Buying a new helmet - who replaces them every 5 years per manufacturers spec??

[blacklightning]

I never really thought about it, but I guess I do swap out helmets every 4-5 years. I tend to use a 3/4 helmet for the spyder and modular for the 2 wheelers. I also swap out jackets every 3-5 years also. That is mainly due to them fading over time. I start out with a black jacket and after about 3-4 years it is just a dark grey. My wife rarely rides (2-4 times a year), but she gets a new helmet each time I get one, except for this last time. I bought an LS2 modular for the cross country trip, and it is by far the most comfortable and useful helmet that I have ever owned.

 

[ollicat]

My company manufacturers hard hats. We also have a 5 year recommendation to replace the hat. The main culprit is exposure to UV light. If your helmet sat in your basement for years, then technically you could use it much longer. But most of us really can't figure out exactly how long we have been exposed to UV light so 5 years is a good rule of thumb. But your helmet will not immediately become unsafe after 5 years. For me personally, my helmets get gross or nicked up during that 5 year use. Also, I like the newer styles coming out.

 

[racoon]

I ride with an HJC C91 helmet. Here's what the HJC website says about replacing helmets:

Due to UV damage, adhesive and component aging, and other, HJC recommends changing a helmet every 3 to 5 years.

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In the "HOW LONG CAN A HELMET LAST?" section.