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ram_doom
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PostPosted: 16:44 - 04 Jul 2006    Post subject: Cleaning icky filthy helmet liner Reply with quote

My old shoei xr 800 has no removeable lining... so how the hell do I clean the inside of it Shocked with all this summer heat, the inside is a bit soaked with sweat and its probably going crusty Confused suggestions? And I mean clean, not spray it with fabreeze Wink
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PostPosted: 16:47 - 04 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Mild detergent..A Sponge and a Nail Brush and a few hours to let it Dry I should think would be your best bet.....

Failing that a Jet Wash...FTW.....
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PostPosted: 16:51 - 04 Jul 2006    Post subject: Re: Cleaning icky filthy helmet liner Reply with quote

ram_doom wrote:
My old shoei xr 800 has no removeable lining... so how the hell do I clean the inside of it Shocked with all this summer heat, the inside is a bit soaked with sweat and its probably going crusty Confused suggestions? And I mean clean, not spray it with fabreeze Wink


The only soap to use is hair shampoo. Add a dollop to some warm (not hot) water and apply with a soft dish brush or sim with a handle so you can reach into the helmet. Work it into the fabric. Shampoo is specifically designed to dissolve skin grease/sweat/dirt with the added bonus of being easily removed with water leaving no residue. Rinse thoroughly then allow to dry naturally shell side down so water can easily evaporate.

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PostPosted: 17:44 - 04 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

I tend to remove as many ancillaries as possible, then put it in the bath/shower and rinse it with a shower head, working in small amounts of soap. Then allow it to dry naturally.
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PostPosted: 18:59 - 04 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ive heard that johnssons baby lotion/shampoo is a good gentle one to use Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 14:49 - 05 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm sure I once read something about putting it in the freezer for 24hrs... but I could be wrong!
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PostPosted: 14:51 - 05 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thats works for gloves Wink

It takes a bit more than that to clean a helmet liner Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 15:04 - 05 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some good suggestions in this earlier thread.
Basically don't be afraid.
Get into the shower with it and clean it out with baby shampoo.
Don't be afraid to get it really wet/fill it with water.

Clean it out until no more muck comes out. This may take several applications.
Then put it somewhere out of the way to dry. Airing cupboards are ideal. Just remember leave it for a few days.

Obviously if you use your bike regularly and only have one lid then you'll have to time your cleaning.

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PostPosted: 15:07 - 05 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

map wrote:
Some good suggestions in this earlier thread.
Basically don't be afraid.
Get into the shower with it and clean it out with baby shampoo.
Don't be afraid to get it really wet/fill it with water.

Clean it out until no more muck comes out. This may take several applications.
Then put it somewhere out of the way to dry.


We are still on about Motorcycle Helmets right..... Whistle
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PostPosted: 18:23 - 05 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wear a silk or cotton balaclava on your filthy disgusting sweaty head Razz . I never leave home without mine and the inside of my lid is as new.
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