Scratch Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 OK then, so I'm wanting to get a helmet for track days karting, etc.So where is a good plac round here to be able to try and buy ?I've never had one before so also have no idea what features to look out for or anything, so any advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Used to be a really good shop in Kimbereley Paul. Near the supermarket. It's where i got mine from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatty Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 demon tweeks is as good a place as any scratch.....slap in low to high price and you get an idea of what you can afford. all of them would be suitable for a trackday..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwr northants Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 depends on if ya after open face or full. if full arai all day every day pricey but how much do u value ya head. real good quality. all ive worn since 1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FQNICK Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I use a motox lid, best of both worlds plenty of room for a fag while waiting at the start line ..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I would go to a bike shop and see what they have in open face and full face,plus you can try before you buy.CMC at Daybrook (Yamaha dealer) used to have a good range in.But same as GWR says what price do you put on your head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard555 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 ive used sumoy hetmits for years as thy seem the best fit for me , but as steve said the shop in kimberley stock a good range and different makes and prices its well worth a visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Hmm, demon tweeks have a Sparco one on offer at the moment...... might have to take a punt .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatty Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 You can always return it scratch. If its one of the sparco ones, they seem to be popular so I don't think you will go wrong.You have got me hunting now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KETTERING STI Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I have a peltor rally helmet comfy and does the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwr northants Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I have a peltor rally helmet comfy and does the job matt sorry to tell ya but thats a mop bucket with a microphone stuck on the side! !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KETTERING STI Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 You prick!Though does make sense how I managed to buy it from B&Q? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatty Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 wheres this place in kimberley???tried to find it today but failed miserably. came off at j26. right towards nottingham. then turned left and headed towards kimberley. drove thru kimberley centre but couldnt spot it. is it on the main high street or elsewhere???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Mr Scatty when you get to the small island in the town centre turn left towards the supermarket then turn right into the car park,the shop is in the bottom corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard555 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) if you go into kimberley on the main street to a mini round about turn up there its on your right ( there a supermarket there on your left ) go in to the carpark on your right down to the bottom of it its there , will try and find the post code for you just been on there wed site and its closed down so you would not find it big shook to me Edited June 6, 2012 by richard555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatty Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 cheers chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard555 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 the closeing of the shop was hell of a shook to me as ive get lots of things for them , bought my last set of leathers for them think the nearness is in brumm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 So it's closed then ? I'm amazed as i thought loads of people used them. Always busy when I've been in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard555 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 So it's closed then ? I'm amazed as i thought loads of people used them. Always busy when I've been in thereyes but on the web site it said thy are looking for a new site in notts , so did the lease run out or the rent too high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Could be or they need a bigger shop maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatty Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 no wonder i couldnt bloomin find it then....might just have to order one and send it back if it dunt fit. i wanted to try one on to see if it would fit with me in the car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard555 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 have you tryed motorbike shops near you like pidcocks in long eaton to thy some on so you will know the size you want , and see if you can get it cheaper of the net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 There are a couple of big shops at Clay Cross. Pass em on the way to the Clinic. Is it CMC and Stratstones ? Both Bike shops ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatty Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) thanks chaps.......im on it!!!!!! Edited June 7, 2012 by scatty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Check the websites out. CMC in particular seem to have a big range of stuff Scatty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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