50 MPH lowside

[Buellysses]

LOL. Thanks Fox.

Too bad I tossed the jacket already or I would have posted some pics. It was pretty well *#&@ed up. All the leather on the forearm was shredded and the shoulder pad on the right side was damn near worn through.

Here's a good question though. I took my helmet out for a closer inspection yesterday and noticed that there was some very light scuffing on the helmet shell itself not just the visor. Is this cause for needing a replacement? It looks like the scuffing barely made it through the paint. I know the manufacturer wants you to replace it, but is that because it's a safety concern? Or do they just want another $500 out of me?

 

[LeFox]

Here's a good question though. I took my helmet out for a closer inspection yesterday and noticed that there was some very light scuffing on the helmet shell itself not just the visor. Is this cause for needing a replacement? It looks like the scuffing barely made it through the paint. I know the manufacturer wants you to replace it, but is that because it's a safety concern? Or do they just want another $500 out of me?

i would say you're still ok...

but according to others, you can't even paint your helmet. why? not cause it's no longer safe, but should something happen and you suffer damage, you can't take the manufacturer to court or claim anything from the insurance company.

 

[racepro716]

Hey Buellysses...Have a REAL close look inside the helmet. If the styrofoam under the lining is compressed even a little, dump the helmet it is garbage. I hit a car once (the car won) only had light paint marks on the helmet from the car, they rubbed off. The inner styrofoam liner was compressed to about half of original. Helmets only work once. Wayne