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djrikki
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PostPosted: 14:50 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Small scuff on helmet = new helmet? Reply with quote
Got a small scuff on my XLite carbon lid after an off - never donked the ground or bike with it, no cracks, no impact etc so polished it out and all is well looking at it.

Question is ditch it or keep it?

Its about a 50/50 with friends etc with shops obviously saying new one so they can sell me one.

Here's the helmet in question.

https://i.imgur.com/G3ZmW6L.jpg

(Scuff was right in the centre of the pic)
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CaNsA
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PostPosted: 14:53 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's fine.

The main protection comes from what's inside the lid, the shell is there to protect that.

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PostPosted: 14:54 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Re: Small scuff on helmet = new helmet? Reply with quote
How did you get the scuff if you didn't hit the ground or bike?

I'd likely be happy to keep using it.
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PostPosted: 15:03 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks fine to me.
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PostPosted: 15:05 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Re: Small scuff on helmet = new helmet? Reply with quote
djrikki wrote:
never donked the ground or bike with it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckMvj1piK58

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NJD
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PostPosted: 15:05 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've rode with helmets in worse cosmetic condition, meh, put the visor back on and you won't even notice it.

Looks like a nice lid Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 15:09 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mine is covered in little scrapes like that, the peg I stick it on is right next to the wall so it scrapes.

Also have a few larger marks from where stones/wildlife have impacted with a bit of a bang.
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PostPosted: 15:10 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'll happily 'dispose' of it if you want? Laughing
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PostPosted: 15:30 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Depends on what size it is.

If it is a medium it is totalled and dangerous.

Give you some ponds for to ease your pain Smile
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PostPosted: 15:55 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
PaulFzs wrote:
had an old £50 lid...
i beat the shit out of it with a hammer...

only just managed to crack the outer shell.

Try harder, you'll get all the way through to your skull.
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PostPosted: 16:41 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Unless it's had any kind of forcible knock, it'll be fine. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 16:48 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Scuff before

https://i.imgur.com/qHhkyKm.jpg
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PostPosted: 18:03 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
the real question is, do you want an excuse for a new helmet?
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PostPosted: 18:15 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nope since this one is only 3 months old
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PostPosted: 18:18 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
PaulFzs wrote:
had an old £50 lid...
i beat the shit out of it with a hammer...

only just managed to crack the outer shell.

lid will be fine.


The helmet not cracking doesn't mean it is not harmed. The material inside could be deformed.

However original posters helmet is probably fine based on what he said.
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PostPosted: 18:19 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Can you take your helmet anywhere to check its internal integrity? Heard some dealers saying they have special days where you can come in and get that checked... Question
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PostPosted: 18:20 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
J7mbo wrote:
Heard some dealers saying they have special days where you can come in to be told that you are riding with a time bomb on your head and you need to buy a new lid ASAP


fixed that for you
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PostPosted: 18:31 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
djrikki wrote:
Scuff before


Oh, erm.. at first I thought the damage was the small chip just above the visor seal. Studied before and after, bloody good job on the removal Very Happy
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PostPosted: 18:41 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
NJD wrote:

Oh, erm.. at first I thought the damage was the small chip just above the visor seal. Studied before and after, bloody good job on the removal Very Happy


Me too, exactly what I assumed.

Although that scuff indicates at least a slight sliding contact, and I guess there would have been pressure applied to the area, still would wear it with confidence if no chips or hairline cracks visible.

Good job done polishing that out as NJD said.

Why is there a chip near the visor seal ?
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PostPosted: 20:58 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Re: Small scuff on helmet = new helmet? Reply with quote
djrikki wrote:
[scuffed helmet]

Hang on, we've seen your missus. I think that some scuffing, bruising or bending of your helmet is pretty much a risk that comes with the territory.
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PostPosted: 21:01 - 25 Jul 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
PaulFzs wrote:
fight me in your kilt ill skullfuck you.


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PostPosted: 13:09 - 04 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://i.imgur.com/31LJ2k9.jpg


Looking at the state of the bike and the fact that you don't remember the accident I'd be getting that lid replaced. No point having a fancy shiny helmet if you can't be sure of its structural integrity.
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