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Apr 9, 2009 | 06:30 PM

#11

Wassup8687

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Good revenue stream for the Mfg. Why would it go bad if it wasn't in a crash or dropped?

Apr 9, 2009 | 06:35 PM

#12

hondo1

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Harley dealers recommend every 6 months.

Man, times are tough out there and they need the revenue.

Apr 9, 2009 | 06:48 PM

#13

BillinNY

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3-5 years depending on use is what I was always told. I thought it was a scam to replace helmets, but enough different sources I investigated, confirmed the 3-5 year service life.

Apr 9, 2009 | 06:50 PM

#14

7125

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From: VALE NC

So all you folks out there are saying i should replace mine after 15 years of service

Apr 9, 2009 | 06:56 PM

#15

gary_montague

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From: Lansing

I will have to get the cycle world study they did on helmets. It really calls into question many of the ideas we have about helmets. In a nutshell, snell will only help you if you are a twenty year old athlete. If you are an old fart the impact will still kill you dead, but you will look pretty in your new box.

Apr 9, 2009 | 07:03 PM

#16

txfxstrider

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If you can factor in use, mine should last me for another 50 years.

Apr 10, 2009 | 06:55 PM

#17

dcpicks

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Three to five years is what I've heard. The oils from your hair and skin break down the foam padding. As with everything things get brittle as they get older.