Should i replace it?
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SystemParanoia

Original Poster:

14,343 posts

221 months

Sunday 18th January 2009
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had an off on my road bike today, just got in and noticed ive got a small ammount road rash on my bell brand helmet.

should i replace it?

mk1fan

10,844 posts

248 months

Sunday 18th January 2009
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If you hit your head on the floor and the damage is from that then I'd say yes. If the damage came from a 'light' skidding accross the ground after the main impact I'd go no. Check the inside of the helmet around the damage for cracks / splits.

SystemParanoia

Original Poster:

14,343 posts

221 months

Sunday 18th January 2009
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i really cant remember if i hit my head or not. Too busy trying to get out the way of traffic lol. Will inspect it in the cold light of day smile bikes out of action for a while. Doh!