This is why we wear helmets

LNasty · August 5th, 2013, 09:57 AM

This was posted on my Facebook, don't know who the person was, but damn they were lucky to be wearing a helmet
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Yakaru · August 5th, 2013, 10:09 AM

Scary! Still, I don't think it's an ideal example of why to wear a helmet -- from what I can tell if he hadn't been then he might not have hit the bus (I'm assuming thats what sheered off the helmet) in the first place. Still... nutty.

BlueRaven · August 5th, 2013, 10:13 AM

Yikes!!!

Snake · August 5th, 2013, 10:14 AM

Wow! I wonder what his leathers look like after that much os a slide.

Driddle · August 5th, 2013, 10:15 AM

I've seen this all over facebook with multiple stories attached to it.
I don't think it's real.
The angle that the grinding down looks real awkward. You would have to skid really far to grind it down that much of the helmet, and I dont know how hitting a bus would cause you to grind down a helmet.
I'm skeptical.

fishdip · August 5th, 2013, 10:16 AM

Well a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of mine crashed at 190mph with no gear and walk away with out any roadrash

Yakaru · August 5th, 2013, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driddle

I've seen this all over facebook with multiple stories attached to it.
I don't think it's real.
The angle that the grinding down looks real awkward. You would have to skid really far to grind it down that much of the helmet, and I dont know how hitting a bus would cause you to grind down a helmet.
I'm skeptical.

Makes sense. I was assuming something sharp had actually 'cross sectioned' the helmet -- it's way too straight/oddly angled to be a slide -- I'd expect that to have a 'fade in/out' on the edges from the head moving around while sliding at a minimum.

Driddle · August 5th, 2013, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishdip

Well a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of mine crashed at 190mph with no gear and walk away with out any roadrash

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

Makes sense. I was assuming something sharp had actually 'cross sectioned' the helmet -- it's way too straight/oddly angled to be a slide -- I'd expect that to have a 'fade in/out' on the edges from the head moving around while sliding at a minimum.

I guess thats a possibility. But even then, what is that sharp on a bus that would cut a helmet like that so cleanly at 70 mph.
Exactly. If it was a slide of any sort it shouldnt be such a clean cut.

Snake · August 5th, 2013, 10:25 AM

Looking at it closely the rest of the helmet has no scratches at all.

LNasty · August 5th, 2013, 10:27 AM

belt sander then?

lgk · August 5th, 2013, 10:27 AM

how do you have that much abrasion?

id like to see the write up on that crash...

fishdip · August 5th, 2013, 10:29 AM

If you think this is real I have a bell I will sell you for 1 billion dollars that will protect you from ever crashing

MR2Aaron · August 5th, 2013, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driddle

I've seen this all over facebook with multiple stories attached to it.
I don't think it's real.
The angle that the grinding down looks real awkward. You would have to skid really far to grind it down that much of the helmet, and I dont know how hitting a bus would cause you to grind down a helmet.
I'm skeptical.

If you look closely, there's a distinct pattern visible in the ground area of the helmet. It looks to me like someone used a belt sander to grind it down like that.

Also, the positioning of the flat section is suspicious. It might be believable if it were on the side or the front or back, but kind of on the top like that seems implausible if the wearer didn't have a grotesquely broken neck.

krapzed · August 5th, 2013, 11:53 AM

whether the story is true or not, that is still one sturdy helmet! I'm curious to know what brand it is.

Snake · August 5th, 2013, 11:58 AM

Looks like a Bell to me.

rasta · August 6th, 2013, 11:09 AM

There are so many fake stories that spread around like wildfire on social media. Part of the reason why it sucks. The good thing is, you can always tell who of your friends is a gullible moron, because they always repost stupid ****. Like, missing persons reports for people that aren't even missing. Or posting pictures of the wrong suspects of the Boston Marathon bombing. Don't even get me started on the whole "______ if I get 1 million Likes" thing

EDIT: (not implying OP is a moron)

LNasty · August 6th, 2013, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

There are so many fake stories that spread around like wildfire on social media. Part of the reason why it sucks. The good thing is, you can always tell who of your friends is a gullible moron, because they always repost stupid ****. Like, missing persons reports for people that aren't even missing. Or posting pictures of the wrong suspects of the Boston Marathon bombing. Don't even get me started on the whole "______ if I get 1 million Likes" thing

EDIT: (not implying OP is a moron)

Thank You

Falcor · August 6th, 2013, 11:43 AM

Looks a bit far fetched but it doesn't mean we shouldn't wear helmets anyway haha.

Alex · August 6th, 2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNasty

belt sander then?

+1

GHill762 · August 6th, 2013, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNasty

belt sander then?

that was my first thought and comment on a different forum when I saw this a while back. looks just like it's been sanded with a belt sander.

snopes might have something on it too.. haven't looked though..

Dustinh1989 · August 6th, 2013, 01:46 PM

Damn!!! Does anyone have a Speed and Strength helmet? if so how do you like it.

Grishbok · August 21st, 2013, 11:35 PM

Clearly this was done by a light saber.

tcbmellowd · August 22nd, 2013, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grishbok

Clearly this was done by a light saber.

Must be Jango Fetts lol

JeffM · August 22nd, 2013, 05:53 AM

A number of years ago, a F1 or Indycar driver took an upside down ride at speed. The trip down the track ground a hole in his helmet that, as I recall, was about 2-3 inches in diameter and did get into the foam. It looked nothing like the OP photo and it was created with the full weight of a open wheel race car on the drivers head.

Searched for a photo but could not find one.

My vote: Belt sander.

Jeff

CC Cowboy · August 22nd, 2013, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Wow! I wonder what his leathers look like after that much os a slide.

Inside or outside?

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishdip

Well a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of mine crashed at 190mph with no gear and walk away with out any roadrash

I take it he didn't hit the road, thus no ROADrash.

JohnnyBravo · August 22nd, 2013, 09:43 AM

Looks like somebody wanted to see what's in an old helmet they cut the straps off of.

I wear my helmet.

7oxSin · August 22nd, 2013, 11:02 AM

wow i ****ing gasped out loud when i saw the pic LOL!

ps, I KNEW THEM HELMETS HAD A PEANUT BUTTER FILLING!!!!!

August 5th, 2013, 09:57 AM	#1
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August 5th, 2013, 10:13 AM	#3
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August 5th, 2013, 10:15 AM	#5
Driddle ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Murrieta, California Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 288	I've seen this all over facebook with multiple stories attached to it. I don't think it's real. The angle that the grinding down looks real awkward. You would have to skid really far to grind it down that much of the helmet, and I dont know how hitting a bus would cause you to grind down a helmet. I'm skeptical. __________________________________________________ 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r \| Yoshimura Stainless Full Exhaust \| Pazzo Levers \| Puig Double Bubble \| DynoJet Stage 2 \| K&N Intake \|

August 5th, 2013, 10:16 AM	#6
fishdip ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Fish Location: co Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.	Well a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of mine crashed at 190mph with no gear and walk away with out any roadrash __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered never go faster than your brakes can be applied...

August 5th, 2013, 10:27 AM	#11
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	how do you have that much abrasion? id like to see the write up on that crash... __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

August 5th, 2013, 10:09 AM	#2
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	Scary! Still, I don't think it's an ideal example of why to wear a helmet -- from what I can tell if he hadn't been then he might not have hit the bus (I'm assuming thats what sheered off the helmet) in the first place. Still... nutty.

August 5th, 2013, 10:14 AM	#4
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Wow! I wonder what his leathers look like after that much os a slide.

August 5th, 2013, 10:25 AM	#9
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Looking at it closely the rest of the helmet has no scratches at all.

August 5th, 2013, 10:29 AM	#12
fishdip ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Fish Location: co Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.	If you think this is real I have a bell I will sell you for 1 billion dollars that will protect you from ever crashing __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered never go faster than your brakes can be applied...

August 5th, 2013, 11:53 AM	#14
krapzed ninjette.org member Name: Park Location: CT, USA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja ZX6R / 2010 Ninja 250r (SOLD) Posts: 69	whether the story is true or not, that is still one sturdy helmet! I'm curious to know what brand it is.

August 5th, 2013, 11:58 AM	#15
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Looks like a Bell to me.

August 6th, 2013, 11:09 AM	#16
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	There are so many fake stories that spread around like wildfire on social media. Part of the reason why it sucks. The good thing is, you can always tell who of your friends is a gullible moron, because they always repost stupid ****. Like, missing persons reports for people that aren't even missing. Or posting pictures of the wrong suspects of the Boston Marathon bombing. Don't even get me started on the whole "______ if I get 1 million Likes" thing EDIT: (not implying OP is a moron)

August 6th, 2013, 11:43 AM	#18
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	Looks a bit far fetched but it doesn't mean we shouldn't wear helmets anyway haha.

August 6th, 2013, 01:46 PM	#21
Dustinh1989 ninjette.org member Name: Dustin Location: VA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 11' SE 250R Posts: 27	Damn!!! Does anyone have a Speed and Strength helmet? if so how do you like it.

August 21st, 2013, 11:35 PM	#22
Grishbok ninjette.org member Name: DillanMcDermot Location: Jamesville Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 16	Clearly this was done by a light saber.

August 22nd, 2013, 05:53 AM	#24
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	A number of years ago, a F1 or Indycar driver took an upside down ride at speed. The trip down the track ground a hole in his helmet that, as I recall, was about 2-3 inches in diameter and did get into the foam. It looked nothing like the OP photo and it was created with the full weight of a open wheel race car on the drivers head. Searched for a photo but could not find one. My vote: Belt sander. Jeff __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

August 22nd, 2013, 09:43 AM	#26
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Looks like somebody wanted to see what's in an old helmet they cut the straps off of. I wear my helmet. __________________________________________________

August 22nd, 2013, 11:02 AM	#27
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	wow i **ing gasped out loud when i saw the pic LOL! ps, I KNEW THEM HELMETS HAD A PEANUT BUTTER FILLING!!!!! __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35**

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