helmet life

[Ralph E. Hanson]

>Message: 12 > Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2000 14:21:22 -0400 > From: "Jeff Earle" >Subject: > >Anyone got some info on how long a good helmet is good for? I heard that you >should get a new one every few years because they materials will break down >with age and won't be as effective. I have a HJC FG9 that is 7 years old but >in great shape. > >Jeff A7

My new Shoei RF-800 has lit with it that calls for five-year replacement. I can tell you that it is worlds better than the 10-year-old Kiwi helmet I rode with the first week I had my new bike. Can't talk about crashworthiness yet (thank God), but it is much more comfortable and quiet. BTW, I have the Tim Racks and Dry Bag combination. In bright yellow on the A13 color scheme the racks look great! Ralph, who is irate because it has been snowing today. Ralph Hanson 1999 KLR 650 rhanson@... http://www.wvu.edu/~journal2