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Irezumi aka Reuben
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PostPosted: 17:50 - 24 Dec 2010    Post subject: Helmet storage. Reply with quote

No sniggering at the back (I'm thinking of you here Hellkat).

Anyway, does anyone know how long a helmet would keep/be/is considered safe to use after being kept stored in a dark, dry place indoors (ie a wardrobe)?

Thanks for any help.

P.S. any innuendos derised from this are purely the workings of your own sick minds.
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PostPosted: 17:52 - 24 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Its probably in better condition than one thats been worn in sun and rain.

Should be fine provided it fits correctly Thumbs Up

My question however is. If your storing your helmet and hellkat is still dry then your storing it wrong Laughing
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PostPosted: 18:29 - 24 Dec 2010    Post subject: Re: Helmet storage. Reply with quote

Irezumi aka Reuben wrote:
does anyone know how long a helmet would keep/be/is considered safe to use after being kept stored in a dark, dry place indoors (ie a wardrobe)?


I'm sure helmet manufacturers and retailers will tell you that DEADLY COSMIC RAYS will deteriorate your helmet even if kept locked in climate controlled lead safe, and you should burn it every three years and scatter the ashes to the winds.

A better question would be: what actual evidence is there that helmets deteriorate to any significant degree even if used in sunlight? I can't turn up anything, just the mantra that UV rays do blah blah blah to the dah de dah.
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PostPosted: 18:33 - 24 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

My first lid was stored in a helmet bag, in a bedroom cupboard for about 6 months before I did my DAS, then another 12 months until I bought my fist bike.
I'm not aware of any deterioration, and was quite happy to wear it daily for another 3 years... until it met with an unfortunate accident with a faulty garage door Shocked
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PostPosted: 18:45 - 24 Dec 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

TanacoiusD wrote:
I raise you helmet and all other bike clothes wardrobe ... outdoors !!! Cool Laughing

https://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/covdude/Fm%20apr%202010/07042010.jpg


Am I the only one that is confused by that picture?

I draw your attention first to the huge pair of padlocks to keep the doors closed and second to the clear glass which I could get through with that broom head which is placed beside it for convenience.

But then Furbar has a dog and barks himself so I dont know why this surprises me as much as it does Laughing
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