Helmets

So rocket_z350 unknowingly reminded me that I need to get the GF and I helmets for the season Where's the best place to buy a good one for a decent price? I don't want to break the bank lol.

I bought mine online(sorry, don't remember the exact site) but it is a $500 HJC that I got for like, $250 I think(was the model year closeout or something?)
Just hop on a motorcycle forum and do some searching there. Those guys all know the best places to get helmets, but plan on spending about $3-400 for the two of you, unless you want some ghetto wal-mart Shell brand helmets for $60 a piece.

Also, plain helmets will always be cheaper. Mine is just a blank gloss white. Designs on them added pretty much over $100 to almost every helmet.
And word to the wise, white>black. Trust me

Go around to the shops and try them on first !!!!! Trust me Dont buy one unless you've worn it first. Every brand fits diff. Find one that fits good, then order it online.

Ya, probably gonna get white ones and paint them to match the car or something

Turbo1k wrote:

Go around to the shops and try them on first !!!!! Trust me Dont buy one unless you've worn it first. Every brand fits diff. Find one that fits good, then order it online.

Where are some places in town that sell them? I know Dietz salvage sell new helmets, and I think i saw some at Interstate Performance Exhaust.

Go down to a motorcycle dealership and try on their helmets, then when you find one you like try to order the 2009 or 2008 model online.

I wish I had got an open face helmet sometime. Way more comfortable.

BTW having someone in the car is gonna cost you at least a solid tenth in your quarter. I know my wife being in my car did and I tested it a few times to be sure. She only weighs about a buck twenty.

They say every 100 lbs is a tenth, so that sounds about right

Hi-tech motor sports sells helmets...that you can try on. I bought one last year for my bike, cost me about 200 roughly...its a hjc, dot and Snell approved, I think it was a step above the base model. High mountain recreation joined with Beartooth Harley so you can check them out for helmets too. there is also the honda shop and reiters kawasaki. Hi-tech usually has the best prices in town. I know Walmart used to sell "cheap" helmets in the motorcycle section for around $100.

just try them on....high tech will rape you. Find one that fits right and snug. then google it and i guarantee you can get it cheaper online.

Thanks guys!! And she's not riding with me on the drag strip, I'm just talkin about for Lewistown and maybe some SCCA events.

If you're going to buy a used one, or an older model, check the snell number first, just so you don't buy one that will be "useless" on the course in a couple of years.

I tried on a few of my buddies, and then bought a "blank" hlc online for cheap. Good luck

Or you can get one of those cool leather Russian mig helmets and just wear it around all the time.

I have a few different helmets i got all mine at hi-tech motorsport's. All mine are HJC. I really like my carbon fiber one super light. heres a picture. get a carbon fiber one if the funds will let you. you will really feell a difference if you wear it all day compared to a normal one. the all carbon fiber one is on the right.

Remember how much you paid for those? A CF one would be sweet, but I doubt its in the budget lol.

Try before you buy! Comfort is of the utmost importance.

ZipDriveX wrote:

Remember how much you paid for those? A CF one would be sweet, but I doubt its in the budget lol.

i think at the time mine was around $450. i have found them around $400. they are a bit pricey. but in my book its worth it. the model number is HJC AC-12.

DoodieHead [ADMIN] wrote:

Try before you buy! Comfort is of the utmost importance.

I would spend more money on a ugly fuckin helmet that fit right and was comfortable, over one with a sweet ass paint job that wasnt all around snug and comfortable.

My helmet was $160 and it is super comfortable. Got mine at Reiters.

I have an HJC and it's OK. I have the one in the middle of Shawn's picture.

I kinda wish they had an open faced one when I was looking. The HJC just gets so frickin hot and it's tough to speak or understand anyone with it on IMO.

Been looking at a few helmets online and I have a question. Does the drag strip require SNEL approved or does just DOT approved fly?

It must be Snell 2000 approved. Leastways it was last year.

The latest HJC helmets are Snell 2005 compliant. I'd get one of those if you don't mind the closed face.

Here are some good deals on helmets. Free shipping on orders over $75. Last year I got a decent pair of full face HJCs for like $90 shipped. Some of them are kinda ugly (hence the discount), but I suppose you can just paint 'em to be all pretty like. They even have some open-faced ones, which are a must if you like not having your precious field of view obstructed.

Awesome find Cy!!! Might have to order one tomorrow when I get paid.

But I have a question about the open face. I would much rather have an open face, but the biggest thing I'm worried about is restricitions at the drag strip and SCCA and others. Can you get away with a half face at the strip? I'm pretty sure you have to have a full one which is why I plan on getting a full face.

As long as you don't go too fast, I imagine. I don't know the specifics, but I use an open faced HJC motorcycle helmet that I got from Hi Tech for like $50, and it's never been a problem at the drags or auto-x.

Hmmmm..... Sam? Josh? I KNOW you mofo's have been to the track enough to know!!!

As long as it's a recent Snell version, should be fine. I'd love to find some of those open faced driving helmets with the little sun visor that hangs down.

SCCA will allow Snell 95s until the 2010 models come out. The three latest Snell ratings are allowed and the 2010 model isn't supposed to come out until later this summer. An open face helmet is just fine also. It definitely makes a temp difference when its 100 degrees in August. Be careful with some of the too good to be true interenet deals, some people have ended up with new old stock helmets which are 95 or 2000 rated. I have a couple HJC's and really like them. They are priced nice for their quality. I did have a Simpson for a while and it was a little nicer, but it also had a larger price tag.

Last year at Acton they wanted Snell 2000 or later. Who knows what's going to happen this year. There is no schedule let alone rules posted. Guess we'll see what shows up. Hopefully something will soon.

snell 2000 is good for along time.

Yep and honestly they didn't ever inspect my helmet either. I'm sure you could get away with a little fibbing... But it's your braincave.

Unfortunately none of the open faced HJC at the link are Snell approved.

This model looks OK for the $.

http://www.amazon.com/HJC-FS-3-Solid-Helmet-Medium/dp/B001C0019C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1270787165&sr=8-5

Love seein you cruise around w/ that mohawk helmet Turbo1k!!!

Anyway, I'm thinking I would like an open face much better and I'm gonna start looking for one instead of a full face now that I know it will pass. I see most people use full face but recomend the open face lol. I do like that one Owen, but its not Snel rated? Get a red one for me and a green one for the lady

Nice yeah I'm gonna get a black one. Waiting until I see a schedule posted first though. It's still almost $100 and until they have a schedule up I'm not spendin...

That ones not Snell approved is it?

I think it is. Go to HJC's website and look up the FS-3. Says "SNELL/DOT Approved".

Google "FS-3 snell" and see what comes up or do a "FS-3 review" search. For more info.

Check some of the local bike shops, too. Like I said, I got a decent open faced HJC w/visor at Hi Tech Yamaha for like $50, and it's Snell/DOT approved. Plus, since different brands have different ideas of sizing, you can at least go and see what fits your melon.

Just ordered myself a candy red HJC FS-3, and Michaela (aka Green) a silver (WILL be bright green) DOT open face $135 for both shipped!




Mike I'm gonna need a few more MAEC stickers now

hey the best spot to snag a great deal on a helmet is pawn shops just look it over real good and try it on and everything cause you can normaly get them for cheap there.

I like your red one. Might have to get one of those models myself.

The helmets I saw in pawn shops weren't much cheaper. Plus, you don't know their history. They could have lead a rough life and lost their protective ability. They say that you're supposed to replace your helmet if it's ever had a heavy impact, even if it looks fine...

Ya, I'm excited to get them. Mine is SNELL & DOT approved for the track while hers is only DOT since it's really only for Lewistown. We're going to paint hers a bright metallic green and Mine should be decently colse to the color of the Venge. Both will be sportin MAEC stickers

I dont actually have any stickers as of right now, but I hope to have some made up before the Lewistown meet.

Got my FS-3 yesterday. Gloss black.

Here is a pic of my helmet. I love it. Most comfortable helmet I have ever worn.

DoodieHead [ADMIN] wrote:

I dont actually have any stickers as of right now, but I hope to have some made up before the Lewistown meet.

That's fine Mike, whenever lol. Might have a new car to put them on here soon too

Just got my HJC FS-3 today GF got hers too but she's in the middle of custom painting so I'll post pictures later!

nice! loving the MAEC sticker!!

i second that the maec sticker looks sweet dude

Wait until you see my girlfriends helmet She's in the middle of custom painting it now, I can't wait to see how it turns out!