Biker down. Yep I just got bowled...

[Phreak]

Maxx don't need no horn, I heard his yell from all the way across Stalag All Seasons in Taupo!:

[That looks like fun]

I would keep the helmet and learn to avoid accidents.

I normally agree with most of what you say , although your delivery could use some work in my opinion . This statement however I hope is a piss take as if its not then its just plain stupid

To imply that someone should wear a now faulty piece of safety equipment, followed by just learn to avoid accidents. So if all we need to do is avoid accidents we could all ride in our speedos and jandels Ok for the babes but what about us uglies
Although I guess your out would be the word game that you never said he should wear the helmet.

Phreak mate, claim Insurance for the full value of the helmet, you will loose some depreciation, you will pay an excess but your noodle will thank you

[Katman]

Yes, it was a tongue in cheek comment much along the lines of 'car accidents could be vastly reduced simply by placing a steel spike poking out from the centre of the steering wheel and removing the seat belt'.

[hellokitty]

Replace it. It might be alright but you can't trust it. Helmets are designed to protect you through their own descrution. This can be in ways that you can't see.

Replace it - it is not worth the risk. My husband dropped his helmet and it bounced I bought him a new one - better to be safe.

[ynot slow]

Try insurance,and if you have none,try your parents cover.Many kids do just that.

[Fatt Max]

I didn't know Maha had a "special" horn; don't tell Fatt Max - you know him and horns.....

ooohhhhh......

[Maha]

I didn't know Maha had a "special" horn; don't tell Fatt Max - you know him and horns.....

Whilst in Taupo, whenever anyone heard, or indeed laid eyes on it, they either just had to touch it or give it a squeeze...

[thepom]

When I got dropped by an asian opening his door on me, my insurance company would only pay for half the price of my helmet due to it being second hand,cost me 1000 bucks and they offered me five hundred... it was six weeks old.....they called themselves insurance technicians..hahahahahaaaa

[baptist]

Yes, it was a tongue in cheek comment much along the lines of 'car accidents could be vastly reduced simply by placing a steel spike poking out from the centre of the steering wheel and removing the seat belt'.

Ummmm what a good idea, wonder if cage drivers would have to pay extra ACC if the spike was above a certain length?

Bugger that was another tongue in cheek remark...

[Fatt Max]

Whilst in Taupo, whenever anyone heard, or indeed laid eyes on it, they either just had to touch it or give it a squeeze...

...I gave it a lick then I wedged the honker up me rusty and jiggled....

[Patrick]

Yawn... I never said anything about not indicating but anyway... If i'm driving along, see my turn ahead, check right mirror and blind spots and there is no-one in the process of overtaking me nor in my blind spot, i start indicating move to the right of my lane, slow as much as required turn. I then reach my turn and turn without a further check of the right mirror. Turns out someone has decided that despite me having clearly indicated my intentions to turn right they will pass me on the right anyway. Not withstanding who's most likely to be dead, who will be getting the traffic infringement notice?

With all due respect, and of course a fairly healthy helping of Tounge (spelling) in cheek...

Now that your done with the I didnt get where I am today... type speech, can we realise that we've now done the "whats prudent" bit to death. We may or we may not agree, the question I asked was, "Who will be getting the traffic infringement notice", the turner or the overtaker?

Remember, my statement that started this, was about compulsion (not common sense).

And to keep the thread ticking along....

The overtaker may get the ticket.

You're dead right... with emphasis on the "dead" bit....

I hope Phreak isn't the only one to learn something worthwhile here...?

[Phreak]

I'm because the weather has been really nice since my bin and I can't get out and enjoy it...

On a better note though, stripping the bike down went really easy, frame has been sent off to powdercoat, not sure how long it's gonna take but will try get pics up when it comes back... (I only have a shitty camera phone, though, might have to borrow the missus's camera...)

I did find that some of my bike's wiring was a bit iffy, so will be re-looming most of it, as well as replacing a whole heap of bolts that were well past their use-by date.

Perks of having a 20 year old bike, I guess.

Next step, pulling the motor down!

(My garage is a complete mess at the moment!!!)

[Luckylegs]

What did you decide about the helmet.

[Fatt Max]

Next step, pulling the motor down!

Enjoy the pulling bruv, I know I do..xxx

[Phreak]

Still haven't decided what to do with the helmet, will wait till the bike is back on the road first I think...

I've got an Oxford helmet to use if I do decide not to use my pretty Shark anymore. The Oxford isn't as comfortable, but it'll do.