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Helmet Protection - 3/21/2006 3:25:25 PM    woogie Posts: 416 Joined: 10/22/2005 Status: online Well, a short while back, I was an idiot and banged up my helmet. Not in a crash, it just fell off my bike. Big mistake, I won't ever do that again. That whole experience made me really realize how fragile the finish on these expensive helmets really is. So, after buying a new helmet, I decided to try to do something about it. I had just put the Tank Slapper on my tank, and one of their headlight kits on also. Seemed like the thing to try. I bought some of the roll material - not of the Tank Slapper (it's a static cling type material), but of the headlight covering, as it is thicker and has adhesive. I made some paper templates, cut out the material...I think it turned out pretty good. The seams are barely visible. It was not the easiest install in the world - the doubly curved surface of the helmet is much harder than covering the headlights...but it is possible. See what you think: < Message edited by woogie -- 3/22/2006 1:56:35 PM > _____________________________ 2008 Silver/Black CBR1000RR Post #: 1

RE: Helmet Protection - 3/21/2006 3:34:07 PM    cjbettis Posts: 1098 Joined: 10/29/2005 Status: offline nice job....would be tough to make look that clean....only seem could see from pics was horizontally on back _____________________________ (in reply to woogie) Post #: 2

RE: Helmet Protection - 3/21/2006 3:43:52 PM    kiggy74 Posts: 1008 Joined: 7/27/2005 Status: offline Ouch. That really sucks. If you read the Arai manual they tell you to replace if it's dropped from waste high or above. I believe this line was written by the guy that's never had to actually pay for a $500 Arai helmet. _____________________________ 2007 CBR600RR - For Track 2006 CBR1000RR - For Sale Yoshimura RS-5 Carbon Comp Werkes Fender Eliminator Clear Alternatives Taillight VFX Flash Eq Proton Flushmounts Lightech Frame Sliders (in reply to cjbettis) Post #: 3

RE: Helmet Protection - 3/21/2006 3:45:47 PM    GRUNT_Jarksbro   Posts: 145 Joined: 7/27/2005 Status: offline If that’s the helmet you dropped you may want to get it x-rayed Dropping a helmet from as high as your bike onto a hard surface may render it usless. Its hard to tell if some of those marks are damaged areas or just reflections. _____________________________ Does this rag smell like chloroform to you? (in reply to woogie) Post #: 4

RE: Helmet Protection - 3/21/2006 3:54:23 PM    woogie Posts: 416 Joined: 10/22/2005 Status: online Yeah, the worry about dropping it is why I purchased the new one. The new one is pictured. I don't think this stuff is going to save it from a major drop or anything, but maybe bumping it on a table or something as I walk by...that kind of stuff. CJBettis, there are seams visible, but they really are pretty minor. I tried to take shots that would show the seams. The lighter areas hide the seams a little better. (in reply to GRUNT_Jarksbro) Post #: 5

RE: Helmet Protection - 3/21/2006 6:39:12 PM    CBR Chick Posts: 203 Joined: 12/20/2005 Status: offline I too have heard that about the helmets but it's not always true. I dropped mine before I took the MSF course, when I told one of my instructors about it he was able to look on the inside of it and tell wether or not is was still any good. But dude that really sucks about you're lid, it's a nice looking one! Those markes look really bad. _____________________________ If it can fit between my legs, I can ride it! (in reply to woogie) Post #: 6

RE: Helmet Protection - 3/21/2006 6:48:56 PM    woogie Posts: 416 Joined: 10/22/2005 Status: online Gee thanks! The helmet in the pictures IS THE NEW ONE! (i.e. no damage at all) I think what you are seeing are reflections... < Message edited by woogie -- 3/21/2006 6:49:43 PM > (in reply to CBR Chick) Post #: 7

RE: Helmet Protection - 3/21/2006 6:58:43 PM    CBR Chick Posts: 203 Joined: 12/20/2005 Status: offline Oh ok, cause with the refelctions it looked like it fell down a flight of steps. In that case the lid looks good, and great job on the headlight stuff. _____________________________ If it can fit between my legs, I can ride it! (in reply to woogie) Post #: 8

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