Stinky helmet
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CaptainSlow

Original Poster:

13,179 posts

243 months

Monday 23rd October 2017
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So when putting my lid on to ride home I noticed that is was rather fruity. I've had it three years so it could do with a clean, any tips on the best method?

Jazoli

9,705 posts

281 months

Monday 23rd October 2017
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anonymous said:
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Yup, or if liners aren't removable get it in the bath with some baby shampoo and give it a good scrub, or just buy a new one.

CaptainSlow

Original Poster:

13,179 posts

243 months

Monday 23rd October 2017
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Cheers, been in 20 minutes but making a banging noise...sure it won't get damaged?

catso

16,560 posts

298 months

Monday 23rd October 2017
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CaptainSlow said:
Cheers, been in 20 minutes but making a banging noise...sure it won't get damaged?
rofl

ClaphamGT3

12,250 posts

274 months

Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Try washing your hair more often and/or seeing a doctor about your excessive sweat problem?

I keep helmets, on average, 5 years and they never smell. Same with gloves and boots. Not sure what is wrong with people who seem to make clothes that cover bits of the body that shouldn't smell if you're healthy and hygienic smell....

Prof Prolapse

16,163 posts

221 months

Tuesday 24th October 2017
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ClaphamGT3 said:
Try washing your hair more often and/or seeing a doctor about your excessive sweat problem?

I keep helmets, on average, 5 years and they never smell. Same with gloves and boots. Not sure what is wrong with people who seem to make clothes that cover bits of the body that shouldn't smell if you're healthy and hygienic smell....
Am I missing a "whoosh here?" Lol, what a total bellend post.

There's nothing abnormal about wearing an item for 3 years and not washing it for it to smell. biglaugh

I'll bet you're either one of these people who actually stinks but doesn't know it, or you hardly ever actually use your gear, so have no actual clue.

I'm guessing from your charming interpersonal skills that you were the smelly kid at school.

biglaugh


SAS Tom

3,755 posts

205 months

Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Prof Prolapse said:
ClaphamGT3 said:
Try washing your hair more often and/or seeing a doctor about your excessive sweat problem?

I keep helmets, on average, 5 years and they never smell. Same with gloves and boots. Not sure what is wrong with people who seem to make clothes that cover bits of the body that shouldn't smell if you're healthy and hygienic smell....
Am I missing a "whoosh here?" Lol, what a total bellend post.

There's nothing abnormal about wearing an item for 3 years and not washing it for it to smell. biglaugh

I'll bet you're either one of these people who actually stinks but doesn't know it, or you hardly ever actually use your gear, so have no actual clue.

I'm guessing from your charming interpersonal skills that you were the smelly kid at school.

biglaugh
He’s probably a stinky person. We have people ask us to service helmets, fit intercoms etc and the majority of them are rank. There’s probably chip shops with less grease in them!. The people that own them never seem to think there is a problem.

Mega

20 posts

215 months

Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Should give your helmet a wash at least once a week... Twice if you've special plans

rat840771

2,028 posts

196 months

Tuesday 24th October 2017
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I noticed by Shoei NXR was on the fruity side. I discovered it was the chin guard/deflector where it had got wet and not been dried properly. Promptly removed, hand washed and now i am no longer stinky.




Dakkon

7,833 posts

284 months

Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Mega said:
Should give your helmet a wash at least once a week... Twice if you've special plans
wink

Tango13

10,189 posts

207 months

Saturday 28th October 2017
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swerni said:
I’m new here.
Does polishing it help ?
I find it very therapeutic.
Polishing is good yes



itcaptainslow

4,813 posts

167 months

Sunday 29th October 2017
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CaptainSlow said:
Cheers, been in 20 minutes but making a banging noise...sure it won't get damaged?
laughlaugh

My Arai has removable liners but my Bell (car but similar principle) doesn't-I used Autoglym Interior Shampoo and a microfibre cloth to clean the liner, which seems to work well and keep it smelling nice.

WaferThinHam

1,680 posts

161 months

Sunday 29th October 2017
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Rip the liner out (if it's removable) and wash in the shower with your preferred choice of shower/shampoo products. Allow to dry to and stick back into helmet, gluing back on any of the little plastic tabs you snapped off during removal.

Pothole

34,367 posts

313 months

Sunday 29th October 2017
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WaferThinHam said:
Rip the liner out (if it's removable) and wash in the shower with your preferred choice of shower/shampoo products. Allow to dry to and stick back into helmet, gluing back on any of the little plastic tabs you snapped off during removal.
There speaks the voice of experience.

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

229 months

Sunday 29th October 2017
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Tango13 said:
Polishing is good yes
Just double checking here

Polishing your helmet is good smile.

cbmotorsport

3,065 posts

149 months

Monday 30th October 2017
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SAS Tom said:
He’s probably a stinky person. We have people ask us to service helmets, fit intercoms etc and the majority of them are rank. There’s probably chip shops with less grease in them!. The people that own them never seem to think there is a problem.
I hired a bike in Thailand, it was a big bike, so opted to take a helmet (optional!?!). My god, it was rank, I couldn't wait to get it off. I actually considered buying a new one and leaving it behind when I left.

dukeboy749r

3,956 posts

241 months

Monday 30th October 2017
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There are sprays which help 'perfume' the inside of your lid.

However, having removable liners that you occasionally wash helps no end

CaptainSlow

Original Poster:

13,179 posts

243 months

Wednesday 1st November 2017
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So I removed the liners and gave a good rinse in the sink with my favourite shower gel and things are much better.

I agree that using a lid for five years without cleaning is pretty rank even if you've managed to cheat Mother Nature and not perspire.