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Old 03-21-2010, 12:07 AM   #1
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Default new helmet... suggestions?

ive been looking for a new one, and so far, i like these two from bell

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but ive only owned one bell helmet (low end, 8yrs ago) and dont really have any exp with their new stuff. current helmet is a scorpion, fits really good, but ive had it for awhile and its time for a new one soon.

hjc's carbon helmets look pretty nice, and are also in the budget. trying not to go over 220...

any suggestions, tips, super goood deal finds?
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Old 03-21-2010, 12:48 AM   #2
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i've seen that exact HJC in person and in the sunlight...it really is the tits! good luck...i just picked up the Nolan Casey Stoner rep for pennies! this past winter i got a new Thor MX helmet, which is also street legal and since we've been having amazing weather down here the owner of the dealership i work at is letting me ride some of our demos and that is what i've been using. heading down to the Keys tomorrow...
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Old 03-21-2010, 03:21 AM   #3
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I'd take that Bell over any HJC any day! BTW Joe Rocket sells practically the same lid for $200.

http://www.compacc.com/p.cfm/c/2002001/p/20012

If you can find your way to $300, CompAcc has quite a few Arai and Shoei lids on sale for 1/2 off.
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Old 03-21-2010, 03:24 AM   #4
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I like my bell it's just old fit great when it was new. But the scorpions or sharks are great as well.

Not a fan of the HJC fit.
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Old 03-21-2010, 03:47 AM   #5
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Ever consider this lid? I've looked at it several times but... $250 http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/h...+viper+helmet# from $600.
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Old 03-23-2010, 01:50 AM   #6
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Ever consider this lid? I've looked at it several times but... $250 http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/h...+viper+helmet# from $600.
i wasnt a big fan of the graphics on that one lol
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Old 03-21-2010, 06:46 AM   #7
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How is the Bell Star fit and quality? Haven't heard much about them.

There are other Star designs linked on that page for $200.
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Old 03-21-2010, 10:57 AM   #8
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How is the Bell Star fit and quality? Haven't heard much about them.

There are other Star designs linked on that page for $200.
Here's what STG says,http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=7302



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q25Qb...layer_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUowk...layer_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaCEL...layer_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXv_y...layer_embedded

and Helmet Harbor,

http://www.helmetharbor.com/

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These guys might match prices for you for a different color...

http://www.bellhelmets.com/index.cfm...tegory_id=1078
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#1 FTW. That red CF look is and I dont even like red!
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