Bike helmet - strap guides

[ebikeerwidnes]

Hi all

I have 2 helmets - one that hardly ever gets used
I decided I ought to use it so I got it out but discovered that the strap guide at the back - which also adjusts the lengths - has broken

does anyone know a way of replacing it?

model Oran b0496

Thanks

 

[classic33]

This piece, by any chance?

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

This piece, by any chance?

Thanks for the reply but no

It has 2 loops at the ends which the straps go through and one fo them has broken so the straps on the side just wave around

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Photo, a thousand words

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Photo, a thousand words

Good point - I have tried but the contrast was no good

Just tried again and this one is better

 

[classic33]

Good point - I have tried but the contrast was no good

Just tried again and this one is better
View attachment 819818

Search bell Oran b0496 replacement parts.
See if what's on ebay is a closer match. They look a lot more like the one you've shown.

 

[fossyant]

New lid usually !

 

[Ming the Merciless]

How old is the broken helmet by the way?

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

How old is the broken helmet by the way?

About 6 years old - but done about 6 miles!!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

About 6 years old - but done about 6 miles!!

That is an old helmet beyond the recommended life, even without any knocks. Best to replace.

 

[Drago]

Aye. The desire to repairing commendable in these environmentally enlightened times, but their primary function is safety - adhesives and materials degrade with age as much as use, and theyre so inexpensive theres no real excuse to not simply replace it.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Is there a recommended age to replace even if not used??

Clearly I replace them if they get banged but I can see that the foam might harden or something

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Is there a recommended age to replace even if not used??

Yes, after 3-5 years max

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Yes, after 3-5 years max

Ok thanks

and my name isn;t Max
(whether or not I am mad is under discussion!)

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Ok thanks

and my name isn;t Max
(whether or not I am mad is under discussion!)

Would had had a capital first letter if used as a name.