Keeping your helmet clean

Roranninn · April 10th, 2015, 10:09 AM

Hello everyone!

I am still pretty new to gear upkeep.
I was wondering what all of you vets use to keep your helmet clean?
I live on the cusp of flatland delta and some mountains, so naturally, I get a helmet full of bugs on any decent ride.

I have a scorpion EXO helmet with the fog resistant inner coating. I would like the least harsh process to keep my helmet clean and shiny.

Currently I have just been using lint-free cloths soaked in warm water to break up and remove the bug guts.

Alex · April 10th, 2015, 10:14 AM

I just use Plexus and a rag in the tank bag, for both the visor and the rest of the helmet. Also use it on the rest of the bike as well.

NevadaWolf · April 10th, 2015, 10:24 AM

When getting ready for a ride, I soak a paper towel (gasp!) and lay it over the visor to wet all the bugs and goo down. After a few minutes, I come back and lightly wipe off the screen. Then I dry it using a soft microfiber cloth.

On the road, I have a car wash towel from Walmart with a "rough" terry cloth scrubbing side and a soft microfiber side. I soak one quarter of the towel using the water from the windshield squeegee bucket at the gas stop and run the wet rough side over the visor to clean it off, then flip the towel over and dry it with the soft side. I then stuff it somewhere where the wind can dry it off between gas stops.

As for the rest of the helmet, I only clean that off when the CDC starts threatening me with biohazard restrictions.

Urban Ninja · April 10th, 2015, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I just use Plexus and a rag in the tank bag, for both the visor and the rest of the helmet. Also use it on the rest of the bike as well.

Alex is right, Plexus works amazingly well on helmets and bike plastics. I also recently started using Motorex foam cleaner for the helmet interior and that works great too.

alex.s · April 10th, 2015, 07:19 PM

clean? what's that

cadd · April 10th, 2015, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

I soak a paper towel (gasp!) and lay it over the visor to wet all the bugs and goo down.

That's how I clean my helmet and my visor. The guts usually get all soft after 5 minutes. With the helmet, I use the same piece of wet paper towel to scrub off whatever's left.

With the visor, I take a new piece of paper towel to "blot" it dry. I always carry a few pieces of napkin with my under the pillion seat for this purpose. Sometimes the problem is finding water.

Trailerboy531 · April 10th, 2015, 07:47 PM

Wait people clean the interior of their helmets?

I usually toast mine before they get too funky

MrAtom · April 10th, 2015, 08:13 PM

I throw my helmet liner in the wash when it gets grodie, and let it air dry. The outside of the helmet, i use a paper towel or clean rag and water.

April 10th, 2015, 10:09 AM	#1
Roranninn ninjette.org newbie Name: TJ Location: Pocahontas, AR Join Date: Apr 2015 Motorcycle(s): 1989 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: 6	Keeping your helmet clean Hello everyone! I am still pretty new to gear upkeep. I was wondering what all of you vets use to keep your helmet clean? I live on the cusp of flatland delta and some mountains, so naturally, I get a helmet full of bugs on any decent ride. I have a scorpion EXO helmet with the fog resistant inner coating. I would like the least harsh process to keep my helmet clean and shiny. Currently I have just been using lint-free cloths soaked in warm water to break up and remove the bug guts.

April 10th, 2015, 10:14 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I just use Plexus and a rag in the tank bag, for both the visor and the rest of the helmet. Also use it on the rest of the bike as well. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 10th, 2015, 10:24 AM	#3
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	When getting ready for a ride, I soak a paper towel (gasp!) and lay it over the visor to wet all the bugs and goo down. After a few minutes, I come back and lightly wipe off the screen. Then I dry it using a soft microfiber cloth. On the road, I have a car wash towel from Walmart with a "rough" terry cloth scrubbing side and a soft microfiber side. I soak one quarter of the towel using the water from the windshield squeegee bucket at the gas stop and run the wet rough side over the visor to clean it off, then flip the towel over and dry it with the soft side. I then stuff it somewhere where the wind can dry it off between gas stops. As for the rest of the helmet, I only clean that off when the CDC starts threatening me with biohazard restrictions. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

April 10th, 2015, 07:19 PM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	clean? what's that __________________________________________________
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April 10th, 2015, 07:47 PM	#7
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Wait people clean the interior of their helmets? I usually toast mine before they get too funky __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

April 10th, 2015, 08:13 PM	#8
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	I throw my helmet liner in the wash when it gets grodie, and let it air dry. The outside of the helmet, i use a paper towel or clean rag and water.

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