Helmet question

[Wishbone]

So my problem is that it is getting cold here in the north east and now my helmet lets to much cold air in. I have a HJC cl-15 that didn't get enough air flow in the summer so I DRILLED A FEW HOLES IN IT to let some air in just like those fancy $500 helmets (don't worry I only drilled them out to 1/8th inch because I know if they are to big it will compromise the structure of the helmet and thats why the big name companies don't do it either) So my question was if I used duct tape to cover the holes will the adhesive from the tape deteriorate the shell or will it be ok? I'm worried that the polycarbonate composite shell might not be as tolerant as a fiberglass shell.


Thanks for any advice :cheers and ride safe

[KillBill]

Faster ---

I have had good luck with wearing one of these under my helmet. Have you tried that yet?

(no, it's not me)

[Pittenger5]

Just dont wear it into the bank

[OreoGaborio]

not column c

[KillBill]

Just dont wear it into the bank

[Wishbone]

not column c

Not just yet.

BUT it will be

[CEO]

Faster ---

I have had good luck with wearing one of these under my helmet. Have you tried that yet?

+1 I bought a balaclava at REI for 18 bucks. Works like a charm.

Other option is to get a nicer helmet.

[KillBill]

I have a Shoei RF1000 and it still gets pretty chilly without any extra protection.

[Jim]

have you looked into snow mobile helmets? i had a chick wear one one the back of my bike, and couldnt tell the difference (other than the weight)

[Wishbone]

i wont be able to call you a homo on SBN until 11/18, 9:00pm EST

Just get a new screen name

I had to edit my original post because it seems that every one is missing the fact that I said I drilled holes in the helmet

[RandyO]

hmmmmm... I go to the drive up window all the time like that

[mycirus]

hmmmmm... I go to the drive up window all the time like that

Thats cause the bank gets more scared of you without it!!!

Bruce

[Doc]

Idiot! Drilling holes in your helmet... what a squid!













Is that better?

[Kham]

John, i thought you were gonna toss that helmet anyway because not bullet proof. what are you worry about? i doubt duck tap is gonna do anything besides making it look ugly. fill it with bondo then.

[Uncle Snake]

Just get a new screen name

I had to edit my original post because it seems that every one is missing the fact that I said I drilled holes in the helmet

Obviously drilling holes in your helmet is stupid and unsafe!!!!!!!!


You need to ream the holes after drilling to eliminate any micro-fractures in the poly-comp shell. Than you'll be safer than even if you had one of those sweet chrome nazi lids with the iron cross on top......