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motorbum · 05-10-2009

You will get many different opinions on this one from many different people. If you see no visible cracks in the shell, it will be fine. But be sure to inspect it carefully for small or hairline cracks. If people replaced their helmet everytime they dropped it, some would find it cheaper to sell their bike. Also, if your helmet is marked up you can't wear it at the track if that's something that your into. If your not into track days it's a no never mind. Being just the visor, I personally wouldn't give it a second thought.

Etiquette wise, if he just jumped on your bike and knocked it off, yea, I would ask him to replace it. Since you let him set on your bike and he knocked it off, it's kinda 50/50. If he offers to pay, take it. Outside of that it's just a visor and they aren't much so I wouldn't really insist.

Just my double penny.

05-10-2009	#4 (permalink)
motorbum Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 17	You will get many different opinions on this one from many different people. If you see no visible cracks in the shell, it will be fine. But be sure to inspect it carefully for small or hairline cracks. If people replaced their helmet everytime they dropped it, some would find it cheaper to sell their bike. Also, if your helmet is marked up you can't wear it at the track if that's something that your into. If your not into track days it's a no never mind. Being just the visor, I personally wouldn't give it a second thought. Etiquette wise, if he just jumped on your bike and knocked it off, yea, I would ask him to replace it. Since you let him set on your bike and he knocked it off, it's kinda 50/50. If he offers to pay, take it. Outside of that it's just a visor and they aren't much so I wouldn't really insist. Just my double penny. __________________ You are a unique individual just like everyone else.