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Triesandluth

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helmet dropping
« on: December 31, 2014, 10:52:52 PM »
How often do you drop your helmet? I'm going to need a new one without ever getting into an accident due to constantly dropping mine. Right off the seat while gearing up and warming the scoot, usually when there are enough people around to think i'm a sap.
I actually pumped about 4oz of 93 octane all over it the other night when it fell, trying to catch it.
 
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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2014, 10:58:47 PM »
I'm anal about the things I own. Either they have no meaning or I protect them.
My helmets are for target practice (pellet gun) but my TV screen... God forbid a fly lands on it.

It's even worse if someone suggests I chain up my dogs...
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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2014, 11:10:47 PM »
If i was particular about my helmet i would've had a fit by now. Dropped it earlier and took out another large section of clearcoat and some paint. It is beginning to look like a crash test dummy helmet

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4796780409_9a6964dd3a_b.jpg
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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2014, 11:14:38 PM »
A helmet is like a leather jacket. All new, and shiny is for wannabee's.
It's the scrapes, and scars that tell a story you could spend days explaining. I can remember every scuff, and tell you when, and where it came from.

I still have no clue where my kitchen is tho... "nuther story...
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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2014, 11:25:04 PM »
Yikes......
If I drop a hat from seat level to the hard I scrap it and not because of aesthetics.

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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2014, 11:34:38 PM »
Will the Dring on your helmet chin strap fit over a brake lever to hang it? If not rig a hook somewhere to hang it for a temporary place.
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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2015, 01:03:38 AM »
Quote from: Amac1680 on December 31, 2014, 11:25:04 PM
Yikes......
If I drop a hat from seat level to the hard I scrap it and not because of aesthetics.

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I'm sure that there's some rule of what kind of impact renders it unsuitable for use.  Probably exceeded by now,  especially since it has taken yet another fall since I posted last😡
I look daily at new ones with intent to buy...eventually. 

And yes,  rigging up a helmet holder is long overdue.  Might steal the one from my Taotao.
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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2015, 01:15:07 AM »
The one where the flash is just happened.  Fell off because I sat it on a glove,  unsuiting to go in the head shop for more kratom.
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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2015, 01:15:37 AM »
I'll just start rocking my daughter's helmet
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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2015, 02:47:07 AM »
Quote from: Triesandluth on December 31, 2014, 10:52:52 PM
Right off the seat while gearing up and warming the scoot, usually when there are enough people around to think i'm a sap.
 

Why not place it on top of the side mirror?  Works for me..


Quote from: Amac1680 on December 31, 2014, 11:25:04 PM
Yikes......
If I drop a hat from seat level to the hard I scrap it and not because of aesthetics.

Yeah, that's what they recommend.  Supposedly the foam's done it's job at that point and the helmet is ruined.  Or so the helmet manufacturers and certifiers say.

Zombie, you really should keep those beasts on a leash - you're scaring the neighbors.  ;D

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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2015, 02:50:23 AM »
Quote from: MooseMax on January 01, 2015, 02:47:07 AM
 
Why not place it on top of the side mirror?  Works for me..


The handlebar lock is nonfunctional. it has seen pavement before from hanging it, bumping the scoot, then the bars swinging and losing the helmet!
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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2015, 04:57:56 AM »
Try the Helmet Hook
http://thehelmethook.com/products/the-helmet-hook

or

Just send a payment over paypal to info@totaldesignz.com (if you have paypal) for $13.95 per helmet hook if you're in the US. If outside, add $2 for shipping.

These are two places that I know of that sell the helmet hook.
The Helmet Hook can be mounted hook inward or outward, which ever is your pleasure.
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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2015, 06:33:34 AM »
"Zombie, you really should keep those beasts on a leash - you're scaring the neighbors.  ;D"

The neighbors on both sides of me have moved... At least that's what I tell the cops.
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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2015, 09:23:59 AM »
Quote from: Doc Wheezer on January 01, 2015, 04:57:56 AM
Try the Helmet Hook
http://thehelmethook.com/products/the-helmet-hook
Hmm.  That could be a keeper. 
Right now I'm looking to use the hook off of my Taotao since I just stripped it of 90% of its plastic,  and hacked up the rest  (thanks zombie,  got me on a customizing my crappy scooter kick,  aka-make it look more ghetto). 
Just gotta find the screw in all my junk that'll take to the threaded hole I want to use.
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Re: helmet dropping
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2015, 03:35:59 PM »
Quote from: 2wheelfun on December 31, 2014, 11:34:38 PM
Will the Dring on your helmet chin strap fit over a brake lever to hang it? If not rig a hook somewhere to hang it for a temporary place.
Happy New Year 2wheelfun,
If you haven't yet, take a look at The Helmet Hook I posted about earlier.
Is there anything that can be fabricated DIY style, that's cheaper than 14.00, just as practical, nice looking and easy to use? Maybe.

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