Purchasing Used Helmets

[Ranger]

For the prices you can get a new one for in the sales I wouldn't buy used.... Different matter if a trusted friend or someone well known on here gave/sold me one.

Key differences between cheap and expensive helmets seem to be removable pads... (daughters so must be clean girls right?? ) wind noise (teach them to wear ear plugs) and weight. Weight diff is never that much and it won't take them long to build any extra muscle needed..

Sometimes true,

AFX FX-96 Multi Full Face Helmet is for Street and Cruiser enthusiast. Clearcoat finish. Flush-fit head and chin vents. Fully removable and washable hypoallergenic nylon liner. Optically-correct, compound-curved, scratch-resistant, UV-treated, flush-fit face shield. Removable cheek pads. Ample ear cavity for speakers

Out of a $25 helmet, can't beat that. Same stuff they use in their $200 helmets just a different shell and different weight

 

[Steve]

One other factor that I have not seen mentioned yet is head SHAPE.

Some helmets are more rounded, others are more oval. This will make a big difference in comfort and protection.

If possible, go to a bike shop to try on several different brands. This will give you an idea which brands will fit. Then look for that brand on the internet and find your best price.

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[Agemax]

One other factor that I have not seen mentioned yet is head SHAPE.

Some helmets are more rounded, others are more oval. This will make a big difference in comfort and protection.

If possible, go to a bike shop to try on several different brands. This will give you an idea which brands will fit. Then look for that brand on the internet and find your best price.

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um.......think i already mentioned that

 

[jbs80106]

Depends on the price of used. As others said, there are some cheaper new helmets both in stores (Walmart) and online. If you can get new for $50 or so, used would jhave to be like 50% of that for me.

Depending on the age (of helmet and kid) newer may offer lighter helmet for kids than an adult small.

just options.

 

[kpotter16]

on ebay i found a bran new flat black helmet for $23 with like $15 in shipping. really nice helmet and it came with a tinted visor. fit perfect and was comfortable.. check Ebay they always have good deals...

 

[bwringer]

I'll admit that I have a couple of used helmets on the shelf for occasional guest passenger use.

Helmets in smaller "ladies" sizes (XS, S, M) are almost always virtually unused.

With that said, if it's someone who will be riding with you often, then yeah, it's well worth trying on many different helmets and finding one that fits well and looks good.

My wife and I scoured the earth looking for a non-pink helmet that would match her prized baby-blue jacket -- we finally found a nice comfy Gmax GM68 at the Chicago motorcycle show for $90.