We have manufactured your helmet with the best materials available to offer a long-lasting safe product. However, no helmet lasts forever and eventually it will need to be replaced if:
You have dropped the helmet or the helmet suffered an impact. Like all helmets, your Galaxy Helmet is only designed for ONE impact. An impact may fracture the outer shell or compress the impact absorbing the EPS liner. You may not be able to detect this damage. Any impact I a crash or a drop from as low as 4 feet is enough to damage your helmet.
The shell, lining, or retention system is damaged or compromised. The helmet shell, the impact absorbing lining, and the retention system must be in good condition to provide you with the most protection.
Even if you do not inadvertently drop or damage your helmet, it should be replaced every 3 to 5 years depending on how much you use it. Over time, UV rays and adhesive and component aging will damage your helmet. Wearing a damaged helmet may increase your risk of serious injury.
Using Your Helmet Correctly
Never adjust your helmet accessories while riding
Never drop your helmet (see above information)
Never wear anything between your and your helmet
Never hang or hook your helmet on anything including mirror stalks, handle bar or sissy bars.
Never use insect repellent on or around you helmet
Never expose your helmet to gasoline or gasoline fumes
Always wear eye protection
Always be alert for sounds
Always store your helmet in its helmet bag
Warning For Off-Road Helmets: check the visor screws - retighten if necessary. Be sure not to over-tighten any screws. Plastic base plate screws can break and aluminum or other metal visor screws can strip the screw sleeves if over-tightened. |
