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Old 04-24-2009, 07:27 PM
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need quick helmet answer

will the helmet for my bike snell approve dot be legal for my car?
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Old 04-24-2009, 07:36 PM
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should be
and just how fast are you planing on going?
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Old 04-24-2009, 07:40 PM
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just in the 13's they make you wear one
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Old 04-26-2009, 09:55 AM
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Keep in mind that a bike helmet is constucted differently than one for a car;
the bike helmet is designed to absorb one single blow while one for a car is designed to take mutiple blows as in the case of a rollover..............
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Old 04-27-2009, 06:48 AM
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Keep in mind that a bike helmet is constucted differently than one for a car;
the bike helmet is designed to absorb one single blow while one for a car is designed to take mutiple blows as in the case of a rollover..............
That was true 10 years ago. New standards bring the bike Snell/DOT helmet up in specs that's why IHRA/NHRA allow them down to 10 flat now.
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Old 04-30-2009, 12:32 AM
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I use a M2005 full face helmet. What's the Snell date in your helmet? I believe 2000 is the oldest accepted. the 95's are now outdated and can't be used. The 2010's should be available in about 2 years.

If you want to know about helmet testing and what the difference is between a M and an SA rated helmet, go to http://www.smf.org/

The M rated helmet is accepted by NHRA/IHRA for the majority of all the classes and in all the door cars.
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as long as its snell 2000 or newer ur all set big guy!
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