O'Neal Sierra II Motorcycle Helmet - First Impressions!
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Can I travel with this helmet?
In this video, I will share my first impressions of the O'Neal Sierra II helmet. I plan to tell you all the pros and cons as well.
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As per usual yet another Pavlin down to earth honest as the day's long review.
Thanks again Pavlin😉
My pleasure, John!
@@motorcycleadventures Your review of the helmet was spot on. Very impressed with the quality for only $250 Australian dollars.
Thanks again for your work mate 👍
Hi Pavlin! I haven't been here for quite a while, as I've been so wrapped up with other things for a long time. But I'll be catching up on all your videos now! I really hope you're well, and look forward to seeing all your videos that I've missed! Kindest regards from South Wales (UK)!
Welcome back!
great reviews, love the channel👍 thank you sir for the honesty, much appreciated.
My pleasure!
It’s what it’s I love it
Thank you for this video. I'm going to buy the 2024 model tomorrow 👍
Glad I could help!
You did a really good job on thos video, thank you
I appreciate that!
This is an excellent video!!!! Please continue your HONEST evaluations of products.
Thank you! Will do!
Yep, my Airoh helmet did the same with the fake leather cracking and sticking to my jacket and neck after 3 years of continual riding. The internal visor also died. It's now retired. My new Airoh is the brushed material finish and should last longer. I bought the O'Neil Sierra for my son inlaw and he is extremely happy with it.
Thanks for sharing!
A really good review on a great helmet for the price. I got mine a couple yrs ago when they came out. I love it for the money. Fits great/true and soft all day. There is no fraying/cracking of any materials after many hours per year riding. It still looks good. Do the visor fitting and it quiets right down as he says. I seal mine w tape also on the vents in cold weather and it is fine. I ride year round in mid Atlantic cold/HOT! You can easily cut speaker pockets and it works fine. Glasses slip right in and you can wear goggles. The view in it is LARGE. You will really be happy with no vision restriction. Use a chin wrap to mount your GoPro type camera to work decent. I really like the comfort and visibility this helmet has. For the price and a little customizing it is a great all around helmet. There are many in this price point so find the one that works for you. I have used ONeal for years and like their fit and quality for the money. Stay safe out there.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the review Pavlin, maybe you could find some rubber plugs to block the vents from the inside for colder weather (earplugs ?..) You'd have to stop and take the helmet off to remove them if you want to open the vents but at least it would be removeable, not more permanent like the Duct tape, and they wouldn't damage the lining..
Dog tape was easy.
@@motorcycleadventures Duck tape ;)
The tape does not damage the lining. I have had mine since the model came out. A little duct tape works great. To remove if worried about it pulling just heat it a bit with a hair drier. They are super easy to get to inside the helmet.
Keep going lad great vids hope you're well
Thanks, will do!
Great review!
Keep in mind that there is the model D-SRS also from Oneal that has adjustable upper air vents, preinstalled position for intercom speakers but no pinlock inlcluded.
I just bought it 😃
Thanks for the info!!
Thank you sir you are honest, very useful video 👍🙏
Welcome 👍
Good helmet, I agree. Sun visor doesn't get easier to move. Just add some lube next time you take it apart to clean it.
Good review, thank you.
I bought the same model for a Himalayan trip a couple of years ago and agree with all of your comments, except perhaps the venting, which I didn't have any issues with, maybe I have a hot head. Whilst riding the rocky mountain tracks, I wore tinted safety glasses and kept the visor up and its slight visibility didn't bother me. The inbuilt shade is a piece of junk, it is so stiff and almost impossible to operate whilst riding. It is a fairly noisy helmet, but I'll take that as it is one of the most comfortable lids I have owned.
Thanks for sharing!
Definitely is not for all season, but for the price, it's probably the best acquisition.
Take care and stay well, Pavlin. 👍
Thanks, you too!
Good review, this is the same exact helmet as NOX N312, Castle-X and few other names for Mtb an MX equipement
Good to know.
I have the 2014 version with all vents closeable.
Its very noisey.
Disappointed O'Neill made mistakes on the new model.
Thanks Pavlin for your review, I won't replace my old Sierra with the new model 🤨
Regards Russ (Australia)
Great Review
Hi, I am from Indonesia, and I very interest about this helmet, after see this video, that you said this helmet it's not recommend for winter I am not worries about that, because there are no winter here hahahaha, but I worried when you said this helmet is so noisy at the front glass, I doubtful to buy this one hahaha, Any way thanks for your impression about this helmet. Cheers
Glad to help!
It's like the Tenere.
You don't need to spend a lot of dollars to get a good product.
I like a flip over for when I stop to speak to people, but that looks like a good option.
Good review
Happy travels 👍
Pretty much! Thanks for taking the time again, Richard!
Great video, I have ridden 12000 kilometres with mine. Really noisy, and before putting a rally dash on I used to get caught by the wind all the time. Personally it’s not a great helmet. Difficult to mount Sena unit on.
Thanks for sharing!
Good honest review, maybe O'Neal will watch this and fix those minor details.
I doubt!
Побългарено ама пък върши работа.Супер видео. Успех.
Точно!
I have the same helmet in south of France and we have relax winters so it's not a problem . After 2 years i only have less retension on visor by wear . Sometimes it closes alone at more than 100 km/h . But the rest is good . Nice helmet for the price .
Thanks for sharing!
I have the same helmet, it is OK, but I find the peak very long, I cut it with the grinder around 2cm and now is much better 😀
Thanks for sharing!
Very nice review.
I just bought this helmet this spring for spring and authum riding.
I would wish for better build quality though.
Exelent idea fot noise reduction, i will try it.
Eccelent helmet for the price.
The main thing i love that screew in’s for the cap are mettal and will not brake, unlike the HTC FX-CROSS PISTON, which is twise expensive, which i ride for summer, and screew ins for the cap are plastic, and are rubish, and HTC do not replace them.
Thank you for the review.
My pleasure!
Looks nice! If it would be available in dark grey or silver i would buy it!
They have it.
@@motorcycleadventures realy? Then i need to search better. Could not find it on Amazon. Thanks for the advice
Hey Pavlin interesting video , glad you made it
Like the way you make a fix to the manufacturers oversight with the noise reduction
My question is
After all of your observation of this Helmet , would you change it for another Brand tomorrow if you had the chance
I will change it when it finish.
Hello, here in Brazil it comes from another company but it's the same Helmet, but doesn't come with pinlock
Good to know!
Is the colour a matt white or gloss white? Thanks for the video
Matt
Nice video! Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
What size do you recommend me if my head size is 56.5 cm? I have a little bit scared to buy the helmet and will be not my size
Great review, thank you. I'm thinking to change my Airoh Commander with this model, in your opinion it's a good idea? You owned both, right?
Thank you😊
In terms of comfort, Airoh is better. Quality I think that O'Neal is a winner.
@@motorcycleadventures thank you!
To this day I don’t believe that the peak is necessary for off road use.I live in a desert area and ride off road with normal street helmets. But how about you what do you think about having a peak on the helmet any advantages?
Yes, if you tilt a bit it protects from direct sunlight or stones. Also, protect the visor when you drop the helmet. I will never buy a helmet without a peak.
Duct tape👍👍 always have some handy. Great video.
Absolutely!
Thabks for the review. How bout compared to Ls2 mx436?
Never tried!
@@motorcycleadventures had one before honestly the issue your saying is the exact same thing with mx436. I guess due to budget helmet
Thanks for sharing!
traveling with a maxi enduro at speeds of 120 130 does the plastic peak vibrate or is it solid? Thank you
I never ride fast.
@@motorcycleadventures honest
Is the visor and shade removable? Planning on attaching some goggles later.
Of course.
What was your criteria in choosing helmet and did you consider Bell MX-9, LS2 ADV, Scorpion ADX-2, AGV AX-9, Just1 J14 ADV? There are many cheap helmets on the market. Why exactly Oneal? I think best price to quality is mentioned Bell MX-9.
I said it in the video, I know this brand from before.
@@motorcycleadventures Yes you said that but for me it's is quite strange. I'm using different helmets during season from cheep Fox V1 to expensive Shoei Neotec and would rather buy something else than not quite well made Oneal. I also have Airoh Commander on my shelf and don't like this helmet. Yes it mather of choice but not quality of O'neal. You have better made more expensive boots on your feet than helmet on your head.
True, but the boots last longer. I never had a helmet that last more than a year. Higher price do not mean a better protection. I cannot afford to buy new helmet for 1000 euros every year. My Sidi boots are already 4 years old, still in good condition.
Common sense and practicality best describes you and your videos most people would just take the helmet and throwing it out and when I spent another $300 about another one you fix it. Also a helpful video I'm looking into a new helmet and I'm so tired of that the best helmets they say are the ones that cost so much money.
I am Bulgarian, we think differently!
Let us know how it goes. I've never tried this brand. If they make modulars too, why not.
Will do!
What is Safe retain on this helmet ? Dose it pass DOT , SNEL or higher standards?
Yes! You cannot sell helmet in Europe without it.
What do you think about the LS2 Evo?
BTW… after I watched you r review about the BMW F650, I finally did it. I sold my Bandit an bought a F650 with 23.000km on it for 1.800 Euros 😁, let’s get some new Tired (maybe Mitas e 07) and let the Adventure begin😁😁☀️
I never seen it. Enjoy your new toy!
Yes im considering the ls2 or the O'Neal. Both are quoted as being noisy and the ls2 is lighter but the external visor doesn't have notches to enable mid openings, not sure if the O'Neal does either?
Most importantly any helmet should suit your head. Only then it's about money or features or brand-name. Please try earplugs against the npise. Takes some days to get used to, but then an amazing and cheap solution.
I like visors. But some people try to get me into a motocross helmet with goggles. Du you have exprience with them, Pavlin?
Cheers from Nürnberg/Germany, Günter
Yes, I have and it is absolutely nonsense! It limits the visibility, it is cold and windy. Goggles are designed to ride only off road.
@@motorcycleadventures Thanks, Pavlin, for your advice. Günter
I have same helmet happy for the price and quite noisy. watch the metal buckle behind the fast lock clip - it has light surface rust after 1 year.
Good to know, thanks!
Guess what, plug the vent holes if it's cold.
Exactly what I did.
Just wanted to mention, the padding of my airoh is still perfect after one year. But it has some other issues unfortunately...
Good to know.
Is good or not?
Depends!
Why don't you reach out to Shoei / Arai / Schuberth for a sponsorship? This way, you are better protected and you may be convinced about the higher comfort and quality. Once I wore a Shoei and Schuberth, I never go back to cheaper helmets (for long tours).
It is not that easy to have sponsors.
Притягай болтчетата на козирката, че имат навика да се разхлабват.
Поздрави
Като на всяка каска. Мерси все пак!
👍👍
Fast reaction!
Those same top vents will most likely channel water in.
Yes.
Павлин, вот ду ю синк эбаут подшлемник? Вот бренд ду ю юз?))
It comes with.
With everything going on in Ukraine, are you still planning to go to Magadan this year?
It is obvious that it is not going to happen, unless the War stop and Russian start giving Visas.
It is €130 in German Amazon atm. For that kind of money, it looks like a good buy.
I agree.
Usually cheap and good is not possible. I still prefer to buy some more quality helmets (but at discount if you know where to look). Shoei or Schuberth. Of course there is a big market demand for cheap helmets or cheap products. This does not mean more expensive product are irrelevant. In a crash, I bet my head with a Shoei / Schuberth and not this plastic one. Just my 2 cents.
Comfort and features, yes, but safety...
Whilst I have riden bikes for over 40 years I just cant get to grips with the new prices Arai at over £700. Are they really worth it ?? Are you paying for style or real safety ?? I have always had this sad theory If you crash at over 100 you are probably dead which ever helmet you have as your body can not stand such impacts If you crash at 40 then I gues my 150 helmet will do the trick because even they are rated ??
So if you have loads and loads of money or perhaps stupid go for the big makes/names If you do not have a lot of money like me go for the best one you can afford Does that make sense ????????????Or am I geting old and grummpy/insane ?????????????
It is what it is!
какво мислиш за EXO-TECH
Докато не го видя и пробвам, нище не мога да кажа.
This helmet is not street legal, correct?
It is street legal.
always open vents on the top is an awful design when you ride in the rain, the water will flow into the helmet and on your head, draining it completely. the taping wont help against that. if you have to do such mods even taping the side of the visor i would suggest buying a different better quality helmet.
I will but when I finish with this!
ВЕЛИКАН
Ихаа!
With all the issues you point out yourself I would say this helmet is a fail even without a long term review.
Fair enough!
I bought that helmet in 2019 (L size) and declared weight is 1550+-50 grams, and in fact I measured it at 1645 grams. Very heavy after long rides. The good thing is that mine has double D. Indeed it is comfortable inside, but maybe because of the weight repartition it is tiring after 2-3 hours of ride. i.imgur.com/eF2x1gI.jpg i.imgur.com/oe8BW6E.jpg