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Helmet and Tyre replacement

Postby craig mac » Fri May 27, 2011 6:43 pm

Can't seem to get a consistent answer to the following two questions. Help req'd please.
1. I've got an RF700 Shoei helmet I bought new in 1997. Haven't used it for 6 years. It's never been damaged or dropped. Should I replace it?
2. Tyres on the bike (Metzelers) have f....all kays on them but also haven't been used for 6 years. BTW, the tyres have been shielded from sunlight for the entire time. They don't seem to be cracked at all and generally look ok. Should I replace them?
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Re: Helmet and Tyre replacement

Postby EDU » Fri May 27, 2011 6:49 pm

I'd replace them all.

The helmet only has a shelf life of 5 years. The tires might be ok but you won't know for sure till it's too late... do you really wanna take that chance for a few hundred $?
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Re: Helmet and Tyre replacement

Postby Strika » Fri May 27, 2011 6:52 pm

Yes
Yes

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Postby Glen » Fri May 27, 2011 9:09 pm

Your helmet probably still feels OK but it's well past it. Even if It's never been worn 5 yrs just about see's them out. Your head is pretty important so $500 -$800 for a new lid is a no brainer.

Tyres might be OK but again I wouldn't risk it, besides technology has come so far in the last 5 yrs you'll get something that sticks like shit and lasts longer.

Freshen everything up and get back into it.
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Re: Helmet and Tyre replacement

Postby craig mac » Sat May 28, 2011 6:12 pm

Thanks gents. You're right, not worth taking a punt, especially since I haven't ridden for 6 years. Could be very messy. Blue slip here we come.
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Helmet and Tyre replacement

Postby fireyrob » Sat May 28, 2011 6:19 pm

Macadams are all the rage now!
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Re: Helmet and Tyre replacement

Postby craig mac » Sat May 28, 2011 6:24 pm

Macadams?
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Postby fireyrob » Sat May 28, 2011 6:41 pm

No please ignore them, its an inside joke here and Im slightly drunk :) Metzlers, Pilot Whatevers or the current Dunflop Qualifiers are all very good ;)
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Re: Helmet and Tyre replacement

Postby craig mac » Sat May 28, 2011 7:12 pm

fireyrob wrote:No please ignore them, its an inside joke here and Im slightly drunk :) Metzlers, Pilot Whatevers or the current Dunflop Qualifiers are all very good ;)


Maybe a set of D745's eh. Ya never know.
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Re: Helmet and Tyre replacement

Postby Strika » Sat May 28, 2011 7:18 pm

Or some Avon Roadrunners!:)
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Re: Helmet and Tyre replacement

Postby craig mac » Sat May 28, 2011 8:45 pm

Strika wrote:Or some Avon Roadrunners!:)


No way , they'll never go race distance. They're only for qually aren't they?
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Re: Helmet and Tyre replacement

Postby z900/zx9 » Sun May 29, 2011 6:03 am

Back in my younger days dunlop K81s were great (not) :lol: Off to broadford now to re test my 003s which are way better
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