iamgigglz
Grey Hound
- Joined
- Oct 6, 2011
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- Location
- North Yorkshire
- Bike
- KTM 990 Adventure
I always been told to replace my helmet every 5 years as a rule of thumb.
Also, if you drop it then you probably need to replace it but get it checked out blah blah.
Thing is, 5 years of what? Surely a helmet that does a breakfast run once a month will age differently to a commuter?
Is it exposure to sun? Heat & cold? Sweat? Just the passage of time?
My lid has done nearly 40,000km by commuting for at least 90 minutes five days a week plus weekend jols, come rain or shine, for nearly two years. It's had a few very minor drops as well.
Can I still consider it to be safe & in good shape?
Also, if you drop it then you probably need to replace it but get it checked out blah blah.
Thing is, 5 years of what? Surely a helmet that does a breakfast run once a month will age differently to a commuter?
Is it exposure to sun? Heat & cold? Sweat? Just the passage of time?
My lid has done nearly 40,000km by commuting for at least 90 minutes five days a week plus weekend jols, come rain or shine, for nearly two years. It's had a few very minor drops as well.
Can I still consider it to be safe & in good shape?
