Helmet storage?

MissHell · 03-24-2009, 03:16 PM

It is okay to keep a helmet in my trunk?
My thought is the heat won't be a problem, cause if I was riding in the baking sun - it would be the same heat.

I have several helmets and I was thinking I'd keep one in the trunk of my car, in case I an un-expected opportunity to ride.

Archren · 03-24-2009, 03:19 PM

Wait, you're in Hawaii.. it doesn't really get HOT in Hawaii.

I can't imagine it would be that much of a problem.. highs are usually in the 80's right? Trunk is shaded, and while the temperature inside would be higher than the ambient outside temperature, being as I typically ride in upper 90's/100 degree temps here in Texas, I don't really think it would be too much of an issue.

But I'm no expert.

Tsunami · 03-24-2009, 03:21 PM

Are you going to put your helmet next to all the water?

Amorok · 03-24-2009, 03:31 PM

I wouldn't leave it in the trunk, the concentrated heat could cause the foam to de-bond from the shell, although I doubt it's very likely. I'd be more concerned about all the rolling around it would do back there, although something like the Scorpion racecase would take care of it. I have one and it's great. You can find them on amazon for about $40.

Homeslice · 03-24-2009, 03:34 PM

I left a torque wrench in my hatchback, and even though the hatch is a completely covered area with a plastic cover on top of it, the wrench was too hot to touch.

RACER X · 03-24-2009, 03:53 PM

i wouldn't leave it in your trunk. the liner is some kinda styrofoam and the heat may make it more brittle over time.

Particle Man · 03-24-2009, 04:45 PM

it's your head

I wouldn't but that's just me

Particle Man · 03-26-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Are you guys serious?

Of coarse its fine

when did we start discussing sand paper?

as for temp, I'm in Central NY and a person at the office put a tray of raw cookies in the trunk... when she came out 8 hours later, they were baked.

Gas Man · 03-26-2009, 11:12 PM

So with all this bitchin... did anybody call a manufacture? WTF

Flexin · 03-26-2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

So with all this bitchin... did anybody call a manufacture? WTF

We were hoping you would do it for us.

James

03-24-2009, 03:16 PM	#1
MissHell Followed the crowd over. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Moto: '07 Yahama R6 Posts: 911	Helmet storage? It is okay to keep a helmet in my trunk? My thought is the heat won't be a problem, cause if I was riding in the baking sun - it would be the same heat. I have several helmets and I was thinking I'd keep one in the trunk of my car, in case I an un-expected opportunity to ride.

03-24-2009, 03:19 PM	#2
Archren Sham WOW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ATX Moto: 2007 Ducati 1098 Posts: 2,741	Wait, you're in Hawaii.. it doesn't really get HOT in Hawaii. I can't imagine it would be that much of a problem.. highs are usually in the 80's right? Trunk is shaded, and while the temperature inside would be higher than the ambient outside temperature, being as I typically ride in upper 90's/100 degree temps here in Texas, I don't really think it would be too much of an issue. But I'm no expert. __________________ Photography "The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time. It was impossible." - Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

03-24-2009, 03:31 PM	#4
Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	I wouldn't leave it in the trunk, the concentrated heat could cause the foam to de-bond from the shell, although I doubt it's very likely. I'd be more concerned about all the rolling around it would do back there, although something like the Scorpion racecase would take care of it. I have one and it's great. You can find them on amazon for about $40. __________________ What goes around comes around. Sometimes you get what's coming around, and sometimes you are what's coming around. You see what I mean?

03-24-2009, 03:53 PM	#6
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	i wouldn't leave it in your trunk. the liner is some kinda styrofoam and the heat may make it more brittle over time. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

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03-24-2009, 03:21 PM	#3
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