Helmet advise....
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Helmet advise....
I'm going to participate in the "Streets of Willow" event on Nov. 6th. It will be my first drriving event in 30 years and I need a helmet. So I would appreciate your suggestions and vendor recommendations for the LA area.
Thanks all,
JRG
Thanks all,
JRG
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No no no.
Go Sunday the 7th. Clockwise rotation, you will like it much better. And... that's when I am going. John... change to Sunday.
Helmet? I still haven't ordered my new one yet. Look at my last Post regarding helmets, it's all there. It's one of the last threads I created.
Go Sunday the 7th. Clockwise rotation, you will like it much better. And... that's when I am going. John... change to Sunday.
Helmet? I still haven't ordered my new one yet. Look at my last Post regarding helmets, it's all there. It's one of the last threads I created.
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Steve OFE (ca993twin) said someone had a $350 bell on sale for $125 or something because it
was mistakenly not qualified for F1 or sometihng-- hopefully he will chime in.
I would get a round one though.
was mistakenly not qualified for F1 or sometihng-- hopefully he will chime in.
I would get a round one though.
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JR Gordon,
Where do you live in LA? You can go to Simpson World in Torrance (Normandie near Sepulveda). There's also The Racer's Shop in Redondo (190th near Anza) and they carry some nice helmets, too.
Where do you live in LA? You can go to Simpson World in Torrance (Normandie near Sepulveda). There's also The Racer's Shop in Redondo (190th near Anza) and they carry some nice helmets, too.
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Thanks Rich,
I'm in Brentwood so those shops are easily accessible. I'll take a look tomorrow if either of them are open.
Alan,
You're right, it will be Sunday...
JRG
I'm in Brentwood so those shops are easily accessible. I'll take a look tomorrow if either of them are open.
Alan,
You're right, it will be Sunday...
JRG
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JR Gordon,
Where do you live in LA? You can go to Simpson World in Torrance (Normandie near Sepulveda). There's also The Race Shop in Redondo (190th near Anza) and they carry some nice helmets, too.
Where do you live in LA? You can go to Simpson World in Torrance (Normandie near Sepulveda). There's also The Race Shop in Redondo (190th near Anza) and they carry some nice helmets, too.
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JR Gordon,
Here's the contact information for The Racer's Shop:
630 Mary Ann Drive
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Store Hours: 8:AM to 5:PM Monday - Friday
To inquire about purchasing an item please call - 800-965- 7717
Here's the contact information for The Racer's Shop:
630 Mary Ann Drive
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Store Hours: 8:AM to 5:PM Monday - Friday
To inquire about purchasing an item please call - 800-965- 7717
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JR,
Kim is right. Fit is everything. I have a Bell M3, but know that Arai fits my head shape much better from my motorcycle days. I ordered the Bell via mail-order without first trying it, and that was a mistake.
Kim is right. Fit is everything. I have a Bell M3, but know that Arai fits my head shape much better from my motorcycle days. I ordered the Bell via mail-order without first trying it, and that was a mistake.
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As others have said, try on many helmets in many sizes. You want it snug on the cheeks, but not tight on the top of your head as it will give you headaches. Some brands fit differently, so check 'em all out
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If you go to a motorcycle dealer, be sure to look at helmets that are SA2000 rated and not M rated. SA helmets are tested for rollbar impacts and fire retardancy while M helmets are not required to have fire retardancy. I believe PCA only allows SA2000 helmets. No sense in buying twice.
