What do you do with your old helmets ?

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aeffertz 10/24/2018 5:31pm
10/24/2018 5:31pm Edited Date/Time 10/24/2018 5:33pm
mattyhamz2 wrote:
Every 4 years they are supposed to be replaced because of the material breaking down.
KennyT wrote:
That is terrible. So you buy a $500 helmet and I’m supposed to toss it aside n 4 years? I don’t want to take a chance...
That is terrible. So you buy a $500 helmet and I’m supposed to toss it aside n 4 years? I don’t want to take a chance on a head injury but my god that’s not a very long use period
mattyhamz2 wrote:
I know. It sucks because I haven't worn my helmet very much and it's at 4 years now. And of course I just sold a brand...
I know. It sucks because I haven't worn my helmet very much and it's at 4 years now. And of course I just sold a brand new Bell Moto 9....
Make sure you read your owners manuals... I believe my Fox lids stated 5 years of use, not just 5 years after the manufactured date.

I think they say 7 years of shelf life.

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