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Old 04-04-2011, 10:46 PM
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Hey all,
looks like my motorcycle helmet (sa 2000) wont do the job or qualify for track this year. I need a new one (at least sa 2005). And yeah, looking for good quality, best price.

Does anybody have any recommendations on brands and styles....

A seller wanted to sell me one at a store today.... HJC Si-12 2005 for 500$

I know that now they have 2010, but 2005 is still accepted on track, and I think they sell for a cheaper price. For example, the same style (HJC SI-12 2010) was selling for 700$

This was not in my spending plans for this year, so I'm looking on the internet for other brands and prices.

My first motorcycle helmet was a HJC, kept it for 2 months, and then went with a Shoei. It was just way too cheap. At 70miles per hour, it was like a tornado (wind noise) in my head. The Shoei did a big difference.

I understand that lapping in a car is not the same (the wind factor, I got a full windshield protecting me), but is HJC a good brand for car lapping?

Anyway, anybody... any recommendations... again good quality best price, and maybe free shipping to canada : ) maybe a Bell?

oh, forgot, I'm looking for a full face, and it will be use for car cabin only
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Eric,

Ask Mic at groupEurosport, they sell Bell Helmets at very very good prices. No need to buy in the USA anymore! I ordered one for myself. I currently have a HJC AR-10 (SA2005). Not fond of it. That's why I'm changing it. I tried Arai, Bell, HJC. Going back to Bell.

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if that falls thru PM and I might be able to help.
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I got a 2010 Bell M4 from Stable Energies in NJ a few weeks ago. Went in thinking I'd pony up for more $. This helmet fit me great, I can handle the few extra ounces it weighs over one priced way above it.
With the money I saved I decided to have it wired with speakers and mic.
I am a happy camper.
http://www.stableenergies.com/Bell-H...uctinfo/M4-10/
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Originally Posted by CT03911
I got a 2010 Bell M4 from Stable Energies in NJ a few weeks ago. Went in thinking I'd pony up for more $. This helmet fit me great, I can handle the few extra ounces it weighs over one priced way above it.
With the money I saved I decided to have it wired with speakers and mic.
I am a happy camper.
http://www.stableenergies.com/Bell-H...uctinfo/M4-10/
thats a great price, thanks, I'm gonna look thought the website
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Originally Posted by Charles A. Toupin
Eric,

Ask Mic at groupEurosport, they sell Bell Helmets at very very good prices. No need to buy in the USA anymore! I ordered one for myself. I currently have a HJC AR-10 (SA2005). Not fond of it. That's why I'm changing it. I tried Arai, Bell, HJC. Going back to Bell.

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merci Charles, je vais appeler chez eurosport demain
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Try USRACEGEAR
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I have the Si-12 and love it, very light.
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+1 for Stable Energies- Good people
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Laurette is always a great help!
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+2 for Stable Energies -- bought an HJC AIR10-II SA2010 helmet for ~$312 there. It isn't the fancy carbon fiber helmet, but the CF helmets are only a pound or so lighter than the fiberglass sheel brain buckets.

The HJC helmets also have a nice feature -- the lining is removable and can be easily cleaned/replaced. Nothing's worse than a smelly helmet!

-Z-man.

FYI: the difference between SA2010 and SAH2010 is that the SAH2010 helmets are Hans approved.



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