thunder FIM for £299 👌🏼
1: the price
Get last year's graphics and it's much cheaper.
Idk about you, but id spend the money to keep my head safe
Consider LS2 FF805 Thunder or Scorpion EXO R1. They're the cheapest amongst those giant players
'not copyable' I meeeaan it is
I’ve got a purple helmet
Agv for life
So then FIM rated helmet is the same helmet as the non rated. It’s just had more tests done to it?
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.
Always invest in good gear. It's cheaper than the medical bills.
FIM certified sausage
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.
You should have a look at what Rheon are offering helmet producers
Yes, because the difference between a good helmet and a bad helmet at IOMTT is crucial after hitting anything at 300km/h
Think you're missing the point but...
@@bikesausage2614 Just a "witty" remark that's all 😏
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.
When the interiewee is way better than the interviewer
Sorry but "err err err " every 30 seconds isn't cutting it mate
a jeans is Stonewashed , but a helmet is...?
I found Arai really noisy. Old shape lid with too many protruding shapes and not enough padding around the base/collar and ears
Do you wear ear plugs?
Yep. Wind noise and those side pods falling apart. Wore Arai for 20 years, until I tried a Shoei and have never gone back.
@@deanmsimpson I do now without fail. I now have tinnitus from years of wearing Arai lids without ear plugs. I’ve learnt the hard way.
@@simonsays602 I’m the same. Gone Shoei as well.
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
motogp helmet is free 👍🏻
Impossible to put a price on brain function saying that my wife recons were all mad as a mad thing anyway lol buy a better lid!
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.
Not much more than a set of tyres...
🌭🌭
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.
That FIM sticker is hideous and took easily 20min to get rid off.
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.
Materials are also expensive too.