Buying Helmets from overseas

[dragonworld.]

All your views are very true... there's definitely positive and negatives in having a OS helmet. As for as I can see, the helmets are identical. There basically came out from the same factory, manufactured under the same international Snell standards. I can't see why the AS standards is a step above Snell standards.

I must admit on the part of insurance, as we all know they will try anything to avoid paying a claim. How bout I rip off the current helmet sticker and stick it on the OS one? Who will actually know it?

The sticker/decal will be destroyed on removal and will come up "void".  

Saw a knob who didnt like the sticker on his nice new Arai (Nearly a grands worth from memory?   )

Ended up with a helmet that to all intents and purposes cannot be used legally!!  

[dragonworld.]

It used to be illegal to use wireless internet gear in Australia unless it had AS clearance.  That made wireless internet stuff here quite expensive, until people just ignored the law and started importing gear in large numbers.  Eventually the govt gave up.  Much the same thing has happened with telephones (both fixed and mobile), etc.

I see helmets (both motorcycle and pushbike) as much the same thing - the AS compliance thing is mainly about protectionism.  If enough people ignore/flout the law, then the law will change to reflect reality.

And I reckon if the authorities got wind of it they'd use it to make a motza out of it (fines of course!!  ) You'd be getting pulled over every 5 minutes for a helmet check!

It used to be standard practice for a while down here a number of years ago. Bikes were a bit of a target for a while and anything and everything was checked "Ad Nauseum". 

Used to have to factor in the time spent with the Plods into your travelling time! All for our own good of course!! 

[Betty]

Yeah I think that would be the flaw in Suzy's plan ... there is a whole police force out there (yes I am am being slightly facetious, no I know you're not surprised) keeping motorcyclists in check.

There is nowhere near the amount of resources available that are needed to police internet gear, illegal downloads, pirated DVDs, drugs, dodgy coffee, etc, etc ... so it is easier to give up. Checking up on those things is way too invasive for current affairs shows to tolerate.

Bikers are highly visible (some even highly audible) so make nice, easy targets.

Dare I say that most people would never know whether their helmet has been checked for compliance ... if the LEO is there, it doesn't take much to notice the shiny sticker - if you have the sticker you would never even know if they have looked.

[monstermick58]

Late last year I had an off (accident), I claimed my helmet as my riding gear was also insured, when I was talking to the claims department they asked me what type of helmet did I have, I told them that it was a Shoei wasnt sure which model I had but told her that I still have the box it came in and I would e-mail some photos of them to her. They received 1 photo of the box and two of the helmet and they OK'ed the claim, so, who really looks for the sticker, except at the point of sale.

Oh by the way the new sticker is now AS/NZS 1698.



                                      Mmick

[Jukie]

Well Mick I had to post my helmet in to qbe to be destroyed

[Spider]

for my claim I sent in my internet receipt for my helmet from the US. Thanks, paid. even noted how much everything cost me in US dollars and a cost for replacement, done!

only question asked: why did you keep your helmet downstairs with your bike?

answer: I'm six foot six and can't fit through doorways with a helmet on.

promptly paid.

you guys can come up with your anti-insurance theories but QBE were so bloody excellent. save the anger for the real idiots: politicians , governments departments and the bureaucracy they create.

the $16 million ad campaign for super-fast internet (that is yet to be built) has just started so we can feel all warm and IZ_ about Labor.

[DUCMONROB]

The only thing I can see that could be a problem is if you were killed on your bike and your family goes for a life insurance claim.

Sorry but your boy wasn't wearing an approved helmet. No pay out.

In the big picture your not with us so who cares

My 2  cents.

 

[suzyj]

Here's an interesting read:

http://roadrider.com.au/CustomContentRetrieve.aspx?ID=296819&A=SearchResult&SearchID=1422997&ObjectID=296819&ObjectType=35

It appears the whole australian standards thing has been changing for years, not that the police have any clue, of course.

[mattyvas]

Well that's good and confusing then.