Motorcycle Helmet - Ministry of Transport Traffic Officer helmet
Maker and role
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
2009.10
Description
White BMW motorcycle helmet with Ministry of Transport (MOT) Traffic Officer insignia. Helmet has a clear plastic viser with a black plastic top rim. There are press release buttons on either side beneath the viser. The inner of the helmet is lined with black velvet in a stripe formation and a padded leather base around the neck. Chin strap is made of webbing with a red push release button for the clasp. Body of the helmet is made of polystiren, coated in plastic.
Marks
Manufactured to Australian Standard 1698 / Made by Schuberth Helme; / Brunschweig, West-Germany / Type: BMW 2 / Size / Manufacture / License -No 679 / Vehicle Users Helmet / Shell constructed of hot-pressed / fibreglass reinforced polyester / resin; integral collar of injection / moulded poliamide; liner of hard / foam with cord covering. / Helmet can be seriously damaged by / substances such as petrol, paint, / adhesives or cleaning agents. Make / no modifications. Fasten helmet / securely. If helmet experiences a / severe blow, return it to the manu- / facturer for inspection or destroy / and replace it. Printed
Made in W-Germany by Schuberth for BMW Engraved
Approved to New Zealand Standard / NZS 5430 / Protective Helmets / For Vehicle Users / Lic. No 2411 Sticker
Visor is made of polycarbonate. / Visors damaged by scratching may be / UNSAFE and should be replaced. / To clean: wash only with soap suds. / Fitting instructions: unscrew and / remove old visor, slide new visor / over middle cam, fasten the screws. Sticker
Ministry of Transport / Traffic Officer Sticker
Made in W-Germany by Schuberth for BMW Engraved
Approved to New Zealand Standard / NZS 5430 / Protective Helmets / For Vehicle Users / Lic. No 2411 Sticker
Visor is made of polycarbonate. / Visors damaged by scratching may be / UNSAFE and should be replaced. / To clean: wash only with soap suds. / Fitting instructions: unscrew and / remove old visor, slide new visor / over middle cam, fasten the screws. Sticker
Ministry of Transport / Traffic Officer Sticker
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. Motorcycle Helmet - Ministry of Transport Traffic Officer helmet, 2009.10. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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