Flip front helmet spares

[Petemate]

So - not actually bike. however, someone on here may know where to look.. I've tried Google is my friend - not so yet. The operating cable on my Box flip front helmet has broken on one side, and the remaining length is about to 'let go'. Fortunately this happened while I was cleaning the visor - God knows what I would have done had it broken with the helmet on. The button on the front activates the locking clips via a one-piece cable, with a nipple in the centre and one on either end. Simples. If necessary I will make one from a length of bicycle gear change cable and nipples if the bike shop has them, or make them. But it would have been nice if I could just buy one and fit it.

PS there is a local fishing tackle shop to which I may pay a vist - perhaps he can make me up the necessary short cable with nipples. Worth a try.
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82 not out....1983 Honda LA250 Custom
2008 Saab 9-3 1.9 Tid 150 Vector Sport estate
2005 Stirling Eccles Topaz 2-berth

[Evil Hans]

Try getting in touch with Oxford Products. Box is one of their brands.

https://www.oxfordproducts.com/contact
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Triumph Sprint ST 1050. And it's Red.

[MCN]

Halfords Bike (bicycles) shop and look at their brake/gear cables and fittings.

Or your local bicycle shop that will probably be cheaper.
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[Petemate]

Thanks guys for the quick response. I knew the helmet was an Oxford one, but thought that the Box was no longer being produced, but I'll see what they can do. I'll supply updates!!
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82 not out....1983 Honda LA250 Custom
2008 Saab 9-3 1.9 Tid 150 Vector Sport estate
2005 Stirling Eccles Topaz 2-berth

[Petemate]

Oxford products don't have any spares for the Box SZ-1. So as I am not really happy to make up a new cable with stranded material (the tight radius which the cable has to pass over has, IMHO, brought about its demise) I am using some non-stretch fishing line from Top Tackle and beading crimps from Hobbycraft. Tonight should see my helmet back together for a blast down to my local Monday evening bike meet.

Thanks again all for the input.
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82 not out....1983 Honda LA250 Custom
2008 Saab 9-3 1.9 Tid 150 Vector Sport estate
2005 Stirling Eccles Topaz 2-berth

[Petemate]

I had an email back from Oxford Products, advising me not to repair the helmet. Well, IMHO, if the material for the cable had been more suitable to pass over such a tight radius in the first place, it woud probably last the life of the helmet. Even though it is the most comfortable helmet I have owned, I am not impressed with the design of a stranded cable going over such a tight radius. So I will be repairing the helmet thanks.
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82 not out....1983 Honda LA250 Custom
2008 Saab 9-3 1.9 Tid 150 Vector Sport estate
2005 Stirling Eccles Topaz 2-berth

[Petemate]

Oxford Products said in their mail that they advised against trying to repair the helmet as I would be 'modifying' it. Advised me to purchase a new helmet (good marketing, eh?) Well, I have not modified it, just fitted a new cable. It works a treat.
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82 not out....1983 Honda LA250 Custom
2008 Saab 9-3 1.9 Tid 150 Vector Sport estate
2005 Stirling Eccles Topaz 2-berth

[MCN]