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Re: helmet shopping
by Steven C. Di Pietro-2
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Jeff,
I have to recommend http://www.newenough.com/ While not a "local store" you will find reasonable prices, a good selection and great customer service. Steve -- Steven C. Di Pietro Mr. Happy's Party Supply co. http://www.streeoverlord.com/mrhappypartysupply.html (Contact me directly for better prices for Stree Overlord.) ................................. Twisted Souls MC https://www.leann2thelimit.com/ AMA ABATE Suzuki Owners Club - USA #100001 2007 Suzuki SV1000S "Mile Eater" 1983 Suzuki GS650GL "Bug Slayer" 1987 Suzuki GV1400GCH Cavalcade LXE _______________________________________________ dc-cycles mailing list dc-cycles@... http://dc-cycles.org/mailman/cgi-bin/listinfo/dc-cycles |
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Re: helmet shopping
by Joshua Marks-2
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When I replaced my HJC this season I tried on a number of models at Coleman
in Falls Church. They stock the largest collection I've found in the area. I ended up getting a Shoei RF-1000 from CompAcc. The RF-1000 has good ventilation, snug fit but not tight for me. I did change out the cheekpads to a larger size. Love it. If you are looking for a size XL, you can't beat $224 plus shipping. http://www.compacc.com/p.cfm/c/1201001/p/17907 I find CompAcc to be very prompt with shipping. JBM -----Original Message----- From: dc-cycles-bounces@... [mailto:dc-cycles-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Steven C. Di Pietro Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 8:18 PM To: Jeff Cc: dc-cycles@... Subject: Re: [dc-cycles] helmet shopping Jeff, I have to recommend http://www.newenough.com/ While not a "local store" you will find reasonable prices, a good selection and great customer service. Steve -- Steven C. Di Pietro Mr. Happy's Party Supply co. http://www.streeoverlord.com/mrhappypartysupply.html (Contact me directly for better prices for Stree Overlord.) ................................. Twisted Souls MC https://www.leann2thelimit.com/ AMA ABATE Suzuki Owners Club - USA #100001 2007 Suzuki SV1000S "Mile Eater" 1983 Suzuki GS650GL "Bug Slayer" 1987 Suzuki GV1400GCH Cavalcade LXE _______________________________________________ dc-cycles mailing list dc-cycles@... http://dc-cycles.org/mailman/cgi-bin/listinfo/dc-cycles _______________________________________________ dc-cycles mailing list dc-cycles@... http://dc-cycles.org/mailman/cgi-bin/listinfo/dc-cycles |
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Re: helmet shopping
by Jeff-59
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Thanks Steve, but I'd like to be in a position to try on the helmet,
even it it means that I pay a bit more for it. Regards, Jeff Steven C. Di Pietro wrote: > Jeff, > > I have to recommend http://www.newenough.com/ > > While not a "local store" you will find reasonable prices, a good > selection and great customer service. > > Steve > > > -- > Steven C. Di Pietro > > > Mr. Happy's Party Supply co. > http://www.streeoverlord.com/mrhappypartysupply.html > > (Contact me directly for better prices for Stree Overlord.) > ................................. > Twisted Souls MC https://www.leann2thelimit.com/ > > AMA > ABATE > Suzuki Owners Club - USA #100001 > 2007 Suzuki SV1000S "Mile Eater" > 1983 Suzuki GS650GL "Bug Slayer" > 1987 Suzuki GV1400GCH Cavalcade LXE > dc-cycles mailing list dc-cycles@... http://dc-cycles.org/mailman/cgi-bin/listinfo/dc-cycles |
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Re: helmet shopping
by tdeboeser
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+1 on newenough.com. Try helmetharbor.com too, motorcyclecloseouts.com.
Try them on at the store, buy online: save money - period. Tom de Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Jeff <xfire@...> Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:37:50 To: Steven C. Di Pietro<tealkat6@...> Cc: <dc-cycles@...> Subject: Re: [dc-cycles] helmet shopping Thanks Steve, but I'd like to be in a position to try on the helmet, even it it means that I pay a bit more for it. Regards, Jeff Steven C. Di Pietro wrote: > Jeff, > > I have to recommend http://www.newenough.com/ > > While not a "local store" you will find reasonable prices, a good > selection and great customer service. > > Steve > > > -- > Steven C. Di Pietro > > > Mr. Happy's Party Supply co. > http://www.streeoverlord.com/mrhappypartysupply.html > > (Contact me directly for better prices for Stree Overlord.) > ................................. > Twisted Souls MC https://www.leann2thelimit.com/ > > AMA > ABATE > Suzuki Owners Club - USA #100001 > 2007 Suzuki SV1000S "Mile Eater" > 1983 Suzuki GS650GL "Bug Slayer" > 1987 Suzuki GV1400GCH Cavalcade LXE > dc-cycles mailing list dc-cycles@... http://dc-cycles.org/mailman/cgi-bin/listinfo/dc-cycles _______________________________________________ dc-cycles mailing list dc-cycles@... http://dc-cycles.org/mailman/cgi-bin/listinfo/dc-cycles |
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Re: helmet shopping
by Dave Yates
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Jeff offered:
Thanks Steve, but I'd like to be in a position to try on the helmet, even it it means that I pay a bit more for it. Regards, Jeff [Dave] I 2nd the Coleman Powersports recommendation for helmet selection. They have a store in Falls Church & Hood ... I mean, Woodbridge. <disclaimer> I bought my 1198s from them, however their selection is pretty good. </disclaimer>. Right down PW pkwy. Is a Kaw/Honda dealer, Motorcycle Factory, they have a smaller, but still good selection. Personally, I think you're correct to make the 1st full face purchase or at least trying them on at a dealer where you can put your head in the lid. The measurements get you the right 'size', but not necessarily shape. If you wear a large Shoei, or Arai, I have a large Shark RSX (American) Flag model that is 18 mos. Old and needs a good home. I replaced it with the same model, one size smaller. I'd suggest you get your fit close and when you've narrowed down your selection, put the leading candidate on, and wear it while you shop for a while, or go for a ride if they'll let you. Make sure you don't have pressure points or get a headache in the ensuing 10-20 minutes. A lot of the upper echelon models have interchangeable liner pieces to "tailor" the fit to your head. One more thing - Snell 2010 helmets should be hitting the stores in the coming 8-10 weeks IIRC. Particularly if you have a medium size or smaller head, you would be better off waiting for the snell 2010 rating, which supposedly certifies that the helmet transmits less impact to the head. The old snell, 2005, was mutually exclusive to either BSI, or ECE 22-05, the other prevailing certifications. The new 2010 standard would not be mutually exclusive, although that doesn't guarantee any of the manufacturers will multi-certify. A previous poster offered some online resources as well as newenough below. I've dealt with most of the mentioned links and +1 them. I've had Shoei, Arai & Shark helmets and liked all of them. My only <knock wood> get off was a low speed low side that smacked my Arai corsair into the pavement pretty good, and I have high praise for the helmet (snell 2005 standard notwithstanding). HTH Dave Steven C. Di Pietro wrote: > Jeff, > > I have to recommend http://www.newenough.com/ > > While not a "local store" you will find reasonable prices, a good > selection and great customer service. > > Steve > > > -- > Steven C. Di Pietro _______________________________________________ dc-cycles mailing list dc-cycles@... http://dc-cycles.org/mailman/cgi-bin/listinfo/dc-cycles |
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Re: helmet shopping
by matthew patton
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Champion is going out of business apparently. (rt 606 in Herndon near police station) They have big price reductions in effect incl helmets.
- per one of my MSF students this weekend. _______________________________________________ dc-cycles mailing list dc-cycles@... http://dc-cycles.org/mailman/cgi-bin/listinfo/dc-cycles |
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Re: helmet shopping
by Euan Fisk
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Bob's BMW in Jessup, MD has a good selection of Shoei, Arai and
Scorpion helmets. Probably won't find a Shoei or Arai in the $150 price range, but I got my Scorpion EXO-700 for about that from Bob's. Prices were very comparable to mail order once you factor in shipping. On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 8:10 PM, Jeff <xfire@...> wrote: > Hi guys: > I'm in the market for my first full-face helmet. Does anyone have a > recommendation for a local store that has reasonable prices and a good > selection to check out? I'm hoping to limit my cost to around $150 or so. > Also, any decent helmets to recommend? > Thanks > Jeff > Silver Spring > 77 R100S > 79 XS650 Street Tracker > 04 XL1200 Roadster > dc-cycles mailing list dc-cycles@... http://dc-cycles.org/mailman/cgi-bin/listinfo/dc-cycles |
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Re: helmet shopping
by Paul Wilson-10
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Bob's is also having a promo until 10/3. They pay Md. sales tax on all
purchases (except new motorcycles.) On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Euan Fisk <dc2wheel@...> wrote: > Bob's BMW in Jessup, MD has a good selection of Shoei, Arai and > Scorpion helmets. Probably won't find a Shoei or Arai in the $150 > price range, but I got my Scorpion EXO-700 for about that from Bob's. > Prices were very comparable to mail order once you factor in shipping. > > > > On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 8:10 PM, Jeff <xfire@...> wrote: >> Hi guys: >> I'm in the market for my first full-face helmet. Does anyone have a >> recommendation for a local store that has reasonable prices and a good >> selection to check out? I'm hoping to limit my cost to around $150 or so. >> Also, any decent helmets to recommend? >> Thanks >> Jeff >> Silver Spring >> 77 R100S >> 79 XS650 Street Tracker >> 04 XL1200 Roadster >> > _______________________________________________ > dc-cycles mailing list > dc-cycles@... > http://dc-cycles.org/mailman/cgi-bin/listinfo/dc-cycles > dc-cycles mailing list dc-cycles@... http://dc-cycles.org/mailman/cgi-bin/listinfo/dc-cycles |
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