dropped helmet - Page 2

sbiker21 · 04-13-2009, 07:51 PM

i pulled the pads off and the black styrofoam has a white crack on the left once the cheek pad is removed.

Helios · 04-13-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sbiker21

i pulled the pads off and the black styrofoam has a white crack on the left once the cheek pad is removed.

From 2 feet off the ground onto the carpet?
What name brand helmet is this... Mattel? LOL...
Good thing it didn't have to save you from slamming hot asphalt at 60mph!

Honestly, almost everyone I know has dropped their helmet at one point or another, on asphalt or concrete.
Guess it's a good thing you found it sooner than later.

sbiker21 · 04-13-2009, 09:09 PM

shark.

in now looking at icons right now

Helios · 04-13-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sbiker21

shark.

in now looking at icons right now

I ordered an Icon once. Had awesome graffics but the craftsmanship wasn't what I was expecting. I sent it back.
Ask around on the forum for some advice, I think Icon has kind of a "low end" rep around here.
Just some friendly advice...

KillinTime · 04-13-2009, 09:24 PM

I would slap em in the face sooo super hard!

sbiker21 · 04-13-2009, 09:27 PM

i just want the rough depreciated value for the helmet...around 300 so i can ride again. until this is all sorted out and i buy a new helmet my bike will be parked and it sux cause we are just beginning to get into the great weather

GQ* · 04-13-2009, 09:27 PM

sounds like your good just so long as you don't fall on the side w/the crack in the foam

rojer has the right idea, but I would say throw it @ their car and say they are overreacting....since you are gonna buy a new lid anyways

sbiker21 · 04-13-2009, 09:33 PM

it took quite a bit of restraint on my behalf not to do that. it sux that the foam cracked from such a short fall but at the same time it wasnt like it just fell. it was as if it was pushed to the ground. the carpet at work isnt thick by any means so it was like it hit concrete. i took it out to the dealership and they agree that it could have happened from falling that short of a distance. im almost tempted to buy a cheap HJC just to ride around with in the mean time.

Ulric · 04-13-2009, 09:35 PM

you can pick up an Gmax for rigth at 100...

sbiker21 · 04-13-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Helios

I ordered an Icon once. Had awesome graffics but the craftsmanship wasn't what I was expecting. I sent it back.
Ask around on the forum for some advice, I think Icon has kind of a "low end" rep around here.
Just some friendly advice...

i have always heard that their jackets and what not where not all that great but i have never heard anything bad about their helmets

sbiker21 · 04-13-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ulric

you can pick up an Gmax for rigth at 100...

ive heard of HJC...never heard of Gmax

KillinTime · 04-13-2009, 09:44 PM

I have a KBC & Love it, There fairly priced.

redboy · 04-13-2009, 10:01 PM

Just tell the little boy at work that your life is worth his respect. Then smash the frackin thing over his head. Or... be cool, and wait for him to come around and realize that he's a douche. Um... the second one doesn't get you fired.

sbiker21 · 04-13-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by redboy

Just tell the little boy at work that your life is worth his respect. Then smash the frackin thing over his head. Or... be cool, and wait for him to come around and realize that he's a douche. Um... the second one doesn't get you fired.

im hoping he will come to his senses. granted before i got into motorcycles i never knew that once a helmet is dropped most people will replace them. now i know why

sbiker21 · 04-13-2009, 10:04 PM

my statment to one of my managers later in the day was

"lets stick his head in the helmet and then launch him at the wall at 35. if he walks away the helmet is fine and i will pony up the dough and apologize. if he doesnt walk away I STILL GET A NEW HELMET"

redboy · 04-13-2009, 10:04 PM

Found that extra one if you want it.

KillinTime · 04-13-2009, 10:05 PM

That helmet has to be a Lemon if it cracked from a 2ft drop on carpet.

sbiker21 · 04-13-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KillInTime

That helmet has to be a Lemon if it cracked from a 2ft drop on carpet.

the carpet is those 2X2 squares with no padding beneath so it could be possible. especially since he slapped it OUT of my hand. who knows what the force was when it hit. it may be the equivalent of it falling 5 feet, i dont know

KillinTime · 04-13-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sbiker21

the carpet is those 2X2 squares with no padding beneath so it could be possible. especially since he slapped it OUT of my hand. who knows what the force was when it hit. it may be the equivalent of it falling 5 feet, i dont know

Hmmm... First reaction would have been me punching him in the face.

Fcked up situation your in.

sbiker21 · 04-13-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KillInTime

Hmmm... First reaction would have been me punching him in the face.

Fcked up situation your in.

not even an apology...Fcked up indeed. it will all be sorted it hopefully in the next couple of days.

04-13-2009, 07:51 PM	#21
sbiker21 scuttlefish Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 131 Bike(s): 2008 sv650sf	i pulled the pads off and the black styrofoam has a white crack on the left once the cheek pad is removed.
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04-13-2009, 09:09 PM	#23
sbiker21 scuttlefish Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 131 Bike(s): 2008 sv650sf	shark. in now looking at icons right now
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04-13-2009, 09:27 PM	#26
sbiker21 scuttlefish Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 131 Bike(s): 2008 sv650sf	i just want the rough depreciated value for the helmet...around 300 so i can ride again. until this is all sorted out and i buy a new helmet my bike will be parked and it sux cause we are just beginning to get into the great weather
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04-13-2009, 09:27 PM	#27
GQ* Destiny's daddy! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Friendswood Feedback Rating: (7) Posts: 11,011 Experience: 2 years Bike(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (sold) 2005 Suzuki SV650s (totaled) 2007 ZX6r (sold)	sounds like your good just so long as you don't fall on the side w/the crack in the foam rojer has the right idea, but I would say throw it @ their car and say they are overreacting....since you are gonna buy a new lid anyways
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04-13-2009, 09:24 PM	#25
KillinTime Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hardin Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 2,458 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 13' Cbr1000rr Suzuki Boulevard	I would slap em in the face sooo super hard!

04-13-2009, 09:33 PM	#28
sbiker21 scuttlefish Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 131 Bike(s): 2008 sv650sf	it took quite a bit of restraint on my behalf not to do that. it sux that the foam cracked from such a short fall but at the same time it wasnt like it just fell. it was as if it was pushed to the ground. the carpet at work isnt thick by any means so it was like it hit concrete. i took it out to the dealership and they agree that it could have happened from falling that short of a distance. im almost tempted to buy a cheap HJC just to ride around with in the mean time.
	__________________ 2008 Suzuki sv650sf

04-13-2009, 09:35 PM	#29
Ulric Dirty Old Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spring Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 9,666 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 05 FZ1	you can pick up an Gmax for rigth at 100...
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04-13-2009, 09:44 PM	#32
KillinTime Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hardin Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 2,458 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 13' Cbr1000rr Suzuki Boulevard	I have a KBC & Love it, There fairly priced.

04-13-2009, 10:01 PM	#33
redboy Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 2	Just tell the little boy at work that your life is worth his respect. Then smash the frackin thing over his head. Or... be cool, and wait for him to come around and realize that he's a douche. Um... the second one doesn't get you fired.

04-13-2009, 10:04 PM	#35
sbiker21 scuttlefish Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 131 Bike(s): 2008 sv650sf	my statment to one of my managers later in the day was "lets stick his head in the helmet and then launch him at the wall at 35. if he walks away the helmet is fine and i will pony up the dough and apologize. if he doesnt walk away I STILL GET A NEW HELMET"
	__________________ 2008 Suzuki sv650sf

04-13-2009, 10:05 PM	#37
KillinTime Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hardin Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 2,458 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 13' Cbr1000rr Suzuki Boulevard	That helmet has to be a Lemon if it cracked from a 2ft drop on carpet.