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Offline SUZUKI311

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Bell Moto 3
« on: October 05, 2016, 12:57:30 pm »
Bell helmets to be rereleasing  Moto3 in 2017, in red,  black, yellow, orange, white, titanium and a multi coloured black base. price around $399 i think...
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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2016, 12:59:32 pm »
Christ, I hope they weigh a lot less than the old ones.... my neck is still sore from carting them around the milledge series enduros...

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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2016, 01:02:29 pm »
Got any pics and are they being imported to Australia? I heard that they will have ECE 22.05 approval which is now acceptable for use on public roads in Australia.
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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2016, 01:30:09 pm »
i've just seen that some shops are advertising available now, not 100% sure they are available off the shelf but if not, they wont be far away. Fibreglass /composite shell, removable washable liner, CE certified.
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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2016, 02:14:27 pm »
I contacted Bell direct and they advised available this month - the 2017 brochure has pictures and colours.
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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2016, 04:51:15 pm »
I still have an original in the box , i wore it once 40 yrs ago and decided it was heavy and claustrophobic.

I have a new Bell open face helmet, looks the part but i had a huge crash in it back in April , i was out cold for a number of minutes . I am still feeling the effects of that crash enough to have stopped competitive riding . No physical injuries to speak of but it really screwed my head , the polystyrene has cracked inside and the helmet did its job to a point .
However it is a relatively cheap Helmet built to a price , i imagine the replica moto 3 will be the same .

I prefer open face helmets always have done . I used to buy Shoei RJ open face helmets but they changed the shape and i dont like the new ones .

I wish i was wearing my Shoei when i crashed though .

My point is they might look cool and meet stds but they will probably be built to a much lower spec than a decent helmet .

You only got one head , and mine is currently Fuct . it might have been a different story in an Arai or Shoei   :-\

Buy one for show but dont risk your canister by racing in a budget built (probably not budget priced ) helmet
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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2016, 05:29:16 pm »
Saw this, this morning. Will be interesting to see what the construction is like

https://suus.com.au/collections/helmets-1/products/moto-3-classic-black-helmet
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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2016, 06:30:41 pm »
Q "You only got one head , and mine is currently Fuct . it might have been a different story in an Arai or Shoei   :-\"

Remember the old Bell adverts? "If you have a $10 head, wear a $10 helmet..."
Or the axiom: "If you are thinking about skimping on a helmet, think about what you put in it!"

I've always been an Arai road helmet buyer.
Had Arai, Bell (original Moto3) AGV,  Aeroh (current MX), Shoei (current ADV) and a few "plastic cheapies" :o, off road.

The subject "re-issue Moto 3" looks like a high quality rig, but my next off road lid is likely to be either a 6D or MIPS ? Equipped Bell or Fox. I think the extra protection from rotational force trumps even the super lightweight of the Aeroh, just, maybe. Love the super light weight Aeroh

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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2016, 06:36:53 pm »
I contacted Bell direct and they advised available this month - the 2017 brochure has pictures and colours.

Bell Australia, Bell USA? was brochure on one of those sites?
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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2016, 07:30:53 pm »
Bell Australia have not replied - Bell USA - brochure on their site.
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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2016, 07:36:17 pm »
Already bought and paid for through the Honda dealer in Smithton Tassie . He told me about them a Cpl of months ago . I too race with a open face Ari and a Joffa mouthguard .
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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2016, 08:13:13 pm »
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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2016, 08:15:36 pm »
Already bought and paid for through the Honda dealer in Smithton Tassie . He told me about them a Cpl of months ago . I too race with a open face Ari and a Joffa mouthguard .

You'll have to be our official ozvmx Bell Moto III pinup boy then Ian and provide your review.
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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2016, 08:27:58 pm »
The Bell Moto III did not come out in 1971 as stated on the link Kenneth put up. The original Bell Moto Star was about 1974/5 in Australia from memory the Moto III was about 1981 would be my guess.

1971 was Bell's first motorcycle specific range. I bought the original Moto Star in early 1976 after a mate of mine smashed his face on the cross bar of an RM125S. Bought a Moto III in early 80's

This is Cycle Worlds article back in April This year
http://www.cycleworld.com/bell-helmets-introduces-its-new-moto3-helmet-kind
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Re: Bell Moto 3
« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2016, 08:41:49 pm »
still have my hannah race products moto 3
purchased from rob assink  gaythorne yamaha
i reckon 1981