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

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

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

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

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

tell me that is not paul lewis??!!!?!?!?!

Rupert

Thats the one

should have realised it was you from 'Cadeby' in the name but only just seen it

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

The OMP one from Demon Thieves has an extra wide opening and costs, a not unreasonable, 85 quid.

Go for a light weight helmet (<1.5kg). A heavy one can snap your neck! Basilar scull fraktures have killed many racedrivers

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.