SOA style DOT helmets legal in NZ?

[tiggles]

Hi All,

Firstly, I am well aware of what a proper, quality helmet looks like, and I am also aware that the helmet below offers bugger-all real protection, so please spare me the safety lecture :devil2:

In regards to helmet safety standards, the NZTA website says:

"Helmets complying with FMVSS 218 will be marked with the letters 'DOT'. This standard is only acceptable for motorcycle helmets that have been manufactured and purchased in the United States."

So that leads me to assume that this should be legal:

http://www.bikerhelmets.com/worlds-smallest-lightest-dot-beanie-helmet-flat-black-no-peak/

But, due to it's tiny size, I can imagine getting some flack from the boys in blue :Police: So, does anyone have any experience with these helmets, or anything similar? Are they completely legal here?

Cheers :scooter:

tiggles

[ellipsis]

Hi All,

so please spare me the safety lecture :devil2:




...ok, we should cut straight to the bit where we call you a wanker...

[tiggles]

That's fair. And accurate. And expected.

But still... any ideas?

[Katman]

So that leads me to assume that this should be legal:

Did you miss the bit where it says 'Made in China'?

[tiggles]

Did you miss the bit where it says 'Made in China'?

Bugger. I guess I did. Thanks for pointing that out!

Are there any similar slim, light weight helmets available in NZ? I'm not interested in the "look", I just want something as close to helmetless as possible for bombing around locally.

[caspernz]

http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/beheshort.aspx

Locally available alternative, or closest to what you put up at least.

[tiggles]

http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/beheshort.aspx

Locally available alternative, or closest to what you put up at least.

Thanks mate.

[Big Dog]

Thanks mate.
http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/1018-thh_open_face_helmets/5798-thh_t70_hoodshorty_helmet_glos.aspx

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[Big Dog]

Beware trademe, many are listed as novelty our just plain don't make any claim to meeting standards.


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[Scubbo]

remember if you crash with open face and you survive you'll look like sloth from the goonies ^_^

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could be an improvement though? BABYRUTH!?!?!? GUHEEHEEHEE

[nzspokes]

Yep they seem like a great idea. This thread seems to agree, http://www.600rr.net/vb/15-general-discussion/244644-guy-wrecked-open-face.html

[Big Dog]

remember if you crash with open face and you survive you'll look like sloth from the goonies ^_^


could be an improvement though? BABYRUTH!?!?!? GUHEEHEEHEE

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=open+face+helmet+crash

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Hence I only use mine for paces that I could ride my pushy faster.

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[AllanB]

I'm pretty sure Rolling Thunder stock legal helmets of that style. I've seen plenty of the HD lads wearing them locally and I remember seeing them on someones shelf.

Side note - I'm pretty sure the only colour helmet that shop stocks is .... black :bash:

[ellipsis]

remember if you crash with open face and you survive you'll look like sloth from the goonies ^_^




...it is hardly an open face...it's a fucking hardened, potato peel...would suit a vegetable who wants to wear one...

[husaberg]

...it is hardly an open face...it's a fucking hardened, potato peel...would suit a vegetable who wants to wear one...

I found one of those old NZ made cheapy open face helmets in a shed.
I can 't remember the make but it was pre "pro"
Its shaped like a Bell even down to the rivots.
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Its almost the perfect shape for a 1960's honda replica seat hump.
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[MIXONE]

Each to their own.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I found one of those old NZ made cheapy open face helmets in a shed.
I can 't remember the make but it was pre "pro"
Its shaped like a Bell even down to the rivots.
326211
Its almost the perfect shape for a 1960's honda replica seat hump.
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those RC166 replicas are the only thing worth looking at in this thread.

[pritch]

those RC166 replicas are the only thing worth looking at in this thread.

Fuck yeah!

To the OP, helmet fit is critical, buying one by email is risky. Find a shop in Christchurch that sells Bell or something in similar style.

And OK I will spare you the safety lecture, except to say I wouldn't want to be seen dead in one of those - in case I was.