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« on: September 27, 2020, 07:16:21 PM » |
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there is a vintage market for them. some are big $$$.
I have a Bell RT model from the '80s, came with the CB900c I bought used.
found out on bay this model is selling $300-400.
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« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2020, 08:49:26 PM » |
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Vintage helmets are definitely cool, and highly collectible. I’m partial to the Arthur Fulmer 1970’s line. And I still use them. I know they should just be for decoration at this point, but I like them; they fit good, look good, and they have a history all to themselves.  |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2020, 06:36:21 AM » |
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Vintage helmets are definitely cool, and highly collectible. I’m partial to the Arthur Fulmer 1970’s line. And I still use them. I know they should just be for decoration at this point, but I like them; they fit good, look good, and they have a history all to themselves. That’s a beautiful bike. Oh and nice matching helmet too. |
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Jess Tolbirt
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« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2020, 07:15:05 AM » |
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I have my Dads racing helmet from 1966. I am thinking about sending it to Bell and having them renew the insides. the helmet is made of fiberglass.
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Oldfishguy
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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2020, 07:44:55 AM » |
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I have my Dads racing helmet from 1966. I am thinking about sending it to Bell and having them renew the insides. the helmet is made of fiberglass.
Good idea to send it in. I have tried to reline a helmet from a kit, it never seems to come out quite right when a generic rebuild kit is used. Would love to see a picture of it. David |
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Patrick
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« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2020, 08:39:46 AM » |
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My father made me buy a $70 Bell 500 back in 1965 before a helmet law in this state. What 15 yr old has $70. That helmet didn't last long, it ended up in 3 pieces after an accident. The only time I've beed down on pavement.
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98valk
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« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2020, 09:03:16 AM » |
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My father made me buy a $70 Bell 500 back in 1965 before a helmet law in this state. What 15 yr old has $70. That helmet didn't last long, it ended up in 3 pieces after an accident. The only time I've beed down on pavement.
Thank God that your here to tell us about your smart dad and the helmet. |
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1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798
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Rams
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« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2020, 10:05:38 AM » |
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Was always told that helmets have a limited shelf life.
I'm quite sure I exceeded that several times with different helmets.
But, I am grateful for the one I was wearing two years ago, had it not been for that helmet, I doubt I would be typing this.
One never knows when one will need helmet protection, I highly encourage the use of one.
Rams
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« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2020, 01:55:12 PM » |
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Was always told that helmets have a limited shelf life.
I'm quite sure I exceeded that several times with different helmets.
But, I am grateful for the one I was wearing two years ago, had it not been for that helmet, I doubt I would be typing this.
One never knows when one will need helmet protection, I highly encourage the use of one.
Rams
2 years? They just recently made Missouri a helmet choice state. I CHOOSE to wear a lid. Good LORD was watchin over me in 2016 wjen i unloaded. 2 years? Where in the heck has the time gone? RIDE SAFE. |
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98valk
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« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2020, 02:04:14 PM » |
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Was always told that helmets have a limited shelf life.
I'm quite sure I exceeded that several times with different helmets.
But, I am grateful for the one I was wearing two years ago, had it not been for that helmet, I doubt I would be typing this.
One never knows when one will need helmet protection, I highly encourage the use of one.
Rams
A lie to sell more helmets. right now a few makers say seven yrs, but the materials are the same they were using when they would say three yrs.  if the helmet sits in a high temp area in the sun for hours on end, months at a time life is shortened. |
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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798
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Rams
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So many colors to choose from yet so few stand out
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« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2020, 04:36:59 PM » |
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Was always told that helmets have a limited shelf life.
I'm quite sure I exceeded that several times with different helmets.
But, I am grateful for the one I was wearing two years ago, had it not been for that helmet, I doubt I would be typing this.
One never knows when one will need helmet protection, I highly encourage the use of one.
Rams
A lie to sell more helmets. right now a few makers say seven yrs, but the materials are the same they were using when they would say three yrs. if the helmet sits in a high temp area in the sun for hours on end, months at a time life is shortened. It would seem I used the wrong terminology. I really didn't mean shelf life. Usable, safe or impact resistance life? Regardless, most of my helmet use was in sunlight and I'm glad I was wearing it. After I got full use of it, I threw it in the trash. It hurt just to look at it even though, I didn't and don't remember the event. Rams |
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« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2020, 04:07:54 AM » |
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I thought most of those helmets were damaged when the wearer was shot out of a cannon.
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