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29-09-06, 02:09 PM

i got it with the bike

29-09-06, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hovi5

i got it with the bike

Throw it away and get a new one...this weekend!

You have NO IDEA if it's been dropped, crushed or anything.

29-09-06, 02:13 PM

its a £400 helmet im not throwing it away

do plan on getting a new one soon though

29-09-06, 02:16 PM

What is the helmet? Arai, Shoei?

It was maybe a bit silly not to check the fastner if you have strong opinions about a particular type (for instance, I would never ever own a seat-belt one) but throw it away? If it came from a dealer I would have thought it would be ok.

fizzwheel · 29-09-06, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hovi5

its a £400 helmet im not throwing it away

do plan on getting a new one soon though

Yes but you don't know its history, it could have been dropped or anything. Again dont take chances with your head. How much value do you put on your life.

It might be a £400 lid but if it doesnt fit properly or has been damaged it isnt going to protect your head in the event of an accident.

Arai's I believe can be sent back to Arai for inspection to check whether the helmet is OK... might be worth doing.

Does it fit your head properly ?

29-09-06, 02:18 PM

Am I being silly in assuming it wasn't checked in the shop? I would have thought that if you buy a bike and a lid from a dealer you would have tried the lid on first and not worry about where it had been.

29-09-06, 02:18 PM

Does it fit your head properly ?

i think so

29-09-06, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catdog

When I did my CBT my instructor told us that his son was in hospital with serious head injuries after a crash. He'd been wearing a helmet with a seat belt type fastener, and when he came off something (bit of the bike, or his hand maybe, they'll never know for sure) hit the button and his helmet came off. I'm only gonna use D rings after hearing that story...

Mmm. Urban myth, scare story not sure, I imagine that putting D rings on would be cheaper for the manufacturer.

Anyway Hovi5 glad you've come around I didn't realise that you were planning a conversion, though it was for something else.

29-09-06, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hovi5

Does it fit your head properly ?

i think so

Did you get the bike and lid from a dealer? Did you try the lid on at the dealers?

29-09-06, 02:19 PM

Ok, it doesn't fit you, it was £400 maybe...(when new), it's been used before (I take it) and you have no idea if it's been dropped.

Recipe for disaster fella.

Listen to the boys and girls here that know a bit.

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29-09-06, 02:09 PM	#21
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	i got it with the bike

29-09-06, 02:13 PM	#23
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	its a £400 helmet im not throwing it away do plan on getting a new one soon though

29-09-06, 02:16 PM	#24
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	What is the helmet? Arai, Shoei? It was maybe a bit silly not to check the fastner if you have strong opinions about a particular type (for instance, I would never ever own a seat-belt one) but throw it away? If it came from a dealer I would have thought it would be ok.

29-09-06, 02:18 PM	#26
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	Am I being silly in assuming it wasn't checked in the shop? I would have thought that if you buy a bike and a lid from a dealer you would have tried the lid on first and not worry about where it had been.

29-09-06, 02:19 PM	#30
SV1000s Guest Posts: n/a	Ok, it doesn't fit you, it was £400 maybe...(when new), it's been used before (I take it) and you have no idea if it's been dropped. Recipe for disaster fella. Listen to the boys and girls here that know a bit.