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KingKong
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PostPosted: 15:05 - 10 Jan 2012    Post subject: Burned Helmet Reply with quote
Hi

Back of helmet has suffered a burn due to being to close to heat emitting instrument. Is the safety performance of the helmet compromised, need I replace it? It's my pillion helmet.

Thanks
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Dracon
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PostPosted: 15:18 - 10 Jan 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, without a doubt. You can't tell how badly the structure of the helmet has been affected, and you don't want your pillion to be the test pilot!
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pits
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PostPosted: 15:27 - 10 Jan 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
You asked this in another thread did you not? Rolling Eyes
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DrDonnyBrago
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PostPosted: 15:41 - 10 Jan 2012    Post subject: Re: Burned Helmet Reply with quote
KingKong wrote:
Hi

Back of helmet has suffered a burn due to being to close to heat emitting instrument. Is the safety performance of the helmet compromised, need I replace it? It's my pillion helmet.

Thanks




Yes, you ever heated up polystyrene? It doesn't last long, the important part of your lid is made of the stuff. They use hot wires to cut and shape it, it melts and shrinks. If the back of the lid is burnt then the inside is destroyed and the lid is junk, buy a new one. You can pick up brand new lids for £30 on online.
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KingKong
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PostPosted: 15:56 - 10 Jan 2012    Post subject: Re: Burned Helmet Reply with quote
DonnyBrago wrote:
KingKong wrote:
Hi

Back of helmet has suffered a burn due to being to close to heat emitting instrument. Is the safety performance of the helmet compromised, need I replace it? It's my pillion helmet.

Thanks




Yes, you ever heated up polystyrene? It doesn't last long, the important part of your lid is made of the stuff. They use hot wires to cut and shape it, it melts and shrinks. If the back of the lid is burnt then the inside is destroyed and the lid is junk, buy a new one. You can pick up brand new lids for £30 on online.


Thank you, will do. Much appreciated Smile
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KingKong
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PostPosted: 15:58 - 10 Jan 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
pits wrote:
You asked this in another thread did you not? Rolling Eyes


Yes - no one responded to it.
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 16:43 - 10 Jan 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Strip the lining, have a look and a poke at the polystyrene (the bit that actually protects you), decide if you'd wear it.
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KingKong
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PostPosted: 18:10 - 10 Jan 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
Strip the lining, have a look and a poke at the polystyrene (the bit that actually protects you), decide if you'd wear it.


Thank you; glad to have your helpful input Smile
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