Hi from Harrisburg, NC

Bart · 01-21-2008, 05:41 AM

Just wanted to make my first post. Been watching a while. Hope to be ordering my GY-5 this week just as soon as the W2's come in. Can't wait to get started on the assembly. Already have my check list printed out.

Anyone know of a good place to buy a helmet? I checked at my local Northern Tool. There okay but I'd rather have one with vents. Also, how should they fit? Should they be snug or a little room for movement?

Thanks,
Bart

frostbite · 01-21-2008, 08:26 AM

Welcome,

As far as helmets are concerned, snug is the way to go. There is nothing worse than a sloppy helmet when you hit 65mph. Can you say whiplash? 8O

ejcycles · 01-21-2008, 11:55 AM

Hi Bart

Welcome to ChinaRiders!!!

Ditto on the helmet!

abcpowersports · 01-21-2008, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostbite

Welcome,

As far as helmets are concerned, snug is the way to go. There is nothing worse than a sloppy helmet when you hit 65mph. Can you say whiplash? 8O

TRy http://www.tallahasseehelmets.com/

frostbite · 01-21-2008, 02:01 PM

abcpowersports,

You've been warned about shilling your products/site.

One more and you're outta here.

abcpowersports · 01-21-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostbite

abcpowersports,

You've been warned about shilling your products/site.

One more and you're outta here.

ok i tought u add a site
sorry

Bart · 01-21-2008, 03:00 PM

Has anyone ever bought from motodirect.com? Just wandering about quality. Do any of you use the modular?

Bart

liverchip · 01-21-2008, 04:18 PM

I've browsed through, but never ordered from them.....and welcome!

ejcycles · 01-22-2008, 03:50 AM

I did a BBB search on them and nothing came up... nothing at all, thier name isn't even regestered.

warrior91 · 01-22-2008, 11:12 AM

Modular helmets are great...would not buy any other new helmet for sleddin' or bikin'...Very handy if you smoke, talk , eat, drink....

In Canada it is nice to stop on the trail , and not freeze your ears off while havin' a smoke, or cooking a hotdog.

Bombardier are the best...( I dislike bombs but they have the best helmets.) HJC seem good...I am not familiar with other brands.

katoranger · 01-22-2008, 11:39 AM

I have a modular and love it too. If you have any local bike shops check out their helmet selection as they will sometimes have some on clearance. It is also a good way to find your size before you by online.

www.denniskirk.com and www.motorcycle-superstore.com have good sales on helmets and I have ordered from both.

Allen

IronFist · 01-22-2008, 09:12 PM

By modular, do you mean full face flip up? That's what I got, HJC. For smoking it's manditory. Funny enough, the B&M store where I bought it here in toronto is called motorcycle superstore, but it's not the same store. It's called riderdeals I think on ebay. Mine was $125, in Canada that's 1/2 price, same for my riding jacket. I won't ride without a full face, but flip up rocks.
OOps :oops: Sorry Bart, Welcome, sorry for getting carried away with answers. Keep asking Questions. Mike.

katoranger · 01-23-2008, 08:22 AM

Flip face style is a modular. $125 for an HJC is a good deal.

I have found some bargains at B&M stores on helmets that were last years style.

Allen

01-21-2008, 05:41 AM	#1
Bart Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg, NC Posts: 65	Hi from Harrisburg, NC Just wanted to make my first post. Been watching a while. Hope to be ordering my GY-5 this week just as soon as the W2's come in. Can't wait to get started on the assembly. Already have my check list printed out. Anyone know of a good place to buy a helmet? I checked at my local Northern Tool. There okay but I'd rather have one with vents. Also, how should they fit? Should they be snug or a little room for movement? Thanks, Bart
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01-21-2008, 08:26 AM	#2
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	Welcome, As far as helmets are concerned, snug is the way to go. There is nothing worse than a sloppy helmet when you hit 65mph. Can you say whiplash? 8O __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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01-21-2008, 11:55 AM	#3
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	Hi Bart Welcome to ChinaRiders!!! Ditto on the helmet! __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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01-21-2008, 02:01 PM	#5
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	abcpowersports, You've been warned about shilling your products/site. One more and you're outta here. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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01-21-2008, 04:18 PM	#8
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	I've browsed through, but never ordered from them.....and welcome! __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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01-21-2008, 03:00 PM	#7
Bart Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg, NC Posts: 65	Has anyone ever bought from motodirect.com? Just wandering about quality. Do any of you use the modular? Bart
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01-22-2008, 03:50 AM	#9
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	I did a BBB search on them and nothing came up... nothing at all, thier name isn't even regestered. __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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01-22-2008, 11:12 AM	#10
warrior91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.E. Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 679	Modular helmets are great...would not buy any other new helmet for sleddin' or bikin'...Very handy if you smoke, talk , eat, drink.... In Canada it is nice to stop on the trail , and not freeze your ears off while havin' a smoke, or cooking a hotdog. Bombardier are the best...( I dislike bombs but they have the best helmets.) HJC seem good...I am not familiar with other brands. __________________ '91 Yamaha Warrior- stage 2 '83 Honda ATC 70 '08 Yongjiang 125cc mx (Loncin) '08 Yongjiang 150cc atv (Jinlong)
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01-22-2008, 11:39 AM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I have a modular and love it too. If you have any local bike shops check out their helmet selection as they will sometimes have some on clearance. It is also a good way to find your size before you by online. www.denniskirk.com and www.motorcycle-superstore.com have good sales on helmets and I have ordered from both. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-22-2008, 09:12 PM	#12
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	By modular, do you mean full face flip up? That's what I got, HJC. For smoking it's manditory. Funny enough, the B&M store where I bought it here in toronto is called motorcycle superstore, but it's not the same store. It's called riderdeals I think on ebay. Mine was $125, in Canada that's 1/2 price, same for my riding jacket. I won't ride without a full face, but flip up rocks. OOps :oops: Sorry Bart, Welcome, sorry for getting carried away with answers. Keep asking Questions. Mike.
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01-23-2008, 08:22 AM	#13
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Flip face style is a modular. $125 for an HJC is a good deal. I have found some bargains at B&M stores on helmets that were last years style. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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