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  • #98166

    Paul Boland
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    I’m currently window shopping for a new helmet. Something similar to those shown here. Basically a white helmet with a splash of orange.

    If somebody is aware of such a helmet would you contact me thanks.

    ps Yes I know Bell helmets are not imported into Aust anymore, but it shows the graphics that I’m interested in.

    Cheers, TW

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    #172931

    Greg
    Member

    If you really want a Bell Helmet as you dont race Paul I would say buy one from O/S I bought my Bell from Giant Motocross 2 years ago it was cheap and is a ripper helmet, not as good as my M2R but a good helmet. I have had trouble at race meetings in scrutineering because of the lack of Australian standard sticker. Beware though it could affect your insurance as has been mentioned on the site before.

    For all that I would just find something I like in Australia with all the stamps needed

    TB

    #172949

    Paul Boland
    Member

    Trailboss wrote:

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    If you really want a Bell Helmet as you dont race Paul I would say buy one from O/S I bought my Bell from Giant Motocross 2 years ago it was cheap and is a ripper helmet, not as good as my M2R but a good helmet. I have had trouble at race meetings in scrutineering because of the lack of Australian standard sticker. Beware though it could affect your insurance as has been mentioned on the site before.

    For all that I would just find something I like in Australia with all the stamps needed

    TB

    Had to go to Newcastle today so I did the rounds at a few bike shops. Only thing that comes close is a KBC. Didn’t buy it as the price was only $179. It’s an entry level helmet that looks OK but the low price bothers me. Might be OK. Will do a bit of research. Would sooner pay a bit more for a quality product though (particularly the way I ride :laugh: ).

    Does anybody know of any issues with these entry level KBC lids?

    Will also wait and see if others have spotted something that might suit.

    #173003

    Greg
    Member

    Do M2R do one you like cause we can get them cheap at the minute and they are of quailty. Check there web site

    TB

    #173008

    Matt Baker
    Member

    Get that up ya TW FACTORY_WHT_BLK_ORANGE.jpg

    #173022

    Dean
    Member

    That helmet looks the Goods! are they a carbon/kevlar type?

    Ollie

    #173029

    alan
    Member

    will it do the chicken dance that helmet

    #173023

    Paul Boland
    Member

    LC4skin wrote:

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    Get that up ya TW FACTORY_WHT_BLK_ORANGE.jpg

    Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! :)

    #173030

    Matt Baker
    Member

    Ollie wrote:

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    That helmet looks the Goods! are they a carbon/kevlar type?

    Ollie

    Nah its a rev x-2, only the 2.5 and 3 are carbon kevlar, but they dont come in the ktm colour scheme he is after

    #173035

    alan
    Member

    the m2r helmet i got the other day is a genisis slightly different to this one nice helmet comfy light good ventilation .but has heaps of wind noise engine noise etc not good on a long ride i personaly like a quiet helmet.just thought i would let you no before you got one spose some people use ear plugs

    #173045

    Greg
    Member

    Yeah Mal 5.1 said the same sort of thing Rocket (I wear ear plugs always will anyway any helmets wind noise drives me nuts and engine noise) Guess you cant have cool air flow and a quiet helmet :blink:
    I like a cool head :)

    TB

    #173050

    alan
    Member

    your not wrong about the air flow would have the best of any helmets i have had by a longshot nothing like a cool head

    #173055

    Paul Boland
    Member

    I guess it’s a balancing act – obtaining great ventilation without the wind noise.

    I made foam inserts for my current helmet (triangle section that fits where your ear is located) and that worked fine. Can even take them out to wash them with the other inserts.

    Tell me LC4, the thing off the bat mobile at the rear of the helmet – can it be done away with?

    #173069

    Matt Baker
    Member

    training wheels wrote:

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    I guess it’s a balancing act – obtaining great ventilation without the wind noise.

    I made foam inserts for my current helmet (triangle section that fits where your ear is located) and that worked fine. Can even take them out to wash them with the other inserts.

    Tell me LC4, the thing off the bat mobile at the rear of the helmet – can it be done away with?

    i got a rev x3 the bat wing wasnt as big and it got bashed off on a tree on the 2nd ride. There are a couple of holes where it went on but i dont really care. I guess they could be plugged

    #173070

    Paul
    Member

    training wheels wrote:

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    Tell me LC4, the thing off the bat mobile at the rear of the helmet – can it be done away with?

    You’ll need it to keep your head steady at the speeds you’ll be doing on that new bike!

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