Where to get best deal on 6d helmet?

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Anyone have any idea thanks
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500guy 8/25/2013 6:01pm
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At Perris MX, they just hang out and wait for you to go to the snack bar, swipe your gear and wallet and haul ass.

best deal I can think of.
my username 8/25/2013 6:08pm
8/25/2013 6:08pm
NESC98 wrote:
Anyone have any idea thanks
Check out joemotoracing.com he is a site sponsor and 6d dealer. He has a special going on through this site with 15% off your entire order as well and free shipping over $65.
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mt798 8/25/2013 6:28pm
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Haa, joemoto, I'm not even clicking on it...
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Grizz 8/25/2013 7:18pm
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Maybe get a used one for $744. Nah you're just gunna have to suck it up and buy it for $745. Or something cheaper.

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Mxracer24 8/25/2013 7:32pm
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If you put it in your cart for a week on bto sports they send you a 10 percent off
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500guy wrote:
At Perris MX, they just hang out and wait for you to go to the snack bar, swipe your gear and wallet and haul ass. best...
At Perris MX, they just hang out and wait for you to go to the snack bar, swipe your gear and wallet and haul ass.

best deal I can think of.
I thought that it was Milestone where that happened. Then again, the same people run the two.
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Camp332 8/25/2013 8:06pm
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$745? Seriously?
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Grizz 8/25/2013 8:32pm
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Camp332 wrote:
$745? Seriously?
Yea, where have you been? It's new technology bro. And from what I've seen locally so far, the $745 price tag doesn't matter to most people.
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mxb2 8/25/2013 9:06pm
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$745 is not cheap, but how much is your head worth?
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Roscoe33 8/25/2013 9:53pm
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NESC98 wrote:
Anyone have any idea thanks
go to a real world shop that has experienced staff in fitting race helmets.

your not going to save any money if the helmet doesn't fit properly.
crusty_xx 8/26/2013 2:15am
8/26/2013 2:15am
I'm pretty sure its a good helmet but they could have designed it a little better.. omg that thing is so ugly
my username 8/26/2013 4:08am
8/26/2013 4:08am
As usual the reason I don't post on vital much. The shop does pay to advertise on vital. Go choose your helmet and add it to the cart, the discounted item shows up with price.

Op asked about a place to get a good deal on a 6d helmet. I answered.
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IWreckALot 8/26/2013 4:58am
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mxb2 wrote:
$745 is not cheap, but how much is your head worth?
Doh!!! I wanted to be the first person to say this. My head is currently worth about $100 if we're basing it on the price of a helmet. . . It was the lightest weighing bicycle helmet I could find.
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526 8/26/2013 6:36am
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mxb2 wrote:
$745 is not cheap, but how much is your head worth?
Your head is only worth $745? That is such a Stupid Fucking saying !!!!!!!!!
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Camp332 8/26/2013 6:51am
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mxb2 wrote:
$745 is not cheap, but how much is your head worth?
I just bought a new Shoei, because Ive proven to myself Shoei is the best. $745 for a chinese replica of what the Geico dudes are wearing? I aint bout that life Bro.
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mxb2 8/26/2013 6:56am
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mxb2 wrote:
$745 is not cheap, but how much is your head worth?
Camp332 wrote:
I just bought a new Shoei, because Ive proven to myself Shoei is the best. $745 for a chinese replica of what the Geico dudes are...
I just bought a new Shoei, because Ive proven to myself Shoei is the best. $745 for a chinese replica of what the Geico dudes are wearing? I aint bout that life Bro.
I have a Shoei also, great product, but curious if anyone on the board has a 6d. Funny how riders complain about mx prices but probably, drink,gamble and have a $60,000 truck but will not spend good money on protecting their head.that's my point.and I agree Shoei,Arai, bell ,TLD, etc make great products. It also nice to have a lot of options and 6d is just adding to the choice selection.
privateerconnection 8/26/2013 2:54pm
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I am a stocking 6D dealer at Privateer Connection. Give me a call and I will be more than glad to help you. 803-980-7200

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sclark309d 8/26/2013 3:10pm
8/26/2013 3:10pm
privateerconnection wrote:
I am a stocking 6D dealer at Privateer Connection. Give me a call and I will be more than glad to help you. 803-980-7200
They aren't on your website yet?
privateerconnection 8/26/2013 3:26pm
8/26/2013 3:26pm
no they are not on our website yet. We are in the process of getting the photos and all the data entered on our website however you can call the store direct 9-6 EST monday-friday and we will gladly answer any of your questions and help you any way we can.
motokiwi 8/26/2013 3:27pm
8/26/2013 3:27pm
526 wrote:
Your head is only worth $745? That is such a Stupid Fucking saying !!!!!!!!!
Not really, its all relative.

i.e You could buy a $430 Shoei helmet.. is it worth paying $315 more for a 6d? Is your head worth spending $315 extra on?

Or instead of buying secondhand $30 hi point boots, is it worth paying $450 more for some tech 10's? Are your ankles worth spending $450 extra on?
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esq99 8/26/2013 4:11pm
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mxb2 wrote:
$745 is not cheap, but how much is your head worth?
Camp332 wrote:
I just bought a new Shoei, because Ive proven to myself Shoei is the best. $745 for a chinese replica of what the Geico dudes are...
I just bought a new Shoei, because Ive proven to myself Shoei is the best. $745 for a chinese replica of what the Geico dudes are wearing? I aint bout that life Bro.
Camp332....not quite sure what you mean, but I can know for a fact that the helmets worn by the Geico team riders are the same as what are available to the public. Just curious, do you know where your Shoei is manufactured?

Yes, 6D helmets are manufactured in China, at the same facility as the Bell Moto 9, Fox V-4 and TLD helmets, however the proprietary, patent-pending, technology inside the helmet was developed in here in the US by two ex-pro riders. One of whom is a career moto industry player (Bob Weber) and the other is an accomplished mechanical engineer (Robert R.).

Despite the manufacturing process taking place in China, the genesis of this helmet is quintessential (good ol') American entrepreneurial spirit with these two guys penciling out a design together, building prototypes in Bob's garage and having multiple prototypes tested at independent helmet testing labs to prove the technology concept. It wasn't until they gathered sufficient proof, and game-changing results, from the helmet testing facility that they sourced a manufacturer in China. Bob and Robert have collectively spent several months in China since they began this project. They keep a close eye on their product.

The difference in price between a 6D and the other premium helmets is due to the additional cost of tooling that it takes to build a helmet with this unique technology. The molds are so expensive...crazy expensive!! But the benefits are undeniable. It is well-documented that each one of the Geico riders has had the unfortunate opportunity to test the capability of the helmet, and I know for a fact that each one of them will give a 100% honest endorsement of the helmet's ability to protect their head and affect the concussive elements of their crashes.

I personally have two 6D helmets and have crashed in one with a hard hit to the head. It worked for me. Let me know if you have any other specific questions.

Thx

/SL
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Grizz 8/26/2013 4:37pm
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Adding to above...

And it's manufactured in China because it's cheapest. Common sense tells me if it were manufactured elsewhere it would cost even more!
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mxb2 8/26/2013 4:46pm
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If you want a 6d, go to fistcitymx.com, vital member burrito, can get you the best price anywhere. I have dealt with him. Knows his stuff and a real good dude.
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Camp332 8/26/2013 4:47pm
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mxb2 wrote:
$745 is not cheap, but how much is your head worth?
Camp332 wrote:
I just bought a new Shoei, because Ive proven to myself Shoei is the best. $745 for a chinese replica of what the Geico dudes are...
I just bought a new Shoei, because Ive proven to myself Shoei is the best. $745 for a chinese replica of what the Geico dudes are wearing? I aint bout that life Bro.
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Camp332....not quite sure what you mean, but I can know for a fact that the helmets worn by the Geico team riders are the same as...
Camp332....not quite sure what you mean, but I can know for a fact that the helmets worn by the Geico team riders are the same as what are available to the public. Just curious, do you know where your Shoei is manufactured?

Yes, 6D helmets are manufactured in China, at the same facility as the Bell Moto 9, Fox V-4 and TLD helmets, however the proprietary, patent-pending, technology inside the helmet was developed in here in the US by two ex-pro riders. One of whom is a career moto industry player (Bob Weber) and the other is an accomplished mechanical engineer (Robert R.).

Despite the manufacturing process taking place in China, the genesis of this helmet is quintessential (good ol') American entrepreneurial spirit with these two guys penciling out a design together, building prototypes in Bob's garage and having multiple prototypes tested at independent helmet testing labs to prove the technology concept. It wasn't until they gathered sufficient proof, and game-changing results, from the helmet testing facility that they sourced a manufacturer in China. Bob and Robert have collectively spent several months in China since they began this project. They keep a close eye on their product.

The difference in price between a 6D and the other premium helmets is due to the additional cost of tooling that it takes to build a helmet with this unique technology. The molds are so expensive...crazy expensive!! But the benefits are undeniable. It is well-documented that each one of the Geico riders has had the unfortunate opportunity to test the capability of the helmet, and I know for a fact that each one of them will give a 100% honest endorsement of the helmet's ability to protect their head and affect the concussive elements of their crashes.

I personally have two 6D helmets and have crashed in one with a hard hit to the head. It worked for me. Let me know if you have any other specific questions.

Thx

/SL
Bro, I was being a dick. I had no clue the helmets the Geico team members wear are the same helmets available to us squids. Complete fabrication on my part. My apology.

I do know that my Shoei has a "made in Japan" sticker on it. I trust Japanese manufacturing, and QC a lot more than Chinese manufacturing. That trust is based on my consumer experience, hence my fear of spending $745 on a Chinese helmet.

Please understand that I respect everything 6D is doing, up to the China manufacturing part.
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For those that know, and some of you have hinted that you do, please fill us in on where the high end, high priced helmets are mfg. Mainly, Arai, Shoei, Thor, Fly and any other that are currently popular. Just curious as the common thought is that being mfg. by slaves should bring a very attractive price. I dont see anything in this helmet that would cause me to spend $1500 on it and that is what it would cost if it were made in the US if it costs half that being made in China.
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smeg 8/26/2013 5:19pm
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My Shoei helmet came with a "Made in China" sticker. It is a street bike helmet though.
my username 8/26/2013 5:31pm
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All I know is I wear a shoei. I have tried and rode with the 6d helmet also. These two helmets are the luxury of helmets compared to other brands in my opinion. I have hit the ground in my shoei, I have not hit my head in the 6d. I don't care where there made I do care about comfort and protection. Both of these brands have that.
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ab47 8/27/2013 6:20am
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NESC98 wrote:
Anyone have any idea thanks
I had my 6D helmet shipped to my front door for $633.25. Place your helmet in the cart, it then adds a 15% discount (this will also qualify your order for free shipping). Great guy to work with, excellent customer service, I'll certainly be doing more business with this company. www.joemotoracing.com
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MiSledder 8/27/2013 6:57am
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mxb2 wrote:
$745 is not cheap, but how much is your head worth?
using your logic people should be willing to pay whatever it's priced at, I hate that old 70's saying

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