Been searching for a track helmet...
- LonestarCBR
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Been searching for a track helmet...
Couldn't stand the thought of possibly trashing my new street helmet, so I've been searching eBay looking for that just right deal.
I tried these on at the IMS, good fit, but for $700 I stayed with a Arai Corsair V for my street helmet. But now, with this price reduction, I don't think you can beat this deal on a premium helmet.
Bell Star Carbon Race Day. Regular $699 (you still see it for that in some places), but some are starting to close them out in favor of the newer graphics. $340, free shipping, no tax. Added a transition shield (no discount on it, $120 from same vendor). Below is the link, along with links to a couple of other Bell Star Carbon models that are starting to discount.
What I bought:
Helmet
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271800391798?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Shield
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400576363765?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Others helmets:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bell-Helmet-Sta ... b1&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bell-Star-Carbo ... cb&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I tried these on at the IMS, good fit, but for $700 I stayed with a Arai Corsair V for my street helmet. But now, with this price reduction, I don't think you can beat this deal on a premium helmet.
Bell Star Carbon Race Day. Regular $699 (you still see it for that in some places), but some are starting to close them out in favor of the newer graphics. $340, free shipping, no tax. Added a transition shield (no discount on it, $120 from same vendor). Below is the link, along with links to a couple of other Bell Star Carbon models that are starting to discount.
What I bought:
Helmet
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271800391798?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Shield
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400576363765?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Others helmets:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bell-Helmet-Sta ... b1&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bell-Star-Carbo ... cb&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
~ Terry
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
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Re: Been searching for a track helmet...
I love my Star Carbon.
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Re: Been searching for a track helmet...
Looks pretty sharp! Nah, you won't trash anything.
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Re: Been searching for a track helmet...
I bought a Bell once, about
3 years back. I loved it, but it had noticeable visor distortion. Swapped visors 5 times at the store before returning the helmet. It was subtle but impossible to ignore once spotted.
3 years back. I loved it, but it had noticeable visor distortion. Swapped visors 5 times at the store before returning the helmet. It was subtle but impossible to ignore once spotted.
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Re: Been searching for a track helmet...
I had a Bell once too. I had no issues with it at all AND it protected my noggin like it was built to do.
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Re: Been searching for a track helmet...
Dang. Why I have I not read this post sooner. I've had my eye on the star carbon for a few years now
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Re: Been searching for a track helmet...
Because you don't get on often enough111/James wrote:Dang. Why I have I not read this post sooner. I've had my eye on the star carbon for a few years now
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Re: Been searching for a track helmet...
111/James wrote:Dang. Why I have I not read this post sooner. I've had my eye on the star carbon for a few years now
And...are you ordering one???
~ Terry
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
'12 Speed Triple 1050 ABS, '07 GSX-R750 (track)
Happiness isn't around the corner, it IS the corner.
Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it. EK
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