Lian Chin Heng Motor & Carriage

Best for new riders shopping their first lid, and anyone who wants the helmet fit explained instead of pushed. Andy is the draw. Big-bike buyers with a specific dealer in mind have better-stocked options elsewhere, but for a relaxed helmet-fitting session at sensible prices this is a solid Yishun stop. Message before you head down to confirm someone's at the shop.

The lowdown. Helmet shop and small motorcycle dealer tucked into a HDB shopfront on Yishun Street 72. Walk-in retail mostly: helmets across multiple brands, plus a handful of new bikes on the floor. Andy runs the front, and most visits start and end with him fitting a helmet to your head shape and budget.

What riders say. The visit is about helmets. You try on different shells and sizes, get the differences explained brand by brand, and walk out with one matched to how you ride. MT modular sits at a low price point here, cheaper than most other shops in town. The pace is unhurried even when the shop is empty, so first-time helmet buyers get the same patience as returning customers. New motorcycle sales sit alongside the helmet wall but get less foot traffic.

"He has deep knowledge on the subject matter and gives realistic solutions and recommendations."

The one consistent friction is timing. Posted hours haven't always matched reality. WhatsApp or call before you make the trip from outside Yishun.

• Call ahead. Opening times have not always held.
• Multiple helmet brands stocked, MT modular among the cheapest in SG.
• Sells new motorcycles too, though stock is smaller than the helmet wall.
• Lazada listing exists if you'd rather browse before visiting.

Written from the Google reviews.