{"id":8108,"date":"2021-06-24T05:46:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T05:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-859531-2988066.cloudwaysapps.com\/?page_id=8108"},"modified":"2021-07-05T07:12:08","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T07:12:08","slug":"expiration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/speedymoto.com\/motorcycles\/helmets\/expiration\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Are Motorcycle Helmets Good For? – Your Guide To Staying Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like everything else in life, motorcycle helmets<\/a> have an expiration date attached to them.<\/p>\n

The length of time you\u2019ll be able to get out of a motorcycle helmet is around five years.<\/p>\n

A few factors that cause a motorcycle<\/a> to wear down are how it\u2019s built, how it\u2019s maintained, and how much it\u2019s used.<\/p>\n

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Do Motorcycle Helmets Really Expire?<\/h2>\n

Many motorcycle<\/a> helmet manufacturers will advise you to replace a helmet when the five-year mark begins to creep up. But where does the five-year recommendation even come from? Motorcycle helmets aren\u2019t cheap, and people will do whatever they can to extend their life as much as possible.<\/p>\n

The materials used to manufacture the motorcycle helmets will begin to wear out over time. When you put a helmet on, the oils in your hair, your body fluids, and cosmetics will contribute to this wear and tear that occurs in your motorcycle helmet. <\/p>\n

How Do I Know When My Helmet Expires?<\/h3>\n

All manufactured motorcycle helmets are required to have a DOT sticker located on them. These stickers prove that the helmet complies with all of the applicable standards used to meet the safety requirements. <\/p>\n

The manufacture date should also be listed on your helmet shell. Helmet manufacturers will say that you should replace the helmet within five years of that date. Using this benchmark makes it easy to predict the time at which you should be replacing your helmet.<\/p>\n

Factors Affecting Motorcycle Helmet\u2019s Lifespan<\/h2>\n

Many factors can affect when you should replace a motorcycle helmet<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Chin Straps<\/h3>\n

Over time, chin straps on a motorcycle helmet can start to fray and loosen up, which is a serious indicator that you should be replacing your helmet as soon as you can. No one wants to be driving on the highway at high speeds wearing a helmet with loose chin straps.<\/p>\n

If you aren\u2019t using your motorcycle on the road or want to save money, you can also purchase replacement chin straps.<\/p>\n

Comfort Liner<\/h3>\n

In addition to the chin straps, the comfort liner will loosen up over time. This is another indicator that you should replace your motorcycle helmet. Over time, the oil from your hair, sweat, and cosmetics can reduce the quality of your helmet. If nothing else is wrong with your helmet, and you can find a new comfort liner that works, as well.<\/p>\n

Shell of the Helmet<\/h3>\n

Motorcycle helmets use materials such as ABS, thermoplastic polymers, and polycarbonate. Over time, the shell of your helmet will degrade due to the UV rays from the sun. Helmet manufacturers add a stabilizer when manufacturing the helmet to protect them from the sun, but it doesn\u2019t last for an indefinite period.<\/p>\n

UV rays can weaken the integrity of your helmet over time. An indicator that UV rays have weakened your helmet is if the color is beginning to fade.<\/p>\n

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When To Replace Your Motorcycle Helmet<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll always want to routinely check your motorcycle helmet for wear and tear every couple of months. <\/p>\n