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CARE AND CLEANING
ADVISORY
Let’s face it, Icon
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helmets look cool and you want to keep them that way. We’ve found the following methods work really well to keep our
helmets looking sharp and ready to roll. Remember, never use gas, pre-mix, carb cleaner, brake cleaner or any other random unlabeled spray
can lying around the garage. Chemicals and harsh solvents can break down the materials in your helmet; it’s like using brake cleaner to
polish your plastics—don’t do it!
EXTERIOR POLISHING
1. For gloss helmet finishes, use spray automotive wax that
is specifically designed for cars with a clear coat.
(Available at any automotive store.)
2. For matte finishes, you know better than to polish a
matte finish don’t you?
STORAGE
It is a good idea to protect your helmet if it is stored for a period of
time. Store your helmet inside the helmet bag we have provided in a
secure, dry place out of direct exposure to sunlight.
INTERIOR CLEANING
1. Remove interior lining as shown on page 10.
2. Soak your interior in a mild solution of baby shampoo.
3. Rinse in clean water several times until all soap is gone.
4. Let interior air dry and replace accordingly.
* Never machine wash or dry your helmet interior.
ONE IMPACT RULE - ANY HELMET THAT HAS SUSTAINED AN IMPACT SHOULD BE REPLACED.
Helmets are designed to absorb only one impact. The helmet is designed to absorb some shock by partial destruction of the shell and
liner. After your helmet has endured any impact, the impact absorption liner portion of your helmet will have dispersed the energy from
that impact, thus rendering the liner compacted and, therefore, compromised. This damage may not be visible. Even if there is no
VISIBLE damage to the shell, the helmet’s usefulness is expired after one impact. A helmet that has experienced an impact should be
destroyed and replaced, even if it is apparently undamaged.
OBSOLESENCE AND HELMET DISPOSAL
A helmet has a limited lifespan in use and should be replaced when it shows obvious signs of wear, e.g. change of fit, cracks, rust or
fraying or other signs of normal “wear and tear” that can contribute to helmet degradation.
SAFETY WARNING: If you buy a new helmet, destroy the old one to ensure it cannot be reused. Do not sell or give away your old helmet,
even if it has not been damaged. Over time, the protective layer in the helmet will adjust to the contours of your head. If someone else
uses this helmet it will not provide him or her with as much protection.
EXTERIOR CLEANING (GLOSS HELMETS)
1. Lay a warm, wet, cloth towel on the exterior of the helmet for at
least 5 minutes to soften dried on bugs. (Don’t skip this step!)
2. Using a fresh, wet, clean cloth and mild dish soap wipe down the
exterior to get rid of road grime and softened bug guts.
3. Use another fresh dry cloth towel to dry the helmet and get rid of
any water spots.
SHIELD CLEANING
Your helmet is equipped with a scratch resistant fog free shield.
Common household cleaners such as glass cleaners, surface
cleaners, and furniture polishes, can leave behind unwanted
residues, or in some extreme cases damage the shield itself. It is
our recommendation the same steps outlined above for cleaning
the exterior of your helmet should be applied to cleaning the exterior
of your shield. Use no cleaners or detergents on the inside of your
shield. Using anything other than a clean soft cloth, micro fiber
cloth, or the bag supplied with your helmet, will ruin or reduce the
effectiveness of the fog free coating.
EXTERIOR CLEANING (RUBATONE
™
HELMETS)
1. Lay a warm, wet, cloth towel on the exterior of the helmet for at
least 5 minutes to soften dried on bugs.
2. Remove the now softened bugs and road grime with a light
blotting action. For this use the soft part of your helmet bag
provided or a clean microfiber cloth.
* Never rub aggressively with anything on the Rubatone
™
or you can ruin the finish.
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USING YOUR HELMET CORRECTLY
SAFETY WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury or death and to help prevent damage to your helmet:
Never adjust your helmet accessories while riding – Only make helmet adjustments when stopped. Never drop your helmet – Dropping
your helmet may crack the shell or damage the protective foam. The damage may not be visible. Your helmet is only designed for ONE
impact. Refer to “ONE IMPACT RULE” for more information. Never wear anything between your head and your helmet – This may reduce
the effectiveness of your helmet. Never hang or hook your helmet on anything including mirror stalks, handle bar, or sissy bars – Doing
so may cause damage to the helmet protective foam or liner. Never use insect repellent on or around your helmet – Insect repellant may
damage your helmet’s visor, shell, protective foam, or other components. Never expose helmet to gasoline or gasoline fumes – Gasoline
may damage your helmet’s visor, shell, protective foam, or other components.
INSPECT YOUR HELMET
SAFETY WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, always use your helmet correctly. Check the shield and shield ratchet
– retighten shield ratchet screws if necessary. Be sure not to over- tighten any screws. Plastic base plate screws can break and
aluminum screws can strip the screw sleeves if over-tightened. Check for helmet damage. If your helmet is damaged or cracked, stop
using it immediately. If your helmet has been dropped, you may not be able to see the damage. Check for worn or damaged parts.
Plastic components may wear out over time. If you find worn or damaged parts, replace them or purchase a new helmet. For a complete
listing of helmet replacement parts and accessories including liners, cheek-pads, side-plates, breath deflectors, etc. visit us at WWW.
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