Tango
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That's an automatic! They would be all over that one!
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Buying a new helmet - who replaces them every 5 years per manufacturers spec??
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crna59
Active member
Here is my EPS liner from a Shoei Neotec after a crash. Still had TBI and Bilateral Retinal Tear/Detachment...
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BajaRon
Well-known member
Helmets tend to reduce the severity of injuries in a bad crash. They don't necessarily prevent them.
Yes I buy a new helmet every 5 years or so. I don't spend more then $250 on mine and usually get them on sale. When I was working as a machinist and riding to work every day I would stink of cutting oil by days end. There was no way I was putting my stinking head in a new helmet, so I used the 4 yr old helmet for commuting for a couple years. I rotated helmets that way for years. Scorpion helmets have been my brand of choice but I always wanted to try a Bell, so that's my next one.
Peacekeeper6
Active member
To be honest, if you store your helmet inside away from the damaging effects of the sun's UV rays, and all the foam padding inside is still intact and not squashed, why even consider buying a new helmet?? Just make sure it wasn't dropped or was hit in any way.
Most manufacturers claim that 5-year replacement to increase profits.
YMMV...
Little Blue
SpyderLovers Ambassador
This helmet thing is very interesting. I hope that someday helmet manufacturers
will put the date made on the back of their products. Also the date needs to be
simple to read. Like [04/23/2026] No Codes Are Needed. That's all I have to say
about this situation.
will put the date made on the back of their products. Also the date needs to be
simple to read. Like [04/23/2026] No Codes Are Needed. That's all I have to say
about this situation.
LongIsland
Active member
Can you provide any backup information on your statement:
"Most manufacturers claim that 5-year replacement to increase profits."
I have searched and searched and found nothing that proves this. All I find is: "The 5‑year replacement guideline is based on material science and safety testing, not a proven profit-driven motive."
Remember it is a guideline and not a requirement or law. It is up to the user whether to follow it or not.
racoon
Well-known member
And how do you ride if your helmet is store inside away from the sun?
Ride only at night?
spyderider1
Active member
We just replaced ours after 5+ years. The lining was showing wear, and well....I've only got one melon so yeah. We went with another pair of Bells.
