I may have misread your reply... Regarding "not buying a 'new one,'" the poster was talking about the bike, NOT the helmet! Believe it or not, helmets DO have a shelf-life. After about 5 or 6 years, the protective material eventually begins to dry out, and should be sent back to the manufacturer to be checked out, or the helmet should just be replaced.
And never leave the helmet dangling from a handlebar - a single drop onto the pavement can damage the helmet to the point where it may not offer full protection, but show no damage. Again, the only way to tell for sure would be to ship it back to the manufacturer.
Mark
I’m still riding my 1973 Sportster. Kick start and shifts on the wrong side. Also have an 03 Wide Glide. You will love the sporty for a year at least then may want to move up, lots of people do just that. Just do it....let’s ride!