Washing Motorcycle Helmet Liner

az3200 · June 10th, 2013, 09:37 AM

You know how when you new clothes or something like a fleece blanket, it's all nice and soft, then you wash it once and it's matted and never the same again? I'm worried about doing that with the liner of my helmet. Just curious if you guys was them, and how, and if they come out of the wash the same way you put them in (except clean) I'm worried theyre gonna come out not as fluffy and my helmet won't fit right.

Btw I have a HJC.

Lychee · June 10th, 2013, 10:06 AM

I have thrown the liner to my RF1100 into the washing machine once with towels. I air dried them before reinstalling to my helmet. Came out nice and clean without any odd matting.

Joshorilla · June 10th, 2013, 10:44 AM

I soak mine in that Dr Bronners peppermint liquid soap in a dilution of 1 in 100 in luke warm water, squeeze the stuff in and work it with your hands in the sink till the water is propper grubby and you think you've washed it all twice over, rinse in fresh water while doing the same thing and you're done.

Don't use washing power with enzymes also labled bio or biological, I wouldn't even use washing powder / liquid, I find the stuff too harsh on my nose and skin and wouldn't want it that close to my face for prolonged periods with no escape, the Dr Bronners stuff is good, I have to import it from the USA at a great cost, but it's worth it.

adouglas · June 12th, 2013, 10:49 AM

1) Wear a lightweight balaclava or at least a head covering at all times to keep it from getting gross and to reduce the need to clean.*

2) Remove at end of riding season and chuck in washing machine, gentle, cold.

3) Air-dry THOROUGHLY and reinstall.

4) Done. Works great.

* One of these days I'm going to get around to a pet project... recycling all my old worn T-shirts into balaclavas. I have one I got at an indoor karting track for free, which is basically just two flat pieces of cotton jersey sewn together. That makes for a simple pattern.

GlassAnkles · July 2nd, 2013, 11:27 AM

no way i would put in the washing machine, i just soak in it in the sink and then rinse until the soap is out.

iceknyght · July 2nd, 2013, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

1) Wear a lightweight balaclava or at least a head covering at all times to keep it from getting gross and to reduce the need to clean.*

2) Remove at end of riding season and chuck in washing machine, gentle, cold.

3) Air-dry THOROUGHLY and reinstall.

4) Done. Works great.

* One of these days I'm going to get around to a pet project... recycling all my old worn T-shirts into balaclavas. I have one I got at an indoor karting track for free, which is basically just two flat pieces of cotton jersey sewn together. That makes for a simple pattern.

I always wear a helmet cap or full balaclava... But mostly cause my hair gets all weird if I don't (I usually am putting my helmet on only about 10-15 minutes after getting out of the shower on my commute days). But my helmet liner (mostly on the bottom) still gets a bit dirty... I really do need to wash it... But the cap/balaclava really helps keep the rest of the liner pretty nice! I have a light one that I wear on warmer days and a thicker one for cool temps.

r6boater · July 2nd, 2013, 02:27 PM

I wash mine in the washing machine with regular ol' detergent. Hang Dry for a day or two. Good-to-go.

dfox · July 2nd, 2013, 02:30 PM

I think arai mentions to wash them with hair shampoo. gentle for skin, designed to take out crap that would be in your hair, that would have gotten your pads dirty.

I keep meaning to clean mine, but I procrastinate.

LittleRedNinjette · July 6th, 2013, 05:38 PM

I just washed mine and my boyfriends in Dawn and warm water. hand scrubbed them for a couple minutes and rinsed them the same way. took a day for mine to dry and a little more for the mans. some of the stanning didn't come out but they smelled and felt good as new.

Asspire · July 6th, 2013, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

1) Wear a lightweight balaclava or at least a head covering at all times to keep it from getting gross and to reduce the need to clean.*

2) Remove at end of riding season and chuck in washing machine, gentle, cold.

3) Air-dry THOROUGHLY and reinstall.

4) Done. Works great.

i throw mine in the wash once a month, a little tide, gentle cycle, spin dry and its good as new. and thats on a HJC liner, the damn fabric is bullet proof.

cuong-nutz · July 6th, 2013, 09:59 PM

Hand washing > machine

I wash mine at least once a month and bein that its summer 2 times a month.

I ride a lot with my visor up so pads get dirty pretty quick.

cuong-nutz · July 6th, 2013, 10:05 PM

First time I had ever washed them

LittleRedNinjette · July 7th, 2013, 05:41 AM

leed · July 11th, 2013, 04:09 AM

I just take the pads with me when I shower whenever they need to be cleaned. Soap/Shampoo (I typically use Baby Shampoo -- the no tears kind just in case), Rinse, and repeat until the water that is squeezed out is crystal clear.

Also.. Wrong subforum?

June 10th, 2013, 09:37 AM	#1
az3200 ninjette.org member Name: AZ Location: Orlando FL Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 213	Washing Motorcycle Helmet Liner You know how when you new clothes or something like a fleece blanket, it's all nice and soft, then you wash it once and it's matted and never the same again? I'm worried about doing that with the liner of my helmet. Just curious if you guys was them, and how, and if they come out of the wash the same way you put them in (except clean) I'm worried theyre gonna come out not as fluffy and my helmet won't fit right. Btw I have a HJC.

June 10th, 2013, 10:06 AM	#2
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	I have thrown the liner to my RF1100 into the washing machine once with towels. I air dried them before reinstalling to my helmet. Came out nice and clean without any odd matting. __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

June 12th, 2013, 10:49 AM	#4
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	1) Wear a lightweight balaclava or at least a head covering at all times to keep it from getting gross and to reduce the need to clean.* 2) Remove at end of riding season and chuck in washing machine, gentle, cold. 3) Air-dry THOROUGHLY and reinstall. 4) Done. Works great. * One of these days I'm going to get around to a pet project... recycling all my old worn T-shirts into balaclavas. I have one I got at an indoor karting track for free, which is basically just two flat pieces of cotton jersey sewn together. That makes for a simple pattern. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

July 2nd, 2013, 02:27 PM	#7
r6boater ninjette.org member Name: Kurt Location: Knoxville Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '04 R1 and '08 Ninja 250 Posts: 222	I wash mine in the washing machine with regular ol' detergent. Hang Dry for a day or two. Good-to-go. __________________________________________________ Check out this Ninja 250 roadracing youth---> TheDraik77 <--- My son

July 2nd, 2013, 02:30 PM	#8
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	I think arai mentions to wash them with hair shampoo. gentle for skin, designed to take out crap that would be in your hair, that would have gotten your pads dirty. I keep meaning to clean mine, but I procrastinate.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

June 10th, 2013, 10:44 AM	#3
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	I soak mine in that Dr Bronners peppermint liquid soap in a dilution of 1 in 100 in luke warm water, squeeze the stuff in and work it with your hands in the sink till the water is propper grubby and you think you've washed it all twice over, rinse in fresh water while doing the same thing and you're done. Don't use washing power with enzymes also labled bio or biological, I wouldn't even use washing powder / liquid, I find the stuff too harsh on my nose and skin and wouldn't want it that close to my face for prolonged periods with no escape, the Dr Bronners stuff is good, I have to import it from the USA at a great cost, but it's worth it.

July 2nd, 2013, 11:27 AM	#5
GlassAnkles ninjette.org member Name: Mo Location: KS Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 02 zx-12r, 13 zx-10r abs Posts: 245	no way i would put in the washing machine, i just soak in it in the sink and then rinse until the soap is out.

July 6th, 2013, 05:38 PM	#9
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	I just washed mine and my boyfriends in Dawn and warm water. hand scrubbed them for a couple minutes and rinsed them the same way. took a day for mine to dry and a little more for the mans. some of the stanning didn't come out but they smelled and felt good as new.

July 6th, 2013, 09:59 PM	#11
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Hand washing > machine I wash mine at least once a month and bein that its summer 2 times a month. I ride a lot with my visor up so pads get dirty pretty quick. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

July 6th, 2013, 10:05 PM	#12
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	First time I had ever washed them __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

July 7th, 2013, 05:41 AM	#13
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17

July 11th, 2013, 04:09 AM	#14
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	I just take the pads with me when I shower whenever they need to be cleaned. Soap/Shampoo (I typically use Baby Shampoo -- the no tears kind just in case), Rinse, and repeat until the water that is squeezed out is crystal clear. Also.. Wrong subforum?

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