Places That Sell Helmets In South Eastern Suburbs (bentleigh/moorabbin Areas) Or Richmond/burnley Area?

[some_cs_student]

Hi,

I'm looking for a half-decent helmet for the occasional track event, I've had a look at Kawasaki motors on Nepean Hwy Moorabbin but there cheapest helmets were $300 and the one that fitted well was $350.

Just wondering if anyone happens to know a place that sells helmets pretty cheap in either Bentleigh/Moorabbin area, and are hopefully open Saturdays or afterhours.

Or anywhere near Richmond or Bunley area, anywhere near work where I can slip out during lunch is good

I'm aiming to spend less than $200 if I can, I will consider buying second hand if I see a good helmet

Also, are there any particular standards I need to look out for? I've heard of snell (spelling?) and ADR standards for track events, I believe the helmet can meet *either*.

The helmet will be used for the occasional track event, as in once every 3-6 months so I don't think I need a really high quality helmet, I just want something decent.

EDIT: Opinions on what a reasonable price is for a helmet would be nice as well

Regards,

Gareth

[dezz]

RXT Helmet

Those are pretty popular...brand new for about $120-$150 from motorbike shops, or on ebay etc

RXT Helmet - New

[sloutch]

Gareth, why don't you try the motorbike shops along elizabeth street in the city? They give reasonably good deals. I've seen helmets being sold for less than $200 there. No point getting used helmets. Imagine someone else's sweat will be on your head when YOU sweat...

[dezz]

got my RXT from 1 of the stores on elizabeth street...$120 back in the day...

[eMsta]

i got mine from peter stevens i think it was - 229

[some_cs_student]

Gareth, why don't you try the motorbike shops along elizabeth street in the city? They give reasonably good deals. I've seen helmets being sold for less than $200 there. No point getting used helmets. Imagine someone else's sweat will be on your head when YOU sweat...

Well obviously I didn't know those shops existed .

Excellent idea, I'll slip out during lunchtime next week and see whats available in my budget category

I should also check if they've got that quality 5.1 brake fluid, like the Motul RBF600 or Lucas RBF600 racing fluid, maybe I can get a deal on them

The place I checked was $30/500ml for Motul so a little expensive.

According to the CAMS apparel info I found, helmets must match any of:

AS1698 - Australian standard

Snell SA95, SA2000, SA2005 - USA standard

SFI Spec 31.1, 31.2, 31.1A, 31.2A - USA standard

SFI Spec 24.1 - see Note (i)(d) - USA standard

E22 (with 03, 04 or 05 amendments) - European standard

BS 6658-85 Type A and A/FR (incl. amendments) - British standard

8860-2004 - FIA standard

So I think buying a motorcycle helmet should match one or more of these and I'll be fine

Thanks for the good ideas so far!

Regards,

Gareth

[saff_cossie]

Gareth, why don't you try the motorbike shops along elizabeth street in the city? They give reasonably good deals. I've seen helmets being sold for less than $200 there. No point getting used helmets. Imagine someone else's sweat will be on your head when YOU sweat...

On the money, Elizabeth St has plenty. Try and get there at a weekend as the selection is plentiful

[robbieraver]

revolution race gear, nunawading, they know what there talking about, ive done lots of track days on bikes and cars, with co drivers, and one thing i can say is, bike helmets are great for when your in the car alone but if you have a co driver/instructor with you open face is the way to go, you cant hear what they say with full face helmet.

[sloutch]

Well obviously I didn't know those shops existed .

Excellent idea, I'll slip out during lunchtime next week and see whats available in my budget category

I should also check if they've got that quality 5.1 brake fluid, like the Motul RBF600 or Lucas RBF600 racing fluid, maybe I can get a deal on them

The place I checked was $30/500ml for Motul so a little expensive.

According to the CAMS apparel info I found, helmets must match any of:

AS1698 - Australian standard

Snell SA95, SA2000, SA2005 - USA standard

SFI Spec 31.1, 31.2, 31.1A, 31.2A - USA standard

SFI Spec 24.1 - see Note (i)(d) - USA standard

E22 (with 03, 04 or 05 amendments) - European standard

BS 6658-85 Type A and A/FR (incl. amendments) - British standard

8860-2004 - FIA standard

So I think buying a motorcycle helmet should match one or more of these and I'll be fine

Thanks for the good ideas so far!

Regards,

Gareth

Dude,

dont worry about UK standard, USA standard, India Standard, China Standard. As long as you see that silver sticker with 3 or 4 ticks on it, that'll be fine

[Jetdat]

picked up an MDS Edge helmet from Peter Stevens dandenong for $120 last friday.

[Adz]

In morabin you should check out Meridian Motorsport.

One thing you should ask yourself when you buy a helmet.

How much is your head worth?

[R31Nismoid]

Yeah, spend the $$ on a really good one.

Often they are

1. Lighter

2. Cooler

3. Better visors etc.

All things that factor to a comfy helmet as some of the cheap ones, after 30mins, feel like a brick on your head

[Jetdat]

you need to decide what activities you will be doing, how long these activities require you to have your helmet on, and how often you will be doing these activities.

if you are only gonna be doing a couple of quarter mile runs a year no need for big $$$ helmets as you only have the helmet on for short amount of time.

on the other end of the scale, if you will be wearing your helmet for hours at a time like bike riding, go for big $$$.

[AGE]

There's a go-kart shop on Grange rd, Cheltenham (right near the airport turn off), they sell helmets in there.

[some_cs_student]

Thanks for all the replies I'll try and check some of those places out.

I will be wearing the helmet a bit but not that much, 20mins at a time (at least) on the 15th March, but for most of the day