Old Helmets

[rickcorwn]

I've got a few old helmets and I've got this problem with throwing things away, you should see my garage. Is there any practical use for old skid lids? Flower pots, some guy in Oregon making bird houses out of them? Or are they just landfill?

 

[Patriot]

We cook a special recipe of Gumbo in them here

Just sayin'

let's ride safe and be careful out there,

Mike in Nawlins'

 

[rushes]

I saw a guy at a vintage MX race once that had a good idea. Drill a hole in the top of the helmet and put an eye bolt with a nut on the backside through it. Then cover the front opening and fill it full of concrete. He uses 4 of them to anchor his 10 by 10 pop-up canopy at events.

 

[ionbeam]

From previous 'what to do' posts:

IanS: My old helmets go to the local paramedics or St John Ambulance for them to use for training purposes. I want any paramedic removing a helmet in the event of accident to be well practiced, it may well save my life after the helmet I'm wearing has done it's job.

Pepperell: A local MC accessories dealer drills holes in the top, then hangs 'em from the fence. They make wonderful hanging planters... Geraniums, I believe...

They make really cool lamps, too! Go to the Craft Store, and get a kit!

Pictures and how to -- creative ideas.

 

[Rick_W]

I like to give them to various fire departments around town for training - same for EMS.

 

[Medic Man]

From previous 'what to do' posts:
IanS: My old helmets go to the local paramedics or St John Ambulance for them to use for training purposes. I want any paramedic removing a helmet in the event of accident to be well practiced, it may well save my life after the helmet I'm wearing has done it's job.

Pepperell: A local MC accessories dealer drills holes in the top, then hangs 'em from the fence. They make wonderful hanging planters... Geraniums, I believe...

They make really cool lamps, too! Go to the Craft Store, and get a kit!

Pictures and how to -- creative ideas.

You are being a great help to your community........It really helps when it comes time to train on helment removal. Just a few cents from a Paramedic........

 

[Zorlac]

.22 target practice then spaghetti duty as a colander.

 

[madmike2]

YOu could always fly headlong into a guard rail....just to see if the helmet still works.

On second thought...BTDT: DON'T!

 

[FJRBluesman]

.22 target practice then spaghetti duty as a colander.

This would be the most fun.

 

[SHRuuM]

back here in the boonies of Coastal Texas we take 'em out back and shoot the piss out of 'em till there's nothing left, then we plow the pieces under to fluff up the back 40 for next years crop.

 

[Bustanut joker]

.22 target practice then spaghetti duty as a colander.

This would be the most fun.

As often as you'd hit 'em, wouldn't soup bowls be a better alternative?

:lol:

:jester:

 

[FJRBluesman]

.22 target practice then spaghetti duty as a colander.

This would be the most fun.

As often as you'd hit 'em, wouldn't soup bowls be a better alternative? :lol:

:jester:

I don't miss, I hate wasting lead.

 

[rickcorwn]

As much fun as colander creation and guard rail bonking sound I think I'll stop by the local firehouse and see if they need 'em. Thanks!

 

[Mcgyver74]

I swap mine out every other year or so any my old lid becomes a passenger lid. Then toss the oldest one

 

[myzen]

You could donate them to rider safety programs.

 

[Neil San Diego]

.22 target practice then spaghetti duty as a colander.

This would be the most fun.

PULL!

 

[Designer]

I would saw one in half to show my students how a helmet is constructed and why you should replace your helmet after impact.

 

[happyPuppy]

Some great ideas, I will donate mine to the training program for EMT's

 

[FJRDave]

Helmet Bowling! This is the best use for an old helmet. Or take it out to a flea market, there is always an idiot on a harley willing to buy a helmet as long as its cheap. Don't get me wrong, not everybody riding a harley is an idiot, but every idiot buys a harley.