[MDairheads] Textile Replacement ? Now Helmets

[markh.singer at yahoo.com]

Sound advice Mike.     

“Now where did I put my Arai Kevin Schwantz replica helmet” lol


Ps- I did the same with a condoms,   Seems to keep them in great condition and the fit stays the same.......snug. Hahaha! 


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> On May 12, 2019, at 10:35 PM, Mike Cecchini via MDAirheads <mdairheads at casano.com> wrote:
> 
> Just to let you guys know where this 5 yr rule came from.......right out of thin 
> air from the Ducati Owners Club of Canada back in the 90's when they were trying 
> to get a rock bottom price for liability insurance for their track days.
> 
> Helmet companies loved it.  Helmet sales went through the roof.
> 
> Cynical?  Only as a last resort these days........which seems to be everyday in 
> these times where every sales manager wants his 30% annual sales bonus.
> 
> I always buy top of the line helmets.......Arai, Shoei and Schuberth.  I've 
> crashed 2 yr helmets and 10 yr helmets.  Can't tell or see the diff.
> 
> This said my helmets never sit in the sun or outside when they are not on my 
> head.  They get washed, cleaned and maintained inside and out.  Seems to keep 
> them in great condition and the fit stays the same.......snug.
> 
> ********************************************
> From: "Mark Singer
> 
> Every five years good rule of thumb
> 
> *********************************************************
> Alan wrote:
> 
> Hedz -
> 
> This riding season marks the 10th for my beloved Olympia Bonneville  suit.This 
> jacket/pants combination could be among my favorite and most comfortable 
> garments.However, in the time that I have owned them,
> 
> I have also retired an Arai and a Shoei helmet.      Is there anyone out there 
> with any experience with Fabrics ?I am curious to know if the factors that have 
> us retiring helmets (sweat ?  UV exposure ? ) are cause to "recycle" our 
> clothing ?In the same vein, if the outer garment may still be good, is there an 
> interval to replace the "CE" pads in the shoulders, knees, elbows, etc ?
> 
> Eager to hear some feedback !
> Best regards,Alan
> 
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