What to do with old helmet

[Johnny_Swindle]

At the end of this season, I am planning to retire my current helmet. What does everyone do with their old helmets? Can they be "recycled?"

[Flier Tuck]

In the UK we have a charity called "Red Cross" who provide medical cover to all types of events including motorcycle events. I give my old helmets to the local branch so that they can practice safe helmet removal on dummies and on each other. Maybe there is a similar organisation in the USA.

[JayBros]

After reading Flier Tuck's comment I contacted my local fire department/EMS service. The chief assured me they could use old helmets for training and those they did not need would be turned over to the local community college that conducts EMT training courses and always has a similar need. Good tip, Flier!

[ARtraveler]

Give them to the ex spouse when she takes her Spyder.

[Bob Denman]

Give them to an idiot with a bicycle...

[Zip]

It's been said, local EMS/fire we like to use them for practice.

[ARtraveler]

It's been said, local EMS/fire we like to use them for practice.

Sounds like a good thing. I currently have three that can go--old and not used any more.

[kywinger]

Makes a nice hanging flower pot

[Bob Denman]

You could always just give it to the kid that's wearing hundred-dollar sneakers... and has a ten-dollar head!

[Snoop]

We sold our at a yard sale. It's a fast selling items because we live in an area with lots of riders.

[Arion]

I tend to line them up on a shelf to help me keep track of the years and adventures that have passed into history. Getting to that age when I need reminders more than I'd care to admit. In fact, I've reached the age when I can forget what I'm doing while I'm doing it. Not an original comment but it fits.

However, EMT/Fire Dept. sounds like a more worthwhile idea.

[Gator37]

I tend to line them up on a shelf to help me keep track of the years and adventures that have passed into history. Getting to that age when I need reminders more than I'd care to admit. In fact, I've reached the age when I can forget what I'm doing while I'm doing it. Not an original comment but it fits.

However, EMT/Fire Dept. sounds like a more worthwhile idea.

Yea, Arion, I think I have 5 lining a shelf in my garage. Some in really good shape. Oh well maybe look into the EMT/ Fire Dept

[BoilerAnimal]

I tend to line them up on a shelf to help me keep track of the years and adventures that have passed into history.

I've done the same thing in my garage with many of my hardhats.

I think giving old helmets to a fire department or EMS personnel for practice is an excellent idea!

[loisk]

I saw a pic of three old full face helmets turned into hanging light fixtures over a kitchen bench - looked great. Here are more ideas

[asp125]

All of the above, plus

Target Practice!

[Johnny_Swindle]

Thanks Flier Tuck and JayBros......I will contact the local volunteer fire department when it is time to replace my current helmet.

After reading Flier Tuck's comment I contacted my local fire department/EMS service. The chief assured me they could use old helmets for training and those they did not need would be turned over to the local community college that conducts EMT training courses and always has a similar need. Good tip, Flier!

[Navydad]

All of the above, plus

Target Practice!

BINGO!! Great to plink at from long distances.

[Chupaca]

there are the motorcycle training places, local attractions, goodwill and all of the above...

[Motorcycledave]

I have 6 of them hanging from my patio they have good dirt in them and plants
flowers and such, wife's idea they get a lot of comments from folks.... kinda fun.
even hooked up a drip watering system. they have been there for years, I ad one or two
every 4 or 5 years....

[wyliec]

You could always just give it to the kid that's wearing hundred-dollar sneakers... and has a ten-dollar head!

You might be out of touch, if you're thinking $100.
https://solecollector.com/news/2016/...s-2016-so-far/

[Bob Denman]

If you've got a ten-dollar bike: turn it into a ten-dollar sidestand!

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

how about smacking someone as hard as you can with it if you see them sitting on your bike

[HayRog]

Couple of years ago we donated 3 full face helmets, 2 vented textile jackets, and 4 pair of gloves to the local Motorcycle Safety Foundation that operates a couple of miles away from us.

They were VERY pleased. We looked at it as some "paying back" to them for taking Debbie through the course some 20+ years ago.

[Arion]

You might be out of touch, if you're thinking $100.
https://solecollector.com/news/2016/...s-2016-so-far/

Most of those cost more than my first car! Granted it was old and worn (the car that is) but still . . . .

[UtahPete]

In the UK we have a charity called "Red Cross" who provide medical cover to all types of events including motorcycle events. I give my old helmets to the local branch so that they can practice safe helmet removal on dummies and on each other. Maybe there is a similar organisation in the USA.

That makes way too much sense!