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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), when comparing a automobile to a motorcycle rider the motorcycle rider has a 35 percent greater chance of getting hurt or dying in a automobile accident compared to a driver in a automobile. When wearing a helmet it is less likely that the motorcyclists will receive a serious head injury and more likely to survive the accident according to the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Safety helmets for motorcycle users are the law in many states, optional in others. Especially so if the helmet is rated for safety and is properly fit to the wearer. Safety is what it’s all about right. When wearing a motorcycle helmet it will protect your head against the following, it protects your face, your ears and you are able to have an intercom system to talk to others. A helmet protects your head and your face from injuries. There are many different types of helmets ranging from helmets that have a face guard and helmets that have an open face so you can feel the wind on your face, helmets can be customized to your specifications. Looking for full face helmets can be a challenge. On helmets the face shield can retract by lifting up and down.

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When riding a motorcycle, it’s important that you have all of the important safety gear like motorcycle jackets and motorcycle helmets. This gear is needed in order to be able to protect yourself fully in the event of a crash. This should be your first priority when getting ready for any motorcycle ride, but often times some of the more important pieces of leather gear are overlooked and disregarded. Some of those important leather gear items include leather chaps, and leather motorcycle boots, and gloves.

One of the more important pieces of gear that any motorcycle rider could have are leather boots, and often times many riders fail to take advantage of this great piece of equipment and settle for less protective footwear like tennis shoes or even sandals. It’s amazing that anyone would even consider wearing sandals on a motorcycle given the fact that there are so many parts on the motorcycle that become extremely hot when in operation. The risk for getting burned is very high. Not only that, but sandals leave you exposed to any flying dirt or debris that could strike you while riding. The best way to protect your feet is with a good pair of motorcycle boots. You’ll want to wear boots that will completely cover your ankle, which will provide you with the most protection possible. Continue reading ‘The Often Overlooked Important Leather Motorcycle Gear’ »

When you’re out riding your motorcycle, do you wear a helmet? If you answered No to this question you should reconsider your reasoning for not wearing one. Truth be told, the motorcycle helmet is a very important piece of equipment that all motorcyclists should wear when they ride for a number of reasons. Some of the reasons for wearing one include protection, comfort, and legal reasons.

One of the most important reasons why motorcyclists wear helmets is because they help protect you if you happen to crash while riding. They are not guaranteed to save your life or prevent you from serious injury every time, but they will certain help your chances most of the time. Helmets are designed to protect your head in the event of a fall or crash. This is made possible because motorcycle helmets are made from tough and durable materials that are made to hold up in high impact collisions. Helmets are tested and retested to make sure that meet certain standards so that they are safe for riders to wear. Protecting yourself while you’re riding is very important, so that is why it is just as important that you equip yourself with the proper safety equipment, including helmets. Continue reading ‘Why Should I Wear A Motorcycle Helmet?’ »

As Newton’s Law states “things in motion tend to stay in motion.” Thus a motorcycle helmet is designed to work like a shock absorber when the bike rider’s head tends to stay in motion during a fall or crash when it is traveling a certain

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DOT motorcycle helmets are usually made up of four components; an outer shell of a rigid material, a liner made of a crushable material, chin straps, and an inner padding for comfort and fit. When called upon to perform its function as Continue reading ‘Anatomy of a helmet’ »

With the price of fuel still too high a rising number of people will be using motorcycles as their primary mode of economical transportation. Here are some tips to help make your venture most enjoyable. Basically – HAVE THE PROPER GEAR!

We’ll start with helmets. Snell or DOT approved helmets are a MUST! You might say they’re not macho! Is lying on a slab in the morgue macho? Is being a quadriplegic macho? Riding helmetless is not macho – it’s stupid. Go find great looking DOT approved helmets. Hey – you might even find one that makes you macho. Continue reading ‘Riding Safe’ »

There are two recognized standards which approve motorcycle helmets. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS 218) more commonly known as DOT is the standard which all helmets must meet to pass individual State helmet laws. DOT helmets may come in the form of half helmets, open face helmets, and full face helmets. Many states require eye protection in addition to helmets. Since the half helmet and open face helmet do not provide this it is up to the rider to provide such separate from the helmet. The DOT helmet is usually economically advantageous as well as offering a wide variety of appearance designs.

The second standard is the Snell approved helmet. The Snell Memorial Foundation for the 1957 to establish a standard more stringent than DOT. There are three Snell standards; SA, K and M. SA flammability test while M and K did not. SA & K standards allow for narrow visual field than M and certified SA & K may not be street legal. Therefore make certain your helmet is M certified for motorcycle. Continue reading ‘M/C Helmet Standards’ »

With the price of fuel still quite high a rising number of people will be using motorcycles as their primary mode of economical transportation. Here are some tips to help make your venture most enjoyable. Basically – HAVE THE PROPER GEAR!

Let’s’ll start with helmets. Snell or DOT approved helmets are a MUST! You might say they’re not macho! Is lying on a slab in the morgue macho? Is being a quadriplegic macho? Riding helmetless is not macho – it’s stupid. Go find great looking DOT approved helmets. Hey – you might even find one that makes you macho. Continue reading ‘Have a safe ride’ »

There is no safety accessory that is more important than a good motorcycle helmet in case of a crash. Every rider should wear a good helmet like the Arai. Arai has ranked highest in customer satisfaction for the past several consecutive years by J. D. Power & Associates, a global marketing information services company that did a survey in late 2008.

Motorcycle helmets are ranked by quietness, ventilation/air flow, defogging, face shield wind and scratching resistance, face shield replacement ease, shell scratch resistance, color and graphic design, weight, ease of strap fastening, and fit and comfort. Arai stood out among the rest. Arai focuses its ability to cater to different types of riders, also. Continue reading ‘Buying Motorcycle Accessories Designed for Your Safety’ »

Motorcycle crash helmets can be quite expensive and hard to come by. This is why buying them online is a great option for anyone who wants to pick one up at an affordable price. Infact there are so few shops that sell a wide selection of motorcycle crash helmets these days that buying them online has become the only fesable option if you want to choose from a wide selection.

The best brands on the market at the moment include:

* AFX
* AGV
* ARAI
* Bandit
* Bell
* Bieffe
* BMW
* Caberbg
* Davida
* DOT
* Harley Davidson
* HJC
* Icon
* KBC
* M2R
* Momo
* MOTO
* Nitro
* OGK
* Schuberth
* Scorpion
* Shark
* Shoei
* Suomy
* Takachi
* THH
* Vega
* Zeus Continue reading ‘Motorcycle Crash Helmets’ »

SUOMY is an Italian bike helmet manufacturing company. SUOMY is well accepted in lieu of the production of anticyclone conclusion take part helmets. The helmets manufactured by SUOMY are globally acclaimed. SUOMY was founded in the sphere of the time 1997. SUOMY entered into the off-road competition in the sphere of the same time in the same way as well. SUOMY made its road racing unveiling in the sphere of the time 1998. SUOMY is headquartered in the sphere of Inverigo, Italy.

SUOMY has the trust in the same way as the original helmet discussion the safety values framed by BSI and DOT in the sphere of the U.S. Marketplace. Top keep a record racers like pass with flying colors Biaggi, James Toseland, Neil Hodgson, Alvaro Bautista, Loris Capirossi and Troy Bayliss apply SUOMY helmets.

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