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Rigger · 10-06-2009, 05:02 PM

Had a read up on the net and it seems they recommend you change out your helmet every 5 years, due to the foam padding loosing it ability to cushion in the event of a accident and the effects of UV light on the polycarbonate. Seeing as it has been in storage and has new lining I think it should be OK

Marmite the Dog · 10-06-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rigger

Seeing as it has been in storage and has new lining I think it should be OK

Even though the seller states many times that it isn't up to current safety standards?

Just as well it hasn't got much to protect...

Rigger · 10-06-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Even though the seller states many times that it isn't up to current safety standards?

Nearly all helmets sold in Thailand dont meet most countries safety standards

wernerfreitag · 12-06-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Even though the seller states many times that it isn't up to current safety standards?

Nearly all helmets sold in Thailand dont meet most countries safety standards

We met a Austrian couple last year in ChiangDao . They had an accident because of a flat tire. Not much would have happened to them , but the vizor ( is it the right word?) of the helmet split and caused cuts in the womans face. Cheap brittle plastic , not to compare with our European standards.

wernerfreitag · 12-06-2009, 06:31 AM

I ride a 1500 Suzuki Intruder in Germany. Sorry , that I cannot bring it to LOS , too expensive.

Marmite the Dog · 10-06-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rigger

Nearly all helmets sold in Thailand dont meet most countries safety standards

Mine does, that's why I bought it.

TSR2 · 10-06-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Nearly all helmets sold in Thailand dont meet most countries safety standards

Even so it,s still a correct statement

Marmite the Dog · 10-06-2009, 09:15 PM

^ I never said that, even if it is true.

Bung · 10-06-2009, 09:29 PM

I should say that that helmet I wasted money on was B7000 not 700. Some ornament.

Rigger · 10-06-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Even though the seller states many times that it isn't up to current safety standards?

Thats ok, The bike and the rider dont come up to current safety standards

nedwalk · 11-06-2009, 09:41 AM

would love to bring my nolan over, just a pain in the arse to travel with, so i,ll just lug me peanut lid

Bung · 11-06-2009, 09:56 AM

I'm off to Aus and will bring back my Shoei full face. Been in storage for ten years but still is (was?) a good lid. Would like to get it painted though, possible here? It's fibreglass.

Nawty · 11-06-2009, 05:45 PM

Why do knobs on big bikes insist on running with their high beam lights on all day.

I gave one recently a look at my spotlights head on....like a rabbit on the highway he was.

Marmite the Dog · 11-06-2009, 07:04 PM

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Why do knobs on big bikes insist on running with their high beam lights on all day.

So retarded Aussie actually notice they are also on the road.

Eliminator · 11-06-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nawty

Why do knobs on big bikes insist on running with their high beam lights on all day.

So retarded Aussie actually notice they are also on the road.

Just goes to show how much you know about riding, daytime, wouldn't be a problem, NIGHT TIME would be with HIGH BEAM coming at you.

Rigger · 11-06-2009, 07:12 PM

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Why do knobs on big bikes insist on running with their high beam lights on all day

Most bikes now days from new have the head light on the moment you turn the key on, as for hi beam could be the light just needs adjustment as I know of no bike riders that run on hi beam during the day

r1 pet · 12-06-2009, 06:53 AM

got to sell my r1 and my old norton to get here for the long hall, ime realy going to mis the track days racing round the IoM and the sunday blasts with my mates, by myself a step through honda and trim the roses, are there track days in thailand? r1

peterpan · 12-06-2009, 07:14 AM

Jezuz mate! are you dyslectic? or is it just the UK Education system ? I hope yr not coming out here to teach.

Anyway there are track days, informal ones usually Sunday mornings at Bira.
Organized ones once every two months. Contact Graham at highside tours.
Trackdays - Highside Tours

r1 pet · 12-06-2009, 07:28 AM

thanks for the imfo pete, but ime not dyslectic its late and the beers do the talking,dont blame the uk educational system,

Nawty · 12-06-2009, 09:17 AM

Well the knobs that like to ride with their lights on high beam should stay in the left hand side of the road, over where all the other tin cans ride.....closer to the gutter the better.

Their were a dozen or so of em up here at Khao Yai over last weekend.....think they deserve special treatment cos they on big bad bikes......same same any other motorbike in the food chain here.

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Nawty Boxed Member Last Online: Today 11:32 AM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in a box marked 'fragile' Posts: 5,779	Well the knobs that like to ride with their lights on high beam should stay in the left hand side of the road, over where all the other tin cans ride.....closer to the gutter the better. Their were a dozen or so of em up here at Khao Yai over last weekend.....think they deserve special treatment cos they on big bad bikes......same same any other motorbike in the food chain here. __________________ *'Owner of 'Arse of the year 2008'......* *First after the winner... 'International Architect of the year 09'*

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Bung Tounguin for a beer. Last Online: Yesterday 09:51 AM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wat Bung Posts: 1,800	I'm off to Aus and will bring back my Shoei full face. Been in storage for ten years but still is (was?) a good lid. Would like to get it painted though, possible here? It's fibreglass.

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Nawty Boxed Member Last Online: Today 11:32 AM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in a box marked 'fragile' Posts: 5,779	Why do knobs on big bikes insist on running with their high beam lights on all day. I gave one recently a look at my spotlights head on....like a rabbit on the highway he was.

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peterpan Limp member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pleasantville Posts: 6,057	Jezuz mate! are you dyslectic? or is it just the UK Education system ? I hope yr not coming out here to teach. Anyway there are track days, informal ones usually Sunday mornings at Bira. Organized ones once every two months. Contact Graham at highside tours. Trackdays - Highside Tours

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