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29-09-06, 11:19 AM

anyone know where i can buy a seat belt type helmet fasterner thingy?

Stu · 29-09-06, 12:13 PM

My helmet has one, buty I would prefer if it had 2 D rings.
I find it loosens over time whereas with D rings you always tighten them each time.
Don't know if that's an option for you.

29-09-06, 12:18 PM

i have the Ds on my helmet.but prefer the seat belt type

29-09-06, 12:18 PM

I dont suppose it is a good idea to do a home made conversion. D Rings are a lot safer than clunk click types as they are adjusted properly.

I have an AGV with D ring and presstud fastener, When I tried a new Schoei with the D ring and plastic stud I couldnt get on with it

29-09-06, 12:19 PM

Hovi5, put your request in stuff wanted, someone may have a lid they are about to bin, if you offer to pay the postage they maybe pursuaded to cut the buckle off and send it to you. How you fit it and get good secure stitching is another problem.

SoulKiss · 29-09-06, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mogs

Hovi5, put your request in stuff wanted, someone may have a lid they are about to bin, if you offer to pay the postage they maybe pursuaded to cut the buckle off and send it to you. How you fit it and get good secure stitching is another problem.

This is a GOOD point.

The law states a "securely fastened" helmet.

A home stitch job may be considered an illegal modification to your lid (ie it is no longer secure.)

Get to love the D's or get a new lid with a buckle seems to be your options.

David

29-09-06, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hovi5

i have the Ds on my helmet.but prefer the seat belt type

the Ds are the safer option IIRC.

But you are seriously considering doing a DIY job on your helmet? That is one of the more silly things I've heard recently.

Stu · 29-09-06, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hovi5

i have the Ds on my helmet.but prefer the seat belt type

That's what i thought so just wanted to point out that you may think it's easier than threading through - in reality you might end up wishing you still had D's

29-09-06, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mogs

Hovi5, put your request in stuff wanted, someone may have a lid they are about to bin, if you offer to pay the postage they maybe pursuaded to cut the buckle off and send it to you. How you fit it and get good secure stitching is another problem.

done it

im sure snowy in town can sort it

29-09-06, 12:49 PM

Don't see the problem myself tbh, if you cut the stitching not the webbing to remove from the current helmet, double the webbing over and sew nice and securely, i cant see any reason not to. Beats buying a new helmet just to change the fastening mechanism. I wouldn't do it myself, but id get one of my more dexterous friend to sew it and be happy.

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29-09-06, 11:19 AM	#1
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	helmet buckle anyone know where i can buy a seat belt type helmet fasterner thingy?

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29-09-06, 12:13 PM	#2
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	My helmet has one, buty I would prefer if it had 2 D rings. I find it loosens over time whereas with D rings you always tighten them each time. Don't know if that's an option for you.

29-09-06, 12:18 PM	#3
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	i have the Ds on my helmet.but prefer the seat belt type

29-09-06, 12:18 PM	#4
wheelnut Guest Posts: n/a	I dont suppose it is a good idea to do a home made conversion. D Rings are a lot safer than clunk click types as they are adjusted properly. I have an AGV with D ring and presstud fastener, When I tried a new Schoei with the D ring and plastic stud I couldnt get on with it

29-09-06, 12:19 PM	#5
Mogs Guest Posts: n/a	Hovi5, put your request in stuff wanted, someone may have a lid they are about to bin, if you offer to pay the postage they maybe pursuaded to cut the buckle off and send it to you. How you fit it and get good secure stitching is another problem.

29-09-06, 12:49 PM	#10
shao Guest Posts: n/a	Don't see the problem myself tbh, if you cut the stitching not the webbing to remove from the current helmet, double the webbing over and sew nice and securely, i cant see any reason not to. Beats buying a new helmet just to change the fastening mechanism. I wouldn't do it myself, but id get one of my more dexterous friend to sew it and be happy. [note]Count the misspellings, the new firefox beta includes a spell checker for input fields, watch my literacy increase :)