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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Triesandluth on December 31, 2014, 10:52:52 PM
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How often do you drop your helmet? I'm going to need a new one without ever getting into an accident due to constantly dropping mine. Right off the seat while gearing up and warming the scoot, usually when there are enough people around to think i'm a sap.
I actually pumped about 4oz of 93 octane all over it the other night when it fell, trying to catch it.
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I'm anal about the things I own. Either they have no meaning or I protect them.
My helmets are for target practice (pellet gun) but my TV screen... God forbid a fly lands on it.
It's even worse if someone suggests I chain up my dogs...
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If i was particular about my helmet i would've had a fit by now. Dropped it earlier and took out another large section of clearcoat and some paint. It is beginning to look like a crash test dummy helmet
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4796780409_9a6964dd3a_b.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4796780409_9a6964dd3a_b.jpg)
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A helmet is like a leather jacket. All new, and shiny is for wannabee's.
It's the scrapes, and scars that tell a story you could spend days explaining. I can remember every scuff, and tell you when, and where it came from.
I still have no clue where my kitchen is tho... "nuther story...
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Yikes......
If I drop a hat from seat level to the hard I scrap it and not because of aesthetics.
Be Big,
AMAC
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Will the Dring on your helmet chin strap fit over a brake lever to hang it? If not rig a hook somewhere to hang it for a temporary place.
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Yikes......
If I drop a hat from seat level to the hard I scrap it and not because of aesthetics.
Be Big,
AMAC
I'm sure that there's some rule of what kind of impact renders it unsuitable for use. Probably exceeded by now, especially since it has taken yet another fall since I posted last😡
I look daily at new ones with intent to buy...eventually.
And yes, rigging up a helmet holder is long overdue. Might steal the one from my Taotao.
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The one where the flash is just happened. Fell off because I sat it on a glove, unsuiting to go in the head shop for more kratom.
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I'll just start rocking my daughter's helmet
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Right off the seat while gearing up and warming the scoot, usually when there are enough people around to think i'm a sap.
Why not place it on top of the side mirror? Works for me..
Yikes......
If I drop a hat from seat level to the hard I scrap it and not because of aesthetics.
Yeah, that's what they recommend. Supposedly the foam's done it's job at that point and the helmet is ruined. Or so the helmet manufacturers and certifiers say.
Zombie, you really should keep those beasts on a leash - you're scaring the neighbors. ;D
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Why not place it on top of the side mirror? Works for me..
The handlebar lock is nonfunctional. it has seen pavement before from hanging it, bumping the scoot, then the bars swinging and losing the helmet!
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Try the Helmet Hook
http://thehelmethook.com/products/the-helmet-hook (http://thehelmethook.com/products/the-helmet-hook)
or
Just send a payment over paypal to info@totaldesignz.com (if you have paypal) for $13.95 per helmet hook if you're in the US. If outside, add $2 for shipping.
These are two places that I know of that sell the helmet hook.
The Helmet Hook can be mounted hook inward or outward, which ever is your pleasure.
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"Zombie, you really should keep those beasts on a leash - you're scaring the neighbors. ;D"
The neighbors on both sides of me have moved... At least that's what I tell the cops.
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Try the Helmet Hook
http://thehelmethook.com/products/the-helmet-hook (http://thehelmethook.com/products/the-helmet-hook)
Hmm. That could be a keeper.
Right now I'm looking to use the hook off of my Taotao since I just stripped it of 90% of its plastic, and hacked up the rest (thanks zombie, got me on a customizing my crappy scooter kick, aka-make it look more ghetto).
Just gotta find the screw in all my junk that'll take to the threaded hole I want to use.
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Will the Dring on your helmet chin strap fit over a brake lever to hang it? If not rig a hook somewhere to hang it for a temporary place.
Happy New Year 2wheelfun,
If you haven't yet, take a look at The Helmet Hook I posted about earlier.
Is there anything that can be fabricated DIY style, that's cheaper than 14.00, just as practical, nice looking and easy to use? Maybe.
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Paper clip!
You can poke yourself w/ it every time you drop your lid. Easy fix, and it will save you 14.98
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Great idea, but I'd probably drop the paper clip too.
Hell, bungee it to my neck maybe. My keys too. I leave those in the scoot more than I like to admit.
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Guys, I'd like to introduce myself. I'm the inventor and manufacturer of the Helmet Hook. Every so often, I check out the stats on my site and see where visitors come from and that's how
I found out about this thread. Thanks for the post Doc.
I don't know if this forum allows it but if it does, I can post a Helmet Hook sales thread. If not, just follow the info from Doc to get it.
The $13.95 is a forum member price but I will honor it, the only thing I would like to ask you guys that if you want one, please post
in the forum followed by a PM to me or an email or paypal payment.
The reason for wanting you guys to post in the forum? It accomplishes many things.
For you guys, it shows that others ARE buying, you can then ask them what they think of it and so on.
For me, it bumps the thread letting many more see it.
As for the price, at some point I will be able to drop the price but I still have to make up for the $10,000 (approximately)
injection mold cost and it takes awhile.
Now, about making something yourself. Although anything is doable, I've always considered the time and effort and how it would look
vs buying something already made. For more expensive items, I've always been all for it but for this price, I personally wouldn't do it.
Also, here are a couple of pics of what it looks on a scooter (customer pic and used with permission).
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0225/2825/products/suzuki-burgman-400-phil-helmethook-helmet-burgmanusa-burgmanforum-name-url-side-front-640_1024x1024.jpg?v=1411671551)
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0225/2825/products/suzuki-burgman-400-phil-helmethook-helmet-burgmanusa-burgmanforum-name-url-side-rear-close-640_1024x1024.jpg?v=1411671551)
As for why it might be worth $15 bucks, read Michaels testimonial on this page (note, more testimonials to come).
http://thehelmethook.com/pages/customer-testimonials (http://thehelmethook.com/pages/customer-testimonials)
The idea/product is a little over a year old and I would appreciate posts in other forums, facebook, twitter, etc and you may use any pics on my site without problems
and since I am the manufacturers, I'm also always looking for resellers worldwide. Stores, people, distributors, etc.
Thanks and please ask if you have any questions.
George
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Welcome Aboard George!
As a member you can Pm Skadamo. He's the guy that pulls the strings here.
IMHO you have a very nifty product there. I'm sure you will have plenty of purchases from the members that care about their expensive gear.
Best to ya! Z.
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Does the bar end that holds it on come with it? Is there a matching bar end for the other side to make a match?
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http://thehelmethook.com/products/the-helmet-hook (http://thehelmethook.com/products/the-helmet-hook)
Check out his site. There's a Pict gallery, and your mouse creates close ups. Witchery...
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Does the bar end that holds it on come with it? Is there a matching bar end for the other side to make a match?
Nope, bar ends are either bought separately (not expensive either) but usually come standard on most bigger scooters, japanese bikes
and BMW's for instance. Also works with handguards. Bottom line is, you need a bolt going into the handlebar to hold the helmet hook
and if you look at the pics on my site, sixth picture/thumbnail shows a close up of the helmet hook. The purpose of the washer
is for those that have bar weights that have a thicker end/bolt side or the expanding rubber bushing. In this case you just push
the washer out with your finger. It's just pressed on.
Bar weights are a good addition to any bike. Looks good and keeps your grips from getting messed up if you lean or fall on something.
Rubber bushing expands when tightened (http://www.bits4motorbikes.co.uk/images/PartAccessoriesImages/Handlebars-and-Controls/Carbon-barend-red.jpg)
All kinds of bar end weights https://www.google.ca/search?q=bar+end+weight&tbm=isch&imgil=HMLaH1gz-Q1m4M%253A%253BOCyR-W0qi9VOKM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.sportsbikeshop.co.uk%25252Fmotorcycle_parts%25252Fcontent_prod%25252F73794&source=iu&pf=m&fir=HMLaH1gz-Q1m4M%253A%252COCyR-W0qi9VOKM%252C_&usg=__wSgwERWLNoE5pWyI8y8ZenFf0QU%3D&biw=2347&bih=1117 (https://www.google.ca/search?q=bar+end+weight&tbm=isch&imgil=HMLaH1gz-Q1m4M%253A%253BOCyR-W0qi9VOKM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.sportsbikeshop.co.uk%25252Fmotorcycle_parts%25252Fcontent_prod%25252F73794&source=iu&pf=m&fir=HMLaH1gz-Q1m4M%253A%252COCyR-W0qi9VOKM%252C_&usg=__wSgwERWLNoE5pWyI8y8ZenFf0QU%3D&biw=2347&bih=1117)
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Welcome Aboard George!
As a member you can Pm Skadamo. He's the guy that pulls the strings here.
IMHO you have a very nifty product there. I'm sure you will have plenty of purchases from the members that care about their expensive gear.
Best to ya! Z.
Thanks for the welcome and I'll contact him :)
..and I'm with you about not chaining my dogs up. All mine are rescue dogs. Privacy fence around the house and a dog door and every so often, I give
money to animal rescues. For those who WANT to give to rescues, there is a link on my site where you can go straight to different rescues and donate
and they all appreciate even ONE dollar... just thought I'd throw that in there. They can't get enough help :)
http://thehelmethook.com/pages/animal-rescue (http://thehelmethook.com/pages/animal-rescue)
George
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LOL
I Love ya already! Post the house / car /Neighbors up for sale... Damn the torpedo!
I've never chained an animal in my life, but I've let quite a few off.
It's funny how the meanest animal on the block responds to one little act of kindness. Who would have thunk it!
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First, IF I post a for sale thread, what section should it be in (assuming that's what you meant and if not, I have a couple of neighbors I'd like to get rid of. Not sure I would get anything for them though).
Yeah, it kills me what we do to animals. I share lots of rescue stuff on Facebook so I also see a lot of their stuff and there are some
animals that are horribly mistreated. Breaks my heart.
Here's a little kittycat I rescued years ago. Had friends pay for her vet bills 'cause I was broke (as usual).
Check out the x ray of her (we thought it was a she but it turned out to be a he. Don't ask me how I know..). Pics are clickable...
http://extuff.biz/images/pets/chung-wah.htm (http://extuff.biz/images/pets/chung-wah.htm)
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My goodness. I hardly know what to say. Perhaps just a big hug from all of us animal lovers will convey how I feel about this.
I told a story on here about a fella beating a wiener dog, and how his teeth prints are now on the barrel of a .45.
I'll never understand what drives a person to be soooo low. Castration/sterilization may be a partial cure (for the offender). You sure don't want these people re-producing...
I've spent thousands on animals, actually 10's of thousands, and I would never take back one dime of it.
I'm sure you know about Twinkles... My imaginary legless Elk.
Anyway... If you go to the home page, and scroll all the way down past us low life 50cc'ers... There is a for sale section. Folks do pretty well there.
I appreciate your huge heart. It counts! ;D
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For anyone that reads this, I have a standing offer to anyone that has any charity that they like. Promote my product with a discount code and for every time it's used, I will give
a percentage to YOUR charity with payment proof through paypal.
I put an offer like that on facebook and only two people even bothered sharing it. People always expect others to do it, to be good, to sacrifice and so on.
I am nothing compared to soo many people I know of but there are soo many more than can do sooooooo much better.
Lots of chained dogs around where I live. I want to win the big lottery and buy a huge piece of land and make it into a retreat for all animals and any animals.
That would be soo cool. Most animal rescues have volunteers but what they don't have is space and money.
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I like the idea of the helmet hook, it's practical and the price isn't bad. Job well done.
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I like the idea of the helmet hook, it's practical and the price isn't bad. Job well done.
Thanks :)
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For those who are interested, we've discussed giving away some hooks to those that write something about
the Helmet Hook in a forum, on FB, twitter, or somewhere, with good exposure. Especially forums where I myself
am not even a member. I just would like to get the word out there and I'm looking for people that can make a cool
video showing the helmet hook in perhaps a funny clip that I can post online.
Any takes, resellers, people that go to Rallies and want to sell or pass out business cards, etc.
Please pm me.
Thanks
George
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What the snittzel was the question again?
"Helmet Dropping"
Don't do it.
I doubt if it is a habit of careful riders.
Stig
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+1 ;)
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What the snittzel was the question again?
"Helmet Dropping"
Don't do it.
I doubt if it is a habit of careful riders.
Stig
I must be a damn mule or something 'cause I've dropped every single helmet I've had :(
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I've never taken care of a helmet.Throw it on the ground, trunk of the car, carry cool fish home in them... I never really thought about it.
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You must have been carrying shark and none of that other stinky fish stuff :)
Well, other than the fact that it really pisses me off when I hear that thud, crunch or whatever other unpleasant sound it makes, it's not good for the helmet and you're really supposed to discard it after a fall on hard surface.
Of course, none of us do but it CAN affect the integrity of the helmet. Plus purdy helmets should be kept free from scratches :)
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I usually bought mine at goodwll or yard sales.
It was the legal aspect, and I really didn't care to care.
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That's a right sexy helmet :)
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I never have to worry about it.
Best part is driving in traffic or some place new. I never get distracted by squirrels.
On second thought... That is about the MOST retarded thing I can imagine (ATM). WHO in their right mind wears that to bed?