Simpson Helmets? - SV650.org

25-01-05, 08:13 AM

Hello all...

I was looking at the Simpson Super Bandit helmet.

Does anyone have it? what are your impressions? Is the helmet street legal? Is the helmet for motorcycle use? From what I've been reading its for car racing use. thanks...

25-01-05, 08:58 AM

A mate of mine has one, now while he loves the helmet and it seems to perform just fine. Some of the build quality is a bit naff, like the visor does not fit correctly and lets in alot of wind. When he sent it back, they did a bit of a bodge and then got told thats how they are. Had to fill the gaps him self, which is not what you expect from a 300 quid helmet. But hey, its for the car really.

Though they might have improved that as it was about a year and half ago.
looks mean though...

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25-01-05, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by STmaven

Is the helmet street legal?

Yeah. They used not to be because they don't have a BS mark. However, they now have EU marks and so are legal.

Thats a lot of dosh for what is at best an averagely-built helmet. They do look good, but so does a Takai Terror for £100.

25-01-05, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabba-the-Hutt

Quote:

Originally Posted by STmaven

Is the helmet street legal?

Yeah. They used not to be because they don't have a BS mark. However, they now have EU marks and so are legal.

Thats a lot of dosh for what is at best an averagely-built helmet. They do look good, but so does a Takai Terror for £100.

do you have link where i can get the helmet or veiw it? thanks...

25-01-05, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STmaven

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabba-the-Hutt

Quote:

Originally Posted by STmaven

Is the helmet street legal?

Yeah. They used not to be because they don't have a BS mark. However, they now have EU marks and so are legal.

Thats a lot of dosh for what is at best an averagely-built helmet. They do look good, but so does a Takai Terror for £100.

do you have link where i can get the helmet or veiw it? thanks...

I got a Takai Terror from Hein Gericke. Bear in mind it comes with a 10% tinted visor, so it'll be another £20 for a clear visor.

25-01-05, 03:57 PM

try searching google?

25-01-05, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STmaven

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabba-the-Hutt

Quote:

Originally Posted by STmaven

Is the helmet street legal?

Yeah. They used not to be because they don't have a BS mark. However, they now have EU marks and so are legal.

Thats a lot of dosh for what is at best an averagely-built helmet. They do look good, but so does a Takai Terror for £100.

do you have link where i can get the helmet or veiw it? thanks...

I got a Takai Terror from Hein Gericke. Bear in mind it comes with a 10% tinted visor, so it'll be another £20 for a clear visor.

25-01-05, 04:34 PM

thanks... i'll try "Takai Terror from Hein Gericke" in google.

25-01-05, 04:56 PM

sorry no luck... i'm from the other side of the pond. we only get the jackets, boots and gloves from hein gericke. not helmets.

i'm not having luck with google. anyone have a link? thanks...

pegasus · 28-01-05, 09:12 AM

try looking at craft helmets as well.... same sort of streetfighter style

25-01-05, 08:13 AM	#1
STmaven Guest Posts: n/a	Simpson Helmets? Hello all... I was looking at the Simpson Super Bandit helmet. Does anyone have it? what are your impressions? Is the helmet street legal? Is the helmet for motorcycle use? From what I've been reading its for car racing use. thanks...

28-01-05, 09:12 AM	#10
pegasus Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,122	try looking at craft helmets as well.... same sort of streetfighter style __________________ tune in, turn on, burn out

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25-01-05, 08:58 AM	#2
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	A mate of mine has one, now while he loves the helmet and it seems to perform just fine. Some of the build quality is a bit naff, like the visor does not fit correctly and lets in alot of wind. When he sent it back, they did a bit of a bodge and then got told thats how they are. Had to fill the gaps him self, which is not what you expect from a 300 quid helmet. But hey, its for the car really. Though they might have improved that as it was about a year and half ago. looks mean though... Larger image

25-01-05, 03:57 PM	#6
will Guest Posts: n/a	try searching google?

25-01-05, 04:34 PM	#8
STmaven Guest Posts: n/a	thanks... i'll try "Takai Terror from Hein Gericke" in google.

25-01-05, 04:56 PM	#9
STmaven Guest Posts: n/a	sorry no luck... i'm from the other side of the pond. we only get the jackets, boots and gloves from hein gericke. not helmets. i'm not having luck with google. anyone have a link? thanks...