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Old May 3, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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I want to try it on before I buy. Any place in socal?
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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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i heard the bell store is somewhere in costa mesa or something. ive been meaning to go but haven't had the chance.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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yo canny, any motorcycle shop will have helmets, no?
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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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berts mega mall...just make sure u dont buy it from them
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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berts mega mall...just make sure u dont buy it from them

LOL
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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Walmart 40$
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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http://www.subesports.com/
They're in Huntington Beach.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by blaukal
yo canny, any motorcycle shop will have helmets, no?
hmm.. dunno. not sure they'll sell sa2000 and up, helmets..

Originally Posted by adrianko43
http://www.subesports.com/
They're in Huntington Beach.
cool.. might check it out this weekend.

edit: GOOD GAAWD! $800 for a helmet?!

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Old May 4, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Pooplet
berts mega mall...just make sure u dont buy it from them
most def. del amo motorsports.

unless youre looking for automotive helmets... then those are not good
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Old May 4, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannysage
edit: GOOD GAAWD! $800 for a helmet?!
How much is your head worth?!

I recently had to upgrade to an SA2000+ helmet and I ended up bying an SA2005 HJC HX10 helmet from the store at Buttonwillow. http://www.hjc-motorsports.com/

Simpson has a great factory store in Harbor City, where I purchased updated Hans Device hardware. http://www.simpsonraceproducts.com/c...pr_121506.aspx

Impact Racing (Bill Simpson's new company) has a factory store at Irwindale Speedway. http://www.impactraceproducts.com/default.wws

Bell has a dealer/store in Costa Mesa. http://bellhelmets.com/

I'm sure there are many I've missed, but coupled w/ Sube Sports, that's what I can recall.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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just get a 100-150 dollar HJC helmet..Its dot and snell approved and very confortable..They just suck *** when u are on a motorcycle because the wind noise is terrible from crappy aerodynamics/sound proofing. My friend landed right on his noggin in the canyons and the helmet held up just fine. I personally use the Shoei line which is amazing.
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Old May 5, 2007 | 06:08 AM
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a while back drift day was selling pyrotech helmets which were only like under 200 dollars i believe 150 ish for closed mask and a lil bit less for open face

alot of racers ive seen on track use pyrotech because its a good bang for the budget but of course you cannot compare it to arai, shoei or sparco

im referring to car helmets though***
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Old May 5, 2007 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by adrianko43
http://www.subesports.com/
They're in Huntington Beach.
+1 that is where I went to try it on. Can't put a price tag really on safety equipment. A good helmet, seats, seat belts, and cage FTW
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Old May 5, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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Pyrotect helmets are pretty good, and they're not that expensive compared to the other ones.

It's kind of ironic when people will spend $500 for a JDM full Ti intake tube, but wont spend the same amount to protect their head. (not talking about you specifically Cannysage)
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Old May 6, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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you should go to berts or delamo to try one on but then when you decide to actually buy one go to parts411.com they do price matching and have really decent prices. they are out of san dimas.
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Old May 6, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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cardini motorsport in hollywood. great guy really takes care of you. youll also find him at a lot of events
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Old May 6, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Old May 8, 2007 | 05:17 AM
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Sube is run by an egotistical jerk. True, you can try on his overpriced stock and sit in one of his overpriced seats, just don't buy from him.

Ebay is still a good source to buy on. Simpson Bandit open face, new condition and 2 years old...$50.

Originally Posted by adrianko43
http://www.subesports.com/
They're in Huntington Beach.
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