Helmet after impact

[likearock4x4]

Originally Posted by Chimerix

You need to watch more South Park!

OK, that explains it... I'm glad it's over my head then.

[Sun357]

I'd replace it for sure. It served it's purpose in life! Glad you are ok!

Told a good friend of mine I was going to wear a shorty around town and he yelled at me. He hit some gravel that was swept onto the road he didn't notice and went down doing about 25mph. He said he'd have busted his chin at the least if he hadn't been wearing a full face. Stories like that I keep hearing just make me so wary.

~Fred

[cincydrifter99]

Never liked the modular for that reason, even though they are tested for just that kind of impact. Go with a well known manufacture, full face with good venting, you can't go wrong. I've tested several helmets with my head in them racing MotoX, REPLACE IT!
(what? did you say something? Ronnie, is that you.......................) I see dead motorcycles.............

[V2K_CCTX]

Always replace the helmet after an impact...you cant tell if the integrity of the shell has been compromised. Now, unless you think your head and brain arent worth the cost...the choice is yours, choose wisely.

[mcwrath]

Originally Posted by CGNY87

LMAO...am i the only one who gets this joke?

Nope
But after a 40mph crash, phase 1 for me would be to collect (new) underpants!

[Sabre2007/900]

Well not to be a smart a$$ but there is no question here at all. Trash the modular and get a new full face. Its a no-brainer, no pun intended. I mean, a 40 mph impact an you wanna put your head back in that helmet? First get a MRI to check for possible cranium and brain bruising, then get a NEW HELMET. A little tale of modular helmets; for a birthday I recieved a new modular a year ago. Looked it over flipped the visor section up and discovered a loose fastener on one side. This was new from the factory! WTF, that one went back and I paid the difference for a full face. I know that cash flow isn't great for any of us right now but really man, replace that thing. Ride 'em Safe boys an girls, an try not to land on your face.

[freezeradio]

I only use a helmet for 5 years . Even if I dont go down. Go down once..... On the shelf it goes ,And get a new one.

[idmtchris]

Duct tape and SeaFoam will restore a helmet to is pre dropped strength, but if you do not like the look of duct tape or the smell of Sea Foam you will need to buy a new helmet.

[Bear Rider]

A question for those of you who denigrate modular helmets.

What type of helmet would you recommend for us old farts who need glasses to avoid that oncoming barn -- an open face? I have yet to find a full face that I could get on or off without having to remove my glasses and then replace them -- a task that was often impossible.

[aKorn]

what kind of modular was it? Just like FF helmets the come in varying degrees of quality.

[Bubba68CS]

Originally Posted by Bear Rider

A question for those of you who denigrate modular helmets.

What type of helmet would you recommend for us old farts who need glasses to avoid that oncoming barn -- an open face? I have yet to find a full face that I could get on or off without having to remove my glasses and then replace them -- a task that was often impossible.

You actually try to take off your helmet with your glasses on?

I have had no issues wearing glasses with my full face Shoei...yes you have to take the glasses off before putting the helmet on or taking it off...but its really not that big of a hassle.

Worst part is when the temps start falling below the freezing mark...they'll fog up along with the shield, but unlike the shield, you cant really put any airflow over them

[bross]

Originally Posted by Chimerix

I'm glad I read this thread! It's getting on time for a new helmet, and I was thinking about one of those trendy modular ones. Never occured to me that there could be a downside! I'll stick to one-piece, full-face, I think.

Another consideration with a flip up is that there is a real possibility of breaking your chin or jaw bone in an accident due to the hinge mechanism taking up much of the space that would normally be padding. These hinges also have to be very strong to provide some strength to the helmet so are usually made out of steel. Lots of reports of damage to the face, chin, jaw. I'll stick with my full face, even though I wear glasses and a flip up would be way convenient.

Flip up helmets ?? Do you like your face?? - ADVrider

[RocketPunch]

Originally Posted by Bear Rider

A question for those of you who denigrate modular helmets.

What type of helmet would you recommend for us old farts who need glasses to avoid that oncoming barn -- an open face? I have yet to find a full face that I could get on or off without having to remove my glasses and then replace them -- a task that was often impossible.

Ultimately, you can use whatever helmet you want. To be honestly, I am not sure if meant it is impossible to wear classes with a full face or it is impossible "for you" to wear classes with a full face.

I wear glasses with a full face all the time.

[Bear Rider]

I have used all sorts of helmets in my riding. However, the full faced helmets that I have tried made it very difficult if not downright impossible to get the glasses back on once the helmet was in place. I have been using an HJC modular, since I feel it provides better protection than an open face helmet, but I would like to find a full face that I can live with. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

My face is broader than the norm, and may be the cause of the difficulty.

[OKC_Kent]

I have used all sorts of helmets in my riding. However, the full faced helmets that I have tried made it very difficult if not downright impossible to get the glasses back on once the helmet was in place. I have been using an HJC modular, since I feel it provides better protection than an open face helmet, but I would like to find a full face that I can live with. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

My face is broader than the norm, and may be the cause of the difficulty.

There is a small trick to putting glasses on with a full face.

1. Take your glasses off
2. Put the helmet on half way, so the viewport is at your forehead.
3. Slide on your glasses and the earpieces will go over your ears. . You will find it easy to put them on, but the lenses will be up on your forehead.
4. Lower the helmet and glasses together, they will slide into place.

[Sabre2007/900]

Bear Rider, You have my sympathy. I have a somewhat wide head, a real problem with finding helmet comfort. I use the exact method that OKC Kent describes with an HJC full face, it works perfectly for me. Give it a try, the only thing you might have to do once the glasses slide in place is use a finger to seat them on the bridge of your nose. Good Luck and ride safe.

[CTRider]

Originally Posted by RocketPunch

1) Get new helmet
2) Don't get flip up's
3) ????
4) Profit

Originally Posted by CGNY87

LMAO...am i the only one who gets this joke?

It's a joke about underwear elves, so I totally get it - without watching South Park...

Originally Posted by Bear Rider

I have used all sorts of helmets in my riding. However, the full faced helmets that I have tried made it very difficult if not downright impossible to get the glasses back on once the helmet was in place. I have been using an HJC modular, since I feel it provides better protection than an open face helmet, but I would like to find a full face that I can live with. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

My face is broader than the norm, and may be the cause of the difficulty.

I've never had an issue getting my sunglasses on and off with my full face. It sounds like what you need is to try different helmets on with the glasses to see what ones give you the most room around the temples to do that.

In my case, it's pretty painless:

1 - Place helmet on head
2 - Slip sunglasses (or glasses) on
3 - ????
4 - Profit!

[rigormortis879]

Dude, get a new helmet.

There is no reason to even chance a problem.

[UltraNEO*]

Originally Posted by LukeTMK

Long story short, I was thrown off my bike ( while going 40) and landed on my chin. Luckly my helmet took all of the impact. It was a full face modular helmet, and the impact forced the front of the helmet to flip open when I landed. However, I Can still close the helmet and it feels secure when I pull it with my hands.

My question is, how do I find out if the modular helmet suffered any real damage that has degraded its protection.

Time for a replacement. Keeping your nut safe and secure is better, more important and it's not worth taking the risk of reusing one that appears to be 'ok' cause looks can deceive.

[Kawasaki Noobie]

Originally Posted by Puck90a

Um... Does it have something to do with a pecker?

Who brought birds into this convo....


Glad to see your still here to ask what you should do. My dad has a modular one and idk why he got it. I liked the solid one peice helmet since a lot of damange in a crash is on your jaw portion of the helmet(says the Guide to Proficient Motorcycling"

I would replace it without a question