[triton.]

Hey Guys can anyone reccomend a place to get helmets. They have to be Snell 2000 compliant or better.

[noflash]

I just ordered an HJC full face Snell 2005 for about $120. This was a fair bit cheaper than all the Snell 2000s sitting on the rack.

I suggest you get a 2005.

Try www.hjchelmets.com .

[gos]

The different brands of helmets have very different sizing characteristics. Unless replacing an identical model with a newer one, I strongly suggest going to a motorcycle shop and trying on the different brands. Few things are more annoying than a misfitting helmet putting pressures on certain parts of your skull.

[LEDZEP]

I saw a silver E90 in Wilmington on I-95 the other day, and couldn't help wondering if it was you.

[Romulus]

are you getting it for a motorcycle or car racing?

[triton.]

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I saw a silver E90 in Wilmington on I-95 the other day, and couldn't help wondering if it was you.

I was on there yesterday heading from Wilmington to the PHL Airport and back. Around 1:30 PM.

[triton.]

Originally Posted by Romulus

are you getting it for a motorcycle or car racing?

It's for tracking the car with BMW CCA events this year. But I figure I should get one that I can use for a motorcycle too.

[LEDZEP]

Originally Posted by triton.

I was on there yesterday heading from Wilmington to the PHL Airport and back. Around 1:30 PM.

Nope, wasn't you. This was around Delaware Ave/MLK and it was rush hour. If you ever see me honk!

[StewtheBassman]

Make sure you check Consumers Reports first

[hotsand5]

I don't think that you can use full face helmets while doing the bmw events, but I have to check on that. For motorcycles though, I highly recommend Shoei. It is pretty expensive I paid about $450 for mine, but it was one of the best. I don't think that you should skimp out on something that can save your life, and you do not have to get the graphics on it to cut on the cost. I had a HJC (about $200) before the shoei and the wind noise was unbearable, and well as the turbulance and stress on your neck muscles. I ended up getting hit my a car on my 04 gsxr 750 and hit the pavement face first w/ the shoei on. I never even felt the impact on my head. After that, I bought another Shoei, the Diablo, and wouldn't buy any other brand.

[hotsand5]

go to http://www.shoei-helmets.com/main.html and then click on rf-1000, and you will see a pic of the diabolic2

[ben1364]

Originally Posted by triton.

It's for tracking the car with BMW CCA events this year. But I figure I should get one that I can use for a motorcycle too.

Did you get a helmet with an "A" or a "M" rating, DOT only or DOT/Snell?

[larryn]

Originally Posted by hotsand5

I don't think that you can use full face helmets while doing the bmw events, but I have to check on that.

You can use full face, as long as it's S2000 or SA2000 (or better). You can use open faced helmets with the same rating as well.

I tend to get a new one every 2 - 4 years, so I get mine on ebay for under $100. I take care of them, but I don't want a little banging here and there (mostly getting in and out of cars) to compromise the integrity of the thing.

[ben1364]

hotsand5 wrote in part, "I don't think that you can use full face helmets while doing the bmw events, You can <snip> I highly recommend Shoei. Shoei makes fine helmets but they do not fit everyone. There are several other good helmets.

[Romulus]

if you're going to be using it for biking, don't cheap out and get a 100 job.. i'll come and beat you with a golf club if you do. buy a big name helmet (arai, shoei) and know your noggin is in a nice shell.

btw, snell/ansi cert's mean nothing.

[noflash]

Originally Posted by triton.

It's for tracking the car with BMW CCA events this year. But I figure I should get one that I can use for a motorcycle too.

Since you "figure", I take it you don't have a motorcycle.

An M2000/5 (motorcycle) will be fine for BMWCCA events (and most other CCA events).

An SA2000/5 (special application (cars)) will cost much more.

Closed face helmets are fine for for BMWCCA events.

How many events do you think you'll be going to a year? 2 - 4?

The best protection while you're on the track is going to be your e90. Don't get pressured into spending $500 on a helmet when you won't need one.

Lastly, I went to a motorcylce shop, tried on an HJC that fit and then had them order me a new M2005 for ~$120. It'll last for ten years of BMWCCA events.

[ben1364]

It'll last for ten years of BMWCCA events.
Not edzachery. An undamaged Snell rated helmet will last until the certification expires.

An M2000/5 (motorcycle) will be fine for BMWCCA events (and most other CCA events). An 'M' rated helmet will be fine for BMW<space>CCA driving schools and Club races. To what other BMW<space>CCA events do you refer?

Some CCA chapters require Snell rated helmets and some are satisfied with DOT type approval.

[triton.]

Hey All, thanks for all the replies. I went to the honda bike store today and tried on some HJCs and Shoei, and one Araj(Sp?) The Shoei was a bit easier to fit my glasses in than the HJCs but the price difference is pretty big. They had a HJC for about $130 and the shoei was $350. I'd like to try some bell helmets but don't know any places around wilmington that carry them.

[petesamprs]

If you head up to NJ check out some of the vendors in this thread: http://www.njbmwcca.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=350

[Romulus]

Originally Posted by triton.

Hey All, thanks for all the replies. I went to the honda bike store today and tried on some HJCs and Shoei, and one Araj(Sp?) The Shoei was a bit easier to fit my glasses in than the HJCs but the price difference is pretty big. They had a HJC for about $130 and the shoei was $350. I'd like to try some bell helmets but don't know any places around wilmington that carry them.

try ebay.. shoei's are about 100 less there. I smacked my head on the pavement at 70mph and the melon came out fine, neck wasn't even stiff :rocks: . I *highly* encourage you to go with a more expensive helmet, you really do get what you pay for.

[noflash]

Originally Posted by ben1364

It'll last for ten years of BMWCCA events.
Not edzachery. An undamaged Snell rated helmet will last until the certification expires.

My club is allowing M/SA95 or newer for this sping's driving school. All things being equal, I should be able to use a M2005 until Spring 2016 for my clubs driving schools.

Originally Posted by ben1364

An M2000/5 (motorcycle) will be fine for BMWCCA events (and most other CCA events). An 'M' rated helmet will be fine for BMW<space>CCA driving schools and Club races. To what other BMW<space>CCA events do you refer?

I am referring to the Missouri Valley Chapter BMWCCAMVC and also our local Porsche chapter that we school with.

[ben1364]

Originally Posted by triton.

Hey All, thanks for all the replies. I went to the honda bike store today and tried on some HJCs and Shoei, and one Araj(Sp?) The Shoei was a bit easier to fit my glasses in than the HJCs but the price difference is pretty big. They had a HJC for about $130 and the shoei was $350. I'd like to try some bell helmets but don't know any places around wilmington that carry them.

I seem to recall seeing Bell DOT m/c helmets in the local WalMart recently. No kidding.