What is the shelf life of motorcycle gear?

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Mainly I'm wondering how long my gear can stay in storage and still be safe to wear on the road. Its all stored indoors and includes boots, jacket, pants, gloves, and helmet. any help would be great thanks.
The gear is almost exclusively material. Nylon Kevlar these sorts of things.
 
If you have leather riding gear I wouldn't worry about it unless it was damaged or showing signs of wear. The helmet however is made from plastic and could become brittle over the years. Plus the padding gets compacted which reduces it's ability to absorb impact. I had doubts about my old helmet and just bought a new one I figured I could live without an arm or leg but having a busted skull could really hinder my performance.
 
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