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Originally Posted by Matt Cartney
My technique is to have a crappy old helmet that when it drops off the bars I just say 'oops' and try to catch it on the first bounce!
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Hi Matt:
I like your attitude on life.
I hate it when I have a new helmet - there's all the stress that comes with trying to avoid that 'first scratch'.
A few months ago, I bought a new BMW System V helmet with a WCS-1 Bluetooth communications system in it - damn thing cost nearly $1,000 - and I managed to keep it pristine for about 8 weeks. Then, by accident, I picked it up by the strap when the strap was not fastened (clicked together), and it went for a good bounce or two on rough concrete. Scuffed up the paint and the visor.
Now, I don't have to worry about scratching it anymore, and life is so much simpler and stress-free. All the enjoyment has now returned to my motorcycle riding... and I just clip the helmet onto the back of the moto whenever I want to store it, instead of worrying about putting it into its special fabric bag, etc...
A PS to Tengai650 - most visors are replaceable, and cost about $50 or so - I usually budget for one new visor each year or two.
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