So this morning I decided I was going to ride in to work, and as I usually do I set my helmet on the seat to start the bike (I know rookie mistake).

well unlike my normal routine I straightened the handlebars before starting the bike and wouldn't you know... my freaking helmet fell off.... *grumble**grumble*

so besides just venting about my stupid mistake (sorry) ... I am wondering...

does anyone know if HJC has a policy where as I can send in my helmet and have it inspected? and if not does anyone know of a company that can do it?

I go to a court house or post office and have the guy use the x-ray machine to check for cracks in my helmet. They are nice about it when they are not busy.

Honestly, I would not give this a second thought.  A helmet shell is designed to withstand exponentially higher forces than a fall off the seat while empty.

The reason they say don't re-use a helmet after it takes a hit is because when your head compresses the styrofoam inside, it is no longer able to insulate your skull from shock.

If you don't see any cracks, forget it.  Unless you like have stock in HJC...then by all means generate more profit for them.

Quote from: Adam0431 on April 29, 2009, 06:47:27 AMdoes anyone know if HJC has a policy where as I can send in my helmet and have it inspected? and if not does anyone know of a company that can do it?

I'd ask HJC.  I've heard they're good about responding to inquiries.

I wouldn't assume it's good without a check.

And yes, put it on the ground headhole-side down.

If you go to the Snell website. They say with a DOT helmet a drop like that is no big deal. Now if you dropped your helmet going 55 down the highway ( like you wouldn't be wearing it anyway - That is a different story )

Quote from: Adam0431 on April 29, 2009, 06:47:27 AM
does anyone know if HJC has a policy where as I can send in my helmet and have it inspected? and if not does anyone know of a company that can do it?

I had a similar issue and know for a fact they don't offer any service to check the helmet.  I think other mfg's do though.  Here's what HJC had to say in response to my inquiry in an email last month.

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Thank you for your enthusiasm in HJC.

In response to your inquiry, we offer no spection program.  We do recommend to replace a helmet after any impacts/accidents and even drops as low as 3 feet from the ground.

We appreciate your business and contributions in making HJC Helmet North
America's number one helmet selling company for the past decade.

Please visit www.hjchelmets.com for our new and exciting product line
(FS-15, IS-16, Sy-Max II, IS-Max, FS-3, FS-2, IS-33, CS-2N, CS-5N) alongside
recent past models.  There are still more new models to come very soon in the future!

Thank You.

Sincerely,
Fritzie Cota
HJCA Customer Service Rep
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That to me screams, sorry you dropped your helmet but screw you buy another!

So, buy my extra Sparx.



They'll replace it if you damage it, free of charge. 

i bought my HJC for the price really. i didn't have a lid when i went to take my safety course, so i went down the the local shop and bought the cheapest one that had that was DOT rated.

Quote from: wladziu on April 29, 2009, 01:48:04 PM
So, buy my extra Sparx.



They'll replace it if you damage it, free of charge. 

I like the sparx helmets... but my head is too big, i tried the XXL on and i had a freakin headache in less then a minute... sucked too cause they had an awesome looking gun metal one for 60% off...

and altrider... no offense... but the yellow is making my eyes bleed

Quote from: utgunslinger13 on April 29, 2009, 01:42:31 PM
That to me screams, sorry you dropped your helmet but screw you buy another!

Yeah, after that response, I lost all or any enthusiasm  

Quote from: Adam0431 on April 29, 2009, 01:53:28 PM
and altrider... no offense... but the yellow is making my eyes bleed

That should tone it down a bit