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Offline ruSTyEB

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Helmet Replacement Poll
« on: March 14, 2013, 11:50:26 AM »
Excluding collectables, and helmets with nostalgic value, how often do you replace your main-use helmet?
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Re: Helmet Replacement Poll
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2013, 11:56:51 AM »
Usually 2-3 yrs due to chin strap wear.
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Re: Helmet Replacement Poll
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2013, 02:56:49 PM »
We bought our current ones in 2009 sometime. Still quite good but we're planning on at least a new one for me late this year and Heather next year.
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Re: Helmet Replacement Poll
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2013, 03:10:32 PM »
The WA Police replace their helmets every 2 years (or they did upto a couple of years ago anyway) due to being worn every day and in all weather's.

I believe that the standard is approx 5 years so that's what I'll be doing.


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Re: Helmet Replacement Poll
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2013, 04:41:39 PM »
when i can shake the helmet or high winds lift the helmet  :eek time for a change :beer
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Re: Helmet Replacement Poll
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2013, 10:11:09 PM »
I replace around about every 5years or so,depends on how it is Re: chin strap the condition of the outside just general condition. I look after mine well because something got to protect up top or try to. :wht11  :||||
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Re: Helmet Replacement Poll
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2013, 08:25:50 PM »
when i can shake the helmet or high winds lift the helmet  :eek time for a change :beer


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Re: Helmet Replacement Poll
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2013, 09:58:38 AM »
I'm on my 4th helmet in 8 years
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Re: Helmet Replacement Poll
« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2013, 07:40:42 PM »
I probably replace my helmet every three years.
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Re: Helmet Replacement Poll
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2013, 08:32:34 PM »
Mine only gets used on the weekends and holidays ,so 5 years is ok.I always buy really good ones average price $900.
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Re: Helmet Replacement Poll
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2013, 08:39:57 PM »
I change mine when it does not fit properly any more, sully around the 2-3 year mark
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Re: Helmet Replacement Poll
« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2013, 09:43:43 PM »
If I made a good choice about 3 years of average wear.....but a bad choice years ago made it halfway through its second ride. Even my Shark Evoline2 got replaced halfway home from Middelton when it only 2 years old.


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