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This is two questions really, but I couldn't be arsed putting it into two separate threads. So sue me..
Anyway, my AGV lid is starting to get a bit long in the tooth so it's about time to upgrade. The thing is, though, I've got a über-expensive Shoei lid that I bought for car racing. It's got cool stuff like a Nomex lining (in case my head ever catches fire), much more comfortable inner materials, and other stuff.
Now the problem is, it's Snell approved (which doesn't mean Jack Sheet for this argument) but it's NOT Australian Standards approved. Which means, technically, that it's illegal for use on Australian public roads. Now, rather than pretty much throw away the cash I spent on it, what're the dangers of me using it on the road? Obviously I'm open to the possibility I can score a $150 fine and 3 demerit points for not using an approved helmet, though I'd probably be the first person in the history of the world to ever be caught for doing that. My main concern is liability.. is there anything stupid like my insurance company would say "Eh, you weren't wearing an approved helmet, so you were riding illegally, thus we're not paying out on your accident" should anything bad happen to me?
And secondly, the helmet is a rather unceremoniously homosexual white colour. No design, no nothing. So I'm thinking of either a sticker kit (ho hum), or a custom paint job (sweet!). Being in WA I guess the only option is Awesome Air. I gotta say, though, that their gallery looks pretty impressive, I'd just need enough of a clue to come up with a good design. So has anyone ever had their lid, girlfriend or whatever done by Awesome Airbrushing? Comments? Suggestions for a paint scheme?
Cheers,
#9
Anyway, my AGV lid is starting to get a bit long in the tooth so it's about time to upgrade. The thing is, though, I've got a über-expensive Shoei lid that I bought for car racing. It's got cool stuff like a Nomex lining (in case my head ever catches fire), much more comfortable inner materials, and other stuff.
Now the problem is, it's Snell approved (which doesn't mean Jack Sheet for this argument) but it's NOT Australian Standards approved. Which means, technically, that it's illegal for use on Australian public roads. Now, rather than pretty much throw away the cash I spent on it, what're the dangers of me using it on the road? Obviously I'm open to the possibility I can score a $150 fine and 3 demerit points for not using an approved helmet, though I'd probably be the first person in the history of the world to ever be caught for doing that. My main concern is liability.. is there anything stupid like my insurance company would say "Eh, you weren't wearing an approved helmet, so you were riding illegally, thus we're not paying out on your accident" should anything bad happen to me?
And secondly, the helmet is a rather unceremoniously homosexual white colour. No design, no nothing. So I'm thinking of either a sticker kit (ho hum), or a custom paint job (sweet!). Being in WA I guess the only option is Awesome Air. I gotta say, though, that their gallery looks pretty impressive, I'd just need enough of a clue to come up with a good design. So has anyone ever had their lid, girlfriend or whatever done by Awesome Airbrushing? Comments? Suggestions for a paint scheme?
Cheers,
#9
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