Topic: Anyone seen this helmet yet?

[brett_bike]

I was searching for a new helmet today and came across this DOT approved helmet from Bell.  I know it's not as safe as a full coverage helmet, but you know, sometimes you just want to look good. 

[scottly]

Yeah, I had a friend with one that looked just like it... in about 1969!!!

[Markcb750]

1972!

[brett_bike]

This baby is a updated release from Bell.  Low profile, nice satin interior.  pretty nice graphics also.

[brett_bike]

1972!

I want that face shield too.

[754]

 How much are they?

[brett_bike]

Between $120 and $140.

[andy750]

I just bought the orange one - Ill take some pics when it arrives . I have an original orange one so will be an interesting comparison.

[mcpuffett]

Heres what i'm using at the moment  , made by Fulmer took of the peak and in the second photo you can see it with my aviator goggles fitted  , cheers Mick

[andy750]

C`mon Mick we need a photo of YOU wearing the helmet

Cheers
Andy

[74cb750]

I did a face plant on dirt with a helmet like that
(when I was younger and better looking). 

[754]

That is all I ever wear, the one I got in the 70s.. No faceshield all winter, either..

 But I am thinking I could use a new one.. was looking at the Fulmers in SLC last Sept..

 Think a faceplant us bad in them, I have done it without a helmet, and I mean hard enough that my feet came off the ground 2 ft.... not my proudest moment....    

[andy750]

Got a call from Bell today - the Orange helmet is sold out  . On backorder till end of May....I guess the limited run of 1500 sold out fast...

[greasy j]

I think those helmets are perfectly safe for gettin groceries or cruisin around. but it's nice to have a full face for high speed death races. the puddin bassin's however are ridickeless. my buddy wears one and I just don't get it.

[andy750]

I dont know Greasy I think most open face helmets are not the safest no matter how much padding they have. All it takes is a face plant at 30 mph (while getting the groceries) to ruin your teeth/jaw etc. However, saying all that you cant be safe all the time - just not possible no matter how hard you try. I recently watched "Mondo Enduro" a movie about 7 British guys riding round the world on DR350s...guess what they wore (when they actually wore helmets) - open face Bell helmets  .

Ride safe!
Andy

[Laminar]

Has anybody seen the movie "Mondo Enduro"? I think it's about like 10 Irish guys that ride BMWs or something.

[CycleRanger]

I want one in metal-flake red to match my bike.

[HondanutRider]

Nice looking helmets.  But you guys are so young!   

[greasy j]

I dont know Greasy I think most open face helmets are not the safest no matter how much padding they have. All it takes is a face plant at 30 mph (while getting the groceries) to ruin your teeth/jaw etc. However, saying all that you cant be safe all the time - just not possible no matter how hard you try. I recently watched "Mondo Enduro" a movie about 7 British guys riding round the world on DR350s...guess what they wore (when they actually wore helmets) - open face Bell helmets  .

Ride safe!
Andy

I agree, there are no hard lines here, it's degrees of safety I guess. just saying I wouldn't want to rely on an open face alone, but I don't think you need leathers and full face for going 2 blocks.

actually when I was a kid, I'd find old helmets at thrift stores take out the foam and put padding in, paint em and wear em. super stupid! I had no idea!

and I had a friend die not too long ago from 'trying to look cool'

IMHO the open faces may 'look cool' but so can a full face. as I've said before, though the 1/2 helmet looks ridiculous. like you're one of the mushroom men from Mario Bros. jus my opinion, we can still be friends if you wear one, I just get to laugh at you behind your back. and when those things were standard moto bikes didn't go much faster than pedal bikes.

[The_Crippler]

Did you read my post? (the one above yours) 

Methinks you've been picked on.

[andy750]

I hear you Greasy -Ive only ever worn full face helmets - even though when I was younger I did have one of those 70`s helmets with clip on visor picked up at a yard sale ..but it did take me across the states. Thank goodness I never crashed as it would have been next to useless. I also agree with you about the Mario mushroom head look  - very funny.

cheers
Andy

[greasy j]

What did I do? 

you posted the same thing twice

[andy750]

What did I do?  

you posted the same thing twice

Ooops so I did...what a loser . Sorry in my over-exuberance about Mondo Enduro I wanted to share   Anyway edited to correct the mistake....

cheers
Andy

[mcpuffett]

Here's some photos of my Helmets & me wearing them 

[andy750]

Excellent Mick thats exactly what I was looking for. You have a fine helmet collection!

Many thanks
cheers
Andy

[Don R]

We had matched Fulmer helmets, blue metalflake with silver flames. Coool !