How To Wash Your Motorcycle Helmet | MC GARAGE

[@MrNinfofan]

Also remember to remove your bluetooth unit and speakers before dunking the helmet in water, live and learn

[@orgami100]

This what happens at a Dive shop... Diving Helmet. .:)

[@dragonmaid1360]

Oh no lol

[@sovsemnetot]

and then they will stay dirty... not so good advice

[@ryvoltz]

LOL, LMAO and ROFL!

[@krisostomoyabarrera2255]

It seems like this happened to you

[@lemster101]

1:41 was definitely the best bit. Thanks for these awesome videos!

[@stefanarndt43]

I agree 100%

[@floydian25]

I miss Ari

[@88namiller]

I've heard that it's good to wipe the visor with verticle strokes instead of horizontal because if you accidentally scratch it a verticle scratch is easier to ignore than a horizontal one as it will only be seen with one eye.

[@billcarson1966]

My tip: Place pads in a laundry bag (used for delicates, bras, etc.) Wash on a delicate/ speed wash cycle, Woolite and cold water. Works extremely well and doesn't beat up or damage the pads. No time to wash but need fast deodorizing? Hit the inside (not the visor) with Lysol scent of your choice. Works REALLY well on stanky sneakers/boots too.

[@gwot]

Windex has an ammonia free version. it's written on the bottle or labeled as "automotive" I find it works just as well as the ammonia version

[@disruptivegarage]

i wore my helmet for 4 years and didnt feel or smell dirty, but then i washed the thing. i didnt think the water would get that brown, after the 5th rinse

[@Surpriseify]

Thats how modern liners work, they trap the nasties inside and keep them off your skin... I'v had my helmet for 2 years, never cleaned except gently with a wet cloth now and then. Smells like nothing (confirmed by friends) I dread what will happen if i actually wash it...

[@disruptivegarage]

@@Surpriseify you should, you'll be amazed at how many rinses it takes before it doesnt look like coffee anymore

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

@@disruptivegarage You crashing in the dirt or what? I went 3 years and it wasn't that dirty.

[@disruptivegarage]

I use it every day, and yeah its probably all kinds of dust.

[@dinhdatVN]

Ha. You are not exactly alone. First time washing after 3-4 years of wearing, takes several washes for the water to be clear.

[@sixtenwall1876]

Head and shoulders dandruff shampoo will act as anti-fogging if you polish the visor with it. Cred to Ryan F9.

[@palmcoastadventures6613]

Shaving cream will also do the same function.

[@scandinerdian1961]

@@palmcoastadventures6613 And toothpaste, as it is commonly used for the same effect in scuba masks.

[@omfgwtfbbq90]

keeping the inside of helmet clean is easily achieved by simply using a motorcycle balaclava. not just that, but it also protects your neck against bugs and sometimes from chilli evening wind or slightly colder weather altogether. I have also had good luck with just having clean normal water in a sprayer like that windex, just after every ride (while bugs still fresh) spray the whole front of the helmet with water and let the droplets there for. like a minute and then just wipe off several times with a paper towel or tissues, then repeat it because bugs usually leave residue after the first wipe. and after that dry up with paper towel and then buff out with a cotton towel and voila like new ;) no risk of corrosion of paint nor the visor from amonia

[@Death666wish]

Finally a good use for q-tips since they're bad for your ears!! I never clean the inside of my helmet, never really smelled funky to me, I did it once on my Shoei GT-Air, was a hassle to put everything back together so I decided not to do it again unless it really did get smelly!

[@TheRealJohnMadden]

Haven't ridden a bike in a little over 2 years which means my helmets have been chilling in the garage for all the spideys to get to. Time for a good wash before another bike or two accompanies them in the garage.

[@alexvasquez-pz4cg]

Believe there is spray foam for helmets which not sure if it helps the inside but it’s able to be used inside the helmet for cleaning

[@MDROWDYRIDES]

Even though I'm a Kawi man, I find the Honda spray cleaner/polish is superb for bugs and helmets.

[@cygorn]

Scooterider1 I was a Honda spray guy too, but I found lemon pledge worked just as good, it's not wax it's oil so no buildup and great for bugs, did I mention it is also cheap

[@sc5691]

Here in our place we literally sun-dry helmet liners like we do for pillows and mattresses. Dries faster and could kill mold and bacteria.

[@idk8964]

for really stubborn stuff stuck to pads, i found that grabbing the nearby bar of lava soap and using it as a scrub brush will take that crap right out!

[@DonutLord32]

Thanks for sharing. Took me a year for my helmet to start to smell and thankfully i have a spare helmet i can use.

[@motomonstrosity447]

You are really having a good time there wiping your visor. XD 1:42

[@rajabisaacs7396]

As a quick visor clean, i use a alcohol pad from a first aid kit, since it thoroughly cleans the helmet visor

[@slowjack73]

thank you, very informative. for cars, i sprayed rain-x on my windscreen so that during heavy downpours, the water deflects quickly thus better vision. however, for motorcycle helmet visors, u can't use it as it left a foggy and scratchy look on it. do you have any advise on what kind of solution or anything that can be used as similiar as rain-x on car windscreen?

[@adityadev9692]

what kind of Polish did u spray on top of ur helmet? after cleaning it??

[@MrBootsy666]

@ 0:53 you can see Ari used Bel-Ray Silicone Detailer and Protectant Spray - www.belray.com/silicone-detailer-protectant-spray

[@ChrisGuthrie]

For the visor, use meguires (with microfiber towel for both) quick detail to clean and quick wax it to keep things from sticking to it

[@iandavies6620]

That was worth a like for the bugsplat alone!

[@saisr1]

I also have a Corsair V and I just use plexus on the visor and the shell. Works great.

[@XxWakeboarder911xX]

Try "Plexus plastic cleaner" (amazon carries it) for your visor... it's a bit pricey but once you use it, you will never use anything else. The stuff was designed for cleaning fighter plane cockpit canopies. I also use it to clean my helmet shell and sunglasses. New subscriber, I enjoy the vids Thanks P.S. they sale a 4oz can that is about the size of a breath mint spray that is perfect to take with you on rides

[@hejmuesli]

Lovely. Please do many more of these :) And could you do a series on cheap, used bikes that are recommended buys? Where I live bikes are expensive, so I am sifting through ads for bikes from the 90s. Would be awesome if you did a series on that. You could buy one, Zack could buy one and do supersports, enduros, cruisers, naked bikes, etc. for each episodes.

[@gctdonyre]

I use LCD Monitor cleaner to clean my whole helmet, including visor, because if it's gentle enough for an delicate lcd panel, it's sure as heck gentle enough for the finish of the helmet.

[@steveottavaino3804]

Excellent vid, thanks for sharing. Never taken the guts out of my Arai's for fear of not getting them back in correctly, you made it look easy for sure. Perhaps I'll tear apart one of the oldies for practice!! Cheers.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

axe black to clean the pads was the best desicion in my life hahaha

[@dileepkumarreddychadive997]

I liked the presentation, crisp and clear 👍

[@zach_waltonn]

To clean the visor use rainx 2 in 1 automotive glass cleaners are ammonia free no need to overcomplicate or use ammonia products and potentially damage coatings

[@ElProfeMoto]

Is there a product specialized in helmet polish with UV protection to prevent discoloration?

[@Vissnujadhav]

Can we wipe inside the helmet with wet cloth after removing padding??

[@Porsche996driver]

Useful vid Ari! 👍🏼 I used to use Invisible Glass but found this stuff at Ralphs non-ammonia called "Sprayway" it's great and non-streaking. Works great on the visor and instruments, headlight etc.

[@nineofoto]

i nearly choked on my drink laughing at the first few seconds of the video.

[@motocruza4657]

Hey Ari. Can you please do a video on a Push rod and OHC motorcycle engine? I'm planning to get a Dirt bike but don't know what specifications should I get to have a better performance and less vibration and which runs smoother.

[@LT_Dangles]

I used windex on my mirrored visor on my first helmet and it ate through the film. It left a big section in the middle of the visor in horrible condition. This happened after using windex multiple times

[@illsuspect]

Great vid. Can you guys do a video on leaking fuel? ... I don't know what's the deal with my bike intermittently leaking fuel. Last time it dumped a bunch of fuel into the oil. On top of dripping on the outside. Already rebuilt the petcock and carbs...

[@matt420740]

If its dumping fuel into the oil it is certainly not a hose. Its most likely a stuck carb float.

[@tuananhphamcong344]

My friend often use baby wipes for cleaning his visor (AGV K5) on the go, but only after few trips he can see some kind of coating coming off from the visor. I'm not sure what it is, could be the anti UV or anti fog coating i think.

[@wrenchrat]

I got hit in the helmet by a chunk of roadkill flung up from a car the other day. Is there any way to wash a helmet under the sink with soap? Or will that damage the foam on the inside?

[@hollywood84660]

Can you do a what to look for when buying a used motorcycle

[@gelz4296]

How long can you soak them in soapy water?

[@scottkessler186]

No mention of the treachery that is pin lock. And wear a cheap $2 balaclava to cut your internal padding cleaning in half. I wear a balaclava in 40C heat and it's more comfortable than helmet alone and my helmet doesn't smell at all and is cleaned only twice a year.

[@kavanaghreeves8807]

Scott Kessler agreed! I wear my helmet daily and not had to clean the inside yet - i've had it 6 months!

[@robedmunds7163]

good vid, but not got hot enough in the UK to sweat yet:-(

[@rubberneckrides5940]

Been using windex for years also. No issues

[@afletra]

can I drying my helmet interior pads under direct sun light? or is it not recommended?

[@001Rupes]

+Motorcyclist Magazine Matte finished shells = no polish. Any other differences in cleaning method?

[@scandinerdian1961]

Would any alcohol based window cleaner work for the visor, or does it degrade the plastic?

[@derekbriggs191]

Can you put the liner inside the dryer if it is low heat?

[@nombr]

Can you put the liner in a wash machine?

[@LeaveYouOnRead]

God I miss him.

[@justexploring6979]

What happened to him?

[@LeaveYouOnRead]

Taariq Boomgaard he got another job elsewhere...

[@undecodable6145]

please tell us how do you stay attached to the seat on your cbr1000rr, i fly back when i fully accelerate, specially on naked powerful bikes?

[@davidherringgo]

Plexus spray is made for visors . ❤️ the stuff .

[@mmnorton1]

And re cleaning the pinlock - warm soapy water with sponge and then air dry standing it up. Do not use a cloth/rag. In fact try not touch the pinlock with anything but water, they scratch very very easily.

[@MuhammadWaseem-cw1qq]

Friend i have a problem with my bike wobbling feom rear when k make left turn especially what is the reason i had checked swing arm and it's fine. Installed new tyre but no different and also checked both front and rear shocks still not find any satisfactory result. Please help me out

[@impc2505]

I like to wax my helmet and visor using Meguiars #21 Synthetic Sealant and use Meguiars Last Touch spray detailer to clean between waxes. Bugs just about wipe right off.

[@sugardaddy9721]

But, how do you wash that little bit of cloth material on the strap? Those part are the smelliest.

[@angeloguting1856]

I have a rf 1200 and i have cleaned the removable liner but it still smells, can i just dunk the whole helmet to clean the hard Styrofoam

[@smartbikers4550]

How is Foam cleaners? Motorex, liqui moly

[@goodvibesonly474]

can u make a video about working of steering damper....I feel like u can explain me the best.... thankyou in advance

[@shawnsimon1022]

Please make a video of how to remove the pads of LS2 Helmet ...and also how to put it back on.....Please

[@afletra]

always love the tips that let use daily item such as that shampoo but still work effective. nice.

[@sk.muzahidrahmansourav1945]

Can I use shampoo and water for my visor?

[@quazifnatik]

Any videos on cleaning the motorcycle?

[@nabiji]

Mr Sheen and a microfibre cloth for the outer shell and visor. Inner liner, as per video.

[@kwatters63]

They make glass cleaner without Ammonia, works great. I use it on my wind screen on the bike too.

[@miltonbarnes4049]

Nicely done sir, short and to the point, good video

[@THEHOBBIEGRAPHER]

How can I get rid of mold In helmet. Please suggest

[@antoniofelipefurini4414]

If I dunk the whole helmet in a soapy water, is going to cause some kind of damage? My Arai Axces 2 doesn't have removable liner =(

[@ThePicasoBlack]

What about the finish (rubitone i think?) that feels kinda rubbery?

[@wschmidt22]

How about putting that Corsair X back together?

[@AndreLauzart0102]

Well hello, I've Matt Color helmet and found some lil' scratches on it... How can I remove those scratches and how to maintain Matt Colored Helmet? Thanks before

[@alexhamilton4084]

I have a VCAN bluetooth helmet in a sort of dull finish that has gone sticky. So every time I put it in the bag or on something like soft cloth, it gets some of the fibres stuck to it. I have tried all sorts on none solvents to clean it but nothing works. I'm scared of damaging it so can anyone suggest something that will clean it without damaging it?

[@dubeyg80]

What about thermoacol which is there inside helmet

[@QAnyui]

What if I put the helmet under the sunlight to get rid of the smell inside the helmet?

[@gus7814]

UV rays will eventually cause the exterior shell to deteriorate. That's what I've been told at least.

[@outere24]

Q. Anyui that's lazy and disgusting clean the fucking helmet properly

[@AccurateShooter]

BAD advice! 1. Windex will ruin the anti fog coating on some face shields, including Scorpion. BTDT. 2. I do Not recommend common microfiber cloths for face shields -- they do not absorb moisture well. The border stitching can scratch the plastic and the microfiber will hold very fine road grime and oil making things worse. Best choice is a soft 100% cotton cloth with all polyester stitching and/or borders removed

[@TheLSR]

Is that Reas graphic helmet?

[@nickcahill8156]

could you put the inside pads in the washer machine? and then in a dryer or would I most likely want to just hand wash them?

[@MotorcyclistMag]

It's best to hand wash them and then let them air dry.

[@nickcahill8156]

***** thanks

[@mml1224]

great vid, i liked it, what can i use for sticky residue on the outside of a matte beanie dot? homebased products would be easier for me to use thanks

[@palmcoastadventures6613]

Mix some water with Dawn dish soap and submerge your rag in that and then lay the rag on helmet and wait at least 2 hours. You can accomplish same with any degreaser also such as Simple Green + water.

[@AnthonyJohnston1]

Definitely need to get this done

[@ezbeemer]

Forget using Windex, You will get better results with a spray polish like Honda Pro cleaner or Originals. They also prevent bugs from sticking making cleaning much easier.

[@rioadithia1374]

is there any way to make my interior smells good? some of my friend told me that using clothing perfume like downy for example it's not do the job? they said that it could damage the padding overtime , any advice? or i should just leave the interior be in their natural smells?

[@92Cuky_]

I used to have TR-1 helmet from HJC and in their manual it says to wash interior padding in washing machine on low temperature. About 3 months later it still had that "clean clothes" smell :) Now I have upgraded to RPHA 11 and its manual also says to wash it in washing machine, so I will do that again when needed. Oh, and it says to let it dry on air, so you have to wait some time.

[@dave80h]

What polish are you using?

[@badsbiker]

Can wd 40 be used on visor so bugs and smutch will remove effortlessly.??

[@rioadithia1374]

no, it is too harmful, try to soak the visor on the warm water for couple good amount of time then try to remove it

[@sorrygtfo]

how do i get rid of visor scratches?

[@swatcaty]

Ari mate, we shall miss you!

[@adambenson6305]

Does all this apply for a matt colored helmet? I have a matt black helmet and i need to clean it any pointers?

[@khadyoung]

Don't use Windex. (Not sure why Ari is recommending that.) Just wash the whole thing in water with some liquid soap. Use body wash if you want it to smell as fresh as you do after a shower. Seriously, just fill your bathtub with water and squirt some body wash in there. Dunk the whole thing and wash with a soft cloth. Let it dry, and you're good to go. It's just water. It will evaporate. And body wash is mild enough for your skin; it's also mild enough for your helmet.

[@dolmancec]

Easy, precise, excellent, thank you!

[@TheMotoShaman]

My helmet has started talking to me... Time for a clean!

[@ripsnorter1015]

Where can i get the t-shirt u have on?

[@jeffreyalexander5524]

Great video! Thank you!

[@sachinmb6479]

That's good info. Thanks Mc Garage

[@ryvoltz]

Always excellent videos with excellent tips! Thank you, guys!

[@nikhilpandey9322]

1:41 lmaoo

[@dilsere1775]

What if the padding is non removable??

[@azharshaikh000]

There is no video about washing ur Motorcycle on this channel?

[@rowgun5212]

Excellent vid thanks.

[@Pancake6934]

Thanks you it really helped!

[@zulazmi23]

What happen to my bike..i hardly get the “N”..something i get the shift to N..sometime i cant..and atlast i can get it..please give me advice what should i do?

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

Clutch lever free play adjustment

[@prithvirajkanne3629]

This is awesome, thank you brother

[@faridhasbi1176]

i love this video thanks mcgarage

[@kazifarzin5037]

Thanks. It was helpful.