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<blockquote data-quote="RiderCoach Lar" data-source="post: 661099" data-attributes="member: 2643"><p>Without turning this into an oil thread by discussing why you or I feel a Shoei is worth the money or what a helmet's life should be, I'll just address your original concern about its manufacture date.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I agree. There's a big difference between a helmet being exposed to heat/cold/UV rays/sweat, body oils, etc., for a year and being safely tucked away in it's box on a shelf at a dealer. I recruit chemical engineers for a living and I've learned plenty about what breaks down the materials used to make motorcycle helmets and how long that process takes. Having said that, I replace my helmets on (what I consider) a pretty conservative schedule, based on it's USE, not date of manufacture.</p><p></p><p>As a rule, I ask what the manufacture date is on a helmet before I buy it. I'm good with a helmet that's a year...or even two...old <u>as long as it hasn't been on display at a store</u>. If it'll make you feel better, call a few other dealers and see what the mfr. date is on that exact model helmet. You'll likely see that "older" helmets are usualy discounted more....and if you find a newer one, see if they'll price match!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RiderCoach Lar, post: 661099, member: 2643"] Without turning this into an oil thread by discussing why you or I feel a Shoei is worth the money or what a helmet's life should be, I'll just address your original concern about its manufacture date. I agree. There's a big difference between a helmet being exposed to heat/cold/UV rays/sweat, body oils, etc., for a year and being safely tucked away in it's box on a shelf at a dealer. I recruit chemical engineers for a living and I've learned plenty about what breaks down the materials used to make motorcycle helmets and how long that process takes. Having said that, I replace my helmets on (what I consider) a pretty conservative schedule, based on it's USE, not date of manufacture. As a rule, I ask what the manufacture date is on a helmet before I buy it. I'm good with a helmet that's a year...or even two...old [U]as long as it hasn't been on display at a store[/U]. If it'll make you feel better, call a few other dealers and see what the mfr. date is on that exact model helmet. You'll likely see that "older" helmets are usualy discounted more....and if you find a newer one, see if they'll price match! [/QUOTE]
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