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Postby Saki » Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:57 pm

G'day guys,

I have been trying to find out about Simpson helmets. Been looking into them and i am really liking the look of the Simpson Bandit & Super Bandit.

question i have tho that i cant seem to find the answer to is,
Are these sold in Australia ? Or don't they meet the Aust standards ?
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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby robracer » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:55 am

Hi Saki
Try here http://www.simpsonraceproducts.com.au/t ... mtrader=20

These guys used to sell them
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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby Smitty » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:14 am

Saki wrote:G'day guys,

I have been trying to find out about Simpson helmets. Been looking into them and i am really liking the look of the Simpson Bandit & Super Bandit.

question i have tho that i cant seem to find the answer to is,
Are these sold in Australia ? Or don't they meet the Aust standards ?


they are sold in Oz...I nearly bought one (Open face style) mid last year ..an update to my old motorsport helmet
new car..so wanted new helmet ...spoke to the Speedzone guys at Perf and RaceTech
but
beware a lot of these do not have an Aust STDS sticker
not a problem in motorsport as a SNELL, DOT or BS sticker will suffice (and yes the scrutineers DO check)
but
on the road...NO Aust Stds sticker is a no-no

make sure the one you buy does have the Stds sticker

hth

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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby red_dave » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:55 am

I'm sure i saw the "fighter pilot" helmets at MCAS in Parramatta last time i was out there...

Try http://www.mcas.com.au

I couldn't find them on the site but worht a phone call maybe. :?
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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby mike-s » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:12 am

first thing i was thinking was something like this

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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby Smitty » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:19 am

mike-s wrote:first thing i was thinking was something like this
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..naah Mike

he's a wanna be STIG :lol:
with the Simpson Bandit!
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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby Lone Wolf » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:22 am

mike-s wrote:first thing i was thinking was something like this

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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby mick_dundee » Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:44 am

iamwithstupid.gif who's with the other stupid, so in the case of this sort of Simpsons helmet, does it DOH! if you drop it (or the bike?) :D
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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby Saki » Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:38 pm

HAHAHA,

Actually i was sussing out the Simpson Super Bandit, the black one with the more extreme storm trooper star wars look!!

I have been trying to look on heaps of australian web sites and all u get is the simpsons cartoon kids push bike helmets, and i can't find any with the Aust Standards stickers!!

I am gunna try a few bike shops on the mainland as most down here are pretty hopeless!
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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby greeny » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:44 pm

Have a look at Craft Helmets. they do one very similar in looks the the Simpson one above
Aus streetfighter is bringing some into the country soon
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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby Grasshopper » Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:12 pm

greeny wrote:Have a look at Craft Helmets. they do one very similar in looks the the Simpson one above
Aus streetfighter is bringing some into the country soon

bullshit they are. they've been saying that for ages!
i've done this a thousand times and no-ones ever been hurt. much.
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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby Neka79 » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:40 pm

Grasshopper wrote:
greeny wrote:Have a look at Craft Helmets. they do one very similar in looks the the Simpson one above
Aus streetfighter is bringing some into the country soon

bullshit they are. they've been saying that for ages!

so stu isnt bringing them in yet??

i read that he was...
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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby Che » Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:43 am

Craft are just about here but they cause teary eyes and are wind noisy..... Aus approved though. 8)
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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby mick_dundee » Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:52 am

Dunno about anyone else but if it causes my eyes to water and is wind noisy, than that's a helemt i DON'T want!!!
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Re: Simpson Helmet

Postby Che » Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:38 am

Well it's great in cars with no wind and street fighter guys love them for stunts and stuff.... 8)
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