Friendly reminder re: helmets

[MSTRS:Me]

I work at Bay MC in Napier, ...

'ere. steady on. 'Work' is not an accurate description of what you do between 8 and 5...

[placidfemme]

'ere. steady on. 'Work' is not an accurate description of what you do between 8 and 5...

true... there is a lot of dribbling and head scratching going on

[Maha]

It is very hard Mark... sometimes we even have to talk without dribbling

My new KBC XP3 is without doubt the best fittng and most quiet helmet I have owned.
I always by KBC and in the past they have been a tad whistley? (for want of a better word)
But the new one is just brilliant..... and doesn't smell like head.

[MSTRS:Me]

true... there is a lot of dribbling and head scratching going on

You so know that I know what you really wanted to say there...

[Drew]

My pants could also do with being replaced. Or swapped for some smaller ones!

So, where does the que start for getting into your pants?

[Maha]

So, where does the que start for getting into your pants?

Naenae...?

[MSTRS:Me]

But the new one is just brilliant..... and doesn't smell like head.

I think I need a new one too. No amount of washing seems to work. And no removable anything on my model Shoei. Apart from the visor of course.

[placidfemme]

My new KBC XP3 is without doubt the best fittng and most quiet helmet I have owned.

Not bad, best rated KBC I have seen, glad to see they have up'd their standards!



http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testsratings/kbc-xp3

[Maha]

I think I need a new one too. No amount of washing seems to work. And no removable anything on my model Shoei. Apart from the visor of course.

Ms Tammy will see ya right....

Not bad, best rated KBC I have seen, glad to see they have up'd their standards!



http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testsratings/kbc-xp3

I bought it from FC-MOTO in Holland...$282.
Four Stars?...nice.

[Drew]

Not bad, best rated KBC I have seen, glad to see they have up'd their standards!



http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testsratings/kbc-xp3

KBC are awesome. I went into the sand head first at well over 200kph (not an over stated speed, my brakes had failed and I hit the ground without scrubbing off a lot of speed at all), at Pukekohe wearing a KBC, and the only thing visibly wrong with it, was very fine scratches radiating away from the center top from where it went neck deep into the sand trap.

I'll swear by the model helmet I was wearing forever.

I'm worried though, that you imply they are not generally rated very well at all. One could view that to mean the rating system holds very high standards, I on the other hand think it means the rating system is just inaccurate.

Based on the facts I have to hand. 90kilo rider coming to an almost dead stop in sand from 200kph, who's first point of contact on the ground was the very top of his head.

Five fuckin stars on that one! What's next?

[placidfemme]

KBC are awesome. I went into the sand head first at well over 200kph (not an over stated speed, my brakes had failed and I hit the ground without scrubbing off a lot of speed at all), at Pukekohe wearing a KBC, and the only thing visibly wrong with it, was very fine scratches radiating away from the center top from where it went neck deep into the sand trap.

I'll swear by the model helmet I was wearing forever.

I'm worried though, that you imply they are not generally rated very well at all. One could view that to mean the rating system holds very high standards, I on the other hand think it means the rating system is just inaccurate.

Based on the facts I have to hand. 90kilo rider coming to an almost dead stop in sand from 200kph, who's first point of contact on the ground was the very top of his head.

Five fuckin stars on that one! What's next?

Yeah, each to their own. I personally have nothing against any brands, it's just my job to be aware of ratings etc not in sense of being able to put brands down, but to promote the helmet the customer has picked. It is not in my interest or the shops interest to bag any brand of anything, our jobs are to offer a service and support and product knowledge. From personal experience I can only talk about V-Can's, Shark and Shoei as those are the brands I have owned. Like I said the most important thing is fitment, at the end of the day all helmets sold in NZ meet the same safety standard, so there is a level of confidence in any brand on the shelf in NZ.

Glad to hear you came away from that, it certainly doesn't sound like a fun crash!

[placidfemme]

Ms Tammy will see ya right....

I tried Mark, but he insists on having a neon Pink Shoei with neon green polka dots... I tried to explain they don't make those graphics and he nearly cried... I hate to make customers cry

[MSTRS:Me]

I tried Mark, but he insists on having a neon Pink Shoei with neon green polka dots... I tried to explain they don't make those graphics and he nearly cried... I hate to make customers cry

You lied....
The nice people at the Honda shop had one. And it was in my size.
I just didn't have the coin that day (or any other TTTT)

[placidfemme]

You lied....
The nice people at the Honda shop had one. And it was in my size.
I just didn't have the coin that day (or any other TTTT)

lol nice! So thats you riding around deafening road users with your loud helmet!

But seriously, what model Shoei do you have?

[6ft5]

I have spent the day in court, and for anyone that's been to court for the reason of giving a witness statement, you'll know you have a fair bit of time for personal reflection while you wait.

About a year ago I was witness to a slow speed car vs motorcycle crash during evening rush hour in Auckland's CBD. At first, it seemed like a minor collision, but unfortunately it didn't end that way. Although the rider was ok after the accident, his condition deteriorated in hospital where he suffered brain damage due to a burst artery. He passed away a week later.

Although there were several other (avoidable) factors that lead to this unfortunate accident, one that might have meant his 3 young kids still have a father and his wife still has a husband is if he'd been wearing the correct sized helmet. So let this serve as a gentle reminder, please make sure your gear is fit for purpose. If you're unsure, ask someone who knows what they're talking about.

Dude,

Totally agree, I survived an off only because I did have the right gear fitting right! Donot take shortcuts. If you cannot afford to buy the right kit and you ride, YOU ARE AN A*&!HOLE and put the rest of us at risk of yet paying more ACC levies.


oh and by the way if you were the idiot riding on a harley in shorts and T-shirt on sunday - YES THAT IS YOU, you fit the bill in the previous paragraph!