Does anyone have any good reviews for a "GOOD" quality quick release buckel for my helmet strap? Don't know where to post this, but I'm looking for a "good" quick release buckel for my helmet strap. All I'm finding is the cheep-O's hanging on the wall at the bike shops & on e-bay. What I'm wanting is a "GOOD, QUALITY" quick release, like the ones that were factory installed on the 2 BMW helmets, I had back in the early 80"s. Shuberth made those helmets, but they won't sell the buckels seperately, you must buy the complete helmet to get their buckel. May be a good idea for Donald Trump or Bill Gates, but for me, a little tooo expensive. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Rick P.
-
Required reading for all forum users!!!
Welcome!
Register to access the full functionality of the GSResources forum. Until you register and activate your account you will not have full forum access, nor will you be able to post or reply to messages.A note to new registrants...
All new forum registrations must be activated via email before you have full access to the forum.A Special Note about Email accounts!
DO NOT SIGN UP USING hotmail, outlook, gmx, sbcglobal, att, bellsouth or email.com. They delete our forum signup emails.A note to old forum members...
I receive numerous requests from people who can no longer log in because their accounts were deleted. As mentioned in the forum FAQ, user accounts are deleted if you haven't logged in for the past 6 months. If you can't log in, then create a new forum account. If you don't get an error message, then check your email account for an activation message. If you get a message stating that the email address is already in use, then your account still exists so follow the instructions in the forum FAQ for resetting your password.Have you forgotten your password or have a new email address? Then read the forum FAQ for details on how to reset it.
Any email requests for "can't log in anymore" problems or "lost my password" problems will be deleted. Read the forum FAQ and follow the instructions there - that's what we have one for...
-
This forum is for placing reviews for parts, accessories, gear and service as it relates to your GS motorcycle. The key here is "GS Related". There is a bit of latitude here but we don't want to see a review on Maytag washers just because that's what you use to clean your riding jacket in.
Keep your review as factual as possible and please refrain from personal attacks. Posted articles will be reviewed by the Editors and may be removed at their discretion.
So let's make this a useful addition to the forum! A special pat on the back goes to Hap Call for coming up with this great idea.
The views expressed in this forum are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of "The GSResources" or the editors.
-
Returning Visitors
If you are a returning visitor who never received your confirmation email, then odds are your email provider is blockinig emails from our server. The only thing that can be done to get around this is you will have to try creating another forum account using an email address from another domain.
If you are a returning visitor to the forum and can't log in using your old forum name and password but used to be able to then chances are your account is deleted. Purges of the databases are done regularly. You will have to create a new forum account and you should be all set.
quick release helmet buckel
- Thread starter rphillips
- Start date
Steve
GS Whisperer
Can't help you with your search, but I will say that any type of quick-release buckle is not for me.
When my sister wrecked several years ago, she was wearing a Nolan modular helmet (that is the flip-front style). One side of the chin bar broke off and the quick-release buckle failed. The only reason her helmet did not come off was because it was wedged between her head and the post that stopped her slide.
There might be better-quality hardware available, but for now, my personal choice is to avoid modular helmets and quick-release buckles.
.
When my sister wrecked several years ago, she was wearing a Nolan modular helmet (that is the flip-front style). One side of the chin bar broke off and the quick-release buckle failed. The only reason her helmet did not come off was because it was wedged between her head and the post that stopped her slide.
There might be better-quality hardware available, but for now, my personal choice is to avoid modular helmets and quick-release buckles.
.
S
spyug
Guest
Thanks for posting that. I bought a modular years ago and it has a quick release too. I wore it once and it gave me such a hinky feeling that I've never worn it since. I always thought the chin bar could pop open or the quick release open but never found anything to substantiate my fear.
cheers.
I imagine some folks get bad ol' fingers and can no longer do the doubleD-ring thing, so a "good Fast-release" is a good thread. Can you find a picture of what you had?
I found this http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/prod...ase-helmet-buckle-bmw-gift-ideas-500016-p-408
Me? There isn't a better system than DoubleD...yet, because it takes up so little length versus buckles. And is therefore comfortable. Using bigger D's might help. Otherwise, I might make one using the buckles from a lifejacket or climbing- gear harness for some guarantee of quality, though 8.95 from that link doesn't seem awful steep! It just looks too long to be comfortable....
interesting link:
http://www.amazon.com/forum/motorcy...Forum=Fx1SIIYZ8EYQG92&cdThread=TxOBXKOW1SX787
I found this http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/prod...ase-helmet-buckle-bmw-gift-ideas-500016-p-408
Me? There isn't a better system than DoubleD...yet, because it takes up so little length versus buckles. And is therefore comfortable. Using bigger D's might help. Otherwise, I might make one using the buckles from a lifejacket or climbing- gear harness for some guarantee of quality, though 8.95 from that link doesn't seem awful steep! It just looks too long to be comfortable....
interesting link:
http://www.amazon.com/forum/motorcy...Forum=Fx1SIIYZ8EYQG92&cdThread=TxOBXKOW1SX787
Last edited:
G
Guest
Guest
I've tried a couple of the quick release strap kits over the years. With in a month I went back to the Double D rings. Had one helmet that had the quick release on it, kept pinching my neck all the time when I would go to snap it on. Used the helmet for target practice.
All quick release over in Europe... Buy a European spec helmet. Just an idea 
B
bluewool
Guest
M
metalman
Guest
This helmet has the quick release and cheap also. Actually nice for $35.00 and free shipping. Mine has no defects as far as I can tell.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170645636574?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170645636574?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
G
Guest
Guest
I had bought one of those Echo Quick releases about a month later it ended up in the trash. Never could get my helmet down tight enough no matter how I tried to adjust it.