Yeah, that too. I would start feeling **** growing inside my ears and brain, knowing how I am.

 

I was thinking Febreeze as well but I don't know what the heater would do. Just let it air dry naturally.

 

if it were me (but its not) i would hang it on my Harley wall and just buy a new helmet. hey you might like those new heads up display helmets.who knows. but they are costly

 

For the win!

 

take it to an ice rink that sponsors hockey some have a machine that will destink hockey equipment, it works real good

 

Now I'm curious about helmet lifespans.
I came across this study. Its on bicycle helmets but they tested the EPS foam on its own and it showed no deterioration over decades of use. Although its bicycle helmets I would think its the same for motorcycle helmets, the foam is the foam.
Its a 2 minute read. Curious what the forum thinks about the study

I also called HJC which my helmet is and they said they post no use by or expiration date on their helmets. He did say he would reach out to the engineers and Email me back

https://helmets.org/helmetlineraging.htm

 

industry standards say 5 years on a helmet, and thats only if you have not droped it. check it out on line

 

HELMET REPLACEMENT (ALL MODELS)

Although your HJC Helmet is constructed with the best materials available to offer a long-lasting product, it will eventually need to be replaced. Immediately replace your helmet if:

• It has suffered an impact. Your helmet is only designed for ONE impact. An impact may fracture the outer shell or compress the impact absorbing liner. You may not be able to detect this damage. Any impact in a crash or a drop from as low as 4 feet is enough to damage your helmet.
• The shell, lining, or retention system is damaged. The helmet shell, the impact absorbing lining, and the retention system must be in good condition to provide you with the most protection.

Even if your helmet has not been damaged, it needs to be replaced every 3 to 5 years depending on how much you use it. Over time, UV rays and adhesive and component aging will damage your helmet. Wearing a damaged helmet may increase your risk of serious injury or death in an accident.

If you are unsure if you need to replace your helmet, contact HJC America before using your helmet again.


https://www.hjchelmets.us/helmet-usage/

 

You deserve a new helmet my friend. Go on and get you one. If you have a mold allergy, you'll never feel 100% comfortable with that lid.

As for dropping a helmet....I'm sorry, but I call bullshit. No offense intended toward you, IBE, but I think that is just bunk. If a helmet is so delicate that one drop compromises it's integrity, I have to wonder how useful it would have been in the first place.

 

well i wouldnt think so but thats what i read. i really dont know for sure. but dosent matter to me i dont wear one. but on trips i do take one with me. and i have dropped it and iam not replacing it.hey i have fallen on my head from 4 feet and iam good