Bell moto 8

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anyone use one? what do you like/ dislike?
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Tiki 6/14/2008 10:41am
6/14/2008 10:41am
Great helmets. Like? Lots of air runs through them.

Dislikes? Haven't found one yet. Maybe they get dirty?
dirtbikersa 6/14/2008 11:10am
6/14/2008 11:10am
Awesome helmets. The best I have ever used, will never wear any other helmet!
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Yamaha336 6/14/2008 11:13am
6/14/2008 11:13am
They are a bit awkward fitting for me. They feel top heavy like the Thor helmets. I have been using the Shoei VFX-R helmets since about 2001. Best helmet out there IMO of course.

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level 6/14/2008 11:29am
6/14/2008 11:29am Edited Date/Time 6/14/2008 11:31am
I tried the Shoei and the Arai at the dealer and ended up going with the Arai. I really liked how it felt.
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OldTiddler 6/14/2008 11:53am
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I love mine, it fits great.

The only problem I've seen is the little air vent outlet thingies on the top back are kinda flimsy, mine cracked and broken pretty easily, but I'm not the kind that really cares.
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fcr 6/14/2008 11:59am
6/14/2008 11:59am
It did not fit my melon well. I use a Shoei VFX-DT . It is the most comfortable for me. I wanted to get the Moto 8 because I found a great deal on them. I always used Bell as a kid.
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crowe176 6/14/2008 12:08pm
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ditto what fcr said. I found a killer deal on ebay I couldn't pass up. Lighter than my Shoei, and fits much nicer. The bag and extra visor are a nice touch too..

Only complaint is I couldn't use my nose guard on my crowbars.
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Yamaha336 6/14/2008 12:16pm
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crowe176 wrote:
ditto what fcr said. I found a killer deal on ebay I couldn't pass up. Lighter than my Shoei, and fits much nicer. The bag and...
ditto what fcr said. I found a killer deal on ebay I couldn't pass up. Lighter than my Shoei, and fits much nicer. The bag and extra visor are a nice touch too..

Only complaint is I couldn't use my nose guard on my crowbars.
My Shoei's come with a bag as well. They always do.
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crowe176 6/14/2008 12:24pm
6/14/2008 12:24pm
So do my groceries!
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fcr 6/14/2008 1:41pm
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crowe176 wrote:
So do my groceries!
Instant laugh on that one. I think the Moto 8 is a good helmet. I feel any helmet has to fit your head comfortably ie., no pressure points with the tightest fit you can get away with. I had a TLD that had one small area that always bothered me awhile back. I got rid of it because of that.
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Sinbad 6/14/2008 1:53pm
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crowe176 wrote:
So do my groceries!
Sometimes when you need a good laugh this place is great.
Rocket Launcher 6/14/2008 3:01pm
6/14/2008 3:01pm
I just got one for my son and I. They are definately mass produced and you can get great deals on older models any day of the week (e-bay and other e-tailers). I got 2 helmets (06 models), Holeshot in Grey/White for $215 delivered total (yes, thats for both helmets!).

Getting used to the wind noise was the only thing that took getting used to for me. But they are definately well vented and here in Texas, thats a plus!

Some have issues with the fit, like a Fox V-3, mostly with it foilding down the top of your ears. But I put it on, wiggle it around a bit and it fits great. I am very happy with mine after the first 3 rides with it. The extra visor and cheek pad sets are great as well.

Buy with confidence. Watch E-bay for a while and you can get one for around $100, or even less.
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JB15 6/14/2008 3:41pm
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Good Helmets Lots of air flow for sure. Paint comes off the visor pretty easy, but all around coumfy lid.
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DG154 6/14/2008 3:59pm
6/14/2008 3:59pm
thanks guys, i cracked my V3 in 4 spots so time for a new one. A local shop around my house is going out of business and i can get a decent deal on one.
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DEMON_CR 6/14/2008 4:16pm
6/14/2008 4:16pm
I have one,love it.

If you get one,get the size bigger helmet then you have now. They run a little on the small size,I had to get a XL size.
Matt Fisher 6/14/2008 9:04pm
6/14/2008 9:04pm
Do the Bell's fit round melons, or are they more comfortable for thinner skulls?
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eurohero 6/14/2008 9:07pm
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Try one on. They have 3 shell sizes compared to some brands that only have 2. The liners and pads are also in various sizes, so there are more options to give you the best fit.

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mxracer4life360 6/14/2008 10:01pm
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DG154 wrote:
thanks guys, i cracked my V3 in 4 spots so time for a new one. A local shop around my house is going out of business...
thanks guys, i cracked my V3 in 4 spots so time for a new one. A local shop around my house is going out of business and i can get a decent deal on one.
never heard of that.. Ive had tons of fox V3 helmets and I love them I cant wear anything else. Mine hold up good and ive had some pretty good gets off with it on.
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DG154 6/14/2008 10:08pm
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DG154 wrote:
thanks guys, i cracked my V3 in 4 spots so time for a new one. A local shop around my house is going out of business...
thanks guys, i cracked my V3 in 4 spots so time for a new one. A local shop around my house is going out of business and i can get a decent deal on one.
mxracer4life360 wrote:
never heard of that.. Ive had tons of fox V3 helmets and I love them I cant wear anything else. Mine hold up good and ive...
never heard of that.. Ive had tons of fox V3 helmets and I love them I cant wear anything else. Mine hold up good and ive had some pretty good gets off with it on.
yeah i really liked my V3, when i bike runs over your head i guess i cant expect my helmet to be fine after that. i would get another one i just found a good deal on a bell and figured i would try one out.
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redrider111 6/14/2008 10:10pm
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DG154 wrote:
thanks guys, i cracked my V3 in 4 spots so time for a new one. A local shop around my house is going out of business...
thanks guys, i cracked my V3 in 4 spots so time for a new one. A local shop around my house is going out of business and i can get a decent deal on one.
mxracer4life360 wrote:
never heard of that.. Ive had tons of fox V3 helmets and I love them I cant wear anything else. Mine hold up good and ive...
never heard of that.. Ive had tons of fox V3 helmets and I love them I cant wear anything else. Mine hold up good and ive had some pretty good gets off with it on.
ya.. I love my V3. I have the Bubba edition. the one with the Encore look. Its the best helmet that I've ever tried on and I wont buy any other brand of helmet from now on.
mxracer4life360 6/14/2008 10:10pm
6/14/2008 10:10pm
Yea i know a few people who run bell helmets I think they are pretty good. I think ive actually heard that if the helmet broke it did its job. I think under high impact its supposed to crack and what not to absorb impact. Id recommend getting a new helmet after everytime you take a good hit to the head. You cant put a price on your head, but yea I think you'll like the bell

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