Is my helmet still good ?

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02-21-10, 10:33 AM
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.
02-21-10, 08:09 PM
GixerJockey

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

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... :naughty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stegosaurous

I wear an icon

condolences...
02-21-10, 09:05 PM
butcher bergs

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

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.
02-21-10, 09:31 PM
GixerJockey

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

PM sent...
02-21-10, 09:38 PM
butcher bergs

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

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
02-21-10, 09:39 PM
WordTooYoMamma

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

:popcorn:
02-21-10, 09:43 PM
"Dangerous" Dan K

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

:spit:

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?
02-21-10, 09:43 PM
GixerJockey

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

Is is one of the "very good quality" HJCs? Or just some run-of-the-mill shit?
02-21-10, 09:50 PM
"Dangerous" Dan K

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by GixerJockey

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...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_V7e3sdP0XyY/S4...glU/s720/1.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_V7e3sdP0XyY/S4...NnA/s720/8.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_V7e3sdP0XyY/S4...uDQ/s720/6.jpg
02-21-10, 09:52 PM
GixerJockey

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Dangerous" Dan K

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.
02-21-10, 10:06 PM
butcher bergs

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

:spit:

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

Noel, good on you to show humility.

:wub:
02-21-10, 10:07 PM
GixerJockey

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bergs

Noel, good on you to show humility.

:wub:

Thanks Paul. I've been trying much harder lately.
02-21-10, 10:09 PM
butcher bergs

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

It shows.
02-22-10, 11:28 AM
Jim

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

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.
02-22-10, 11:54 AM
xsiliconkid

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

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!
02-22-10, 11:59 AM
Mr. Kurtz

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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!

Arai does, too. ICON, however, does not.
02-22-10, 05:20 PM
FAST GSXR750

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by GixerJockey

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 :mope:
02-22-10, 09:27 PM
GixerJockey

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAST GSXR750

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

No, you can't turn a helmet inside-out and have another go...
02-22-10, 09:49 PM
KB

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

Just plug it and ride it.

KB
02-22-10, 09:53 PM
OreoGaborio

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by KB

Just plug it and ride it.

:twothumb:
02-23-10, 08:24 AM
dhuze

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

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.
03-01-10, 06:55 PM
yesterdayze

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

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.
03-01-10, 07:26 PM
Doc

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

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.
03-01-10, 08:31 PM
duganc1717

Re: Is my helmet still good ?

So why exactly do the Icon helmets suck so bad?:confused:
03-01-10, 09:04 PM
WordTooYoMamma

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Quote:

Originally Posted by duganc1717

So why exactly do the Icon helmets suck so bad?:confused:

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

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