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Posted by RHT (Member # 902) on :

Hi all,

I need a helmet for track days. Planning on running as much as I can in Portland this year.

Where can I get a good deal?

Thanks,
Ryan

Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :

Ask Obssd, he and nate both bought helmets last year, they will most likely be able to help.

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

I bought mine at a motorcycle shop. About $90 Canadian (55 US) with the appropriate Shnell number.

Posted by OBSSD (Member # 1258) on :

Granted, it's down here, but I got mine at Competition Motorsports. They had a decent selection so I was able to try several on to find the right size and style for me (plus the owner's a pretty cool guy). As for Bellevue/Seattle, I wouldn't know where to go.

Posted by 99 HOSS (Member # 109) on :

Even if it's a motorcycle dealer, you must go and try on helmets to find the right one. It needs to be snug on the forehead, but not enough to give you a headache after 10 minutes.

Remember what is tight now, will be a little loose in a couple of months.

Posted by 3rdcamaro (Member # 1652) on :

Or Race Central in Portland. Don't know about Seattle.

Posted by CK-1 99SS (Member # 93) on :

quote:
Originally posted by poSSum:
I bought mine at a motorcycle shop. About $90 Canadian (55 US) with the appropriate Shnell number.

Wow thats pretty good. I have been trying to find a helmet just like yours but they are in upwards of 200cdn... Let me know what brand yours is and I will try to find one like that here.. Thanks Art...

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

hey 3rdCamaro, where in Portland do you live? oh, willi its you. didnt know you screen name. [Big Grin]

RHT. got mine at competition motosports too. good selection. Bell is a good helmet. SA2000 rating.

[ 16. January 2003, 12:18 PM: Message edited by: NATESS ]

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

quote:
Originally posted by CK-1 99SS:
Wow thats pretty good. I have been trying to find a helmet just like yours but they are in upwards of 200cdn... Let me know what brand yours is and I will try to find one like that here.. Thanks Art...

It was at a local "hole-in-the-wall" Suzuki dealer. He pulled out the catalogue and went through them .... I wanted a basic, Dale Earnhardt style, open face helmet. I'll get the brand name next time I'm in th attic. Can't think of it right now.

Just found the Quicken Entry for it. Bought it September 2000 .... actually paid $125 CDN plus taxes. I guess the older I get, the better my memory used to be [Roll Eyes]

[ 17. January 2003, 08:17 AM: Message edited by: poSSum ]

Posted by CK-1 99SS (Member # 93) on :

quote:
Originally posted by poSSum:
I guess the older I get, the better my memory used to be [/QB]

Well at least the helmet will protect what you have left...if there is anything left... [Big Grin]

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