Helmet review? TAKAI M05 SV

Post by Jeremy
Just got an HG e-mail listing a flip-front helmet for 59.99 - the
TAKAI M05 SV.
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does that
matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more "commuting" type
riding and this is remarkably cheap.

Never heard of them, but a cheap, polycarbonate flip probably weighs
only slightly less than your bike.

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Krusty

Raptor 1000 MV 750 Senna Tiger 885 Fantic Hiro 250

steve auvache

2011-07-22 12:31:11 UTC

On Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:26:55 +0000 (UTC), "Krusty"

Never heard of them, but a cheap, polycarbonate flip probably weighs
only slightly less than your bike.

600g[1] or thereabouts.

[1] I have had a weeny poke about on the interweb and not much to be found
except they seem to be manufactured by an outfit that produces a range of
cheap helmets of the type given away to a first time scoot buyer and thus
unlikely to be suitable for a riding style that has you lying on the tank
tucked in behind one or more of your bubbles.

--
steve auvache

Krusty

2011-07-22 12:36:05 UTC

Post by steve auvache
On Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:26:55 +0000 (UTC), "Krusty"

Post by Jeremy
Just got an HG e-mail listing a flip-front helmet for 59.99 - the
TAKAI M05 SV.
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does

that >> matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more
"commuting" type >> riding and this is remarkably cheap.

Post by Krusty
Never heard of them, but a cheap, polycarbonate flip probably weighs
only slightly less than your bike.

600g[1] or thereabouts.

What?!? Don't believe you.

--
Krusty

Raptor 1000 MV 750 Senna Tiger 885 Fantic Hiro 250

steve auvache

2011-07-22 12:39:00 UTC

On Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:36:05 +0000 (UTC), "Krusty"

Post by steve auvache
On Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:26:55 +0000 (UTC), "Krusty"

Post by Jeremy
Just got an HG e-mail listing a flip-front helmet for 59.99 - the
TAKAI M05 SV.
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does

that >> matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more
"commuting" type >> riding and this is remarkably cheap.

Post by Krusty
Never heard of them, but a cheap, polycarbonate flip probably weighs
only slightly less than your bike.

600g[1] or thereabouts.

What?!? Don't believe you.

On the interweb.

Actually it does seem a bit wrong but then again there is no guarantee I
read it right. I have been poking around at all sort of Takai helmets and
that is a number that stuck in me mind.

--
steve auvache

Krusty

2011-07-22 12:47:55 UTC

Post by steve auvache
On Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:36:05 +0000 (UTC), "Krusty"

Post by steve auvache
On Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:26:55 +0000 (UTC), "Krusty"

Post by Krusty
Never heard of them, but a cheap, polycarbonate flip probably

weighs >> > only slightly less than your bike.

Post by steve auvache
600g[1] or thereabouts.

What?!? Don't believe you.

On the interweb.
Actually it does seem a bit wrong but then again there is no
guarantee I read it right. I have been poking around at all sort of
Takai helmets and that is a number that stuck in me mind.

It's definitely wrong, even the uber light carbon fibre Schuberth
weighs more than that. 1600g is possible I guess (my Uvex is 1250g),
but even then I'd be surprised.

--
Krusty

Raptor 1000 MV 750 Senna Tiger 885 Fantic Hiro 250

rick

2011-07-22 12:48:03 UTC

Post by steve auvache
On Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:36:05 +0000 (UTC), "Krusty"

Post by steve auvache
On Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:26:55 +0000 (UTC), "Krusty"

Post by Jeremy
Just got an HG e-mail listing a flip-front helmet for 59.99 - the
TAKAI M05 SV.
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does

that >> matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more
"commuting" type >> riding and this is remarkably cheap.

Post by Krusty
Never heard of them, but a cheap, polycarbonate flip probably weighs
only slightly less than your bike.

600g[1] or thereabouts.

What?!? Don't believe you.

On the interweb.
Actually it does seem a bit wrong but then again there is no guarantee I
read it right. I have been poking around at all sort of Takai helmets and
that is a number that stuck in me mind.

My Nitro flip front weighs 1865g and my HJC 'normal' weighs 1500g - but I
have got a big head.

--
Rick Brown
Sprint RS 955i

Beav

2011-07-23 14:43:46 UTC

Post by steve auvache
On Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:26:55 +0000 (UTC), "Krusty"

Never heard of them, but a cheap, polycarbonate flip probably weighs
only slightly less than your bike.

600g[1] or thereabouts.

Christ on a bike, even some good quality carbon lids weigh in at around
1,600grams.

--
Beav

steve auvache

2011-07-22 12:03:38 UTC

Post by Jeremy
Just got an HG e-mail listing a flip-front helmet for 59.99 - the TAKAI
M05 SV.
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does that
matter?

If it has the appropriate standards sticker on it then it is fine. Liable
to be less than salubrious for that money of course but with the price of
labour in foreign who knows what unexpected quality you might get over
branded offerings of yesteryear.

Post by Jeremy
I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more "commuting" type
riding and this is remarkably cheap.

Above all else the thing to note is; because of the gert great seam
turbulating the airflow just a centimetre or so from your ear, front
lifters are all noisy and I wouldn't be at all surprised to find out that
the rise in volume with speed was a sum that involved the square of
velocity.

Some, of course, are noisier than others and just like the rest of us you
will only ever find out if you actually buy the thing and use it but at
least you have been forewarned.

--
steve auvache

Tim

2011-07-22 12:31:51 UTC

Post by Jeremy
Just got an HG e-mail listing a flip-front helmet for 59.99 - the TAKAI
M05 SV.
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does that
matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more "commuting" type
riding and this is remarkably cheap.

HG have them in the sale right now.

--
Tim

Jim

2011-07-22 12:41:06 UTC

Post by Jeremy
Just got an HG e-mail listing a flip-front helmet for 59.99 - the TAKAI
M05 SV.
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does that
matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more "commuting" type
riding and this is remarkably cheap.

What I can't understand is why flip-front helmets tend to be the cheap
ones rather than the more expensive ones as you'd expect.

Perhaps the feature list blinds you to the fact that it's generally shite
- like the full-suspension mountain bikes that supermarkets sell for £50.

Tim

2011-07-22 12:44:30 UTC

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Post by Jeremy
Just got an HG e-mail listing a flip-front helmet for 59.99 - the TAKAI
M05 SV.
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does that
matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more "commuting" type
riding and this is remarkably cheap.

What I can't understand is why flip-front helmets tend to be the cheap
ones rather than the more expensive ones as you'd expect.

Sir hasn't shopped at BMW, has sir?

--
Tim

Jim

2011-07-22 12:51:55 UTC

Post by Jeremy
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does that
matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more "commuting" type
riding and this is remarkably cheap.

What I can't understand is why flip-front helmets tend to be the cheap
ones rather than the more expensive ones as you'd expect.

Sir hasn't shopped at BMW, has sir?

BMW does an expensive flip-front helmet? I bet it's motorised and has
some kind of weird chin-suspension gizmo.

Tim

2011-07-22 12:56:44 UTC

In message <4e29726b$0$2938$***@news.zen.co.uk>, Jim <***@0.0.0.0>
writes

Post by Jeremy
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does that
matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more "commuting" type
riding and this is remarkably cheap.

What I can't understand is why flip-front helmets tend to be the cheap
ones rather than the more expensive ones as you'd expect.

Sir hasn't shopped at BMW, has sir?

BMW does an expensive flip-front helmet? I bet it's motorised and has
some kind of weird chin-suspension gizmo.

£395 for a system-6 lid. Next time I will let you google for it.

--
Tim

Nige

2011-07-23 15:03:13 UTC

Post by Jeremy
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does that
matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more "commuting" type
riding and this is remarkably cheap.

What I can't understand is why flip-front helmets tend to be the cheap
ones rather than the more expensive ones as you'd expect.

Sir hasn't shopped at BMW, has sir?

BMW does an expensive flip-front helmet? I bet it's motorised and has
some kind of weird chin-suspension gizmo.

To be fair, some of the BMW helmets are very nice indeed.

--
Nige,

'That's shot the fox'

Eunos Roadster (for summer)
Grand Cherokee (for winter)

Jim

2011-07-23 15:47:46 UTC

Post by Nige

Post by Jim
What I can't understand is why flip-front helmets tend to be the
cheap ones rather than the more expensive ones as you'd expect.

Sir hasn't shopped at BMW, has sir?

BMW does an expensive flip-front helmet? I bet it's motorised and has
some kind of weird chin-suspension gizmo.

To be fair, some of the BMW helmets are very nice indeed.

Heh. Looking at the various replies to my post, it's become clear to me
that I was just being daft.

steve auvache

2011-07-22 12:48:11 UTC

Post by Jeremy
Just got an HG e-mail listing a flip-front helmet for 59.99 - the TAKAI
M05 SV.
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does that
matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more "commuting" type
riding and this is remarkably cheap.

What I can't understand is why flip-front helmets tend to be the cheap
ones rather than the more expensive ones as you'd expect.

Because in general they don't come from a manufacturer with A Name to add
to the retail price. However the same cannot be said for the BMW front
lifter wot I used (and still own) many years ago. That was downright
fucking expensive and fortunately for my wallet, a present.

--
steve auvache

Andy B

2011-07-22 17:47:45 UTC

Post by steve auvache

Post by Jeremy
Just got an HG e-mail listing a flip-front helmet for 59.99 - the TAKAI
M05 SV.
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does that
matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more "commuting" type
riding and this is remarkably cheap.

What I can't understand is why flip-front helmets tend to be the cheap
ones rather than the more expensive ones as you'd expect.

Are Schoei regarded as cheap helmets these days?

Andy B

2011-07-22 17:47:45 UTC

Post by Jeremy
Just got an HG e-mail listing a flip-front helmet for 59.99 - the TAKAI
M05 SV.
Anyone got one of these, any comments? It's polycarbonate, does that
matter? I wouldn't mind having a flip-front for more "commuting" type
riding and this is remarkably cheap.

What I can't understand is why flip-front helmets tend to be the cheap
ones rather than the more expensive ones as you'd expect.
Perhaps the feature list blinds you to the fact that it's generally shite
- like the full-suspension mountain bikes that supermarkets sell for £50.

I don't remember the exact price but my Schoei flip front helmet wasn't
cheap and is actually quite a good helmet to wear until about 130mph
when it tends to lift a bit.

Lozzo

2011-07-22 19:34:42 UTC

They are Chinese made, badly at that, and only sold by Hein Gericke.
They just about meet current ECER22-05. The interiors are what really
lets them down as they are very cheaply made and fall apart within a
few months, plus the fact that in a year of trying them on people's
heads I only found one person who said they'd be happy wearing one and
even he said it didn't fit properly, but he wanted the cheapest lid
available.

Avoid. At 9.99 you're getting a lid that is worth exactly that, if not
maybe a little less.

--
Lozzo
Versys 650 Inter-Continental Hyperbolistic Missile , CBR600F-W racebike
in the making, TS250C, RD400F (somewhere)
BMW E46 318iSE (it's a car, not one of those 2-wheeled pieces of shite
they churn out)

Jeweller

2011-07-29 15:07:52 UTC