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| 04-06-2006 11:38 PM | |
| MrIncredible |
Re: Five (5) year rule? Trackdays aside, my RF 800 earned the name "Old Stinky" upon the purchase of my RF-1000 last year. I still like "Old Stinky", but it was time to move on after five years (as is the rule). After 6 months of use, the RF-1000 took a direct blow followed by a roll up onto my head for me and held up quite nice. I would have an 8 inch zipper on my skull and questionable amounts of brain left without it. There's no telling what might have happened with the 800 due to its age. Still, it would have been nice to get more than 6 months out of the new helmet...  The riding season is upon us and I'm not sure what to get next. |
| 04-04-2006 11:46 PM | |
| Quinc |
Re: Five (5) year rule? good point. 
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| 04-04-2006 6:05 AM | |
| HondaGalToo |
Re: Five (5) year rule? Quote:
Originally Posted by Quinc
what about just replacing the pads in your helmet?
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| 04-04-2006 3:36 AM | |
| SomeStrangeGuy |
Re: Five (5) year rule? Quote:
Originally Posted by Quinc
what about just replacing the pads in your helmet?
 Think about what your putting inside it my good man, spare no expense.
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| 04-04-2006 2:46 AM | |
| Quinc |
Re: Five (5) year rule? what about just replacing the pads in your helmet? |
| 03-31-2006 9:07 PM | |
| SomeStrangeGuy |
Re: Five (5) year rule? Quote:
Originally Posted by sheepofblue
Trying to find a way around the minimum but so far no luck.
 I'm buying a Shoei, 5 year rule in effect. After the girlfriend ordered a new TZ-r for herself, I was contemplating doing similar...on the way home one of the air vents ripped off my RX-7rr, I'll take that as a sign. |
| 03-10-2006 9:07 AM | |
| sheepofblue |
Re: Five (5) year rule? Quote:
Originally Posted by luvtolean
Sharkskinz and carbon bodywork...and you bitch about the price of a top of the line helmet.
Dude, rethink your priorities. PS I love my Arai, it is easily worth the $$$ |
| 03-07-2006 1:29 PM | |
| luvtolean |
Re: Five (5) year rule? Sharkskinz and carbon bodywork...and you bitch about the price of a top of the line helmet. Dude, rethink your priorities. |
| 03-07-2006 9:12 AM | |
| sheepofblue |
Re: Five (5) year rule? Quote:
Originally Posted by abtech
DOT only helmets will not make it through tech, I can assure you.
I remember last year many people were asking where to find the born on date for various makes. To my knowledge no one found a Fulmer date so I thought I would pass it along.Of all the brands Fulmer actually fits at #3 for me behind Arai and Shoei. Maybe even ahead of Shoei. Finding an Arai in the south is harder than finding the winning lotto ticket Also a Shoei is actually a bit worse fit but has a super comfy liner. So I am considering a Fulmer unless I can find an RX7 that isn't already 4 years old and $500+
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| 03-07-2006 9:02 AM | |
| abtech |
Re: Five (5) year rule? Quote:
Originally Posted by sheepofblue
 I know but some Fulmer's are DOT only vs DOT/Snell thus I believe would not qualify under the new rules either |
| 03-07-2006 9:01 AM | |
| abtech |
Re: Five (5) year rule? Quote:
Originally Posted by Stealth
I find this all very interesting because they've been telling me 7 years (I'm in Aus)
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| 03-06-2006 10:59 PM | |
| Stealth |
Re: Five (5) year rule? I find this all very interesting because they've been telling me 7 years (I'm in Aus) |
| 03-06-2006 7:44 PM | |
| sheepofblue |
Re: Five (5) year rule? Quote:
Originally Posted by abtech
Sheep, you need to read the FAQ. We are allowing the Euro standards this year (everything else remains the same as to age and condition).
I know but some Fulmer's are DOT only vs DOT/Snell thus I believe would not qualify under the new rules either
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| 03-06-2006 6:28 PM | |
| abtech |
Re: Five (5) year rule? Quote:
Originally Posted by sheepofblue
FYI for anyone looking at or owning a Fulmer and looking for the born on date:
" Under the cloth lining of your helmet, you will find a month/year of production stamped into the EPS (styrofoam). It varies by helmet where it is stamped - but you should be able to lift up the interior lining flaps to find it. Helmets should be replaced after 5 years regardless of condition because the EPS degrades with time. I'm sure this is why they're wanting to make sure you're as protected as you possibly can be. " From Fulmer customer service (quick reply) Also for Fireblades.org days be sure your model is Snell 2000 (or 2005) as not all models are. |
| 03-06-2006 2:40 PM | |
| sheepofblue |
Re: Five (5) year rule? FYI for anyone looking at or owning a Fulmer and looking for the born on date: " Under the cloth lining of your helmet, you will find a month/year of production stamped into the EPS (styrofoam). It varies by helmet where it is stamped - but you should be able to lift up the interior lining flaps to find it. Helmets should be replaced after 5 years regardless of condition because the EPS degrades with time. I'm sure this is why they're wanting to make sure you're as protected as you possibly can be. " From Fulmer customer service (quick reply) Also for Fireblades.org days be sure your model is Snell 2000 (or 2005) as not all models are. |
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