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Title: Where To Get Me A Lid...
Post by: kirin on December 13, 2004, 07:26:23 AM

Hey guys.
I know some of you drag race and other forms of \"dangerous activity\". I need to pick up a motorcycle helmet/snowmobile helmet when I get back. And I'm wondering where is a good place to go since its been a long time since I've bought leather pants.
Anyways lemme know.

Title: Where To Get Me A Lid...
Post by: James Buchan on December 13, 2004, 07:33:17 AM

Lots of motorcycle shops on the Bypass in Langley.

Title: Where To Get Me A Lid...
Post by: kirin on December 13, 2004, 07:45:52 AM

Thanks dude.
Sounds like I'm doing the great \"sports extravaganza\" when I get back. Might be a while till the bert gets the rims widened. But then again I will be tearing up some hills!
-kirin

Title: Where To Get Me A Lid...
Post by: dannyboy on December 13, 2004, 09:13:46 AM

make sure when you buy it you  specify, you need it dot and snell approved
 

Title: Where To Get Me A Lid...
Post by: nivag on December 13, 2004, 10:05:35 AM

You could also try BestBuy or Mopac. I think they still sell the basic white ones for around $140ish. And I believe they are snell and DOT...

Title: Where To Get Me A Lid...
Post by: Shane on December 13, 2004, 02:46:30 PM

Walmart sells a very nice Bell helmet... I think you can even get a Barbie one :P  

Title: Where To Get Me A Lid...
Post by: kirin on December 13, 2004, 11:10:54 PM

Yeah definate on that schnell/ dot rating. Otherwise the helmet is as good to me as a jello bowl.

Title: Where To Get Me A Lid...
Post by: steveo_32 on December 14, 2004, 12:32:56 AM

If you care about your melon you might want to ask if the helmet is multiple impact.
That is the difference from a 140 helm to a 800 one!
 

Title: Where To Get Me A Lid...
Post by: Al Canuck on December 14, 2004, 11:09:07 AM

Kirin,

   I've bought my share of helmets over the years, for motorcycles, and cars. My advice? Buy the BEST helmet you can afford. If you have a $10 head, put it in a $10 helmet, but otherwise, put it in a helmet that reflects what your melon is worth.

  Al

Title: Where To Get Me A Lid...
Post by: kirin on December 14, 2004, 11:09:36 PM

Thanks for the advice Al.
I was budgeting at least
180+ for a lid. Definatly when dealing with safety you want the best of the best. Also when dealing with your head. I don't think my 'rents would even let me buy a cheap helmet since my mom knows a \"bit\" about brain injury..
-Kirin

Title: Where To Get Me A Lid...
Post by: Al Canuck on December 14, 2004, 11:31:42 PM

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since my mom knows a "bit" about brain injury..
-Kirin

Well, after seeing the effects of dropping you on your melon several times, I'm certain she does!

   Al

Title: Where To Get Me A Lid...
Post by: kirin on December 14, 2004, 11:45:00 PM

Lol I set myself up so well that even my bug could do 120mph on the lay up..
-Kirin