How Do I Find The Age Of My Lid?

[synaptyx]

I've found a ticket inside that's laid out like this:

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050001 - P

E6

003 - 0529
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There's also a sticker on the side of the visor:

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CROSS S.A.
E6 05 0001
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It's a Laser Revolution.

Ta!

[yambabe]

Er..... by remembering when you bought it?

And if you didn't buy it new, it's irrelevant cos you should chuck it in the bin, or grow flowers in it or something!
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Sod falling in love, I wanna fall in chocolate.

[synaptyx]

Um, must be coming up for two years ago, but it was discounted to £149 from £220. Whatever that means. Second hand? Gimme a break, I'm thick not er... thick.

[yambabe]

Aha, so it's two-years-plus-however-long-it-had-been-on-the-shelf old then!

easy!
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Sod falling in love, I wanna fall in chocolate.

[synaptyx]

Um, yeah, I got that. Are they not meant to have manufacture dates on them?

[craigie b]

[synaptyx]

It was kind of the date of manufacture I was after. I thought that counted more than the length of time you actually owned the lid. I posted all the info that's on the lid, but it doesn't really tell you much.

[flat spot]

Have a look on the straps. There is usually an embossed date which is the manufacture date. BTW, that is the only date that counts.

[Flip]

Cut the top off so it's only the base and count the rings.

[EDIT] B*llocks, thats trees.

[craigie b]

[synaptyx]

It was on the strap. 1999. Fuck. and my cheapo FM AX is 2001.

[T.C]

Age of manufacture doesn't matter a jot, it is the amount of time it has beenm in use since it was purchased that is important.

Most Japanese helmets are at least 18 months old before they even get to the UK, and until recently when self certification was introduced, they would sit in a bonded warehouse whilst a selection were sent off to BSI for testing.

Look at the january issue of Motorcycle Voyager, where all will be explained in respect of manufacture, fit, life of a helmet and so on.

As a general rule though, the date of manufacture is usualy on a label either stitched to the comfort liner or attached to the styrofoam liner under the comfort liner!
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It is better to arrive 30 seconds late in this world, than 30 years early in the next

[synaptyx]

Asking about provided this info. I realise it's from American organisations, but I found it interesting. It would seem to contradict your asserstion that the age of manufacture doesn't matter a jot.

"…glues, resins and other materials used in helmet production can affect liner materials, and general liner deterioration and helmet degradation can result from hair oils, body fluids, cosmetics, and normal "wear and tear." (Snell Foundation)

… recommend that helmets be replaced after five years since exposure to ultraviolet light may cause invisible deterioration (New Jersey Dept of Transportation)"

[T.C]

[synaptyx]

I did read what you said, but depending on how you read what I posted, you could come to the conclusion that it is implied that even before the helmet is worn... "...glues, resins and other materials used in helmet production can affect liner materials, and general liner deterioration" Also, if a helmet is stored in a shop, you can't assume it's been kept in strict adherence to any possible storage guidelines the manufacturer might recommend.
I see what you're saying T.C, but I'm not convinced. Thanks for the info though, and it would be very interesting to hear the thoughts of the Shoei/Arai manufactuers.

[T.C]

[synaptyx]

Dammit man shurrup! You're making it difficult for me trying to convince the wife I need a new lid!

[Fortuna]

Mine has a nice label sewn in with the date of manufacture.