DOT Sticker

[tribaltim]

Ok I have a question. It's not like you haven't herd it before just got back from Japan and I have a Shoei X-11 but in Japan they do not have Department of Transportation now how do I go about getting a DOT sticker now that I'm in the states? I have the Snell sticker on the inside and all the info including the box it came in I just need a little sticker to put on back can anyone help me out here?

[Big Kahuna]

Why do you need the sticker? I pull those things off the second I get the helmet out of the box. :)

[tribaltim]

Well send them to me! I live on base and have to take the MSF Advance course on base and they are very strick on regulations so I need the sticker or I can't even enroll in the course with out passing proper safety gear and bike inspection!

[Big Kahuna]

I understand, but that makes no sense, the sticker doesn't make it DOT. Can you just bring in a printout of the helmets specifications showing that indeed it is DOT approved?

[tribaltim]

I'm not following where do I go to get a print out to confirm that my helmet it DOT approved?

[Boom]

I've taken the basic and advanced course on Camp Pendleton and they never checked my helmet, second they are experienced and trained professionals right or should be, so they should know a shoie is dot and snell is a more advanced test than dot so it has surpassed dot standards, and last borrow someones helmet for the couple hours. Just dont drop it.

[squidracer]

From what I understand Snell is a step above DOT. A helmet cannot be Snell without being DOT first. Cheap lids are almost always DOT but until you spend a little money you will not get a Snell lid.

[Big Kahuna]

Hmmm... actually, I can't find anywhere that says that the Shoei X-Eleven is DOT approved.

From their site:

http://www.shoei-helmets.com/road/helmets_road.aspx?h=2

That being said, I know they have DOT stickers on them here in the states because I removed one from the X-SP I had a few years ago.

[tribaltim]

I've taken the basic and advanced course on Camp Pendleton and they never checked my helmet, second they are experienced and trained professionals right or should be, so they should know a shoie is dot and snell is a more advanced test than dot so it has surpassed dot standards, and last borrow someones helmet for the couple hours. Just dont drop it.

Ok let me borrow your lid dude?

[Boom]

Ok i got an extra one just for that. Or since I dont use it we can take the dot sticker off and you can have it.

[tribaltim]

Ok i got an extra one just for that. Or since I dont use it we can take the dot sticker off and you can have it.

Your the man, just PM me your number and while I'm waiting my first shipment from TMO tomorrow I'll give you a call! I'm out later bro......

[michaelarussell]

NOt telling you to do anything illegal but if your helmet is DOT approved, take a helmet to a local sticker shop that still has the DOT sticker on it and have them make you one then place it on your lid. That should do the trick.

[toptaz1000rr]

Ok I have a question. It's not like you haven't herd it before just got back from Japan and I have a Shoei X-11 but in Japan they do not have Department of Transportation now how do I go about getting a DOT sticker now that I'm in the states? I have the Snell sticker on the inside and all the info including the box it came in I just need a little sticker to put on back can anyone help me out here?

legally y ou do NOT .. ONLY The manuf can install one .. if your base is that strickt then they will know by looking if the sticker has been removed...

US has the STRICKTEST REGUALTIONS IN THE WORLD
yet NOTHING OUT of the US is DOT here in the US