Motorbike helmet approval - Help to clarify (2 Viewers)

[tonka]

Having a sort out and decided to clear out my Motorcycle gear as cant see me ever riding again.
Need some advise if anyone knows before i list them on facebook.

I have 2 helmets.
Mine is AGV full face, BS kite marked so i dont see any issue with selling for normal road use.
The other (wifes) is made by VEMAR. Cant find and kitemark only a gold ACU sticker.. Am i right that this should be for off highway / road use ??

 

[David and Sally]

It needs …


All helmets worn on UK roads must meet one of the following: British Standard BS 6658:1985 and carry the BSI Kitemark. UNECE Regulation 22.05. a European Economic Area member standard offering at least the same safety and protection as BS 6658:1985, and carry a mark equivalent to the BSI Kitemark.

So if nothing then not legal.

 

[WESTY66]

The gold acu sticker is the benchmark in motorcycle racing helmets, they’re far better than ones without!
You cannot race in a helmet without the gold acu sticker on, that tells me it’s safe!

However all helmets have a shelf life

 

[tonka]

However all helmets have a shelf life

Yes had a re-think and I going to dump them.....

 

[DABurleigh]

Offer them to your nearest fire-station first for bike safety training.

Dave

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[RowleyBirkinQC]

Offer them to your nearest fire-station first for bike safety training.

Dave

That’s a good shout. But if you end up dumping then cut the straps off first.

 

[ChrisL]

I need a new crash helmet but it's a real issue finding one big enough as I have a ginormous head and a fat face, the current one was imported from America is open face and about 10 years old, if anybody has any suggestions they'd be appreciated, I would prefer an adventure style of helmet if possible.

 

[RowleyBirkinQC]

I need a new crash helmet but it's a real issue finding one big enough as I have a ginormous head and a fat face, the current one was imported from America is open face and about 10 years old, if anybody has any suggestions they'd be appreciated, I would prefer an adventure style of helmet if possible.

What size is your current helmet?

 

[ChrisL]

What size is your current helmet?

It's a Vega NT200 XXXL but all XXXL's are not the same, i can't get an HJC XXXL over my ears.

 

[RowleyBirkinQC]

It's a Vega NT200 XXXL but all XXXL's are not the same, i can't get an HJC XXXL over my ears.

I’m an XL in Shoei/Shark etc, but HJC comes up way too small for me too.

Have you tried Schuberth, they go up to XXXL?

SCHUBERTH

www.schuberth.com

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[ChrisL]

I’m an XL in Shoei/Shark etc, but HJC comes up way too small for me too.

Have you tried Schuberth, they go up to XXXL?

SCHUBERTH

www.schuberth.com

I think I need a trip to sportsbikeshop to try a few out, i'm currently at Walton on Thames CCC so the nearest one is probably Reading, i'll be sure to try schuberth whilst i'm there.

 

[David and Sally]

There are round shaped heads and oval shaped heads. Try Schubert and Shoei to see the difference.

 

[RowleyBirkinQC]

I think I need a trip to sportsbikeshop to try a few out, i'm currently at Walton on Thames CCC so the nearest one is probably Reading, i'll be sure to try schuberth whilst i'm there.

Could be worth having a word with Helmet City, either online or via one of their stores…

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[andyjc]

Motolegends in Guildford are specialists in helmet fitting.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Could be expensive hobby

What the Experts Say? The consensus from helmet manufacturers is that the rider should replace their helmets every five years. That may seem like a lot, depending on how often you ride.22 Nov 2021

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

I have a ginormous head and a fat face,

the current one was imported from America

There is a chap in America that might know a stockist

 

[robnchris]

I have a collection of Helmets, Aria being my choice, I just have an Aria shaped head, though recently I purchased a Shark Evo GT Flip brilliant comfortable helmet, I only use it in flip mode having a good screen on the bike.
One thing we have discussed in our Bike club is that some insurance companies now insist that a helmet be renewed every 5 yrs, I really don't agree with this based on my helmets are very well looked after, always cleaned before putting back in the bags. I can see the point if a helmet is abused or has heavy use in competition but not for casual use.

 

[Richard n Ann]

I have a collection of Helmets, Aria being my choice, I just have an Aria shaped head, though recently I purchased a Shark Evo GT Flip brilliant comfortable helmet, I only use it in flip mode having a good screen on the bike.
One thing we have discussed in our Bike club is that some insurance companies now insist that a helmet be renewed every 5 yrs, I really don't agree with this based on my helmets are very well looked after, always cleaned before putting back in the bags. I can see the point if a helmet is abused or has heavy use in competition but not for casual use.

Think my helmet is the same, shark evo flip, very comfortable. Wouldn't go back to a full face one now