Six30 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Going through some old photos , this was from 2013 , and I still got that lid , still wear it , its comfortable , has a few marks and scratches , never dropped it though …. how long should you keep a lid . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 As long as you want to. Unless you’re a ponce in which case @Slowlycatchymonkey will be along shortly with some sage advice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 You’re far more likely to have experience living off a prostitutes earnings. Or at least bagging up dead ones. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 They say 5 years, but I kept my Shoeis for over 10 years......this HJC I have now is 7 years old. I'll probably change it next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 I suppose I keep mine on average for about 7 years unless it's had a bash but it's hard to tell as I've always got at least three on the go. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 I keep mine until I feel like changing them, they get a hard life from the summer sweat and dust. Also it seems like I can't help but drop them, the last one was bounced down a cobblestone street (my head not inside, thankfully), the current one knocked off my bike by a monkey... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 8 hours ago, Pedro said: the current one knocked off my bike by a monkey... Don't you just hate it when that happens? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, XTreme said: Don't you just hate it when that happens? It’s definitely something I’m constantly concerned about. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 2 hours ago, XTreme said: Don't you just hate it when that happens? Yes, I do! Fell right on a rock and knocked one of the pinlock pins off, I don't use pinlock so now I've got a square of duct tape to close that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Buckster said: It’s definitely something I’m constantly concerned about. I leave the helmet on the seat a lot of the times, but now not when there are monkey around! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 17 minutes ago, Pedro said: I leave the helmet on the seat a lot of the times, but now not when there are monkey around! Yeh I do the same! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 I always put my lid over one of the mirrors but lately have taken to leaving it on the top box. Oh course if you have a SH(it) top box it'll probably just slide off 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Pedro said: I leave the helmet on the seat a lot of the times, but now not when there are monkey around! I always look around for monkeys when I park the bike for just this reason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Current shoei is 5 years old, no intention of replacing it yet. It has minor monkey damage, managed without the aid of live monkeys and a simple bit of gravel. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yen_powell Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Mine fell and bounced a few times from waist height then rolled along our new town hall's heritage floor last week. I got a few looks in case I had broken their flooring. I did the carrying two bags a coat and a crash hat 'hand swap trick', you think you have all the straps in your new hand but one isn't. Won't be the last time that catches me out. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 22 minutes ago, yen_powell said: Mine fell and bounced a few times from waist height then rolled along our new town hall's heritage floor last week. I got a few looks in case I had broken their flooring. I did the carrying two bags a coat and a crash hat 'hand swap trick', you think you have all the straps in your new hand but one isn't. Won't be the last time that catches me out. I looked at those helmet carry straps, essentially a long bit of webbing with the corresponding ratchet end to fit your lid but I don't think I could be bothered to carry it when I'm not using it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 29 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: I looked at those helmet carry straps, essentially a long bit of webbing with the corresponding ratchet end to fit your lid but I don't think I could be bothered to carry it when I'm not using it. You need a nice Shad Top Box you do! I've got form...... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 I'm always smashing my helmet into things can't seem to help it. At the moment my helmet looks like its been raped by a troop of monkeys it's had a right old battering and it's covered in shit, so in the process of looking for a new one but never spend much because of the abuse it receives. Usually change it every 3 to 4 years depending on wear and tear 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 14 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: I'm always smashing my helmet into things Like men's asses you mean? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 21 hours ago, Six30 said: Going through some old photos , this was from 2013 , and I still got that lid , still wear it , its comfortable , has a few marks and scratches , never dropped it though …. how long should you keep a lid . if you like it keep it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 i might get a new helmet then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 Just now, skyrider said: if you like it keep it i will , i use it all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Just now, Six30 said: i will , i use it all the time Just now, Six30 said: i will , i use it all the time good man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, XTreme said: Like men's asses you mean? I'll leave that for the Honda owners wait oh fuck i mean no LOL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Sir Fallsalot said: my helmet looks like its been raped by a troop of monkeys it's had a right old battering and it's covered in shit, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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