Helmet lifetime

Hi all,

A friend of mine is getting back into biking after 5-6 years. He has an
AGV full-face lid in perfect condition, stamped 1999 manufacture, which
has been sitting in a cupboard since 2002ish.

Is there any /data/ to suggest that a helmet should be replaced after
the often-mooted five years, or is it more likely just manufacturer hype
to get people to spend money?

(He knows it's his head etc, and why take chances, but the question is
still relevant.)

Antony

 

Antony Gelberg wrote

Not that I know of, although some of our materials experts may have
opinions on the matter but given who they are and what we know of them
all ready no one will take a blind bit of notice.

Probably.

I think the figure ought to be based upon total exposure to UV and the
degree to which "fair wear and tear" affects the ultimate performance.
Which, in the case of your mate, is bugger all.

If he is at all concerned them then ask him why he bothered to fucking
ask in the first place?

 

My helmet (Top Tek) is at least 35 years old.
Do I give a ****?

 

It's an AGV. That should be more than enough reason to go an bin it.

 

Gosh, I'm impressed. You must be *old* and you must have been riding
for a loooong time.

Do you think anyone here gives a **** about your head?

 

The person receiving it?

--
Dan L (Oldbloke)

My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
Space in shed where NSR125 used to be
Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament)
BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow), OMF#11

 

Fortunately, the old gimmer prolly has removable teeth.

 

When instructing, we tell the CBTers to change their helmets every 5 years.
But TBH, it really depends on the usage and if it still fits correctly.

Look here:
http://www.helmets.org/replace.htm