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August 1st, 2012, 03:14 PM
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Pro Newbie
Name: Shanii
Location: N. Florida
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Honda CBR 250r......2007 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 138
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Buying Helmets on Closeout
I am new to motorcycling and quite curious, as I've seen some helmets being advertised with hugely discounted closeout prices. What, if any, are the dangers of buying a discontinued model helmet that may have been manufactured in 2009?
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August 1st, 2012, 03:30 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Franco
Location: Fairfax, VA
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2006 Ninja 636 Posts: 175
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the general rule of thumb is that a helmet has a 5 year life from the time it's manufactured and that's because the helmet materials (mainly the EPS--basically the styrofoam that takes care of the impact shock) deteriorate and lose their protective properties over time.
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August 1st, 2012, 03:32 PM
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Pro Newbie
Name: Shanii
Location: N. Florida
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Honda CBR 250r......2007 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 138
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Thanks so much. This is exactly what I needed to know.
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August 1st, 2012, 07:40 PM
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#squid
Name: nickypoo
Location: Five Guys
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot.
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Usually you can't return it either.
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