Crash tested

Amorok · 03-12-2009, 03:19 PM

So I've heard people say this about their gear on here a few times. I'm not knocking anybodsy, but I've always been told you replace a helmet after a crash. I know people who have gone down multiple times with a helmet and still wear it, but I can't see doing that, especially since my insurance compeny will buy me a new one. So would you buy a new one after laying the bike down? Do you have it serviced or just press on? What about Jackets, boots, gloves and pants (assuming there's anything left of them)?

Rider · 03-12-2009, 03:23 PM

Buy a new one without question. I have a wrecked one that I sell super cheap if someone wants it. . Shoei TZR size M. First $25 + shipping can have it. I also have a non wrecked one identical to it that I will let go for $150.

Curb · 03-12-2009, 03:34 PM

it depends on the type of crash. if my head took the brunt of the impact then yes...get a new one. but like my crash in january my body hit first and then my head slid on the pavement and scuffed it up pretty good...but I use it now for work...and once i get a little extra cash i'll get a new one for my daily use

tommymac · 03-12-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Curb

it depends on the type of crash. if my head took the brunt of the impact then yes...get a new one. but like my crash in january my body hit first and then my head slid on the pavement and scuffed it up pretty good...but I use it now for work...and once i get a little extra cash i'll get a new one for my daily use

I agree, my last 2 crashes on the track my body took the brunt of the crashes and didnt realy hit my head, but if I do hit my head i will replace the helmet since i believe they are supposed to be one and done. As for the rest of my gear it would depend on how it fared in the crash.

Tom

Archren · 03-12-2009, 04:12 PM

Same as what others have already said.. if it's a helmet that took impact during a crash, I'll replace it.

Certain jackets/boots/pants/gloves or whatever will survive more than one crash I imagine, assuming the stitching remained intact and the material wasn't too worn down from sliding, but any armor inserts that were impacted should be replaced, IIRC.

PhiSig1071 · 03-12-2009, 04:48 PM

You can send Shoei's in to be X-Rayed and tested. I did that with one helemt and they said it was fine and returned it to me. If they didn't say it was OK I would have bought a new one. Helmets are cheaper than heads, and sweat dries faster than skin heals.

z06boy · 03-12-2009, 03:36 PM

If the helmet hit the ground or any other immoveable(?) object I'd replace it without question. If it didn't get damaged or just had a scratch or two then I probably wouldn't replace it.

JoJoYZF · 03-12-2009, 05:15 PM

Ive yet to it my head (or really any part of my body from a wreck) so I havent had to worry about it, but if my helmet hits the ground itll either get sent out to shoei like phisig did or replaced.

shmike · 03-12-2009, 05:32 PM

I agree with the majority.

Helmet: If it takes an impact it gets replaced. If it gets scuffed from a minor lowside, I'll reuse it or downgrade it to mini-bike or street duty.

I bought a new lid last year after a lowside during practice. A rock scratched the lid and it lost a vent in the process. I replaced it because I wasn't sure it would pass tech at the next race. I was wrong. Now I have two race ready helmets.

Suit: Been down more times than Tater's wife at a swingers club. If a panel gets worn out or worn through, it gets fixed. If any of the Knox armor takes a serious impact, it gets replaced.

Amber Lamps · 03-12-2009, 06:09 PM

Same here,if a helmets gets more than a few scratches,it gets replaced. As far as jackets,boots,etc if they are still good,I keep using them.

View Poll Results: What do you do with a helmet after a wreck?
Buy a new one, I don't trust it anymore	16	51.61%
Keep on riding with it as is, if it works once I trust it	1	3.23%
Get it "serviced" whatever that means.	0	0%
Buy a new one, helmets are cheaper than heads.	11	35.48%
I place my head in the cavernous depths of Tater's whore ex-wifes crotch. Pavement is safer.	3	9.68%
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03-12-2009, 03:19 PM	#1
Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	Crash tested So I've heard people say this about their gear on here a few times. I'm not knocking anybodsy, but I've always been told you replace a helmet after a crash. I know people who have gone down multiple times with a helmet and still wear it, but I can't see doing that, especially since my insurance compeny will buy me a new one. So would you buy a new one after laying the bike down? Do you have it serviced or just press on? What about Jackets, boots, gloves and pants (assuming there's anything left of them)? __________________ What goes around comes around. Sometimes you get what's coming around, and sometimes you are what's coming around. You see what I mean? Last edited by Amorok; 03-12-2009 at 03:23 PM..

03-12-2009, 03:34 PM	#3
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	it depends on the type of crash. if my head took the brunt of the impact then yes...get a new one. but like my crash in january my body hit first and then my head slid on the pavement and scuffed it up pretty good...but I use it now for work...and once i get a little extra cash i'll get a new one for my daily use __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

03-12-2009, 04:12 PM	#5
Archren Sham WOW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ATX Moto: 2007 Ducati 1098 Posts: 2,741	Same as what others have already said.. if it's a helmet that took impact during a crash, I'll replace it. Certain jackets/boots/pants/gloves or whatever will survive more than one crash I imagine, assuming the stitching remained intact and the material wasn't too worn down from sliding, but any armor inserts that were impacted should be replaced, IIRC. __________________ Photography "The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time. It was impossible." - Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

03-12-2009, 04:48 PM	#6
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	You can send Shoei's in to be X-Rayed and tested. I did that with one helemt and they said it was fine and returned it to me. If they didn't say it was OK I would have bought a new one. Helmets are cheaper than heads, and sweat dries faster than skin heals. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

03-12-2009, 03:23 PM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Buy a new one without question. I have a wrecked one that I sell super cheap if someone wants it. . Shoei TZR size M. First $25 + shipping can have it. I also have a non wrecked one identical to it that I will let go for $150.

03-12-2009, 03:36 PM	#7
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	If the helmet hit the ground or any other immoveable(?) object I'd replace it without question. If it didn't get damaged or just had a scratch or two then I probably wouldn't replace it.

03-12-2009, 05:15 PM	#8
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Ive yet to it my head (or really any part of my body from a wreck) so I havent had to worry about it, but if my helmet hits the ground itll either get sent out to shoei like phisig did or replaced.

03-12-2009, 05:32 PM	#9
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	I agree with the majority. Helmet: If it takes an impact it gets replaced. If it gets scuffed from a minor lowside, I'll reuse it or downgrade it to mini-bike or street duty. I bought a new lid last year after a lowside during practice. A rock scratched the lid and it lost a vent in the process. I replaced it because I wasn't sure it would pass tech at the next race. I was wrong. Now I have two race ready helmets. Suit: Been down more times than Tater's wife at a swingers club. If a panel gets worn out or worn through, it gets fixed. If any of the Knox armor takes a serious impact, it gets replaced.

03-12-2009, 06:09 PM	#10
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Same here,if a helmets gets more than a few scratches,it gets replaced. As far as jackets,boots,etc if they are still good,I keep using them.

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