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Mines starting to look a little grubby and I've realised I never bother to wash my helmet.

So do you guys have any post ride helmet cleaning routine?


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 1:16 pm
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...must resist....must resist.... dammit....

Yes, I always shower after a ride


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 1:18 pm
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๐Ÿ˜ฏ


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 1:18 pm
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fnar fnar


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 1:43 pm
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I just spit on it and give it a good polish once in a while


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 1:58 pm
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I knew a girl who'd do that too - happy days they were ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 2:04 pm
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I'll sometimes use a damp cloth on it to take most of the mud off it if it's been a particularly muddy ride, and I'll take the pads out and clean them a few weeks after they've started to smell.


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 2:05 pm
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I have a beaker for the purpose.


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 2:07 pm
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With the right technique a deep squat will do it


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 2:09 pm
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Awe, great thread already.

I use a coarse washing up sponge and a grimmace.


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 2:13 pm
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Wire brush and Dettol


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 2:13 pm
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I find taking it outside and knocking it against a lamppost really helps


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 2:13 pm
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Posted : 21/04/2016 2:15 pm
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Very rarely it has a rather attractive patina and bears the scars of frequent intense use. I particularly like the faded Gopro sticker


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 2:15 pm
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I have a beaker for the purpose.

Only a beaker?

<slides bucket behind curtains>


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 2:16 pm
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Sometimes, I get to repeatedly thrust it in an out of somewhere hot, wet and slippery.

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Posted : 21/04/2016 2:17 pm
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Only the Bell


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 2:24 pm
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mumsnet thread ?


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 2:46 pm
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I always like to clean my ring, grease my post and wipe my helmet after a ride


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 3:08 pm
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If it's a first date probably I would.


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 3:58 pm
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At least the OP is called John and not Albert!


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 4:04 pm
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I do ride a prince Albert...


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 4:12 pm
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If I'm pushed for time I'll just give it a quick wipe on the curtains.


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 4:41 pm
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The rivets on my straps have gone rusty...


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 4:44 pm
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If I'm pushed for time I'll just give it a quick wipe on the curtains.

Don't let the MIL catch you !


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 6:57 pm
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I tend to unlock it and air it out on the table in the lounge but the other half says it takes too much space.


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 7:32 pm
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Not often mine stinks


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 7:34 pm
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umm, just finish riding and don't take it off before getting into the shower; they wash perfectly with shampoo, afterall, most of the dirt is greasy hair.


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 9:20 pm
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The 1970's called, they want their thread back.


 
Posted : 21/04/2016 9:24 pm