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June 10th, 2013, 08:48 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: AZ
Location: Orlando FL
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 213
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Why You Shouldn't Buy Ebay Helmets
Or hit them with hammers for that matter :P
Personally I wouldn't get either helmet, but I would prefer the one that doesn't shatter... |
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June 10th, 2013, 08:55 PM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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I could hardly make it through the video because of the kid in the background. But how do you know the first lid was from ebay? Both from ebay?
At least the 2nd one didn't explode on impact.
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June 10th, 2013, 09:06 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: AZ
Location: Orlando FL
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 213
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I'm sorry, I just checked ebay and didn't see either of those brands. I had it confused with the brand "TMS". You can buy those helmets on ebay for $30 including shipping.
I tried to edit the title but it's too late! |
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June 11th, 2013, 03:29 AM
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I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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not impressed by this test- odds of getting hit by a 3lb sledgehammer on the road are pretty slim imho...
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June 11th, 2013, 05:03 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Fox
Location: Boston
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881
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http://www.smf.org/testing I also wonder how old that helmet that shattered actually is. Plastics get brittle over time with UV exposure and exposure to other solvents. I wouldn't be too surprised to see a reputable brand plastic (not fiberglass) helmet that's been improperly stored and subject to too much UV to shatter after 10 years. |
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June 11th, 2013, 05:53 AM
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Long Time Rider
Name: Blue
Location: Charlotte, NC
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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