tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60752956558599263882011-11-27T15:24:31.770-08:00Information on motorcycle helmets, standards and testing. Helmet fit and maintenance tips.S. Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032730178099094867noreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075295655859926388.post-23577884617131968572009-10-05T10:30:00.000-07:002009-10-27T12:30:18.215-07:00

I'm a sport bike rider (RC-51) and am impressed with the motorcycle helmets on the market now. They are functional, safer than ever, artistic and make a statement about who's wearing them. But since buying one can be a bit difficult - what with riding around town seeing which dealer has which brands and styles - I've posted links to a couple of helmet retailers in order to make helmet shopping a

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Below you will see a diagram of a full face helmet showing what percentage of all impacts each area gets. The front of the helmet from the forehead down gets 63.6% of all hits. In other words, 2 out of 3 helmet strikes are to the front. Furthermore, 44.5% of impacts are on the face shield or chin bar. These number happen to match my experience quite closely. In 37 years of motorcyle riding,

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When to Clean Your Face Shield Your visor is by far the part of your helmet you’ll clean the most often. Simply because it’s what you see through. You clean it after (or while) riding in any condition which puts it contact with any substance or object. Rain, dust, mud and bugs are the most likely problems. Even if you never encounter any of these, usage and handling will cause the shield to

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Every manufacturer I’m aware of recommends replacing your helmet every five years. However, the accumulation of sweat, humidity, and dust can deteriorate the liners fabric and stitching much sooner than that. They may also cause an odor you won’t enjoy. If your helmet lining pads aren’t removable, most manufacturers will recommend a product like Helmet Fresh. It will get rid of any bacteria or

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Any good helmet is designed to meet SNELL and/or DOT standards. Modifying it will most likely increase the damage to your head in an accident. For your brain’s sake, don’t change the engineering of your helmet. Modifications include the following: • drilling holes; • cutting shell, liner, or strap; • modifying the retention system, including adding a chin cup; • removing parts, and; • attaching

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Helmet Vent Cleaning Occasionally you will find that dust or small bits of debris has lodged in your helmet vents. You can use the same compressed air cans used for cleaning your keyboard to blow the debris from the helmets vents. You should remove any lining pads you can before doing this. .

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These days helmets are an important investment for any rider/driver who needs head protection. Whether you're on a motorcycle, quad, snowmobile or in a car, there's much to be considered. Obviously, safety is the main reason you need a motorcycle helmet. However, many other factors enter into the buying decision. How the helmet fits is important for both comfort and functionality. Style, color

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There are 4 common standards to which helmets can be held. In the U.S. it's the DOT FMVSS 218. In Britain it's the BSI 6658. The European Standard is called ECE 22-05. These 3 are the government mandated minimum standards helmets are legally required to pass in those countries. A voluntary, private standard is the recently updated Snell M2010 which is used mostly in the U.S. However, changes

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Glossy Finish. Most helmets are painted with an automotive type paint. Therefore, you should use the same type of products in cleaning or polishing your helmet as you would on your car. Use rubbing compounds to remove scratches and scuffs, but be aware that over polishing with them can cause light abrasions which can dull the helmet's finish. If you remove stickers or decals, you'll notice that

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I've never owned, borrowed or used a flip up helmet. These are just my thoughts on the subject after reading test reports from around the 'net. I think there is a place for flip ups in motorcycling. I don't think they are a replacement for a regular, one-piece full face though. To me, a flip up is just an open face helmet with an add-on. Some may be better/safer than an open face, some probably

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