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toph
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PostPosted: 14:01 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Not sure if helmets legal(UK) Reply with quote
So being a complete noob i went into a bike shop today and trusted the guy that was giving me a hand. Once i got home i suddenly remembered the part of my CBT when the instructor was explaining helmets.

I purchased a: Shark D-Skwal Blank Matt

On the helmet it clearly shows the ACU gold sticker but nothing else. The chin strap has a label showing E11 but i seem to recall reading that just that just means its been tested against the UK's standards.

Is the helmet road legal, any help?

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Fizzoid
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PostPosted: 14:07 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you bought it from a shop in the UK, why would you think it's not road legal?
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toph
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PostPosted: 14:09 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
I understand its a stupid queston it was just unsure as it didnt appear to have any of the stickers which was pointed out on my CBT
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PostPosted: 14:09 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes.

30 seconds googling and clicking found this in exactly the place you'd expect it to be.
https://www.shark-helmets.com/normes/
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toph
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PostPosted: 14:18 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Shouldnt the helmet come with a sticker etc on the back stating that?
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2Hondas
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PostPosted: 14:29 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Take a look here, they use a Shark helmet as an example:
https://inspire.getgeared.co.uk/what-ece-2205-helmets-stickers-mean/

The badge/sticker doesn't have to say ECE 22.05 on it.

E11 means it's been approved by the UK, but also that it's then legal in other European countries+
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PostPosted: 14:32 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
This is also an opportunity to realise that a lot of bollocks is taught by some CBT instructors.
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PostPosted: 15:20 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
If the label on the strap starts with 05 it's legal. No requirement for 2205 sticker on back.
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PostPosted: 15:39 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Where can I buy a non-legal motorcycle helmet?
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 15:52 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
toph wrote:
Shouldnt the helmet come with a sticker etc on the back stating that?

https://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/trans/main/wp29/wp29regs/r022r4e.pdf

See section 5.1, and Annex 2 A for what should be marked on the helmet.


Also: https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/helmets/shark-d-skwal/

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PostPosted: 15:54 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
recman wrote:
Where can I buy a non-legal motorcycle helmet?


DOT approved Simpson lids? Could look OK, could look like a cunt Laughing
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Ste
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PostPosted: 16:18 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
recman wrote:
Where can I buy a non-legal motorcycle helmet?

eBay China China.
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PostPosted: 16:40 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paddy. wrote:
recman wrote:
Where can I buy a non-legal motorcycle helmet?


DOT approved Simpson lids? Could look OK, could look like a cunt Laughing


Would I have to leave the UK?
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PostPosted: 16:44 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Can you take Val with you? Praying
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PostPosted: 16:54 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'll have to re-fit my pillions and amend my insurance.
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PostPosted: 17:30 - 03 Jul 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
recman wrote:
Ste wrote:
Can you take Val with you? Praying

I'll have to re-fit my pillions and amend my insurance.

I think he counts as baggage.
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