Bike lid issues

[richrock]

Is my lid still legal?

It's not been dropped or knocked, and it has a seatbelt style clip and a pop button for the loose strap. Clip still works fine, the pop button has broken and come off.

IIRC, my CBT guy said they had to have both done up or it's illegal - is this right or not?

I'm off the road ATM, but soon going to be back and wondering if I need to get a new lid. Any help here appreciated. All my searching seems to find the double-d ring fasteners, not what I have.
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[P.addy]

As long as the clip does up (chin strap) thats fine. The little button (mines also missing) is used to stop the long bit flapping in your face and neck.. it hurts

You are still fine

[deleted111]

I'm inclined to say it's not illegal.

If you want to be safe, you could just get some velcro or something to go in place of the pop stud bit.

[richrock]

Cheers, I was just wrapping it round the rest of the strap - and yes, it b****y hurts when it flaps at your throat. Couple of loose straps on my camelback hurt too, till I sorted 'em.

Velcro seems a good alternative, I 'll do that.
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[Rogerborg]

+1 for velcro, I often sew extra bits of it on to clothing anyway.


Motor Cycles (Protective Headgear) Regulations 1998

[T.C]

The popper that stops the strap from flapping about is not regarded as a fastener for the purposes of securing the helmet, it is the actual buckle that is the key issue.

Rest assured, your helmet is still perfectly legal.
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[multijoy]

[weasley]

My first lid (AGV) didn't even have the popper, just a double-d-ring fastener. I had to stuff the spare strap up inside the lid to prevent whiplash.

Get a different CBT guy.
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[Redoko]

Personally I wouldn't wear your helmet. Not for the hideous colour scheme but for the broken clip.

IMO get a new one. Save this one for a rainy day or whatever, spare.

How much is your head worth, to you?


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[truslack]

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[Redoko]

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[andyscooter]

the only time i do my popper up is if im carrying the helmet or locking it to the bike through the double d's
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[truslack]

[chris-red]

JUst cut the strap down a bit if it is flapping, on my Arai I never do the popper up, I had another lid that hada much longer strap and would flap about and hurt.
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[DrDonnyBrago]

Haven't read the other replies but your lid is fine.


The popper just stops your throat getting whipped by the strap, there is no legal requirement to use the popper or have a popper fitted.


So long as the actual fastener (seatbelt, DD rings or ratchet) works it is legal.