Quick helmet buying from overseas question

LNasty · October 25th, 2014, 11:23 PM

I found a great deal on the LS2 FF386 helmet I have been wanting, but it is from a website based out of the UK. This helmet is both DOT and ECE certified, but since the site is out of UK, it will more than likely only have the ECE sticker on it. From what I have have read there are some legality issue in the US if the helmet does not physically have the DOT sticker on it, even though the damn thing is DOT certified. What can I do?

MrAtom · October 25th, 2014, 11:30 PM

Couldn't hurt to ask the seller about it, but if the cops are picky about sticker enforcement, but also kinda lazy, you could do this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-D-O-T-DOT-...a46d84&vxp=mtr

Careful though. Might be worse off if you get caught. I dunno.

Linkin · October 26th, 2014, 12:57 AM

Be careful with helmets, our stupid country has laws so that if it doesn't have the right sticker, the helmet is illegal to wear. Even if it's the exact same model just from overseas, if it's not got the right "safety" sticker you get stung by the cops.

LNasty · October 26th, 2014, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

Couldn't hurt to ask the seller about it, but if the cops are picky about sticker enforcement, but also kinda lazy, you could do this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-D-O-T-DOT-...a46d84&vxp=mtr

Careful though. Might be worse off if you get caught. I dunno.

You used to be able to just throw one of these on but the new stickers have a lot more info on them now

LNasty · October 26th, 2014, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linkin

Be careful with helmets, our stupid country has laws so that if it doesn't have the right sticker, the helmet is illegal to wear. Even if it's the exact same model just from overseas, if it's not got the right "safety" sticker you get stung by the cops.

Yeah I saw that Austrailia has probably the most strict laws. Your helmets are also heavier because the manufacturers have to make the shell thicker for the penetration(

)test that y'all do down there.

I just looked at the Fulmer helmet that I have now and it has both the DOT and the ECE rating on the back. Plus it is not even a sticker, it is under the clear coat. No getting that off there

JohnnyBravo · October 28th, 2014, 11:34 PM

If I get the Aussie penetration test can I stay???

LNasty · November 4th, 2014, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

If I get the Aussie penetration test can I stay???

Indeed you can! If you can successfully conquer the penetration test you should be able to handle anything!

JohnnyBravo · November 4th, 2014, 10:46 AM

watch out folks I'm movin to Australia

October 25th, 2014, 11:23 PM	#1
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	Quick helmet buying from overseas question I found a great deal on the LS2 FF386 helmet I have been wanting, but it is from a website based out of the UK. This helmet is both DOT and ECE certified, but since the site is out of UK, it will more than likely only have the ECE sticker on it. From what I have have read there are some legality issue in the US if the helmet does not physically have the DOT sticker on it, even though the damn thing is DOT certified. What can I do?

October 28th, 2014, 11:34 PM	#6
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	If I get the Aussie penetration test can I stay??? __________________________________________________

November 4th, 2014, 10:46 AM	#8
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	watch out folks I'm movin to Australia __________________________________________________

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MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Couldn't hurt to ask the seller about it, but if the cops are picky about sticker enforcement, but also kinda lazy, you could do this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-D-O-T-DOT-...a46d84&vxp=mtr Careful though. Might be worse off if you get caught. I dunno.

October 26th, 2014, 12:57 AM	#3
Linkin Down Under Name: Linkin Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki ZXR250C Ninja Posts: 296	Be careful with helmets, our stupid country has laws so that if it doesn't have the right sticker, the helmet is illegal to wear. Even if it's the exact same model just from overseas, if it's not got the right "safety" sticker you get stung by the cops.