I'll keep a helmet in service for daily for 5 years, then put it on 'secondary' status for another 5 years before sticking on a shelf at 10, but back in the days before 'removable-washable' liners, I would wear a helmet until I almost puked while putting it on......... of course lysol and sitting in the sun for a day or two extended that.
I have kept most of my old helmets since the early 80's when I started riding on the street and have them on a shelf in the garage My first was of course an open faced Bell with big white stripe and snap on bubble, then a very cool Bieffe that was black with Gold Stripes. Both are in a box somewhere waiting to be discovered, but the rest: - Shoe RF 200 (90's) - Scorpion EXO (2010) - AGV Skyline (2015) - Nolan Modular with removable chin bar (2020) - Schuberth flip up chin bar (2025) are all at hand.
I've long read 'replace a helmet after a drop' and always laugh because I drop my helmet at least once every ride. Usually falling off the seat, of something similar.
As for 'oiling tires' well, I've found Beef Tallow to be the best.............
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