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

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

Trailboss wrote:
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 ).

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.

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

Get that up ya TW

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

Ollie

will it do the chicken dance that helmet

LC4skin wrote:
Get that up ya TW

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Ollie wrote:
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

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

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
I like a cool head

TB

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

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?

training wheels wrote:
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

training wheels wrote:

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!

you blokes wear ear plugs? for real? on dirt?

If you're doing high speed adv riding have you considered a "dual purpose" helmet, cause a good road helmet (Arai, shoei et al;) is almost silent inside.
Personally I choose cool over wind noise in the dirt, but having said that most of my riding is at less than 40kph


Bruce Cee

Probably don't get earplugs on dirtbikes cause I'm fairly deaf in the right ear, Wearing hearing protection using chainsaws and logging machinery only became common in the late eighties, by then it was a little too late for some

I wear ear plugs Bruce road, dual sport, singles, slow, fast racing or just any riding to save whats left of my hearing (trade abuse). I also have dual sport and road helmets I find it reduces engine / pipe noise just taking the edge of it. I can still hear the bluetooth in my ear and conversation when stopped actually find it strange riding without now

Each to his own I did find it a little strange at first years ago when I started looking after my hearing , 2004 when I went to the cape if I remember right

Maybe I am just old


TB

It's as i suspected TB, different riding habits, My roadie helmet is a very very quiet top of the line (in 1998) Shoei, as the wind noise riding the country roads at "speed" is a bugger.
I have never thought about it on the dirtbikes as I actually like the sound as part of the sensory input, but as you said you'd get used to it.... might give it a shot see what it's like.

Bruce C

Bruce you dont lose the sensory input it just has the sharp harsh edge taken of it. Couldn't do it without that anyway. Give it a decent try I think it helps your inner ear and balance but I also think the Knights will win the premiership this year


TB

I find the engine noise is clearer without the wind noise when wearing the earplugs and think it sounds better.