[vdotmatrix]

One of the visor snaps broke off and i bought a snap kit repair kit. Only problem, how do i get past the foam and next to the shell to make the repair without destroying the helmet?

 

[Sidecar Bob]

You carefully remove the foam from the shell and put it back when you are done.

How old is the helmet? If it is fairly new you should contact Bell and ask them if they can help you with this issue. If it is more than 3 or 4 years old you would probably be better off to replace it.

 

[vdotmatrix]

Oh Lordy, November 2005...ya think it is time for a new helmet? Would still like to fix it just to say that I fixed it. thanks

 

[Wolf67]

Most omportant: Fibre or Plastic. Fibre last longer if no Impact happend.
6 Years is quite old when You have used it very often.

 

[Sidecar Bob]

Yeah, I think it is probably due.

 

[65GTC]

Oh, I guess my 1962 Stadium helmet is a little out of date, huh?

 

[wjvh]

Oh Lordy, November 2005...ya think it is time for a new helmet? Would still like to fix it just to say that I fixed it. thanks

definitely time for a new helmet

 

[Sidecar Bob]

Most likely. My helmets are newer than the ones mentioned here and I've been thinking it's about time I started shopping...

 

[bahn88]

Yes as above....these helmet's EPS (the shock- absorbent bit) degrades even on the shelf....
Thats part of the reason you often see a $800 helmet marked down to $200.....bout 5years life from new.
Old helmets do make a good garage decoration tho....same as any that did their job in protecting you...they (the later) dont deserve to be binned

 

[65GTC]

The 1962 Stadium decorates my head whenever I'm out on the '67 Honda. That bike has been with me nearly my entire life, so if it gets killed, I'm going with it, lol!