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| Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2006
Bike: Honda Hawk
Location: OILERVILLE
Posts: 85
| I've had my helmet for 3 years now. It is an extra small. But lately it feels like it has been wobbling around. I'm pretty sure my head hasn't shrunk........is the padding inside flattening? And if it is can I get it replaced, or should I buy a new helmet? |
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| Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2006
Bike: 2006 Black C50
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 37
| Are you wearing your hair shorter? It's probably the padding getting old. It's probably more efficient to buy a new helmet than to try to get the old one re-padded. Plus, you'd then have a spare.
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 894
| +1. Hairstyles can make a big difference, and the rule of thumb is replace them every five years anyway.
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| Throttle Jockey ![]() | Yeah, I agree...hairstyle can make a big difference. However, the padding will flatten out after a while too. I'd retire it & get another one...or replace padding if it's never been dropped or had an impact. Or, if you're on a tight budget...duck tape! |
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| Sprocket Pilot ![]() Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: Silver/Grey VStar1300
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 846
| If it's never been dropped, then it's probably just the padding crushing down or the hairstyle. If budget is tight, a skullcap or dorag could be added as a temporary alternative, but I'd start saving for a new one.
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| Quiche' King ![]() Joined: Jun 2005
Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50
Location: McDonough Georgia
Posts: 4,287
| Ive been told that because of the sweat and general wear, you should replace your helmet every 3 to 5 years anyway. Anybody else heard that ??
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| Throttle Jockey ![]() Joined: Jun 2006
Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project
Location: Prince George BC
Posts: 3,111
| I agree with smurf...I think the idea is that over time the helmet just sort of wears away a bit, it's a little more brittle and what not. It's also not as cool as it once was...that's the best reason.!!!
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| I took the All Bran Challenge ![]() Joined: Jun 2005
Bike: C50SE
Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada
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| Depending on the brand, the padding can be replaceable. My AFX has replaceable padding. In some you have a choice of padding sizes thereby being able to fit the helmet better. |
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
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| U.B's LoveChild ![]() Joined: Jan 2006
Bike: 2008 C90 SE
Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada
Posts: 1,221
| I lent a buddy my old ski boots once. He hadn't even got half way down the first run and they literaly fell apart on him. Luckily he wasn't hurt and it was quite comical in its own way ! But after seeing that it has always made me think that a crash helmet should not be used for too many years. I'd recommend buying a new one in your situation.
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| Throttle Jockey ![]() Joined: Jun 2006
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Location: Prince George BC
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| Repost or not...that's still funny
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