racing helmet recomendation?

tru_Asiatik · 10-24-2009, 08:26 PM

my first time buying a helmet for the track and i just wanted to know does anyone reccomend a specific brand or style
i just want a beginner helmet right now nothing too expensive
maybe between $150-$200
buying a bike soon too so its kinda killing 2 birds w/1 stone
i was looking at this
Cycle Gear - HJC: CL-15 Solid Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet, CANDY RED
but any opinions and suggestion is much appriciated

thanks in advance

StLRedrider · 10-24-2009, 08:31 PM

Shoei

you get what you pay for

molamann · 10-24-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StLRedrider

Shoei

you get what you pay for

Indeed, especially if you're going to use it for your motorcycle. Also look into Arai and Suomy because personally I would never buy HJC.

tru_Asiatik · 10-24-2009, 08:38 PM

i was just browsing so if hjc is no good then its off the list

Mike · 10-24-2009, 09:20 PM

if you want a dual purpose helmet, make sure it is rated SA2005 and not M2005. Most auto events won't allow motorcycle helmets. I recommend you check out Discovery Parts and possibly give them a call for advice, as they are experts.

kannibul · 10-24-2009, 09:25 PM

JoeD · 10-24-2009, 09:33 PM

I'm partial to Arai...no complaints for my GP5.

NewlyIMPORTed · 10-24-2009, 10:18 PM

my brother races super bikes and he is sponsored by Arai and he says they have the best fit and from the crashes i have seen they are very safe with good vents

molamann · 10-24-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

my brother races super bikes and he is sponsored by Arai and he says they have the best fit and from the crashes i have seen they are very safe with good vents

Not to mention one of the most expensive. I paid roughly over $600 for my Arai Corsair RX-7(motorcycle) and I can't even imagine how much their car helmets cost.

frost · 10-24-2009, 10:26 PM

theDreamer · 10-24-2009, 10:27 PM

frost · 10-24-2009, 10:32 PM

Matt · 10-24-2009, 10:37 PM

frost · 10-24-2009, 10:51 PM

Pointman · 10-24-2009, 11:11 PM

HJC's might be cheap, but one saved my life in a motorcycle accident in 2001. My next helmet was Shoei.

10-24-2009, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	racing helmet recomendation? my first time buying a helmet for the track and i just wanted to know does anyone reccomend a specific brand or style i just want a beginner helmet right now nothing too expensive maybe between $150-$200 buying a bike soon too so its kinda killing 2 birds w/1 stone i was looking at this Cycle Gear - HJC: CL-15 Solid Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet, CANDY RED but any opinions and suggestion is much appriciated thanks in advance __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

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tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	i was just browsing so if hjc is no good then its off the list __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers Last edited by tru_Asiatik; 10-24-2009 at 08:43 PM.

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Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	if you want a dual purpose helmet, make sure it is rated SA2005 and not M2005. Most auto events won't allow motorcycle helmets. I recommend you check out Discovery Parts and possibly give them a call for advice, as they are experts. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	my brother races super bikes and he is sponsored by Arai and he says they have the best fit and from the crashes i have seen they are very safe with good vents

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Pointman Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 128 Drives: 370Z Sport/Tour Nav Rep Power: 276	HJC's might be cheap, but one saved my life in a motorcycle accident in 2001. My next helmet was Shoei. __________________ JTTF SQ8

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