Helmets??

[Ohlsen]

Ok, here goes. I have an old Bell M1 or M2 Full-face Eddie Lawson replica helmet that need the bottom foam replaced(it doesn't seal up good.) I would think I'm outta luck with it seeing it's so old. So, I don't know anything about the newer helmets, except that they have really gone up in price. Is there some place that I can get more info on the newer models? I'm honestly lost here.

Tom

[Hammerhead]

Helmets are like anything else; you can find bargains, but basically, you get what you pay for. A helmet as old as yours will probably be impossible to find parts for, especially since the Bell brand has been sold to the Chinese and their products are no longer produced here. The new Bell helmets are about as close to yours as the new Triumph is to the old. Even if they look the same, there's no interchangeable parts. Go to a shop that has several brands in several price ranges and find a helmet that fits your head and your needs. Higher-end helmets come with changeable interiors, liners and cheek pads. You can get a perfect fit with these. Lower-priced models are less versatile and only luck and trying them on will get you a helmet that fits and works.

[dhowton]

Hammerhead hit the nail right on the head. Couldn't have said it any better myself

[maikhorma]

Originally Posted by dhowton

Hammerhead hit the nail right on the head

nicely put

[NinjaDanny]

I concur. Go with shoei. The best on the market in my opinion.

[golden city ninja]

KBC is very fairly priced helmets.

[dhowton]

Oh yeah by the way I meant to add that there was pun intended.

[Geezer]

you should be able to search out several bike sites online that have reviews on lids; one that comes to mind is "web bike world."

clearly a helmet is something you don't want to scrimp on; if you can't afford a decent one, you can't afford to have a bike. on the other hand you don't have to break the bank to get a good one.

number one is look for the snell rating; number two is fit; other important things are weight (both for comfort and inertia when you are banging along the pavement) and ventilation. fit is something you just have to try and may end up being the one thing that determines the brand you buy as different brands have different ideas on what shape a rider's noggin should be.

i use a scorpion; snell rated, best fit i've ever had, fairly light, stellar ventilation, and you can get them for about $160.

whatever you do, you should trash the old helmet; it could break in half on impact; the liner may have lost its resilience, etc. and forget about used or ordering online; check them out in person and find one that fits snug and comfy and with all the above virtues.

enjoy, and i hope whatever you spend on a helmet turns out to be wasted money

[vader10]

If you go to Helmetharbor.com you can get a lot of info and decent prices. The guys there test out every helmet and write and video a ton of great reviews, very helpfull. The owner raced for a while and was also a cop, he knows safety as well as performance, good guy.

[DNTBH8N]

Originally Posted by vader10

If you go to Helmetharbor.com you can get a lot of info and decent prices. The guys there test out every helmet and write and video a ton of great reviews, very helpfull. The owner raced for a while and was also a cop, he knows safety as well as performance, good guy.

the guy from Helmetharbor.com is very informative about products and truely talks to the "every day" rider. I wish they had free shipping or else I would buy from him, but until then I'll check out the reviews to help me find my next helmet

[jah]

i fouind some sic arse helmets on craigslist...then ill google them to double check pricing adn quality....

yip...great helmets...cheap prices...craigslist..

[STREETDREAMS]

We just added helmets to our arsenal... There not up on the site yet but I will (like always) beat prices... Contact me @ sales@stdreams.com

[sparacing]

Originally Posted by Ohlsen

Ok, here goes. I have an old Bell M1 or M2 Full-face Eddie Lawson replica helmet that need the bottom foam replaced(it doesn't seal up good.) I would think I'm outta luck with it seeing it's so old. So, I don't know anything about the newer helmets, except that they have really gone up in price. Is there some place that I can get more info on the newer models? I'm honestly lost here.

Tom

Check here
http://www.genuineaccessories.com/HlmtsFF/M2.htm
...although if it's that old, I wouldn't trust it to protect you very well in the event of a crash.

[gbctrdrman]

i just bought an icon domain 2 helmet, love it, nice ventilation, quite....priced very reasonable