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SPH-4 overhaul

Tue Apr 10, 2012 12:52 pm

I have a nice SPH-4 that is need of overhaul. I want to sell it, so I'm figuring out that an overhauled helmet will fetch a nicer price than an unrestored one.

The suspension kit and the visor are OK, I need a new mike but the styrene inside the shell is due for retirement. Do you guys know where I could find a replacement styrene liner?

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Re: SPH-4 overhaul

Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:04 pm

Gibson & Barnes perhaps? they have (or can get) more than their website shows for helmet parts

Re: SPH-4 overhaul

Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:26 am

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Re: SPH-4 overhaul

Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:08 am

Thanks.

Gibson and Barnes do not ship to Canada.

Re: SPH-4 overhaul

Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:02 pm

Are you sure about that? When I go to their checkout, they have an international option for shipping. I don't know why they wouldn't ship to Canada, nothing they make is restricted from export.

Re: SPH-4 overhaul

Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:45 am

They don't. Last time I ordered from them I was in Florida and was able to receive my stuff. Apparently, a helmet is a weapon system and it mustn't be sold to dangerous Canadians.

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