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[captain]

I need your advice..... My son just turned 13 and I know that I will be taking him to church and ball practice and then picking him up alot this year..... Is there any reason why his dirt helmet wouldn't work if I put him on the busa? Its about 3 miles from the school or church home and it would be a lot easier to transport on the busa than the van.....

Your thoughts....

CAp

 

[Rayabusa0818]

As long as it is a good helmet and has SNELL or similar approval I think it would be fine.

 

[blazzinbird]

make sure it is snell approved.

 

[hayabusa99b/w]

no prob on the dirt helmet, just hope you don't mind that front bill of the helmet hitting you in the back every time you hit the brakes!

 

[Ken02busa]

it has got to be DOT approved for use on a highway. Any kind of speed will catch the visor and pull his head back. Using a mx helmet in Canada on the street gets you a driving award, and if the Police are the same there, they likely get advancement through conviction. Get him into a safe full faced helmet. How many times do we hear dress for the crash, wear your gear, how can another family get along without hubby, etc etc.

You know better than that Doug. You are just testing us, right?
What size is he, maybe I have one here I can send you.

 

[cosmo]

You know better than that Doug. You are just testing us, right? [/Quote]
You know he is. That boy will be in full gear like he should be.....right Doug ?

 

[chrisjp]

my kids started on motocross helmets when rideing with me....they were the only things that were sold localy that fit them but ..i still recomemend the full face

 

[BusaBret]

There is only problem with dirt helmets I have seen on kids. The kids seem to hold onto the adult more and the longer chin section on the helmets seem to push their heads back to a point it looks uncomfortable. The smaller the child the worse it seems to be. Only my observation but maybe one to consider.

 

[jessup]

I used to wear mine on the street all the time when I had my dr350s. I never had a problem with the law ever because of my helmet. As long as it is DOT you are usually fine. I just wouldn't hit any excessive speeds because of the aerodynamic issues (like you would with your kid on the back).
E.

 

[Spike]

Although you are loathe to find a helmet *without* a Snell approval sticker on it anymore, I wonder if Snell is all it is cracked up to be.

Check out this article. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review

Some things I found interesting:

To get a Snell sticker the helmet looking to be certified has to be able to withstand a 300G impact. ( I won't get into the particulars, you can read the article.)

Now injuries in trauma centers (at least the one I worked in) are generally measured using an AIS scale of 1-6. You give each part of the body, (head, limbs, etc.) an AIS rating. a rating of "1" means you are barely injured whereas a "6" means you will not survive if this AIS is head related.

With respect to head injuries:
A hit of 200-250 G's will give you an AIS of "4". A hit of 250-300 G's will give you and AIS of "5". 301 G's will give you a "6".

So the Snell sticker only means that the helmet has been tested and found to withstand a shock that is just 1 G short of killing you.

I guess that is better than nothing, right? (Not being sarcastic)

As a side note: Since the inception of the Snell testing this standard has not changed.

Take this for what it is worth of course, this *IS* the internet. Definitely a good read though.

 

[rockadaous]

most accidents are a mile away from the house. Just keep that in mind. Wouldn't want anything to happen to you or the lil fella. I'd buy him a full face. you'll feel better knowing he's safe.

 

[Revolution]

a non DOT beanie helmet like the harley guys wear, t-shirt, shorts, and of course sandals.

 

[BA BUSA]

As long as it is approved for highway use

don't forget the rest of the gear

 

[Shibumi]

They're not sexy but Wal-Mart sells a Bell DOT approved full face for $75 +/- ?? I bought one while my Shoei was on order when I first got the bike...

 

[Luvanicebum]

You can find used helmets on craigslist all the time for $50.
If you're only going a few miles away, don't sweat it. Any DOT
helmet is better than nothing.

 

[NoFearSpear]

Yeah,lets get the boy geared up...he will think it's cool anyway...My sons 10 and the ball fields about .5 mile from house,,i wouldent even take him that far without full gear....never church at 12 miles from home....

 

[Deej]

I agree with the DOT and Snell certifieds but one more thing, make sure he has protective eye wear as most MX style helmets do not have shields.

 

[kennym4]

My liitle brother (15) likes his dirt bike helmet better than my spare
full face ! And today almost all helmets are snell, and DOT approved.
We did take the visor off, because it does bang into the back of your helmet evrytime you stop, brake, or you move your head. And he will
definetly need goggles, or riding glasses !!

 

[dadofthree]

I can get full face small helmets from HJC all day long for about $100 that are SNELL and DOT, I'd never get frugal with my child's life and I know dayum well you want. Most accidents and deaths occur within miles of a persons home and I know you know the stats and have seen the results. So quit pulling our chains.

 

[kennym4]

Maybe I'm just stupid,

What's wrong with useing a helmet that's DOT, and SNELL approved ?

wouldn't the only difference be a face shield ?

I do agree, he would get a kick outta suiting up in full gear.