Motorcross helmets

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Hey guys, I'm new to vitalmx and want to get some opinions on motocross helmets. I race quads in motocross but have considered going to bikes. But anyway, I'm looking for a different shape mx helmet, I have a long oval head shape and I tried a Shark RSI helmet in a street bike helmet that fits really well. But in a motocross I can't seem to find one that fits well. Can you guys recommend any mx helmets to me to try that has a long oval shape to them? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks guys.
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OW38B 2/2/2010 10:11am
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Motorcross?

MOTOCROSS son.
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SMITH201 2/2/2010 10:15am
2/2/2010 10:15am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 8:31pm
Bell Moto 8 fits well for me. You can find them at motorcyclecloseouts.com for for over 50% off right now!

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Justin314 2/2/2010 10:17am
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If the Shark street helmet fits well, see if that shop carries any of their MX helmets as well....should be a good bet (unless you tried one on and it didnt fit like the street version). Shoei is also good for a more oval-shaped head. I use a Shoei VFX-W and love it.
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jtf8751 2/2/2010 10:19am
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Do you have a long oval head shape? Is the Bell moto 8 pretty narrow from side to side?
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SMITH201 2/2/2010 10:22am
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Not a LONG oval shape, but kinda of an oval shape.
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jtf8751 2/2/2010 10:24am
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Thanks guys, keep it coming. yeah I have decided whether to try bikes or not. LOL.
J.Saunders144 2/2/2010 10:33am
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street helmet for sure! no need for goggles there built in!!! throw some clear tape strips on the shield.......factory
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SMITH201 2/2/2010 10:38am
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Yeah, dont most quad riders use streetbike helmets anyway? Wink

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jtf8751 2/2/2010 10:39am
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LOL not hardly, mx helmets guys, come on!
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huck 2/2/2010 10:43am
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Get the cheapest one...they're all the same anyway!!!

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pitbike502 2/2/2010 11:10am
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Didnt some other stroker put a topic up like this a few weeks ago?? Blink
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jtf8751 2/2/2010 11:45am
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Is there something wrong with posting this topic here?
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bogdan912 2/2/2010 11:53am
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Just wear the streetbike helmet, your on a quad so it won't look out of place.
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jtf8751 2/2/2010 11:56am
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Man, I wouldn't have posted it if I knew you guys hated atv's that much.
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Racer92 2/2/2010 12:02pm
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Hold my beer and watch this !
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OW38B 2/2/2010 12:36pm
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jtf8751 wrote:
Man, I wouldn't have posted it if I knew you guys hated atv's that much.
No worries,.............................. most members in here are very cynical.
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jeffro503 2/2/2010 1:22pm
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jtf8751 wrote:
Man, I wouldn't have posted it if I knew you guys hated atv's that much.
Don't sweat it man....there just playing with ya. It's kind of a tradition around here to mess with the new guys.


As far as helemts go , i haven't used or bought any new ones in the past 4 years or so , but the ones i really liked and used were the TLD ( Troy lee designs) and the shoei's ( VFX i think?) I know 661 makes some great helmets as well. I can't speak on the newer Bell helmets , but i didn't really care for the older 5 and 6 models to much as they didn't fit my head all that well.


Honestly , the best thing to do is make a trip over to a bike shop that has a huge selection and start test fitting them. Get a GOOD brand name , not some knock off junk. Plan on spending any where from $300.00 - $600.00 i would think.
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jtf8751 2/2/2010 7:18pm
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UK, i see your in Newport, Ky, I'm probably about an hour and 45 minutes from you. Where is the best bike shop that has a large selection of helmets around your area? Thanks guys. Ah no big deal about being the new guy, its cool, I'm actually thinking about trying bikes.
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jtf8751 2/3/2010 6:29am
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Ok, we will switch it up a little. I guess I will just have to check the helmets out at the shop. Anyway, I've raced quads for many years, if I think about going to a bike and going to race, what would you guys recommend for a first bike? As far as experience, never raced bikes, but quads I've done everything. Thanks.
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c_rowe895 4/22/2015 1:39pm
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The new Thor helmets are amazing, the old ones I'm not too sure about but the new ones work great.

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