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<blockquote data-quote="James" data-source="post: 4346" data-attributes="member: 2"><p><img src="https://www.dirtbikeaddicts.com/static/images/smilies/thumb.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thumb:" title="Thumb :thumb:" data-shortname=":thumb:" /></p><p></p><p>I ended up taking the liner & pads out, wow it's worse then I even thought the second time. The hard foam is completely loose on the left side and the plastic section by the ear (where the chin strap comes out of) is all mushy. But the right side of the helmet is still together and solid. I knew that you should replace your helmet after a decent hit but damn I didn't think I'd hit that hard. But it does make sense now, been having headaches since then and for 1 1/2 days after I felt nauseous with a upset stomach. Had just chalked it up as stress with DBA stuff, but guess maybe not after all. So no more riding for me till after my Bro's wedding, which is next week so not to long of a wait. <img src="https://www.dirtbikeaddicts.com/static/images/smilies/thumb.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thumb:" title="Thumb :thumb:" data-shortname=":thumb:" /> (best man so I'd prefer not being injured in any way)</p><p></p><p>Don't think I've mentioned it yet but it's a Bell Moto 8 helmet. Got to say it's the coolest (temp wise), lightest, and most comfortable helmet I've owned. Already found one I like <a href="http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/off+road/motocross+helmets/bell_moto-8+tattered+helmet" target="_blank">Bell Moto-8 Tattered Helmet</a> not bad for $170, they're $400 for current model year.</p><p></p><p>So I guess the point of this is; if you ever take a hit, no matter how small, <strong>make sure to thoroughly check your helmet for damage. </strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="James, post: 4346, member: 2"] :thumb: I ended up taking the liner & pads out, wow it's worse then I even thought the second time. The hard foam is completely loose on the left side and the plastic section by the ear (where the chin strap comes out of) is all mushy. But the right side of the helmet is still together and solid. I knew that you should replace your helmet after a decent hit but damn I didn't think I'd hit that hard. But it does make sense now, been having headaches since then and for 1 1/2 days after I felt nauseous with a upset stomach. Had just chalked it up as stress with DBA stuff, but guess maybe not after all. So no more riding for me till after my Bro's wedding, which is next week so not to long of a wait. :thumb: (best man so I'd prefer not being injured in any way) Don't think I've mentioned it yet but it's a Bell Moto 8 helmet. Got to say it's the coolest (temp wise), lightest, and most comfortable helmet I've owned. Already found one I like [URL="http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/off+road/motocross+helmets/bell_moto-8+tattered+helmet"]Bell Moto-8 Tattered Helmet[/URL] not bad for $170, they're $400 for current model year. So I guess the point of this is; if you ever take a hit, no matter how small, [B]make sure to thoroughly check your helmet for damage. [/B] [/QUOTE]
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