quick release helmet buckel

[rphillips]

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.

[Steve]

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.

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[spyug]

my personal choice is to avoid modular helmets and quick-release buckles

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.

[Gorminrider]

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/produ...s-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/motorcycle?_encoding=UTF8&cdForum=Fx1SIIYZ8EYQG92&cdThread=TxOBXKOW1SX787

[mrbill5491]

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.

[salty_monk]

All quick release over in Europe... Buy a European spec helmet. Just an idea

[rphillips]

Thanks, but not exactly what I wanted to hear. No pics of my old quick releases, they've been gone for years. Maybe I'll keep watch for an old Beemer helmet for cheap, that may still have them in tact. thanks

[bluewool]

Check webbikeworld.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/echo-quick-release/

[metalman]

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

[mrbill5491]

Check webbikeworld.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/echo-quick-release/

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.

[rphillips]

Yes, that one is the typical one like is hanging beside the check-out. I baught one of them, installed it, went for a day's ride, came home, & took it off. It's nothing like the old Beemer ones I had back in the 80's. Thanks anyway