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diff_lock2
05-17-07, 09:41 AM
Going down some trails in the forest with some speed, i encountered a branch at neck hight, i duck and the thing hits me on the head (helmet). I wasn't hurt, just shocked since i thought i cleared it.

Few seconds later i notice my helmet felt funny... oh crap.
Now I am looking for a new helmet, since i didn't find the piece that flew off anywhere.

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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/diff_lock_cr-v_awd/IMGP6291.jpg
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muteseh
05-17-07, 10:10 AM
nothing a little duck tape cant fix!
santiago
05-17-07, 10:12 AM
Check if the helmet manufacturer has a crash-replacement policy. You'll be able to buy the new one at discount.

diff_lock2
05-17-07, 10:40 AM
Its a Bell, i will read up on that. Never thought they would have such a policy.
diff_lock2
05-17-07, 02:22 PM
well, i just epoxied the plastic thing to the foam part. i used cotton as a fiber lol... lets see how it holds.

It worked real good.
Raiyn
05-17-07, 06:37 PM
well, i just epoxied the plastic thing to the foam part. i used cotton as a fiber lol... lets see how it holds.

It worked real good.
:eek::eek:Just get a new one. SERIOUSLY! You have no idea how the epoxy will react with the foam. It could break it down (bad) or harden it (also bad)
diff_lock2
05-18-07, 12:20 AM
Well it didn't eat the foam out, and i couldn't get a new helmet cause everything was closed yesterday, though I'm going out today to get a new helmet today.

OK i bought a new helmet... AN OTHER ALCHERA, i didn't find anything else that fit so snug. All the mets and giros (even the most expensive ones) just don't fit. I think i should buy one more just to keep cause there running low.
The blue one cause thats all they had

http://www.beseenonabike.com/shopuk/images/alchera_range.jpg