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Old 15-06-2007, 09:35 PM   #1
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Crash helmet

I'm planning to buy my first crash helmet next week and I need some help

Will standard motorcycle helmet be good for racing?? Will it fit international/UIM rules?? I know that it have to be briht orange or yellow ( I will propably repaint it) but is that all??

I'm planning to buy motocross helmet cause I have tried couple of them and I found motocross helmets most comfortable

But I'm not sure will it fit UIM standards

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Old 15-06-2007, 09:51 PM   #2
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Have a look at the RYA web site, & Penpromos post on here it lays down the current requirements for UK racing.
Obviously you are unlikley to find a BS but post a model when known & I will look up the BS.

I agree with you on xrossers I prefer them too
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Old 15-06-2007, 11:05 PM   #3
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K4+ can supply ECD approved helmets already Orange so no need to re-paint.

They're about £140 I think but give Adam a call and he'll sort you out.

When my lad started racing 4 years ago we got him a Gecko type and that cost the same as a fully approved ECD22.05 which we got this year now he's started racing again. (he's only 12) so watch out......
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Old 15-06-2007, 11:27 PM   #4
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Old 16-06-2007, 06:36 AM   #5
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I'm planning to buy this helmet:

http://www.thh-helmet.com/tx22.html

I don't know about BS aprovall but it has ECE 22.05 certificate so it should be ok. What do yuo think??

And it cost 285 PLN so it is about 50 pounds
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Old 16-06-2007, 07:52 AM   #6
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22-05 would be fine, The amount of Sliver/Chrome & white on the base red might be an issue though & may need a paint over. If you a happy about getting rid of the visor do it as it,s a real wind break & bitch if you stuff it

See RYA PDF file here http://www.rya.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/5...ETIN110406.pdf
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Old 16-06-2007, 03:28 PM   #7
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That it good info
Thanks for help

One more question:
On the website there is written that all their helmets are ECE 22.05 but whan I was looking today at this helmet I couldn't find any iinfo about that anywhere on the helmet
Is that a big problem?? If I will buy it and go racing and someone will check that. Whats then?? How can I prove that this is ECE 22.05?? Whithout any sticker or something I will be disqualified
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Old 16-06-2007, 08:30 PM   #8
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No your be OK if you can prove it, add, invoice ect letter from manufacture

I see they are 36 GBP on UK ebay

Edit: Weight is important try a use a lighter one if possible not seen any weights on the TNN. Shirt purchases can get difficult once above an 18" neck size
xrossers have a much more robust interior & fittings as they are designrd to be washed out & stand up better than the road variants.

I'm sure Gary or another reader can chip as to the accuracy, but you have the RYA rule pdf now
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