baaudio Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 The helmet should be fine. The biggest difference is that the nose doesn't have as much strength as a full face street helmet. Basically don't smash face first into the black top. Also I read a pretty interesting article once about how snell ratings can actually be a bad thing. I know many of you may argue this and if I find the article I'll link it. But the organization who wrote the article said that for snell approval the helmet gets slammed into the ground at some ridiculous amount of force before the helmet fails. But at that force your brain would still be damaged because of how hard it slams into your skull. Thus causing more damage than a more forgiving helmet. I swore by snell approval before I read that, now I am somewhat leery about them. A helmet is not worth cheaping out on though. The best deal you will find is wait til end of riding season and buy leftovers on sale. I scored a $350 helmet for $75 this way Quote Team NWSPL baaudio Build Log 2001 GMC Sierra walkthrough 4 Mechman Elite 370s, 10 AGM batteries, 3 Crossfire XS v2 18s, Crossfire 8k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I forgot about Icon, they are legit and affordable. They make nice riding gloves too if I remember correctly. Quote Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Definitely dont cut corners, it is one of your most important body parts. Quote Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLEJ Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 What about this one on the right... I found it for a good price.. but the lady can't give me any details on it.. I'd like to go check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 buy a new one. I dont know about you but I dont know what kind of hygiene the other person had. I'm not about to wrap my head in something I cant vouch for. not to mention you dont know any of its history. I'll protect my dome with something high end. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifted_silverado Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Buy one with the face shield! Even at regular town speeds the wind you will pick up will not make you sweaty or hot. Also if you buy a decent brand helmet it will be properly ventilated to help reduce the heat build up. A few brands like icon, shoei, HJC Quote Everythings in the attic or garage since the truck was sold last year. New build should be coming soon in a dodge cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Here in AZ I would have to wash a liner once month to keep it from getting ripe smelling. The nicer helmet, the better vented and more comfortable it will be. I'd never put an HJC on my head. They're heavy and uncomfortable, but that's just my preference. Go try some on new at a shop, and see what you like before you buy anything used. Quote Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLEJ Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 What are some shops that would be around me?.. I don't know the names of any.. I'm going to try Googling right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirill007 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 You do know that a normal 'race' helmet will protect in a way a motocross helmet can't? Going cheap on a helmet is not smart. I'd say spend atleast 2-3k for protection, it's not like a car you know.. The better the protection the more happy you will be, trust me.. Quote Thinking is the root of all problems... You ALWAYS get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLEJ Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 This is for a couple of miles a day on a road that has maybe 20 cars per hour.. I probably will never go above 50 mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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