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ronster 02-06-2012 07:33 AM

What To Do With Outdated Helmets
 
I've got a near new looking Bell open face helmet with visor that is outdated for use in AX and DE. I hate to just toss it in the trash so what else can be done with them? Is there a recycler? Donation? Suggestions/recommendations?

euro911sc 02-06-2012 10:57 AM

I sold mine on Fleebay. I clearly stated and pictured the stamps and tags. It was in mint condition, just out of spec for DEs. I stated so in my advert. Got about $50 for it. guy who bought it put it on his kid for back yard atv stuff. Better than nuttin' on your head!

-Michael

KTL 02-06-2012 11:23 AM

I use mine for indoor karting. However your open face helmet may not pass, since the karting facility typically requires a face shield or safety goggles (if using a motocross helmet).

racer 02-06-2012 02:16 PM

Sometimes the local PCA regions will take "donations" perhaps for use in their AX program. As mentioned selling them can be good too.. imho, if its out of date for "my purposes" I can't imagine someone else wanting it.. buying a used helmet seems a little suspect because you really can't tell how many times its been dropped or damaged.

My last expeired one (snell 2000) I just pitched in the garbage. Seemed fitting.

pgeorgeson 02-06-2012 02:29 PM

Make a cool lamp out of it for the workshop?

Plavan 02-06-2012 02:38 PM

My old helmets become display art :)

I had all the Porsche Factory drivers (And "Guest" RS Spyder drivers) sign them....

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1328571461.jpg

TRE Cup 02-08-2012 04:13 PM

closed face helmets make good donations to your local race clubs, so they can be used by fire marshalls, pit monitors in enduros. These clubs typically clearly mark them as fire helmets so they don't end up on track

Also, as posted earlier, they are good for auto x use in lower speed events, where the organizers allow them.


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