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I don't think that's what they are saying Joe, they have obviously performed age related tests and this is the safe number they have come up with. I have an old crash helmet in my garage that has never been worn, it's been there about 5 years, I might go and give it a poke and a prod to see what its like.

The helmet internals degrade over time. this is from the Shoei website. When do you have to replace a helmet with a new one? For safety reasons, we recommend replacing a helmet after about seven years. The outer shell (fiberglass) is relatively resistant against aging. However, the material of the inner shell (EPS), which is substantially involved in the safety (shock absorption), hardens with time. So the inner shell no longer has those important absorption characteristics. There has also been much work on the development of helmets in recent years. Improved helmet shells, advanced materials, better comfort, changeable inner lining, more efficient ventilation systems, higher requirements also in the official test standards such as the E22 homologation, visor quick-change systems, etc. - in summary it can be said that helmets have simply become safer. From the Schuberth website Depending on usage and care, you should replace the helmet every 5-7 years. Although the outer shell is in principle suitable for a longer service life, wear of the other components may affect the overall action of the helmet. For this reason we recommend that you replace the helmet after the period of use stated above for your own safety. Unfortunately there is no way of verifying the protective action of the helmet without destroying it. Because of this, SCHUBERTH does not offer this test.

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Tomtom are bringing out a new model Rider, it's the Rider 550, which apparently connects to WiFi and updates without the need for a computer. I'm hoping they include the addition of a sim card like they have in the Go 5200 so that it will be totally independent. Details, as they are, are here https://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/sat-nav/tomtom-rider/#motorcycle

Big bore

Get yourself a battery conditioner such as Optimate or similar and leave it on there all the time. These battery conditioners charge and discharge the battery as though it is being used.

In truth I was waiting for someone to say, yes I'm interested and then post up the dates times and links to the event. But as yet nobody has said, yes I'm interested.

Google is your friend

Not hardcore, just masochistic loons or just tight I'll buy you a beer this time

Do you want the hotel details?

What amperage is the purple fuse, put us out of our misery

How long has chicken been junk food?

Myself and a couple of mates have bought tickets for the 19th May and are staying overnight at the nearby Holiday Inn Express. Would anyone else like to join us?

Nah, I know Frank, he's OK and wont mind

Which country do you live in?

Where do you live?

And a dog Don't forget the dog. Which begs the question how do they afford to feed the dog

Definitely slow in fast out, however IAM teach you to use the gears to attain the right approach speed.

I was going to say, If you are able to spell dyslexia you don't have it But you misspelt it so you may have

The title of this thread is somewhat misleading.

Bikesafe is a good first step to becoming an advanced ride either with IAM or ROSPA, I chose the IAM route.

I have in the past pulled over when the sun was blinding me. One thing you can do is (if you get the chance) focus on the bumper or tyres of the car in front and as such you are looking down. This is not always possible and sometimes you just have to pull over and wait a few minutes. A very low sun can be deadly,

As long as you like it, is all that matters.

Get to know your bike. Find yourself a nice quiet supermarket car park and ride around in ever decreasing circles and figure of eights.

This subject has been covered ad infinitum just perform a search and all will be revealed.