What to do with old helmet

[Bob Denman]

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

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

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

 

[HayRog]

Donated to MSF ...

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/2016/03/best-selling-sneakers-2016-so-far/

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

 

[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!

 

[UtahPete]

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....

I was going to suggest this and you beat me to it.

 

[UtahPete]

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!

Thanks for doing that. It's a great idea from across the pond put into action here. I'll pass it on to the local dealer - he may want to use that as a promotion.