How often do you replace your helmet?

[LANTIRN]

Just curious how often you guys replace your helmet.

Unless they are dropped by accident, I tend to replace them 2-5 years. My current main helmet is 4 or 5 years old and I was considering replacing it this year, even though it has never been dropped. Here is a link to helmets by the MSF; they recommend replacing it every 2-4 years regardless of how well it has been taken care of.

http://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/helmet_CSi.pdf

[Downs]

My bike helmet gets replaced every 2 years. I wear out the liners on them before I wear out the helmet itself.

I usually use my bike helmet for autocross and what not but with wanting to take the car to a real road course I think I'm going to purchase a helmet rated for that purpose and considering how much it would be used I wouldn't mind going out to 5 years on that one.

[dsrtuckteezy]

i havent replaced any...i just buy new ones and cycle them into rotation.

my helmets are quality, so they dont need to be thrown out due to age

[Downs]

my helmets are quality, so they dont need to be thrown out due to age

The EPS liner and exterior of the helmet no matter how "high quality" the helmet is breaks down over time. I'm personally not sticking my dome into a helmet that was manufactured more than 5 years go.

[dsrtuckteezy]

The EPS liner and exterior of the helmet no matter how "high quality" the helmet is breaks down over time. I'm personally not sticking my dome into a helmet that was manufactured more than 5 years go.

i personally dont give a fuck what you would personally do..

ill retire my arai and agv because im tired of wearing them long before im worried about any safety compromises.

[Downs]

i personally dont give a fuck what you would personally do..

ill retire my arai and agv because im tired of wearing them long before im worried about any safety compromises.

Easy there sparky. If you don't give a fuck then don't post in the fuckin thread ya fuck tard.

See we can all use that word

[kingjason]

Usually every time I change bikes since the guy buying never has his own. However I have had the HD a while now and my half helmet has been with it, so two years and going strong.

[mikec]

Where's the "Helmets are for pussys" option?

[Downs]

I work with some guys that would take that option lol.


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[futant]

I'm kind of torn here.
damaged or 5 yrs if you ask me. damaged by meaning shell crack at least
that reminds me i need to toss some old crappy helmets

[Skidmark]

I'd only replace when damaged, but I kind of have a helmet buying problem, so it's not an issue.

[Armedtrigger01]

Helmets are for pussys lol