Wash yer stinkin' helmets!!!

[fnfalman]

I've been using the Motorex helmet care sprayer and a skull cap practically every time I go out, but even then the helmets get stinko after a while. I couldn't take it any more and washed three of the most offensive ones. The Shoei flip-up was the worst because that's my commuter helmet. I had to let it sit for about almost an hour in the deodorizer water.

First step is to wash them in water mixed with bacteria killer mix (I have it for my scuba gears). Poured water in a 15-gallon trash can enough to thoroughly sink the helmets, mixed in the bacteria killer and tried to squeeze the foam inserts, getting some of the nasty gunks off. I did that to three helmets.

Second step is to put them in another 15-gallon trash can mixed with the stink killer mix. The Arais weren't too bad, I left them in for about ten minutes each, but the Shoei was so stinky that I had to leave it in for about nearly an hour.

Shopping carts make for great helmet holder while they're being drained.:dthumb:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/helmet-cleaner/motorex-helmet-care.htm
http://sinkthestink.com/

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/fnfalman/DryingHelmets.jpg

[Dnyce]

u just dunked the whole helmet in?

i thought u could just take out the inside and toss it in the washing machine?

[NeonspeedRT]

When I cleaned the liners in my HJC's, I just threw them in the washing machine with a small bit of laundry detergent. It worked great :dthumb:

[NeonspeedRT]

u just dunked the whole helmet in?

i thought u could just take out the inside and toss it in the washing machine?

"Most good helmets have a removable liner". Not all do, but most of the good ones do.

[Rider]

Shoei liners are not removable.

[jtemple]

I like the stink. It reminds me that I'm a man.

[z06boy]

I like the stink. It reminds me that I'm a man.

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:7mAVc52uqPvPRM:http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/PS/7655~Shocker-Posters.jpg


Oh wait...different stink...my bad...

[NONE_too_SOFT]

huh, the smell never bothers me. But i dont sweat a lot, specially from the head. i'd just febreeze and be done with it, if anything.

[azoomm]

You don't dry them immediately? I have a small box fan that I put them onto to dry the inside. If you don't, you run the risk of molding the foam.. and yes, I dunk my entire helmet. Wait, I used to. Now, my Suomy has a completely removable liner.

[z06boy]

Mine and my wife's helmets have removable liners so... wash and roll if you want.

She's removed and washed hers...I've wiped mine with a damp cloth and sprayed it with helmet fresh or whatever it's called but haven't actually washed it yet.

[Carolina]

The question is ............

why the fuck do you have a shopping cart?:lol:

[Cutty72]

The question is ............

why the fuck do you have a shopping cart?:lol:

To dry his helmets? :idk:

and to go around collecting cans :lol:

[Carolina]

To dry his helmets? :idk:

and to go around collecting cans :lol:

He must have collected a ton with all them damn leathers and bikes he has:lol:

[Gas Man]

dunk the helmets... interesting idea...

[Mr Lefty]

My Arai... the only helmet i've ever owned has a removeable liner... I've washed it twice... long before it ever needed it... just something I thought of as I was putting my gear away prior to my deployments.

so does the motorex cleaner not work or what?

[Gunther1000]

Ralphs called and they would like safe return of there cart...

[fnfalman]

You don't dry them immediately? I have a small box fan that I put them onto to dry the inside. If you don't, you run the risk of molding the foam.. and yes, I dunk my entire helmet. Wait, I used to. Now, my Suomy has a completely removable liner.

I'm leaving them outside in the shade with plenty of wind and the low humidity will dry them helmets off just fine.

I could have taken the liners out but that was too much hassle so I dunked the whole helmets.


so does the motorex cleaner not work or what?

It works but only if you use it preemptively. Don't wait until the helmet stinks to heaven and then use it. :whistle:

[fnfalman]

Yep, after five days the helmets dry up nicely. One of the advantages of living in the desert.