Helmet Needed

Audie1 · 02-27-2008, 10:40 PM

Guys where can I buy a Helmet for the strip around here? ....Perferably one that is on the cheap side.......Thanks

slowgreen99 · 02-27-2008, 10:42 PM

Wal Mart sells little BELL helmets! hahah, but honestly I would have to say Velocity Powersports in Summerville or any Motorcycle place......only if thats the type of helmet you're chasing.

jay_99z · 02-27-2008, 10:42 PM

You should be able to find one at any bike shop. You can get an open face relatively cheap. Might as well get one that's Snell approved incase you go to a strip with tech.

Audie1 · 02-27-2008, 11:00 PM

Roger That............Thanks.................so Snell approved is the key.

chrisheltra · 02-28-2008, 01:26 AM

I bought mine a wally world

Zacharyx · 02-28-2008, 03:34 AM

last I checked most of us do not run fast enough at the strip to require a SA rated helmet, open track or road course tracks require SA rated but you would be fine with a M for the drag strip

quote from the NHRA page

A helmet is required for the driver of any car or truck running 13.99 seconds or quicker in the quarter mile, and for the rider of any motorcycle. Most drivers can use a helmet meeting SNELL K98, M2000, SA2000, M2005, or SA2005 specifications. Professional category and some alcohol burning vehicles require an SA rated helmet. It is important to note that the helmet rating must be designated on a tag INSIDE the helmet, or sewn to one of the helmet straps. The designation stenciled on the exterior of the helmet is insufficient for NHRA technical inspection. Also, some tracks require a helmet on ALL drivers, so check in advance.

http://www.nhra.com/contacts/tech_faq.html

Audie1 · 02-28-2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisheltra

I bought mine a wally world

Chris.......I seen these, but they all showed pictures of motorcycles, did not know if they would be good enough or what, I don't have tons of track time in actually. Zacharyx had some good info that I will use..............thanks Zach
Dorchester did not use to require any helmet............shows how long its been since I was there.

Zacharyx · 02-28-2008, 07:59 AM

They probably get a much cheaper insurance rate if they require helmets for everyone.

snakeplissken · 02-28-2008, 08:34 AM

As the ad goes, if you have a $10 head buy a $10 helmet......

You might want to check out www.racingjunk.com.

Here's a link for Pyrotec open face for $99:

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/84378...E-AS-CASH.html

If you go with a motorcycle helmet go to Cycle Gear on Dorchester Rd. near Leeds.

1iron · 02-28-2008, 09:04 AM

Pep Boys

Paul

LXtasy · 02-28-2008, 07:43 PM

Walmart here. It is SNELL approved and DOT approved.

DolSVT00 · 02-28-2008, 09:41 PM

yup wally world motorcycle helmet, hell I use a helmet for a dirt bike

02-27-2008, 10:40 PM	#1
Audie1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 931	Helmet Needed Guys where can I buy a Helmet for the strip around here? ....Perferably one that is on the cheap side.......Thanks __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National

02-27-2008, 10:42 PM	#2
slowgreen99 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 7,740	. Wal Mart sells little BELL helmets! hahah, but honestly I would have to say Velocity Powersports in Summerville or any Motorcycle place......only if thats the type of helmet you're chasing.

02-27-2008, 11:00 PM	#4
Audie1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 931	Roger That............Thanks.................so Snell approved is the key. __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National

02-28-2008, 01:26 AM	#5
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	I bought mine a wally world __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

02-28-2008, 03:34 AM	#6
Zacharyx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 330	last I checked most of us do not run fast enough at the strip to require a SA rated helmet, open track or road course tracks require SA rated but you would be fine with a M for the drag strip quote from the NHRA page A helmet is required for the driver of any car or truck running 13.99 seconds or quicker in the quarter mile, and for the rider of any motorcycle. Most drivers can use a helmet meeting SNELL K98, M2000, SA2000, M2005, or SA2005 specifications. Professional category and some alcohol burning vehicles require an SA rated helmet. It is important to note that the helmet rating must be designated on a tag INSIDE the helmet, or sewn to one of the helmet straps. The designation stenciled on the exterior of the helmet is insufficient for NHRA technical inspection. Also, some tracks require a helmet on ALL drivers, so check in advance. http://www.nhra.com/contacts/tech_faq.html __________________ Educatio est omnium efficacissima forma rebellionis "And the dynos rumbled, and God spoke 'Take thine turbo, install it upon thine car, and destroy the many ricers!' Moderato est figmentum

02-27-2008, 10:42 PM	#3
jay_99z Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 415	You should be able to find one at any bike shop. You can get an open face relatively cheap. Might as well get one that's Snell approved incase you go to a strip with tech.

02-28-2008, 07:59 AM	#8
Zacharyx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 330	They probably get a much cheaper insurance rate if they require helmets for everyone. __________________ Educatio est omnium efficacissima forma rebellionis "And the dynos rumbled, and God spoke 'Take thine turbo, install it upon thine car, and destroy the many ricers!' Moderato est figmentum

02-28-2008, 08:34 AM	#9
snakeplissken Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lowcountry Posts: 2,225	As the ad goes, if you have a $10 head buy a $10 helmet...... You might want to check out www.racingjunk.com. Here's a link for Pyrotec open face for $99: http://www.racingjunk.com/post/84378...E-AS-CASH.html If you go with a motorcycle helmet go to Cycle Gear on Dorchester Rd. near Leeds. Last edited by snakeplissken; 02-28-2008 at 08:37 AM.

02-28-2008, 09:04 AM	#10
1iron Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,014	Pep Boys Paul

02-28-2008, 07:43 PM	#11
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	Walmart here. It is SNELL approved and DOT approved. __________________

02-28-2008, 09:41 PM	#12
DolSVT00 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 3,913	yup wally world motorcycle helmet, hell I use a helmet for a dirt bike