Helmets

[vijith.unnithan]

Thanks, pal.. just to give an insight.. it will look more like this with some changes we both thought off... this is a HD Skull helmet design.....

I got my helmet finally... this is how it looks.. Its a Cross .....

the finishing is amazing... now i can finally smile all the time

[aarunn]

I got my helmet finally... this is how it looks.. Its a Cross .....

the finishing is amazing... now i can finally smile all the time

Looking great... Neat work

[MavericK46]

@vijith: The lid looks wicked man
Congrats buddy. Looks good and is gonna be pretty much one-of-a-kind...

[vijith.unnithan]

@ Aarunn.. thanks for suggesting the name bro.. if not i doubt if this could have been done....

@ mav... thanks bro.. hope its one of a kind .. will see you on I day ride if you are in.. (didnt check the post for the names)..

[goatiguru29]

Where can i find good quality helmets in calicut?

Zbikes at Ymca cross road is the best bet...

[aarunn]

[QUOTE=vijith.unnithan;261863]@ Aarunn.. thanks for suggesting the name bro.. if not i doubt if this could have been done....

My pleasure mate...

[drumster]

Helmet Stinks

Guys, I know this is a very peculiar and weird problem I am posting here. But ours being a tropical climate everyone sweats in their helmets after long rides in the sun. Eventually after sometime the helmet starts stinking even if you regularly air it out. Is there any solution to this???

[ken cool]

Query Approved

[Samarth 619]

Guys, I know this is a very peculiar and weird problem I am posting here. But ours being a tropical climate everyone sweats in their helmets after long rides in the sun. Eventually after sometime the helmet starts stinking even if you regularly air it out. Is there any solution to this???

I guess you should buy one of those KBC or other such reputed helmets, that have Removable Fabrics.
I mean, you can remove its fabrics and wash them conveniently.

In the meantime, consider washing your helmet, but then again remember, it takes 3 flat days to dry up. Talking from my experience that is.

For a temporary solution with same helmet, you can use handkercheifs inside the lid. But this is as temporary as you are thinking it to be...

[MavericK46]

Guys, I know this is a very peculiar and weird problem I am posting here. But ours being a tropical climate everyone sweats in their helmets after long rides in the sun. Eventually after sometime the helmet starts stinking even if you regularly air it out. Is there any solution to this???

Two words: 'Removable padding'
Buy a lid that has the above feature and your odour issues shall be deodorized !

[Sarvajit]

The person who approved your query suggested me to go in for a cotton balaclava&it really works!

Edit: Now that this has come up, how to clean the padding of a helmet which does not have removable padding? Of my 3 lids, only one (the high end Vega) has removable padding. What should I do in case I want to clean the padding of the other 2-immerse the whole helmet into a tub of soap water&then allow it to dry for a day or two?

[pranay]

Guys, I know this is a very peculiar and weird problem I am posting here. But ours being a tropical climate everyone sweats in their helmets after long rides in the sun. Eventually after sometime the helmet starts stinking even if you regularly air it out. Is there any solution to this???

Well, what I do is wash the removable inner lining and keep them in sun for a short period of time, and the same with the inside-empty helmet too. The smell goes away. So I would suggest devote one non-riding day to this and helmet is good for another month or so!

[Aryan]

Use a Balaclava; it really helps!

[nand15]

The person who approved your query suggested me to go in for a cotton balaclava&it really works!

Edit: Now that this has come up, how to clean the padding of a helmet which does not have removable padding? Of my 3 lids, only one (the high end Vega) has removable padding. What should I do in case I want to clean the padding of the other 2-immerse the whole helmet into a tub of soap water&then allow it to dry for a day or two?

Use a Balaclava; it really helps!

Does it work in the heat ??? don't you feel like your getting fried inside the lid if you're wearing the balaclava ?

[Aryan]

Does it work in the heat ??? don't you feel like your getting fried inside the lid if you're wearing the balaclava ?

Yes, it does get a little too hot at times, but if you want no stinking inside the helmet, then there are very few options, actually. Also, using a balaclava makes one feel "fresh" as compared to using lid directly.