DigDug 0 Posted June 17, 2009 I could have sworn there was a thread about these things in the past, but I couldn't find it. I don't know if they're any good or not, but for $90 (They're on sale right now over at BikeBandit) it might be worth a shot to someone looking for a XD knockoff... BIKEBANDIT.COM LINK HERE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socalhodaka 104 Posted June 17, 2009 I love my XD. I use it for everything, DS, and take the shield off for MX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOMAD5326 0 Posted June 17, 2009 I love my XD. I use it for everything, DS, and take the shield off for MX. The thread was on ADV rider. Saw it there as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted June 17, 2009 it does beg the question ..... QUALITY VS PRICE....worth it?? any opinions?? read a little on ADVrider...mixed thoughts...as expected... curious Blind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted June 17, 2009 Note: this is a general statement, I did not do any research on this particular helmet company. My comments are based solely upon the previous post of quality versus value/cost. "got a 10 dollar head buy a ten dollar helmet" that was the 1980s Bell helmet ad campaign. As a "industry" person I say we all need to take a good look at where we and what we put our money into. Knock offs need to be avoided at all costs (yes real costs more). Our(my) product ( no adverts here)is not cheap,,,,why?? because it is backed by real medical r&d and built to the highest CE standards by a well established company in the dental industry in a green factory under the EU guidelines for everything from chemical compositions to employee standards of living. Cheap saves us a buck, buying the real deal saves our pride and our value in our economy. My rant for the day,,,,many of us in the "industry" are promoting this "new" quality product to consumer mentality. Bell had a timeless advert with that above statement. Thanks Rob getting back to helmets I would really give the head comment real thought,,,, FYI certain manufacturers are putting CE stamps on their products, when confronted with patent copyrights and EU regulations for the CE stamp they said it stands for China Export so there is nothing to be said or done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynen 0 Posted June 17, 2009 While generally I agree with wanting to pay for quality most Bell helmets or anyone who makes helmets for a living are always better than a No fear etc one but I still don't feel my head is better protected in a 500 dollar shoei than a 250-300 dollar Bell http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=74466 This thread has a lot of discussion regarding if these particular helmets are safe etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted June 17, 2009 Your order has been accepted! Thank you for shopping at BikeBandit --------------- Item Name --------------- AFX FX-37 Solid Dual Sport Helmet AFX FX-37 Dual Sport Helmet Faceshield Thanks for the tip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozzy 0 Posted June 17, 2009 "got a 10 dollar head buy a ten dollar helmet" that was the 1980s Bell helmet ad campaign. Your order has been accepted! Thank you for shopping at BikeBandit --------------- Item Name --------------- AFX FX-37 Solid Dual Sport Helmet AFX FX-37 Dual Sport Helmet Faceshield Thanks for the tip. enough said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigDug 0 Posted June 17, 2009 Your order has been accepted! Thank you for shopping at BikeBandit--------------- Item Name --------------- AFX FX-37 Solid Dual Sport Helmet AFX FX-37 Dual Sport Helmet Faceshield Thanks for the tip. Let me guess which color you ordered.... Oh... I hope you remembered your 10% AMA discount!!! That brings the total before shipping and tax to: $77.58 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted June 17, 2009 enough said That response leads me to think 2 things. 1) You think I got a great deal 2) You think I'm have a $10 head. Please elaborate on your comment and I will respond accordingly. Some interesting helmet articles: ECE 22.05 Info Info on DoT, Snell, ECE, BSI Interesting quote from a motorcycle helmet review (Long): The ECE-rated Vemars and Sharks and the ECE and BSI-rated Suomys performed well on the impact torture rack, showing generally lower G-transmission than we saw in typical Snell-rated helmets. Meaning, the helmet absorbed more energy and transferred less energy to the head than the harder, Snell rated helmets. Spending MORE money doesn't mean you get a safer, better helmet, it just means you spent more money. Research the helmet you are buying, if it's rated well, buy it, if it's not, don't. I've always had the thought in my head that a helmet that was less than $100 prolly wasn't worth it due to my assumed safety standards. I was wrong after doing the research. The helmet I bought was $114 on sale for $85 + 10% off for being an AMA member. Not too bad for an ECE 22.05 rated helmet. Also: The AMA accepts DOT, ECE 22-05, BSI 6658 Type A or Snell M2000-rated helmets. That's for going 200 mph on a superbike at Daytona. The FIM, which sanctions MotoGP races all over the world, accepts any of the above standards but DOT. Why not DOT if DOT helmets are comparable to ECE helmets? Because the DOT is an American institution, and the FIM doesn't really do American. And because the DOT standard doesn't require any outside testing—just the manufacturers' word that their helmets pass. Let me guess which color you ordered.... Oh... I hope you remembered your 10% AMA discount!!! That brings the total before shipping and tax to: $77.58 White, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynen 0 Posted June 18, 2009 As the supermotojunkie thread said ECE is actually cadaver tested so its a "better" standard than the current ANSI/SNELL/DOT My personal guess is its light on features as opposed to safety, It's not going to seal as well around the face shield, be as light, have a nice washable liner/pads etc etc in comparison to the Arai or Shoei but for the price I considered ordering one just so I had an extra street helmet for my wife/guests/whoeever Which shield did you go with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted June 18, 2009 It's not going to seal as well around the face shield, be as light, have a nice washable liner/pads etc etc in comparison to the Arai or Shoei Probably won't be so light, but most inexpensive helmets have removable, washable innards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynen 0 Posted June 18, 2009 It's not going to seal as well around the face shield, be as light, have a nice washable liner/pads etc etc in comparison to the Arai or Shoei Probably won't be so light, but most inexpensive helmets have removable, washable innards. I guess i mean more the pads won't be as nice. I can usually tell a difference in the quality of the pad material in cheaper helmets. I want the white one so people do think I am a cop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted June 18, 2009 I want the white one so people do think I am a cop I'd like to get one primarily for street riding and those longer dualsport rides that include a lot of pavement. I've always wanted a visor on my street helmet when I'm riding home from the mountains in the evening. I want white just cuz I like white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted June 18, 2009 I think that helmet is awesome and I like the matte black......right there with you strega! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted June 18, 2009 Which shield did you go with? Silver Mirror of course. Very HALO esque. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynen 0 Posted June 18, 2009 Haha yeah thats what I was thinking so it doubles as part halloween costume Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toddrh 0 Posted June 20, 2009 Ordered mine in silver. Also, you guys need to ask for the $5 bandit bucks discount by registering your bike on your profile on the website. They had a glitch, so it doesn't show up, so just ask for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted January 26, 2012 I purchased the AFX-39 DS helmet. It is the next generation DS helmet from AFX. They say it is a vast improvement over the AFX-37. I just received it today. First impression is I like it. I had several issues with my Arai xd-3. First was the chin strap. I could barely get the thing strapped. As Johhnybags pointed out on the last ride that it was pretty unsafe. It was such a pain in the arse to put the helmet on and off because of this. People are taking off down the trail and I am still screwing with the helmet. Afx has the new Euro style ratchet system which makes it easy to put on or off(with gloves on). The next issue was chin room. This was already crowded but when I added the mic from the radio set up it was not going to work for me. The Afx has much more chin room. I have crashed and had the helmet smack me in the chin, not fun. Another nice thing is the ridges in the back of the helmet to keep the goggle strap in position. The Arai is smooth/round. Ventilation seems really nice. Padding is removable and comfortable. Plenty of room for the ear speakers. Another issue that most of you wont have is AFX offers their helmet in 3xl. The Arai's largest is 2xl. Road testing is in order, but for $110 bucks it seems to be a deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted January 26, 2012 good info Bum...good to hear recent updates on this melon bucket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bboyle9 24 Posted February 2, 2012 I have a afx 39 and love it. a couple things tho... Pros: It's cheap It looks cool Very comfy, even for my giant dome Plenty of vents for hot days Removable pads I can wear it wit my regular glasses or sunglasses comfortably Cons: It's heavy At high speeds I notice a decent amount of air creeping in through the bottom of the sheild, but that's expected. Overall I really like it, I would say it exceeds expectations for a 115$ dualsport helmet. And the mirror sheild actually does a good job of reducing glare. not sure if it's rated for that or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlking6 0 Posted February 2, 2012 I just picked up the Fly racing Trekker. So far I really like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadchick 0 Posted February 2, 2012 I have an extra small fx39s, black matte that I have worn 4 times I am selling. It is too big. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted February 2, 2012 I have an extra small fx39s, black matte that I have worn 4 times I am selling. It is too big. Wow! You're going to have to find a brand that offers XXS! http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHOEI-Hornet-DS-Dual-Sport-Sonora-TC-10-Helmet-Size-XXS-Extra-Extra-Small-/190618718199?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c61c2cff7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
