Is my lid dangerous?

[8IKERDAVE]

I've had the same AGV lid for around 3 years (can't remember the exact model sorry). It fitted very snugly when I bought it, but I was out yesterday and noticed at higher speeds it is lifting back under acceleration. If I shake my head side to side it doesn't budge but up and down I can pull it up and down. I've read this is common with AGV but it got me thinking if I were to chuck myself down the road would it stand up to the job. Maybe I've got an odd head who knows!

[Lee540]

Maybe buy a new one?

My HJC R-PHA10 went soft after a year.. back on Arai again, perfect fit, daily use for about 3 years now..

[montymoo]

I think i read somewhere that most manufactures reccomend changing lids every 3-5 years.

Like you, my lids are around 3 years old, (AGV and a shark) and compared with a helmet of the same model and size, they are definitely not as tight and are looser.
Neither of mine lift up under acceleration though, that alone would probably make me change due to being a nuisance.
For me a good fitting helmet is where it does not move when i lift my head up and down while holding the front of the lid.

I don't think it would be dangerous if it is done up right, but after 3 years, maybe the padding is done, you just need to get it re padded? or try on others and see how they feel.
Nothing better than a new lid

[TommyBuoy]

If it fitted well when you bought it, then it might just be the padding inside has worn.

I assume agv do replacement internal pads? Although the cost might mean you'd prefer to just get a new one.

You can never have too many helmets laying around the house!

[BobSaunders]

Should be a manufacture date on the helmet somewhere. Should tell you how old it is. Not sure how true the 3-5 year old thing.

Buy some new innards for it if the cheek etc. have gone soft.

[SAS Tom]

Sounds like the padding has just squashed from use. You should be able to buy new padding from your local dealer easily enough. It does sound to me that you have a helmet that was too big in the first place if it’s moving around that much.

The helmet moving up and down isn’t a concern, that’s how you get it on and off.

[3200gt]

Eat more pies so you fill it out again. Win win

[Biker 1]

It all gets rather complicated: https://motorbikewriter.com/beware-shelf-life-helm...

I had a lid that was fine when new, but after 3 years would rotate around my head when I did a life-saver. I bought a new one...

[Vanordinaire]

Woops! I new my old Arai was getting on a bit but I like it so have been avoiding the issue. Just had a look and it was manufactured in 1992!!!
Well at least that's an excuse to visit a shop full of shiny things this weekend.

[tom_e]

Have you ever pulled the padding out and washed it? You'd be amazed how much difference that can make in plumping it up again.