Where do you buy your helmets

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  1. Vipz

    Vipz Attack the 'Ring

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    Where is a good place to get an SA2005 helmet. Full face or open face doesn't matter to me.
     
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    I'm still using the one I bought at Wal-Mart-LOL it was only 80.00 it was made by BELL which most of theirs are SA2005 compliant run by there you might be surprised. BELL makes a new one called Pryotect but its pricey but a good bang for the buck helmet that meets and exceeds all requirements

    For online this is a good place to shop
    http://www.soloracer.com/helmets.html

    I like this one because I always wanted to be the white Power Ranger-HEHE
    http://www.soloracer.com/zamprz2.html
     
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  3. 1fastsedan

    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    Motorcycle or dirt bike shop.
     
  4. nevinsrt

    nevinsrt Getaway driver for hire

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    I just go to a Bike shop where else...

    or buy online.

    personnaly i go to a bike shop because all helmets fit differently.
    i have 2 helmets a black one that fits me as a medium and a blue one that fits me as a large. I wanna go and get another one i saw on monday its a nice blue/white/black Shoei
     
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    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Nevin is right the BELL I bought is a large and by no means do I have a large head (well the one up top anyway) and its very snug so being able to try one on in person is the key as there is nothing worse than having a snug helmet on during the summer
     
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    Jegs or Summit Racing if all else fails lol

    I got mine at a racetrack :happy:
     
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    Bike shop or Ebay. I got one at a motorcycle shop for around $60 on clearance.
     
  8. DRKNE55

    DRKNE55 The Badguy

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    i bought mine on craigslist. lots of expensive helmets, on the cheap.
     
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    nevinsrt Getaway driver for hire

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    yeah go to a bike shop and try on a brand and find a size you like and if you want go on like and find the same brand and get the same size in a different style.

    my wifes helmet is a pink shoei M which i fit too.
    black on is a Shoei M
    blue is AFX L

    another thing about the bike shop is because everyones head is different.

    they can measure your head and fit it into one that just right for you. you want it to be comfy and not too much pressure to a certain part of your head, being the forehead and cheaks.

    who knows you make like a Shoei but may have to end up with an Aria helmet.
     
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    ChargerGirl Mama / DB Geek / Driver

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    Got my Bell helmet thru alltimeracing.com, but then I take part in their track days and they're out here in Cali.
     
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    SRT8U Supporting Vendor

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    We carry a variety of helmets, but unless you know the size/style you want for sure i would suggest trying some on in person first.
     
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    nevinsrt Getaway driver for hire

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    there you go bryan.

    go try them on, then go buy from ^^^^ :bigwink:
     
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    BMC FTW just check for lice


    I need a helmet like your avatar pic is wearing:ilovesrtc:
     
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    We carry Bell, GForce, Impact, Simpson etc, we dont have them all in our online store but you can give us a call 877-BMC-RWHP
     
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    DRKNE55 The Badguy

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    i got ron this helmet last year.

    [​IMG]


    the bib is this years gift.....shhhh dont tell anyone.
     
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    damn, you guys are getting SA2005's for that cheap? I've seen M2005's go for that but I can't seem to find an SA2005 for under 150 anywhere and those are open faced too.
     
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