Helmets. Ooh errr missus!

"So then. Should I worry about the sticker on the back? Or just go and buy a lid that I like from the states?"

The short answer is, I didn't !

I have one of those piss-pot style lids you mentioned with EU stickers on (yeah right) but no-one has ever checked or commented on it.

The bottom line is that the DOT helmet will not be legal in Europe, so only you can decide if you want to be a real rebel or not


Dave

 

If they saw my helmet mate, you would see flack !!!!!!!!!!!









Actually, just for the sake of clarity - my motorcycle helmet

 

Not at all Tom - never had any issues at all with it, bearing in mind the open drains I use for exhaust cans "Les Poulets" have every excuse to "speak to me".

 

A couple of years ago I purchased a Nicky Haydon repsol replica helmet made by KBC from a race shop in america, and yes it came with a Snell sticker on the rear, no Sharpe rating sticker, or ACU track sticker, however my point is this, it would take a very clued up official to know that technically it,s not UK legit, and I can't imagine for ten seconds that kbc has a USA, and a UK/euro production line, or that it's protective qualities are less, given that the us is the land of sue me sue you, it came with spare visor,helmet bag, and full instructions on use/care etc,for a fraction of the price I'd have paid here,, so was well happy. Martingw1

 

Good lad. Take some pics when you get it would you, please?

 

well if you ask me... the fact that the studs line up perfectly on the import is definitely a reason why it cant be legal over here! What do you stick on the one on the right, A Tiara? nice lids by the way mine is like the one on the right and a i feel like a Teflon head

 

Hi Tom, the one you've bought looks loads better.

Dave

 

Here in Germany they don't really care if it's EC or not, but don't get caught
in Italy they will impound your bike if you've got a non approved EC Helmet.
DOT also a no no.

 

Don't underestimate traffic cops and certainly don't underestimate the bike cops. They'll know all about the legal requirements. Whether any of them will be arsed to check is another thing entirely! It's more likely to be a last resort when they can't get you for anything else.

Which reminds me of an article I read on the law regarding reflective helmet stickers in France where it seems the police don't bother to enforce it unless they can't get you for anything else!

 

Wouldn't a Shark raw fit the bill, just remove the face mask bit....

 

Ahh not seen one in the flesh so to speak, but did like the Mad Max look in the pictures of them..

 

Lol make a good conversation piece though, left my copter in the car park...