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mxb2 3/13/2011 8:39pm
3/13/2011 8:39pm
mxb2 wrote:
Wish it was that easy, these dealers only carry top quality helmets for street riders! And my head is worth it!
TerryK wrote:
It IS that easy.....if your head is worth it.
Yea man, appreciate it LOL!, I have one good dealer and he s the parts man, and my riding buddy, gives me killer deals, and i try to support the dealership he works, what i don t save on one thing, i will on another and it keeps him on the good side of the boss, because i send alot of friends to him for bikes or parts, gear etc! The only prices he can t beat are the killer closeout prices that the big companies offer. Because they have to empty the warehouses!
Black Diesel Bomber 3/13/2011 8:55pm
3/13/2011 8:55pm
mwatson138 wrote:
yeah, at this point im just trying to find a great helmet at a great price, im not trying to sacrifice safety, just trying to find...
yeah, at this point im just trying to find a great helmet at a great price, im not trying to sacrifice safety, just trying to find some deals. im thinking about this:

http://www.extremesupply.com/product/Dirt-Helmets-Troy-Lee-Designs/TROY…
+1 on trying it on first before you buy it online. I recently bought (4) helmets on closeout because they were so damn cheap and there is no consistency in size between manufacturers. I got one of those TLD helmets you posted a link to for $179....great buy.
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TerryK 3/13/2011 9:00pm
3/13/2011 9:00pm
mwatson138 wrote:
i checked the site, and they have a return policy but ill shoot them a call if i make a purchase from there.
So price is more important than protection to you? If so then I might suggest one of these:






















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mxb2 3/13/2011 9:12pm
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mwatson138 wrote:
i checked the site, and they have a return policy but ill shoot them a call if i make a purchase from there.
TerryK wrote:
So price is more important than protection to you? If so then I might suggest one of these: [img]https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/4059375284_299844b23e.jpg[/img] [img]https://www.dvdizzy.com/images/m-p/peanuts1970s2-05.jpg[/img]
So price is more important than protection to you? If so then I might suggest one of these:






















Quality is always a must, but bto sports has shoeis on sale, and that does nt mean less protection, just because they are on sale! That just goes to show how much that stuff is marked up in price!

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TerryK 3/13/2011 10:20pm
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mxb2 wrote:
Quality is always a must, but bto sports has shoeis on sale, and that does nt mean less protection, just because they are on sale! That...
Quality is always a must, but bto sports has shoeis on sale, and that does nt mean less protection, just because they are on sale! That just goes to show how much that stuff is marked up in price!
Umm, did you not read what I wrote? My whole deal here is about trying the helmet on before you buy it. It has nothing to do with price.
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Tres-TnTFx 3/14/2011 7:58am
3/14/2011 7:58am
My son had a big get off this weekend and bike landed on him.

Helmet is cracked in 4 of 5 different places. He got up and rode back to the pits.

Had a small cut on his chin & sore sholder.
Helmet did it's job 100%.

VFX-W

It's the best fitting helmet we tried and VERY glad we spent the extra $$$$ on it.

We will buy another.
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steveyd 3/14/2011 8:34am
3/14/2011 8:34am
The Troy Lee Air you're considering is an excellent helmet, quality shell, very nice liner, good stuff for the price or irrespective of price. Sizing is consistent with Arai -- not to say the interior shape is identical by any means, but if you're a medium in one you're a medium in the other. I've recently retired a Windham Arai and am now switching back and forth between the Air and an SE3.... I like both the TLD lids very very nearly as much as I did the Arai. I don't think you're giving up quality or safety with a TLD. Hope that helps a little.
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CamP 3/14/2011 8:41am
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Look inside the liner. If it says "made in china", run away.
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bearded clam 3/14/2011 1:17pm
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TeamGrnRacer99 wrote:
Buy a Shoei or an Arai whichever fits you best. don't wear anything else unless you have a great life insurance policy naming me as your...
Buy a Shoei or an Arai whichever fits you best. don't wear anything else unless you have a great life insurance policy naming me as your beneficiary !!!
Cant beat a shoei or an arai. I had a buddy that was gonna but a cheapie but he ended up finding a 2 year old shoei on ebay or craigs list that was worn like 2 X for $150. The thing looked brand new
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mxb2 3/14/2011 1:22pm
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I don t know about buying a used helmet, one dude at a local track bought a used helmet trying to save money and got some kinda funky rash on his head, guess the previous owner forgot to mention the fungus LOL!
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Moto95 3/14/2011 2:47pm
3/14/2011 2:47pm
Shoei VFX-W, there are some good deals still floating around on previous year models. Best helmet I've ever worn, period.
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downandup 3/14/2011 3:54pm
3/14/2011 3:54pm
mtnr wrote:
This topic seems to come up every so many years.... Here is a compelling argument why less is more, money wise, with helmet protection. From Motorcyclist...
This topic seems to come up every so many years.... Here is a compelling argument why less is more, money wise, with helmet protection. From Motorcyclist magazine. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/inde…
People just don't want to believe this article!

So many people have fallen for the marketing ploy of dollars = safety. Not so.
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downandup 3/14/2011 3:56pm
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mxb2 wrote:
Quality is always a must, but bto sports has shoeis on sale, and that does nt mean less protection, just because they are on sale! That...
Quality is always a must, but bto sports has shoeis on sale, and that does nt mean less protection, just because they are on sale! That just goes to show how much that stuff is marked up in price!
TerryK wrote:
Umm, did you not read what I wrote? My whole deal here is about trying the helmet on before you buy it. It has nothing to...
Umm, did you not read what I wrote? My whole deal here is about trying the helmet on before you buy it. It has nothing to do with price.
what what what?

Did you read what YOU wrote?
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Roscoe33 3/14/2011 4:02pm
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TerryK wrote:
My number one rule is to only buy a helmet that I can try on. A perfect fit is extremely important and you can't get a...
My number one rule is to only buy a helmet that I can try on. A perfect fit is extremely important and you can't get a perfect fit if you can't try the helmet on. A perfect fitting helmet will feel almost too tight. With a bit of time it will break in and be just right. If it's too loose, whats the point of wearing it?
Don't buy by brand, find out the shape of your head and what fits YOU ! not Chad...

understand how it's made...

Don't buy a plastic shell, ( too hard they bounce your head results in neck injuries)

Woven shells ( fibrglass or carbon) absorb more energy from a crash (the more carbon less weight more $$$$)
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Chris O'Neal 3/14/2011 4:07pm
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Moto95 wrote:
Shoei VFX-W, there are some good deals still floating around on previous year models. Best helmet I've ever worn, period.
I agree on that one! I love my Shoei.
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KAWboy14 3/14/2011 4:08pm
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if you ride and never fall it wont matter how cheap your helmet is! so dont fall and it wont matter.
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Chris O'Neal 3/14/2011 4:10pm
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I remember years ago Coleen Milsaps was ranting about the quality of protection of the Fox helmets and telling people it wasn't recommended for use at MTF. But that was a long time ago.

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click click bang bang 3/14/2011 4:17pm
3/14/2011 4:17pm
MB6 wrote:
I bought my 2010 Fly helmet for 60 bucks n had a gnarly crash the first day wearing it and im still alive so....must be good
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CASH476 3/14/2011 4:26pm
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TerryK wrote:
My number one rule is to only buy a helmet that I can try on. A perfect fit is extremely important and you can't get a...
My number one rule is to only buy a helmet that I can try on. A perfect fit is extremely important and you can't get a perfect fit if you can't try the helmet on. A perfect fitting helmet will feel almost too tight. With a bit of time it will break in and be just right. If it's too loose, whats the point of wearing it?
Roscoe33 wrote:
Don't buy by brand, find out the shape of your head and what fits YOU ! not Chad... understand how it's made... Don't buy a plastic...
Don't buy by brand, find out the shape of your head and what fits YOU ! not Chad...

understand how it's made...

Don't buy a plastic shell, ( too hard they bounce your head results in neck injuries)

Woven shells ( fibrglass or carbon) absorb more energy from a crash (the more carbon less weight more $$$$)
Do you have a link to the study that proves that woven shells work better than plastic, or is this just your opinion?

Read the link that mtnr posted and you might not be so convinced.
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bearded clam 3/14/2011 4:38pm
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mxb2 wrote:
I don t know about buying a used helmet, one dude at a local track bought a used helmet trying to save money and got some...
I don t know about buying a used helmet, one dude at a local track bought a used helmet trying to save money and got some kinda funky rash on his head, guess the previous owner forgot to mention the fungus LOL!
hahaha...personally I couldnt do it either but if your on a budget you can find almost brand new stuff for cheap right now.
When it comes to head protection I just bite the bullet and spend the money.
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Chili 3/14/2011 4:48pm
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Since the OP is interested in Bell I'll share my experience with them as we've had 4 Moto-8's in the last few seasons. I love the fit but the quality leaves something to be desired. We had to return three of the four helmets over the course of a season due to them falling apart. I will say Bell's customer service was awesome and they replaced all three without question including one that was well out of warranty but based on the issues we had I've taken the Moto-8 off the list of potential lids for us in the fuutre.
mxbowler 3/14/2011 5:35pm
3/14/2011 5:35pm
As many have already said, get a Shoei or Arai. Either one is going to protect you the best. If you are tight on cash, just get a solid white or black one. Your head is much more important than how you look out there.

I have both the Arai VX-Pro3 and the Shoei VFX-W. Personally, I think the Shoei is a better helmet due to the fact it wraps around your head more. I am on my second VFX-W due to a serious crash that resulted in losing 8 hours of memory. I can't even imagine what would have happened to me if I was in anything other than that helmet.

Also, I have heard about Fox V3 snapping in the mouth area, so be careful with those.
mxbowler 3/14/2011 5:39pm
3/14/2011 5:39pm
Oh, and to add to my post above, I am a big advocate of helmet quality. Every helmet in my family's trailer is either a Shoei or Arai. I have seen many people get knocked out because of their helmet. I have even seen one of my friends go into a coma wearing a SixSixOne helmet and can't ride anymore. I know no one ever plans on crashing, but crashes happen and why not take every safety precation you can to help you get back on the bike.
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bearded clam 3/14/2011 6:26pm
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mxbowler wrote:
Oh, and to add to my post above, I am a big advocate of helmet quality. Every helmet in my family's trailer is either a Shoei...
Oh, and to add to my post above, I am a big advocate of helmet quality. Every helmet in my family's trailer is either a Shoei or Arai. I have seen many people get knocked out because of their helmet. I have even seen one of my friends go into a coma wearing a SixSixOne helmet and can't ride anymore. I know no one ever plans on crashing, but crashes happen and why not take every safety precation you can to help you get back on the bike.
in all fairness you cant say someone was knocked out because of their helmet quality....your buddy would probably been just as hurt no matter what the helmet. There is no doubt Shoei and Arai are a better helmet then the rest but you hit your head hard enough it dosnt matter. At least if you get hurt wearing the best possible equipment you know you did all you could!
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mtnr wrote:
This topic seems to come up every so many years.... Here is a compelling argument why less is more, money wise, with helmet protection. From Motorcyclist...
This topic seems to come up every so many years.... Here is a compelling argument why less is more, money wise, with helmet protection. From Motorcyclist magazine. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/inde…
Great article. Everyone ought to take the time to read through it.

Got a link for part 2?

For all you that preach only Shoei or Arai .... do you have any lab testing to back up that they provide greater protection?
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TerryK 3/14/2011 8:43pm
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downandup wrote:
what what what?

Did you read what YOU wrote?
You sir, are a dumbass. Please re read this entire thread and get back to me.
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redrider400 3/14/2011 8:46pm
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mwatson138 wrote:
okay, so im sure this has been asked before, but im curious as of what your opinions are on helmets. Im not trying to spend 600...
okay, so im sure this has been asked before, but im curious as of what your opinions are on helmets. Im not trying to spend 600 dollars on arai, but rather a middle of the road affordable helmet. any ideas or comments?
Find a good deal on a Shoei and never look back. I found a deal a while back at BTO for 329.99.
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jimk 3/14/2011 9:01pm
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Fly Formula is awesome upper end helmet, and the Fly F2 Carbon is as well - but much lower price.

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