Lids won't be VAT free from 2004

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

Dunno if this has been discussed yet, but:

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Well, suppose the government needs to meet John Prescotts food bill, plus bail out the almost bankrupt congestion charging scheme.

All the best

Keith
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Dusty · King of the Rim Joined: 25 Mar 2003 Karma :

That sucks Confused

Oh, hang on a minute Idea

I'll be a self employed courier, I'll just claim the vat back as a business expense Laughing

and of course I'm going to need a pair of made to measure leathers Smile

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

The Goverment are such a bunch of wankers I simply cannot find a word that'll describe their wankerishness. Rolling Eyes

MuD · Nova Slayer Joined: 31 Mar 2003 Karma :

That sucks for you guys so flame those slimy, hypocritic, bribe taking sons' of politicians into dust and demand some justice! Razz

On the other hand, it's a good thing for people living outside the EU because when they buy a lid from UK they can get some of their money back afterwards! Though with the prices you have there already one probably couldn't find a worst place on Earth to buy bike gear from Razz

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Beezkneez · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Karma :

Is England just the worst place in the world to live for taxation... Evil or Very Mad

Bastards
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moonym20 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Karma :

what a bunch of tossers.....i managed to just afford a lovely shark high speed helmet for 90 quid a few months back

it saved my life on wednsday!

if i couldn't have afforded that helmet i would have been on my old helmet....the outcome could have been very very different Confused

wake up and smell the roses you stupid shite rags

I hope MCN and other motorcycle organisations spark up on this, you should never rip off safety
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JayZ · Nova Slayer Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Karma :

Read about this in MCN about this a while back.
It was mentioned that EU ruling states that if VAT is added to lids then they are no longer classed as safety wear.
This also means that wearing a lid is no longer a legal requirement.
Hence you don't have to wear one.

bonceunounce · Banned Joined: 22 Aug 2003 Karma :

this country is so shit

if the law was more relaxed and there wont so many taxes and charges to pay it would be a lot better.

In ayia napa, theres virtually no crime, its such a friendly place, people can leave keys in ignition without fear, they dont have drug problems etc

One day i will understan politics and the way blairs brain works Rolling Eyes

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danielw2599 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Karma :

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

Depends on the bike, but if i was popping down to the shops or going around town on a big cruiser i'd certainly go without a lid sometimes.

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

moonym20 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Karma :

i know it would be kool to not wear a lid, your on a nice R1, no lid, blah blah blah

i sure as hell would wear one though, not sure if anybody have seen a few pics floating around of dudes who havn't worn lids in accidents but i have...... one word......sponge Confused

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zaknafien · Joined: 25 Mar 2002 Karma :

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

I suggest a protest about this!

I will ride into a wall at 80mph with no lid and we can say that I wasn't wearing one because I couldn't afford it because you guys tried to charge me for a helmet with vat on it! I'd say it but I'll be dead!