I need a new helmet.

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » June 24th, 2008, 5:52 pm

Gimme your suggestions or likes/dislikes of your current bucket.

I've always worn some type of Bell.

ISBB · Post by **ISBB** » June 24th, 2008, 6:02 pm

i have always liked HJC. They fit my melon comfortably and are durable. And priced very reasonable as well.

Post by **AlisoBob** » June 24th, 2008, 6:19 pm

Get the lightest one you can afford..... period.

Ported&Polished · Post by **Ported&Polished** » June 24th, 2008, 6:45 pm

To me there are three helmets worth a damn. Arai, Shoei, and Bell. Arai cost to much nowadays though, so does Shoei, and Bell does too if you pay retail. Fortunetly there is www.thebellstore.com , where you can get a moto7R for a hundred and fifty bucks. And soon the moto8 will be that price. I just ordered a new one from them the other day, got it quick and it is nice. The moto7r and 8r is a Carbon/Kevlar/Fiberglass composite shell. It's gonna cost you over 300 bucks for that kind of shell from any other manafacturer, and over 500 from Arai.

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » June 24th, 2008, 7:29 pm

I have a KBC that has answer graphics on it. it was around $100 and is DOT and SNELL.
Super light, comfy and had that neato wicking material that reduces the sweaty asshole look when you remove it.
MFDB has one too with different graphics and he seems to like it.

iggys-amsoil · Post by **iggys-amsoil** » June 24th, 2008, 10:53 pm

Ported&Polished wrote:To me there are two helmets worth a damn. Arai, Shoei

Fixed it.

Or so I hear because the Chiness QA is very questionable. The two above are made in Japan. Way higher QA standards.

Yeah I have a HJC but that is because I didn't know the above back then.

ISBB · Post by **ISBB** » June 25th, 2008, 12:41 pm

I knew the above but couldnt fork over the cash for one of those fancy arai's or shoei's Ill stick with my HJC.. Im thinking about going Klimm next time around

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » June 25th, 2008, 1:19 pm

Ported&Polished wrote:To me there are three helmets worth a damn. Arai, Shoei, and Bell. Arai cost to much nowadays though, so does Shoei, and Bell does too if you pay retail. Fortunetly there is www.thebellstore.com , where you can get a moto7R for a hundred and fifty bucks. And soon the moto8 will be that price. I just ordered a new one from them the other day, got it quick and it is nice. The moto7r and 8r is a Carbon/Kevlar/Fiberglass composite shell. It's gonna cost you over 300 bucks for that kind of shell from any other manafacturer, and over 500 from Arai.

Sold.....thanks!

Bell Moto7R coming to me. Also bought some new boots and jersey/pant/glove combo.
All of my old stuff was worthless, so time to upgrade.

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » July 23rd, 2008, 10:26 am

I guess I should take it as a sign of aging and drinking too much beer, but I had to buy smaller cheek inserts for my Moto7R.

Fock....I drink lite beer, that should result in weight loss no?

britincali · Post by **britincali** » July 23rd, 2008, 10:35 am

Exnav wrote: Fock....I drink lite beer, that should result in weight loss no?

It just makes you drink more of it

Redness · Post by **Redness** » December 5th, 2008, 12:39 pm

The only Lids I will use for the street and dirt are Shark. Nothing else comes close period. Strongest lightest lids on the market, great price point and fit like a glove.

Post by **AlisoBob** » December 5th, 2008, 2:23 pm

Redness wrote:The only Lids I will use for the street and dirt are Shark. Nothing else comes close period. Strongest lightest lids on the market, great price point and fit like a glove.

More info please.....

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » December 5th, 2008, 2:26 pm

Redness wrote:The only Lids I will use for the street and dirt are Shark. Nothing else comes close period. Strongest lightest lids on the market, great price point and fit like a glove.

MFDB just got one of those, damn lightest helmet I've ever picked up and he said its fits much better than the KBC he had. I currently run a KBC and its a big tight on my cheak bones and ears, so I will be shopping for a new one soon

Hellbear · Post by **Hellbear** » December 5th, 2008, 2:29 pm

http://www.sharkhelmetstore.com/

Hellbear · Post by **Hellbear** » December 5th, 2008, 2:31 pm

I still like these for the money and they are very comfortable.

http://www.bellhelmets.com/index.cfm?fu ... ory_id=840

britincali · Post by **britincali** » December 5th, 2008, 2:37 pm

Heres the real bargain, with a bit of interior trimmin fit beautiful

http://www.bellhelmets.com/index.cfm?fu ... ory_id=179

And one of the few sub $300 helmets you can get in XXL

Redness · Post by **Redness** » December 5th, 2008, 2:37 pm

AlisoBob wrote:
Redness wrote:The only Lids I will use for the street and dirt are Shark. Nothing else comes close period. Strongest lightest lids on the market, great price point and fit like a glove.
More info please.....

For the dirt i use the Shark SXR. This is the description: Shell made from multi-directional fibers
Multi-element, internal shock-absorbers with differentiated density
Airflow directed by integrated ducts and “Venturi” deflectors
Multi-point ventilation
Fully removable and washable interior in Coolmax® fabric
Ergonomic cheek pads in 3D foam
Meets or exceeds D.O.T. and ECE 22-05 standards

put simply it is light as feather, fits like a glove and can take a beating.

For the street I use the Shark RSR2 lid. Used by Moto Gp and world super bike.

Has crumple zones like a car to cusion impact. thickest visor on the market that you can fold over on it self and will not break. removeble liner. So sick. I use the Migel duhemel white and black.

By far the best thing going. I have used Bell Arai and KBC which are all good and each to their own, but for my money I'll spend it where it's going to best used and my head is nothing to skimp on. Check um out buy one love it and use it.

Hellbear · Post by **Hellbear** » December 5th, 2008, 2:41 pm

britincali wrote:Heres the real bargain, with a bit of interior trimmin fit beautiful

http://www.bellhelmets.com/index.cfm?fu ... ory_id=179

And one of the few sub $300 helmets you can get in XXL

True Brit. I have one of those 7R's and still wear it here and there.

Redness · Post by **Redness** » December 5th, 2008, 2:45 pm

Hellbear wrote:
britincali wrote:Heres the real bargain, with a bit of interior trimmin fit beautiful

http://www.bellhelmets.com/index.cfm?fu ... ory_id=179

And one of the few sub $300 helmets you can get in XXL
True Brit. I have one of those 7R's and still wear it here and there.

XXL jesus man,how bigs your head lol. just fukin with ya. I can get great deals on these lids through a shop i deal with up here, but guys might get better deals being from down south.

Your dollar is killing us right now

britincali · Post by **britincali** » December 5th, 2008, 2:50 pm

I have got a big melon

HrcRacing · Post by **HrcRacing** » December 6th, 2008, 8:11 pm

I received a Shoei V-Moto as a gift. Beautiful helmet and a great fit but there's not enough f'ing room for my goggles. I forked out around $65 for some Scott Hi-Voltage goggles and they still don't fit!

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » December 7th, 2008, 8:29 am

britincali wrote:I have got a big melon

LOL, me too, I wear a xxl and its a little tight on my head behind my ears

Post by **AlisoBob** » December 7th, 2008, 8:42 am

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » December 7th, 2008, 11:30 am

Blusmbl · Post by **Blusmbl** » December 7th, 2008, 11:46 am

I'm really happy with my Bell SC. Yeah, it's cheap... so is my head.

My L Bell fits more comfortably than my identically sized Shoei RF-1000.

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