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djbear · #1 Unread post by **djbear** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:00 pm

Hey Guys...
Just was reading about the MSF
I am in Canada... did a little research and found
'Gearing Up motorcycle rider training program'.

http://www.ridertraining.org/about.htm

My Location - Requirements (opens slow)
http://www.fanshawec.on.ca/coursesearch/CEGuide.pdf (pg 62)

The only Issue I have here is they require that I have a
DOT approved Helmet before I take the Course.

Would anyone know of another Canadian Course
or would you suggest to (I know I'm gonna regret this statement)
to get a Used helmet?

ninja79 · #2 Unread post by **ninja79** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:03 pm

Try a local flea market. And while you're at it, you should also get a used condom.

you're welcome.

djbear · #3 Unread post by **djbear** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:04 pm

Ninja - I don't use condoms!
Maybe I shouldn't use a Helmet

btw - I did take that as a joke!

MattL · #4 Unread post by **MattL** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:12 pm

Deffinatly read the sticky pertaining to helmets. Obviously a used helmet is better than no helmet, but they generally should not be used or bought and should be replaced every 5 years.

camthepyro · Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:17 pm

Make sure if you buy a used helmet, that the previous owner's family wiped all the blood off.

Dragonhawk · Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:19 pm

With all due respect, if you can't afford to buy a new helmet, I don't think you can afford to become a motorcyclist.

Here. Pick one:
http://www.shoei-helmets.com
http://www.kbchelmet.com
http://www.araiamericas.com
http://www.hjchelmets.com

camthepyro · Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:23 pm

My helmet was a cheap ($60) AFX. But it fits well, and that's what's important. You don't have to go out and buy a Shoei, just make sure it's snug and DOT approved, and full-face helmets are more protection.

djbear · #8 Unread post by **djbear** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:24 pm

I don't want to buy a new helmet before I buy a bike
Depending on the bike I get, then I will buy the helmet

djbear · #9 Unread post by **djbear** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:32 pm

...I don't think you can afford to become a motorcyclist...

I just don't know about this statement, should I take offense?
My only real question was should I buy New or Used for the training course?

ninja79 · #10 Unread post by **ninja79** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:33 pm

Helmets -- like condoms -- are for one time use only. If you fall, the helmet becomes useless -- it's done its job. Even if you drop it, it will probably be useless (depending on the height, etc.) For that reason no sane motorcycle school is going to provide you with a helmet: it's just too much of a liability risk.

...unless of course you're in LA. Then you don't even have to wear your gear (btw, I should have mentioned that in my rant about riderite).