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I think we all agree then that a solid hit = replace
Go the Shoei or Arai adv lids James they are awesome but when you next bin it don’t hit your head too hard they cost too much to keep replacing
Nick
Trailboss wrote:Replace it James you only get one chance, who wants to have an accident and end up a dozen driver or an electrician :laugh: :laugh: sorry guys :pinch:Seriously but those that think there is a difference between your head hitting the ground on a adv bike or a trail bike I reckon you have hit your head to many times already :laugh:
One of our own here actually had a fall in the watagans last Sunday, low speed in the tighter going suffered a head impact and spend the night in hospital and today only just had full vision return but can’t remember Sunday.
All aspects of bike riding have the same chance of hitting different things different ways in all different circumstances at different speeds at different angles with one thing the same, you only get one head and one brain ( in most cases I should state ) it could be argued that’s why they all come under the same Australian standard. What’s the difference between a large rock and bitumen?
Replace it mate, I have just had that helmet painted and no matter how much I love it, one decent hit and I will replace it :pinch:IMO
TB
I was talking about the ‘ crashed helmet ‘ not the chance of hitting something hard , if your lid hits a rock hard on a trail ride I’d be replacing it but on an adv ride get off the chances your head will hit hard pack is higher due to speed and where you ride. How many times do you have a get off on a trail ride and your head barely touchs the ground ?? ( unless your Dejay and try to burrow a deep as you can
)Nick
singletrackmind wrote:If Nickj recycled his lid into a pot plant every time he took a digger he would have his own segment on Gardening Australia
He does tend to ride above his comfort zone :laugh:STM
I didn’t realise I had a comfort zone , I thought it was a hit and hope zone :silly:
Nick
Invent a wireless remote mount scala unit mate , problem solved plus you’ll be rich
Not such a silly idea really !!
Nick
I also think confidence in your gear is a massive thing , any doubts about the integrity of your lid and it will be on your mind when you should be enjoying the ride
Nick
If its your Adv lid and had a solid hit I’d replace it for sure , higher speeds and the possibility of tar and hard pack dirt coming in contact with your melon it’s a no brainer ( pun intended !!)
Trail lid would be a bit different for me as I’d have way more plant pots than plants by now
Nick
Cheers for posting the ride up Gordo , looks like a cracker weekend
Bit short notice for me as my wife’s working and kids too young to take with me but if theirs a next time I’d be keen as , I’m only in Yamba so it’s practically a local ride for me
Nick
Rob400 wrote:Hi
I am interested will get back to you .soon with size and type
Going back to physio in the morning for my knee
I to am a case of the horse has already bolted
Cheers
RobertThe horse / Drz / crf all bolted the last ride hey mate
Nick
Trailboss wrote:Nickj wrote:Thanks mate , I’ll do both bikes as they will be due
Why does the cap need replacing , I’m assuming the pressure release becomes out of spec ??
Nick
The rubber perishes and its very important to keep it pressurised to increase the boiling point
TB
Like a hot water service then
cheers now I get it Nick
This is a better quality bike specific kit for M6 and M8 bolts and valued at $178
Great tip their Bulls wool , I actually ended up just drilling out the easy out and most of the bolt to just under the alloy thread so it could be heli coiled easily. I will be using a left handed drill over an easy out from now on though
Nick
Thanks mate , I’ll do both bikes as they will be due
Why does the cap need replacing , I’m assuming the pressure release becomes out of spec ??
Nick
