My Helmet Stinks

Post by **tuktukmike** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:09 am

I've noticed that my helmet really stinks unless I wash it every few days. I never had this problem in the U.K

I don't want to mess about with washing it any more than once every couple of weeks,even though I'm not French.

Are there any tips that anyone has on how to stop helmet smell?

By the way I have a full face helmet in case you were wondering

I found this on another forum.

Any advice??????.

Mike.

Post by **dr dave soul monsta** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:51 am

Should this not be in health issues section mike?
Personal hygiene section

Donâ€™t think there is ant real form of dealing with this issue Mike,
Washing the helmet will only shorten the life of the helmet and linings ,we are in a hot climate and pushing your sweaty head in and out of that protective cavity will indeed cause dampness leading to the smelly helmet syndrome , I normally leave mine outside open end facing the sun to dry it out thoroughly , avoid this if your neighbors have cats mine just had the lining chewed out of it by such a animal hence I need a replacement now and the neighborâ€™s cat is on a short life span

Post by **PeteC** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:00 pm

I've noticed some expats over here wearing a bandana wrapped around their head under their helmet. I always wondered why, now perhaps I know the reason. Maybe worth a try. Pete

PS: Failing that, maybe a Glade stick up? The urge to say it was simply too great!...LOL>>>>

Post by **steve skyrider** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:33 am

hey dave, Im flying into HH at the weekend for a 2 week stay, hope you can give me a good deal on a scooter, just one concern, will I have to put your smelly helmet near my face ?

Post by **steve skyrider** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:35 am

apology to dave, its tuktuks helmet that smells, just re read above !

Post by **Guess** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:51 am

Mike,

For the sake of Buddha, go and see a Doctor and make sure his name is not Dave,

Post by **dr dave soul monsta** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:05 am

steve skyrider wrote:hey dave, Im flying into HH at the weekend for a 2 week stay, hope you can give me a good deal on a scooter, just one concern, will I have to put your smelly helmet near my face ?

YEP! as for crash helmet i would recomend you buy a new one of your very own, the prices are not over the top here

Post by **linktolinh** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:50 pm

Hi stinky helmet guy,

Maybe your hair is oily type and your helmet is too tight and the air exchange system is not real good.

Btw do you think you need full head helmet under the Thai sun?