Do Shoei helmets expire?

Do Shoei helmets expire?

A: According to Shoei, its helmets should be replaced five years after the purchase date, or seven years after the production date. The production date is on a sticker inside the helmet under the padding near the ear.

How old is my Shoei helmet?

The exact date of manufacturing can be found inside the helmet under the centerpad. It can be read as follows: Year XX – month XX – day XX. Did the fitting change at SHOEI helmets? Yes, over time the fit of our helmets has changed slightly.

Is Shoei made in China?

SHOEI PRODUCTION & QUALITY ASSURANCE. QUALITY MADE IN JAPAN. Just like the very first SHOEI helmet built by our founder back in 1959, every SHOEI today is still handmade in Japan utilizing a sophisticated process that involves over 50 people for each and every helmet.

Is Evo a good helmet brand?

If you have recently obtained your motorbike license or are planning to replace your helmet this year, EVO Helmets is without a doubt one of our top options for excellent quality motorcycle helmets.

When should I replace my Shoei helmet?

5 years
Even if none of these is applied, we, SHOEI, recommend replacement in 5 years after its first purchased at retail.” As you can see, SHOEI identifies a number of ways in which a helmet deteriorates with use over time that can affect the integrity of the helmet.

What is EPS liner?

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a crushable foam, widely used in helmet liners (and other energy management applications like automobile bumpers). EPS is sometimes called “Styrofoam”, though that particular name actually refers to a single trademarked brand of EPS owned by Dow Chemical.

Are Shoei helmets ECE?

Well, like all helmets for sale in the US, it’s DOT certified (it’s also ECE 22.05 certified), meaning it’ll not fall apart on its first bump. Shoei helmets came in at number 6 in our review of the safest crash helmet brands.