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Marauder
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 11:06 AM
I have two...both victims of bad riding decisions. I'm not a tree hugger but I do recycle. What exactly are you supposed to do with two helmets Beotch says I can't wear anymore (or shouldn't)? Don't really want to think of them sitting in a landfill somewhere.

chad23
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 12:01 PM
take them to the range and put a little lead in them. I have 1 lid i cant use any more and that's where it will end up, then in the landfill, but in smaller peaces

Slacker
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 12:43 PM
I think these guys recycle just about anything:

http://www.ecocycle.org/charm/index.cfm

dattaway
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 12:53 PM
Dedicate a bookcase just for helmets. Some people read books. Some people ride. Show em what you got.

modette99
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 12:56 PM
..

ihavealegohead
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 01:25 PM
I donated mine to a 7 year old boy.

-- Priceless --

txrc51fatboy
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 01:43 PM
my china cabinet maks a nice display case

ghostrider_9
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 02:47 PM
Call a local MSF class and donate them to be used as examples of how important a helmet is. if you need help finding one, let me know.

RyNo24
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 02:57 PM
Do something like this in your living room

http://stylemens.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/03/30/glenn_1.jpg

longrider
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 03:06 PM
Interior decoration:

edit: I was only up to post #6 when I went to take a pic, now others beat me to it :(

MikeG
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 03:44 PM
I just cut mine in half with my Dewalt recip saw, I was curious to see what it looked like on the inside

Buddau
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 05:22 PM
Sell them to car racers if the helmet is not too banged up.

Though, an old helmet does make a fun target, especially with a large caliber weapon. :devious:

dm_gsxr
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 05:24 PM
I donated mine to the local fire department so they can practice how to deal with motorcycle accident victims.

Carl

RF900guy
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 08:04 PM
This may sound stupid but I am in the shipping /receiving department. I used my helmet while on the forklift while outside to keep the wind/rain/snow off my face and head. Now that I have a mildly damaged hemet, it is perfect for this . You cannot imagine how much warmer your head is while inside that helmet instead exposed to the elements during the winter. We used to use golf carts to run from building to building at work. You might look real stupid using a helmet but your helmet will still keep your head warm.

chad23
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 09:25 PM
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii111/cindybernardy/helmet.gif

Mel
Sun Oct 12th, 2008, 10:07 PM
What exactly are you supposed to do with two helmets Beotch says I can't wear anymore (or shouldn't)?

I believe I threatened you with bodily harm if you continued to wear said helmets :)

As for what to do...if they aren't trophies to you (like mine, sitting on a shelf,reminding me everyday that I am lucky to be alive) then just donate them. I have been told if you trash, make sure that you cut the chin straps so no one else tries to wear them again.

Scribbler
Mon Oct 13th, 2008, 10:08 AM
Turn it into a MasterChief helmet and wear it when you play Halo... all yer friends will be jealos :rock:

Raptor
Mon Oct 13th, 2008, 10:50 AM
I donated mine to a 7 year old boy.

-- Priceless --

I did the exact same...gave my last one to my son. He wears it while he plays video games sometimes. Otherwise, he keeps it on his bookshelf.

CYCLE_MONKEY
Mon Oct 13th, 2008, 11:31 AM
Cheap paintball gun helmet?

Suki
Mon Oct 13th, 2008, 01:46 PM
use it to backhand Mel with when she talks back! :D :lol:

chad23
Mon Oct 13th, 2008, 01:54 PM
:spit:better yet wear it when you slap her

Devaclis
Mon Oct 13th, 2008, 01:59 PM
I get mine airbrushed with flames and skulls and kitties and then I sell them to Harley riders.

MetaLord 9
Mon Oct 13th, 2008, 02:13 PM
Find where the shortbus stops ('cause you don't know) and trade it to some kid for his lunch.

puckstr
Mon Oct 13th, 2008, 03:31 PM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2179398432_f15f2987df.jpg?v=0

PsychoMike
Mon Oct 13th, 2008, 07:09 PM
i also recomend shooting it.

Marauder
Mon Oct 13th, 2008, 11:11 PM
:spit:better yet wear it when you slap her
:yes: :imwithstupid::yes: