tis index (shoei logo) mebe not made by solid gold helmets balakong.. not sure tho...

This post has been edited by basilisk: Mar 15 2022, 10:43 AM

I think the Shoei-style ones were the original ones from Thailand last time. That was like 20+ years ago la. At the time, they were the cheapest helmets you could buy that had nice colourful graphics.

Guys used to go to Haatyai looking for them at one time, before these helmets started appearing in Msia. The Balakong made ones came much later I think.

This post has been edited by ZZR-Pilot: Mar 15 2022, 10:52 AM

Index Malaysia does not look related to Index Thailand.

Index Malaysia series is sort of lower range than LTD helmets, cheaper by RM5~10, when they were priced at RM45~55, or RM55~65.
Index Thailand now offers ECE rated helmets liao.

Hi, is half shell helmets legal in Malaysia?

Hi
If half shell is illegal, why do you think it's illegal?

Banned since 2008 according to this article in 2010



https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2...ets-despite-ban

half shell helmets are not legal for motorcycling use

Just bought NHK helmet from Lazada. Notice there is no ECE sticker at the back of the helmet. Will JPJ or police check the sticker during roadblock?

You should be more worry about the safety protection of this helmet than worrying about jpj/ polis.

Got JPJ sticker? which year?
Any E-mark label on chin strap?

Yes, got E-mark white label on chin strap

yup, that's the ECE proof
unless that one also they try counterfeit, but I doubt NHK wanna do this to their brand la

this shows the helmet is ECE 22.05 certified.

this chin strap is more important than the sticker on the rear of the helmet. if u look at the documentation for helmet certifications, they mention nothing about the sticker but only about the tag on the chin strap.

depending on how its installed on the strap, it can come off (unfortunately). mine came off in one of my helmets... luckily i caught it and i epoxied it to the inner side of the helmet to ensuire i always have it.

Wonder anyone wearing Shark Evo One helmet here? Currently eyeing on HJC Rpha90s Carbon and Shark Evo ES.. Recently bought Shark Spartan Carbon and quite like the lightness of it.. So 90s carbon seems to fits my liking.. In the other hand, Shark Evo looks special for the flipback and 1k cheaper, but it's a bit on heavier side.. But saw YouTube review said can't really feel it weight while wearing even on long trip.. Wondering how true it is..

if you r not wearing xl , xxl mebe shouldn't worry too much bout helmet weight.

Unfortunately I'm really size XL/XXL haha.. For this size usually modular reached 1700g above (my LS2 1750).. That's why when I bought my fullface at 1390g it's like heaven and hell.. Haha..

not a fan of the flipback modulars.... looks ugly even when closed.

id take the rpha90s carbon anytime.... i have the normal rpha 90 n its awesome.

Kinda agree, actually went to test just now in Welly which they only have the fiber version.. Even though it's rated at 1650 (just 100g lighter than my LS2), it feels much lighter..Think they balanced it well.. BTW, poisoned by the Suzuki Gsxs750.. Think probably pause the helmet for a while 1st, will try submit loan for bike.. If rejected only go for 90s carbon, if approved then woohoo, new bike.. Hehe..

Whoah.....can impulse buy a bike hahahahah

Y not the gsxs 1000?

Not actually impulsive la.. I have actually decided to buy 2nd hand z1000sx in early 2020 before lockdown.. Luckily haven't bought yet then went into lockdown d and I'm severely affected.. But then last year got new part time job and then early this year full time salary restored to pre-covid time.. Furthermore the offer is too good now.. The price was 55k last time when I'm surveying price, but now only selling 41k..
Btw, still sticking to my previous budget which is around 40k+- so can't go for new litre bike.. There also got a z1000sx year '11, but no matter how durable a bike is, sure there will be wear and tear here and there already.. Don't want extra burden on maintenance, so end up choosing 750 new bike la.. Hopefully loan can approve la later, will submit it next week.. Just worry a little coz salary was halves last 2 years, so there are chance that it will be rejected..