Creative uses for old helmets?

**MsKABC** · 2nd April 2010, 15:09

So I have an HJC HQ1 that went for a skid down the road the other day with my head inside it. Obviously it is now unusable and surplus to requirements. Anyone got any novel ideas for what to do with old helmets?

Our list so far:

mailbox
pot plant holder
bird house
clothes peg holder
fishbowl
bedside lamp
gatepost heads (would need a matching pair)

**Maki** · 2nd April 2010, 15:11

Give it to a Harley rider who still uses the helmet his German grandfather used in WW2. He will be your devoted friend forever.

**SMOKEU** · 2nd April 2010, 15:16

Shoot it.

**Maha** · 2nd April 2010, 15:21

mailbox.....Visor for the door?...
pot plant holder....maybe, but.....na fuck it, its a good idea.
bird house.....Is that for one wood pigeon or eight sparrows?
clothes peg holder.....you use a clothes line?
fishbowl.....Will need very small fish with a visual defect.
bedside lamp....As a lamp shade, not really eh?
gatepost heads (would need a matching pair) ....the cost puts this idea out.

**megageoff76** · 2nd April 2010, 15:47

I have an old one under the house that a family of spiders moved in to.

They seem to like it, and they are quiet, so i'll let them stay.

**Jonno.** · 2nd April 2010, 15:48

Make a scarecrow.

**cave weta** · 2nd April 2010, 16:03

Originally Posted by Maki

Give it to a Harley rider who still uses the helmet his German grandfather used in WW2. He will be your devoted friend forever.

Why is it that Harley riders strive to emulate the all american dream of being a winner, riding off into a golden sunset on an all american bike and they wear the helmet of the team that came second in both world wars?

**Bobbyman** · 2nd April 2010, 16:11

A breakfast bowl for your Weetbix and Milk!

**fliplid** · 2nd April 2010, 17:26

Assuming it still has a "good side"- cut it down the middle, drill a hole in the side and fit a cheap quartz clock mechanism to turn it into a wall clock... You'll need to glue the visor 1/2 into place though.

**SMOKEU** · 2nd April 2010, 18:14

Originally Posted by cave weta

Why is it that Harley riders strive to emulate the all american dream of being a winner, riding off into a golden sunset on an all american bike and they wear the helmet of the team that came second in both world wars?

Because they touch themselves at night.

**munster** · 2nd April 2010, 18:53

put a skull and a candle in it for Halloween

**MsKABC** · 3rd April 2010, 10:34

Some great ideas so far folks! Thanks, and keep them coming.

**MsKABC** · 3rd April 2010, 10:35

Originally Posted by fliplid

Assuming it still has a "good side"- cut it down the middle, drill a hole in the side and fit a cheap quartz clock mechanism to turn it into a wall clock... You'll need to glue the visor 1/2 into place though.

That's a fantastic idea - I love it! The helmet is in pretty good nick actually, just a wee scuff. I could make TWO clocks and give one away as a gift!