mike smith1
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 09:51 AM |
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Helmets
Hi Guys,
As above, 2 x Helmets for Road and Track use wanted, any tips to look out for, want good quality cheap helmets. Also best places to go and have a look
around my area (doncaster, sheffield etc)
Want something to match in with the car yellow/black/silver etc.
Mike
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 09:52 AM |
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Aldi had some recently £25 each ish.
Also the ones on ebay (cabalt??) with the flip down visor look quite good value.
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worX
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 09:58 AM |
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http://www.mandp.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=216299
I ride a bike, so my priorities for a helmet are different, so I can't really comment on a cheaper one!
Steve
[Edited on 16/5/07 by worX]
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macdave69
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 10:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by worX
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=216299
I ride a bike, so my priorities for a helmet are different, so I can't really comment on a cheaper one!
Steve
[Edited on 16/5/07 by worX]
echo that sentiment, If you have a £25 head buy a £25 helmet. I ride a bike and prefer, fit, quality and protection over cost.
Both my helmets cost £250 so I guess I have a £250 head!!
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blakep82
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 11:04 AM |
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j&s accesories. i forget the web address jsaccesories.com/co.uk most likely.
sell bike stuff, but i bought a helmet for £50 for my mini moto, and the helmet is approved for (bike) road and racing
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owelly
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 11:04 AM |
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I have a Shoei shaped head so buy Shoei for the bike. I did manage to smash one but I replaced with another!
For in the car, you need to think about being able to see out as it's not always as easy as on a bike. I'd buy a cheap thing and try not
to use it!
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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flak monkey
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 11:06 AM |
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Nitro fibreglass helmets are pretty nice and solid too.
Click
I have a slightly more expensive one but looks very similar.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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blakep82
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 11:09 AM |
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heres mine:
www.jsaccessories.co.uk
mines in blue black silver and white. there's a yellow one too
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razza987
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 11:58 AM |
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KBC helmets are good VFM, and if you want black/yellow:
http://www.kbchelmets.co.uk/images/jpgs/helmets/VR1X/high_res/VR1X_Classic_Yellow_lrg.jpg
Lots of dealers around you as well:
http://www.kbchelmets.co.uk/html/findastore/yorkshire.html
Raz 
Edit: Just noticed the black/yellow one is only 70 quid on fleabay 
[Edited on 16/5/07 by razza987]
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Pants On Fire
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 12:46 PM |
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I have real problems with helmets, off the shelf there's only 2 brands that fit my odd shaped bonce, something about a wide crown to be able to
hold all of my huuuuuge brains in! Shoei & Simpson.
Shoei on the bike & Simpson in the car.
Slightly OT, a neighbours kid rear ended a car on his pushbike recently, thankfully he was wearing a helmet but it just disintegrated, no BS or ANSI
stickers, beware cheap helmets bike, car or pushbike.
Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
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Peteff
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 01:29 PM |
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thankfully he was wearing a helmet but it just disintegrated
That's how they absorb the shock, you aren't supposed to use them after an impact anyway.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Pants On Fire
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 03:38 PM |
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Agreed for the plastic coated polystyrene variety yes. What this lad was wearing was more of a fashion statement, looked like a full face bike helmet
with flip up chin thingy. Plastic ABS outer and soft foam lining, shattered on impact into about 8 pieces.
Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 17/5/07 at 10:30 AM |
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I use a AGV Ti-tech like what Rossi does  £400 ish quids. From when I rode bikes, now waiting for my build to be completed in a year or three!!
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wilkingj
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| posted on 17/5/07 at 07:20 PM |
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BMF Bike Show at Peterborough this weekend.
Go to the reject tents , and examine carefully. A lot is mail order returns, and in good condition. obviously aviod the ripped and torn stuff.
Leather gloves for a £5 a pair upwards, and good ones at that.
Search out the other stalls for helmets, took me a while to find an XXL that fitted and was confoortable, but for £30, and brand nex and boxed, I am
not complaining, Oh.. Gold ACU Stamp approved as well.
Good cloting and biker gear bargains.
Especially if your kit car doesnt have a windscreen!
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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