Is my helmet still good ?

[DuncanMoto]

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I have some closeout deals on Arai and Icon if you want to come by.
I also have a helmet cut away that shows what happens to the foam that you can't see.

[GixerJockey]

Not to bust your balls or anything, but this thread is like asking "Hey Noel, what do you think of this rash?" without posting pics.

Still waiting for the pics...

I wear an icon

condolences...

[butcher bergs]

I have a nice Shoei I could sell you. Got some minor scuffs in it. Little bit of black permanent marker and it'd be as good as new. Lemme know if you want it because it's just sitting on a shelf at the moment.....I certainly won't use it ever again.

[GixerJockey]

I have a nice Shoei I could sell you. Got some minor scuffs in it. Little bit of black permanent marker and it'd be as good as new. Lemme know if you want it because it's just sitting on a shelf at the moment.....I certainly won't use it ever again.

PM sent...

[butcher bergs]

Shoei SOLD to GixerJockey!


Up next, a "slightly irregular" HJC CL-12.

danny, this one has your name all over it!

Little rash on the back but it was only one crash and, as a bonus, the lid is only 11 years old. My loss is your gamble. $165

[WordTooYoMamma]

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Shoei SOLD to GixerJockey!


Up next, a "slightly irregular" HJC CL-12.

danny, this one has your name all over it!

Little rash on the back but it was only one crash and, as a bonus, the lid is only 11 years old. My loss is your gamble. $165

I'll TAKE IT!

I showed you that? Or were you one of the ones I was asking if it was still good when I first joined?

[GixerJockey]

Shoei SOLD to GixerJockey!


Up next, a "slightly irregular" HJC CL-12.

danny, this one has your name all over it!

Little rash on the back but it was only one crash and, as a bonus, the lid is only 11 years old. My loss is your gamble. $165

Is is one of the "very good quality" HJCs? Or just some run-of-the-mill shit?

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Is is one of the "very good quality" HJCs? Or just some run-of-the-mill shit?

Back off Noel, it's already sold. Bergsie sent me some pics, it's clearly in excellent shape and of very high quality. Only has 10 or so crashes on it, and was purchased used in '04. I believe it's only missing 3 or 4 pieces due to crash damage, if you don't count the chips...

[GixerJockey]

Back off Noel, it's already sold. Bergsie sent me some pics, it's clearly in excellent shape and of very high quality.

Oh no. I was merely asking for the rest of the forum. I just bought his slightly used Shoei pictured above. No need to be a glutton. I'll gladly let someone else have a shot at that fine piece of equipment.

[butcher bergs]

No no, this is an actual helmet I own, Dan.

Noel, good on you to show humility.

[GixerJockey]

Noel, good on you to show humility.

Thanks Paul. I've been trying much harder lately.

[butcher bergs]

It shows.

[Jim]

has he tried contacting Icon & see if they offer an inspection on their helmets? I've shipped a scuffed Shoei for testing after a lowside.

[xsiliconkid]

Shoei is the only manufacturer I have come across that offers this service...
You guys must like playing Russian Roulette - with only one chamber, empty!

[Mr. Kurtz]

Shoei is the only manufacturer I have come across that offers this service...
You guys must like playing Russian Roulette - with only one chamber, empty!

Arai does, too. ICON, however, does not.

[FAST GSXR750]

Oh no. I was merely asking for the rest of the forum. I just bought his slightly used Shoei pictured above. No need to be a glutton. I'll gladly let someone else have a shot at that fine piece of equipment.

Isn't this kinda like buying a used condom? WTF

[GixerJockey]

Isn't this kinda like buying a used condom? WTF

No, you can't turn a helmet inside-out and have another go...

[KB]

Just plug it and ride it.


KB

[OreoGaborio]

Just plug it and ride it.

[dhuze]

If it hasn't split in half it's fine. With an IQ of 3000 you can afford to loose 2700 and still be one of the mostest smarterer geniuses ever.

[yesterdayze]

I recommend doing a little research. Look up how much skull surgery typically costs, if your disability plan is good and how well you can pay the bills while in ICU. If the answer is no to paying the bills or the total out of pocket cost is more then 400 bucks, get a new helmet.

The other equation that works well is take your IQ, divide by 2. Remember that number. Now add 12, subtract the number you remembered in the previous step. That will be your IQ after you bounce off the pavement and your helmet fails to protect your head. If that number is less then 70 and your not a fan of bibs then I would get a new helmet.

Okay, exaggerating slightly, but seriously, if there is any chance your helmet smacked the pavement instead of sliding, replace it. If it slid and the outer shell is worn through, replace it.

[Doc]

I can remember being broke and looking for a cheap helmet. It SUCKED, but it was something I was willling to do to ride.

I would have loved an Arai back in the day but I got the best helmet my money could buy. Which was an early HJC, Not for the graphics or the bling.

I just bought another HJC, Same model Spies wears, and I use AGV for the most part. Both cheaper that Arai or Shoei but comparable and better that Icon.

[duganc1717]

So why exactly do the Icon helmets suck so bad?

[WordTooYoMamma]

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So why exactly do the Icon helmets suck so bad?

if you have a 300 dollar icon helmet you might aswell have a 400 dollar arai