[Red Barchetta]

Darnit; I just got a brand new helmet a few weeks ago for my 900, and was storing it on a washing machine box in the garage. Well, turns out we had a leak in the garage, and when combined with the **** rain from the storm San Fran had, caused the box to collapse, dropping my new helmet about 4 feet or so.

The damage? About a square inch work of scratches and scuff marks on the backside. The scratches aren't very deep, so aside from the lesser aesthetics, is the still okay to wear?

 

[ZeroPunch]

It's your head Red, ??????????

 

[Red Barchetta]

It's your head Red, ??????????

Thanks, I wasn't sure about that :tongue:

I'm wondering if the helmet is still safe to wear if the damage appears to only be cosmetic?

 

[REFUGIO]

Bummer...New helmet falling to the ground like that.
Should still be OK to wear and protct your head.

 

[OKC_Kent]

I would wear it. You just don't want to wear a helmet that had weight inside it (like your head) when it dropped. 4 ft drop isn't much.

 

[vulcan500rider]

It's fine with it being in the box and only falling 4 feet.

 

[RichLockyer]

+1... it's fine

 

[fidgit]

insurance companies, and even some manufacturers would say if the helmet fell off the seat of your bike onto the ground its no good, shock can do "unseen" damage- but NO ONE in there right mind would trash a brand new helmet from something so light, i guess in the end its really up to you...:|

 

[vmjailer]

Put your helmet on your head.

 

[vtwinsouth]

I would says its fine. If you have loads of cash and worried, buy a new one. Its your choice and peace of mind at the end of the day but IMO I would just wear the skid lid !!

 

[relli]

yeah..............ive often wondered how many people would REALLY replace a 3-400 dollar helmet cause it got dropped. unless mine cracked or split open i aint replacing it. MOO