Dropped helmet as occasional passenger helmet

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N3WMAN said:
If you aren't willing to wear the helmet, why would you give it to a passenger?
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Because you must remember and
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Who needs a passenger helmet!

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N3WMAN said:
If you aren't willing to wear the helmet, why would you give it to a passenger?
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This.

If you regularly ride with the same passenger get them a proper lid, if they can't afford one maybe split on it. $250 goes a long way when it comes to possibly saving someones life. My wife got a nice bottom of the line arai for her birthday one year for $350, it made her riding experience much better and safer.
 
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puttockc said:
Put your helmet in water, if it floats it's still good.... Or is that eggs?


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I almost totally wanted to put my helmet in my bath tub filled with water after I read this.
 
From Snell and no there is no legal expiration after 10 years. The manufacturer may say a replacement date (expiration) but its not legally binding in Canada. The DOT certification is all thats needed

[h=4]Why should you replace your helmet every five years?[/h]The five-year replacement recommendation is based on a consensus by both helmet manufacturers and the Snell Foundation. Glues, resins and other materials used in helmet production can affect liner materials. Hair oils, body fluids and cosmetics, as well as normal "wear and tear" all contribute to helmet degradation. Petroleum based products present in cleaners, paints, fuels and other commonly encountered materials may also degrade materials used in many helmets possibly degrading performance. Additionally, experience indicates there will be a noticeable improvement in the protective characteristic of helmets over a five-year period due to advances in materials, designs, production methods and the standards. Thus, the recommendation for five-year helmet replacement is a judgment call stemming from a prudent safety philosophy.
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[h=4]"I dropped my helmet! Do I have to go buy a new one?"[/h]Generally the answer is probably not. Helmets are one-use items, but are quite durable otherwise, at least the ones we certify. Frequent dropping or spiking a helmet on the ground, or other hard surfaces may eventually degrade the helmet's performance. Similarly if the helmet falls to the ground at highway speeds unoccupied, the owner must be aware that some degradation may have occurred. In general, the real damage comes when the helmet contacts an object with a head inside. The Foundation recommends that if you are participating in an activity that requires that you wear a helmet, you avoid hitting stuff with your head. It can be difficult to readily determine if a helmet has been damaged, and the protective capabilities compromised without a thorough inspection by a trained professional. Some manufacturers may provide this service or direct you to these others that can perform these inspections. The Foundation recommends that if you suspect your helmet may be compromised, then replace it. If the helmet has been involved in an impact while in use, replace it.
 
Excellent post, got some good info from this thread.
 
Last but not least.. You need to have the helmet exorcised if it fell more then 2 feet.. I would recommend father sarducci !
 
puttockc said:
Just how useless is a dropped helmet?
Complete garbage or alright as an occasional for passengers who don't have their own (once or twice a year)
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It's fine. As long as the shell is not cracked and the EPS liner have never been compressed.
Even an old full-face is better than a new half-face, all are better than nothign at all, but only a fraction of bike crashes involve head impacts.
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