&quot;A helmet is only made for one impact&quot;<br /><br />This may sound like a stupid question, but I&#039;ve heard this before...and always wondered: What about when the helmet falls on the cement after you hang it on the handlebars carelessly?<br /><br />Time to replace or are we talking about bigger impacts than this? What&#039;s the cut off point? Like goin&#039; 5mph vs 190mph? Surely a drop from a handlebar would be similar to a slow speed crash...depending of course on how it hits the ground...<br /><br />Just curious...

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<br />&quot;A helmet is only made for one impact&quot;<br /><br />This may sound like a stupid question, but I&#039;ve heard this before...and always wondered: What about when the helmet falls on the cement after you hang it on the handlebars carelessly?<br /><br />Time to replace or are we talking about bigger impacts than this? What&#039;s the cut off point? Like goin&#039; 5mph vs 190mph? Surely a drop from a handlebar would be similar to a slow speed crash...depending of course on how it hits the ground...<br /><br />Just curious...<br />

<br /><br />All manufacturers recommend that you stop wearing the helmet after it falls from the handlebars as there may be hidden damage.&nbsp; Most manufacturers will check the helmet out for a fee and verify it is okay.<br /><br />Having said that, I&#039;ve dropped a few helments from the handlebars and never replaced them or had them checked.&nbsp; As an aside, you should replace a helmet every 3-5 years because the foam compresses and it looses some of its ability to cushion your head in a fall.

Well....I am screwed then...my current helmet has taken a fall or two from the handlebars AND it&#039;s from 1994 I think....<br /><br />Time to start saving up I suppose....a couple hundred bucks is worth it to save even this guys melon..

For sure, never skimp on gear. You never know, it may save your life someday.&nbsp;

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<br />Well....I am screwed then...my current helmet has taken a fall or two from the handlebars AND it&#039;s from 1994 I think....<br /><br />Time to start saving up I suppose....a couple hundred bucks is worth it to save even this guys melon..<br />

<br /><br />You could always get the helmet I showed you in the other thread - the helicopter pilot style

Ah yes...that thing...<br /><br />I could....but I think I&#039;ll pass&nbsp; ;D

Yes, but have you considered if you fell from a helicopter while wearing the helmet, your head would be safe.&nbsp;

<br /><br />Never thought of that...<br /><br />:rofl:

Okay, this is an extremely timely article.&nbsp; Its a long read, but has TONS of useful information about helmets, testing standards and that thing you call a brain.<br /><br />Read on....<br /><br />http://motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/hatz/

Kinda timely, I was calling Reeds for helmets for a friend and he has Vega modulars and HJC modulars on sale. The Vegas are $170 and the HJC is $225.

Is that with the new SMA discount??

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<br />Is that with the new SMA discount??<br />

<br /><br />No.&nbsp; I&#039;m not sure if the discount applies to merchandise that is already discounted, but it never hurts to ask.

Yah, I never found that out either...let us know what you find out O0

If you want to be really safe, check this attachment out<br /><br />http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=2643741