Dropped helmet

[G4L4XY]

Accidently dropped my helmet yesterday, managed to reduce the impact a little by fumbling to catch it against my bike so the impact was from only 40cms or so.

Have uploaded a couple pics, do I need to replace it?

[SILVER SUZI]

Only looking at the pics on my phone, but any damage is too much damage. I'm guessing by the fact you asked the question, you really already know the answer.

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[sinfull]

Up to you !

Your head !

[Laava]

You will need to get a new helmet and bike. I am prepared to buy the damaged goods off you for $10
Yep, those CBR's are fucked once they have come into contact with a helmet!

[Bonez]

Looks like its penetrated the outer shell so I'd go with yip replace it. This is from a tight bastard who has to prise his wallet open with a gas axe and crow bar.

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[G4L4XY]

You will need to get a new helmet and bike. I am prepared to buy the damaged goods off you for $10
Yep, those CBR's are fucked once they have come into contact with a helmet!

Funny guy

Looks like its penetrated the outer shell so I'd go with yip replace it. This is from a tight bastard who has to prise his wallet open with a gas axe and crow bar.

Sent from my P75 running Red Hat 5.2 and Lynx.

Yeah it's only a couple months old to begin with

[Maha]

Looks like its penetrated the outer shell so I'd go with yip replace it. This is from a tight bastard who has to prise his wallet open with a gas axe and crow bar.

Sent from my P75 running Red Hat 5.2 and Lynx.

I just had to replace my wallet this weekend, that hurt, but my other one was looking like a handbag...
...and yip, replace any dropped helmet, visual damage may be minimal but its what you can't see that may come back to bite you.
Next fall/drop, it could just bust wide open.

TIP: Dont ever leave your helmet on the bike seat.



NOT Sent from my P75 running Red Hat 5.2 and Lynx. (cos I don't have one, I am too tight)

[G4L4XY]

TIP: Dont ever leave your helmet on the bike seat.



NOT Sent from my P75 running Red Hat 5.2 and Lynx. (cos I don't have one, I am too tight)

I like to put it on the mirror which has worked every other time, but the clutch lever happened to be in the way this time and it never went on properly.
Would it really split open if/when the next fall happened?

[oneofsix]

Would have thought your main danger would be from a penetrative force hitting close to the damage as you have lost the outer shell at that point. Have a wee peek at this video.

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/...elmets/283819/

[GSF]

I like to put it on the mirror which has worked every other time, but the clutch lever happened to be in the way this time and it never went on properly.
Would it really split open if/when the next fall happened?

The part of the helmet that saves your bacon is the impact-absorbing filler that is underneath the plastic shell - the shell holds the helmet together and gives some protection from penetrating impacts. The problem is that the foamy stuff inside that absorbs the knocks only absorbs a hit once and then it's compromised. You can't really tell if it's still good or not.

Given that you've got visible damage to the ABS shell I would be a bit sketchy about that lid - and I'm a cheap bastard.

[Bonez]

TIP: Dont ever leave your helmet on the bike seat.

Bike seats make great shelfs. Indicators are excellent helmet hangers.


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[Maha]

The part of the helmet that saves your bacon is the impact-absorbing filler that is underneath the plastic shell - the shell holds the helmet together and gives some protection from penetrating impacts. The problem is that the foamy stuff inside that absorbs the knocks only absorbs a hit once and then it's compromised. You can't really tell if it's still good or not.

Given that you've got visible damage to the ABS shell I would be a bit sketchy about that lid - and I'm a cheap bastard.

I like to put it on the mirror which has worked every other time, but the clutch lever happened to be in the way this time and it never went on properly.
Would it really split open if/when the next fall happened?

GSF makes the point I was alluding to.

[Maha]

Bike seats make great shelfs.

For ones arse yes...and the odd sandwich.

[quickbuck]

I like to put it on the mirror which has worked every other time, but the clutch lever happened to be in the way this time and it never went on properly.
Would it really split open if/when the next fall happened?

Never hang your helmet off the mirror either.
It is likely to fall, but I guess you know that now.

The best place for a helmet is on your head. 2nd best is in your hand.
If you need to put it down, put it on the ground. It can't fall any lower if it is already there!
If at a fuel station then somwtimes I leave it on the pump, if it is a place that I trust... (bare in mind all sorts of people with no money are attracted to those places).

There are combination carabinas you can buy that fit in your pocket, and lock your helmet (with double D rings) to any bike. This may be a good investment.

(sent from my Sony Vaio running Windows 7).

[SMOKEU]

Since a helmet can be damaged internally without any obvious external damage, how do you know it hasn't been dropped somewhere between (and including) the manufacturer to the retailer?