The Saddle Sore 1000

[bgd8rd]

Hey, thanks for the tips. I like the LidPicker site. But I have a question. What the heck do I do with my $600 Shoei NeoTec helmet that is only 1 year old?

[six2go]

Hey, thanks for the tips. I like the LidPicker site. But I have a question. What the heck do I do with my $600 Shoei NeoTec helmet that is only 1 year old?

Some of the guys are gonna cringe at this, but I fixed the "hotspot" in a helmet(Maybe my Neotec)by using a small ballpeen hammer and GENTLY tapping on the inside where the discomfort was. If you can't get to it with the head of the hammer, use a piece of broom handle or something similar. Place that on the spot you want to alter then tap on that. Notice I said GENTLY TAP, not wail away like you're driving a tent stake. Anyway, it worked like a charm for me and the helmet remains comfortable.

[98valk]

Some of the guys are gonna cringe at this, but I fixed the "hotspot" in a helmet(Maybe my Neotec)by using a small ballpeen hammer and GENTLY tapping on the inside where the discomfort was. If you can't get to it with the head of the hammer, use a piece of broom handle or something similar. Place that on the spot you want to alter then tap on that. Notice I said GENTLY TAP, not wail away like you're driving a tent stake. Anyway, it worked like a charm for me and the helmet remains comfortable.

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[tpwood]

+1

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[bertrider]

I've used the back of a tablespoon and a little elbow grease. Works.

[taxfree4]

Hey, thanks for the tips. I like the LidPicker site. But I have a question. What the heck do I do with my $600 Shoei NeoTec helmet that is only 1 year old?

Put it up for sale on here, Craigslist and ebay even if you get half, riding should be a pain free escape no matter how far you go.

[Mazilla]

Put it up for sale on here, Craigslist and ebay even if you get half, riding should be a pain free escape no matter how far you go.

Sell it on Ebay or Craigslist!

[bgd8rd]

Sell it on Ebay or Craigslist!

I like the idea of selling my Shoei NeoTec on here or on my Goldwing FB pages before CL...

[grendl]

I have done the 1000/24 a couple of times. Havent decided if I'll do it again. First time took me 25 hours so no joy. Second time 22 hours and I have the certificates and the stuff you get for completing it. Advice I can give.Keep your pace up.I dont mean excessive speed but keep rolling.Get plenty of rest before you go. Stop and eat.Stay hydrated-not coffee-you will lose time stopping to pee.To the point of this thread DONT use gear that annoys you. Get a helmet that fits ,clothing and boots. For me it was a challenge and grueling. I met the challenge but a helmet that hurts -no way...

[woody]

The old maxim when buying helmets. "You have a Shoei or Arai shaped head" is close to the mark. If you have a Shoei head a Kabuto will fit fine.