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racer_d · 03-20-2007, 01:42 PM

In your case, the use of a shield may become a personal preference. I don't use a shield (don't like them) but I have suffered from occasionally getting dirt in my eyes at speed (track events). If you find that this becomes an issue, by all means install a shield.

Looks like you may have to mod the helmet. On the sides, it has that black circle with BELL written in it. Looks like a hard piece of plastic. That is usually where the shield mounts to the helmet. On the other hand, it does look like there is a small felt strip along the outside of the face opening, which is usually there to allow a soft fit for the shield.

03-20-2007, 01:42 PM	#14
racer_d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 846	In your case, the use of a shield may become a personal preference. I don't use a shield (don't like them) but I have suffered from occasionally getting dirt in my eyes at speed (track events). If you find that this becomes an issue, by all means install a shield. Looks like you may have to mod the helmet. On the sides, it has that black circle with BELL written in it. Looks like a hard piece of plastic. That is usually where the shield mounts to the helmet. On the other hand, it does look like there is a small felt strip along the outside of the face opening, which is usually there to allow a soft fit for the shield. __________________ 1976 914 2.0 2000 Boxster 2.7 (sold) 1978 911 SC (sold) 1970 914 w/2056 (sold)