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DaftUn
In: Preston
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Had an RTA last year (bike V very big artic lorry - no guessing as to who lost ) - my helmet tooked a bash or three as I bounced along the grass verge - I can't remember being flipped off the bike, or landing . . . I was knocked unconscious but I reckon that helmet went to towards preventing a more serious outcome . . Consequently I'm loathed to get rid of it . . it's in its box in the attic. Just wondered if anyone had any ideas as to what I could do with it.... how have you recycled your unwanted helmets?

DaftUn @ 21/11/2010 19:40

YID
In: Scarborough
Posts: 210
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flickr.com/photos/54842718@N00...48/ One suggestion!

YID @ 21/11/2010 19:50

kwakgirl
In: Kilmarnock
Posts: 1402
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put it in the bin where it belongs! it probably saved your head but now its dead - better it than you.

kwakgirl @ 21/11/2010 19:55

DaftUn
In: Preston
Posts: 142
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@ YID - love it! lol! But got me thinking - so I googled..... and this is what I found and what I'll be doing with mine. "Well, there isn't any official way to recycle a motorbike helmet, but you can make sure it continues to protects people beyond it's days of active duty on the roads. How about handing your helmet in to a fire station, rescue centre or some other emergency service, so that they can practice handling motorcyclists in an accident? Using your trusty old helmet on dummies and models, emergency services and trainees can pefect the skills necessary to remove a rider's helmet safely. A great idea. Far better than landfill, and far more useful!"

DaftUn @ 21/11/2010 20:13

Deleted Member
In: NA
Posts: 0
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turn it up side down and put a plant in it ,,it will remind you what it did for you..

Deleted Member @ 21/11/2010 20:56

kwakgirl
In: Kilmarnock
Posts: 1402
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sentimental clap trap el ninja

kwakgirl @ 21/11/2010 22:09

Phil
In: Liverpool
Posts: 797
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Offer it to the Red Cross in Preston for training use. They can use it when simulating how to remove a helmet on first aid courses. You never know it may save another life yet. the Red Cross are in Pitman Way and ask for Ernie Walton. If he doesn't want it then send me a PM and I will grab it off you and I will pass it on to a center in Merseyside. British Red Cross Pittman CourtPittman WayPrestonPR2 9ZG 01772 707 300

Phil @ 21/11/2010 23:14

Big Twin
In: Newark
Posts: 203
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It may be of some use to those folk who take scooters to the sahara or other places for medical charities in the thirld world ?

Big Twin @ 21/11/2010 23:57

Deleted User
In: NA
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Thanks for the info PP (long time no see)

Ian n I have several old helmets in the loft good idea !

Deleted User @ 22/11/2010 06:51

DaftUn
In: Preston
Posts: 142
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fyi - my helmet found a good home - the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services Training Centre

DaftUn @ 08/01/2011 12:46

old red
In: Norwich
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Damm good end DaftUn..So it carries on hopefully saving others from further injury!.. Another couple of years life left in mine yet, will bear in mind it,s use in 'helmet afterlife' though..

old red @ 08/01/2011 14:34

WheelyNealy
In: Near Driffield
Posts: 2751
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put it at the side of the main road with red paint might make some folk think !!!!! little sign saying THINK BIKE

WheelyNealy @ 08/01/2011 18:13

6ypsy
In: Clay Cross
Posts: 430
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Hooray! Thanks for this, I have 3 helmets and won't throw any of them (not just bikegear, I'm the same with allsorts). My teddy bears wear them for want of a better place to put them, and now I have one.

6ypsy @ 08/01/2011 21:20

aussiegeezer
In: Edinburgh
Posts: 70
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you could always put a light in it, with a tinted visor would make a great table lamp!!

aussiegeezer @ 08/01/2011 23:36

6ypsy
In: Clay Cross
Posts: 430
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Hey we could start a recycling forum like those daft articles they have in women's mags.

What about lining your old boots with pond liner to make a handy new rally tankard.

Or, saw the top off an old helmet, and you have an unbreakable bowl. :-)

Yours is quite a good one though Oz, so don't know if that can go in!

6ypsy @ 09/01/2011 00:49

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