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vindy500
4th May 2008, 23:36
a gpx on trade me:) now to get it down... the adventure begins
Bren
4th May 2008, 23:49
cmon then...post a link to the auction so we can suss it out
scracha
5th May 2008, 12:34
cmon then...post a link to the auction so we can suss it out
GPX 250?
GPX 600?
GPX 750?
vindy500
5th May 2008, 12:35
cmon then...post a link to the auction so we can suss it out
haha there we go
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=151469129
fizbin
5th May 2008, 16:44
nice dude!:scooter:
yod
5th May 2008, 16:45
tried and true

good choice - have fun!
chubby
6th May 2008, 08:07
That is a nice bike..... good on you.
McDuck
6th May 2008, 09:27
Garrrrrrrrr



(i havnt looked at the link yet)
McDuck
6th May 2008, 09:28
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I trust you will be destroying that helmet?
Taz
6th May 2008, 13:34
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I trust you will be destroying that helmet?

Why? Whats wrong with it McDuck??
Stromble
6th May 2008, 20:05
...but be careful as it could easily get you a hefty fine! :) especially with such a fat tyre... Nice bike though
Stromble
6th May 2008, 20:07
Why? Whats wrong with it McDuck??

its a HELMIT..
McDuck
6th May 2008, 23:41
Why? Whats wrong with it McDuck??

Because you should NEVER trust a second hand helmet. Or at least if you value your life.
vindy500
7th May 2008, 00:35
i was kinda thinking i would use the helmet for now, and maybe put it on my list of things to get as finances become available
fizbin
11th May 2008, 09:59
i was kinda thinking i would use the helmet for now, and maybe put it on my list of things to get as finances become available

Don't risk it.:shit:
One thing i have learnt from this site and from others in the know is NEVER EVER wear or buy a second hand helmet you just never know where it has been or what has happened to it.
Katman
11th May 2008, 10:07
If the helmet shows absolutely no signs of having impacted anything it should be perfectly safe to use (as long as it fits you though).
Jiminy
11th May 2008, 12:15
First time I hear that. I've always been told that there might be invisible crack to the outer shell or damage to the inner shell that are not visible when looking at the helmet.

In any case, I wouldn't trust a second hand helmet. I value my head, and a brand new helmet is not that expensive. Better a cheap brand new helmet that has passed all the safety tests than a second hand one.
Taz
11th May 2008, 12:17
Just don't crash and hit your head then any helmet will be fine.
Gubb
11th May 2008, 12:18
That so called 'new' helmet Jiminy just bought could have just as easily been dropped by the courier, shop staff, or customers browsing it.

There's no guarantees for anything in life.
Katman
11th May 2008, 12:20
And are you seriously suggesting that anyone who has a friend who says "Hey, come out for a ride on the back of my bike - you can use this helmet" should say "No way mate, buy me a brand new helmet first"?
YellowDog
11th May 2008, 12:22
"The only Guarantee in life is that it will end."

Great looking bike.

I wish you good luck.
Jiminy
11th May 2008, 17:12
That so called 'new' helmet Jiminy just bought could have just as easily been dropped by the courier, shop staff, or customers browsing it.

There's no guarantees for anything in life.

The risk is much lower. They're usually pretty well packed.

If I can buy a bike, I can buy a helmet instead of getting a second hand one. Of course, I'll make the occasional exception, e.g. if I'm travelling and get the chance to go for a ride...

The point is: can you trust a helmet just because it looks like okay?
Number One
13th May 2008, 23:12
Kewl! Welcome and enjoy the ride :clap: see ya round no doubt.

My two cents worth re the helmet...I WOULDN'T put my noggin and trust in a second hand helmet....but that just me.