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Motorbike Helmets - ECE 22.05 and DOT

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  • 01-11-2016 5:39pm
    #1
    Bsinnott
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi everyone,

    I am new to the motorbike world and am having a hard time finding the right helmet. I've found the UK testing website, SHARP, which is great for finding out which helmet is going to save my noggin should I get in a crash.

    One thing I can't find out anywhere is whether or not my insurance here will be void if I use a helmet that is not ECE 22.05 approved, but is DOT approved.

    Basically, I've found one that I would like to get but they are only DOT approved and they a re not planning on getting them tested for ECE 22.05 anytime soon. Is it case that my insurance would be void should anything happen, or that it is the riders choice?

    Any advice would be much appreciated.

    Thanks!
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    #2
    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,981 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    IIRC the helmet has to confirm to EU standards to be legal for road use here. If a crash results in head trauma then you will be held partially responsible and any payout will be reduced accordingly. Must be a very specialised helmet if they are willing to ignore 500m potential customers.


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    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    what kind of helmet is it to not be ece approved? I wouldn't trust it


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    Paulw
    Registered Users Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Bsinnott wrote: »
    One thing I can't find out anywhere is whether or not my insurance here will be void if I use a helmet that is not ECE 22.05 approved, but is DOT approved.

    Basically, I've found one that I would like to get but they are only DOT approved and they a re not planning on getting them tested for ECE 22.05 anytime soon. Is it case that my insurance would be void should anything happen, or that it is the riders choice?

    Not a riders choice, but rather a legal requirement that it's ECE certified. DOT standards seem to be slightly lower than our ECE standards.


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    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    You're doing it all wrong.

    First you need to make sure you're getting a ECE 22.05 lid.

    Second, everyone has go a different shaped head. Go down to a shop/show whatever where they have lots of actual lids, not pictures of them. Then keep trying them on until you find one that fits correctly.

    Third, out of the one that fit correctly, choose one you like.


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    #6
    minidazzler
    Registered Users Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    The absolute best helmet for you is the one that fits you perfectly. If it's a tiny bit too big your head will bounce around and too small will be uncomfortable and distracted. Go for the above, find ones that fit perfect and then buy the best of these.


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