Helmets

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How to Buy A Helmet?

• Look for the D.O.T certification on the back of the helmet. This assures you that the helmet was tested and approved as an applicable energy absorber and withstand significant forces.
• Check the helmet  by grabbing the front and back of the helmet and lift it, make sure that the strap is securely fastened.  If the helmet comes of then you should try another helmet.
• Try the helmet. The helmet has to stay in place while you shake your head from side to side.
• Find a helmet that is comfortable for you.
•  A full coverage open face helmet is better than a half size helmet. You can get injured with half size helmets in a more severely than with a full coverage one.
• Make sure that the EPS liner (the hard Styrofoam-type foam) covers the entire shell. Some helmets cover the minimum shell while other covers the entire shell.
• The Faceshield of the helmet should comply with VESC-8 and ANSI Z-87 standards. Close the helmet and check for distorations. Use anticratch faceshield that the quality helmets have today.

written by an exprienced rider who cares

Types of Helmets   There should be  a thick padding of thermocole- of at least 20 mm- which must extend to the sides of the head.
Flip-Up	Full Face	Off-Road
Open Face	Shorty	Snell Rated
Snowmobile

Facts about Helmets:

A full coverage open face helmet is better than a half size helmet. You can get injured with half size helmets in a more severely than with a full coverage one.

1. Vision should not be obstructed

2. Hearing should not be impaired
3. Helmet should be light weight
4. The Helmet you are wearing should not make you feel tired, as this is one of the main causes of crashes today.
5. Helmets should not irritate your skin.
6. The probablity of neck injuries should not be high.

Motorcycle’s Cautions and Safety
 by: Maricon Williams

Mistakes, negligence and wrong choice of oem and aftermarket motorcycle parts as well as accessories can trigger its wrath. To circumvent this we have to design an action plan…What can we do?

Accidents come when you least expected it. But still we have to be prepare so as not to aggravate our circumstance to our disadvantage…

Here are some tips to all the riders and motorists out there:

1. Choose quality. Buy only the best quality motorcycle parts you can afford. There are a couple of reasons to this. First, it is critical to the motorcycle’s operation. Second, there is no need to save a few bucks on a cheap yet defective parts. Never sacrifice quality. That’s the lesson you have to learn early on. You must not wait for a circumstance to proove the same because that circumstance can be fatal.

2. Keep safe. Use protective gears and apparel to protect you from head to toe. It includes high-quality motorcycle helmet, jacket, gloves, vest, eyewear, pants, socks, boots and the likes. Be sure they are durable and comfortable so as to withstand the pressure and momentum in riding.

3. Maintain and repair. Before you leave for your adventure, check for some leaks and defects in the motorcycle then repair them rightaway to avoid further trouble. Check it with diligence. Regular repairs are also necessary to be sure of the motorcycle’s condition and safety.

4. Be prepared. Be sure that the tank is full and is more than enough to carry you to your destination and back. The situation when you need something right in the middle of the race or in a busy riding day will piss you off. Always prepare and be ready. That is the best weapon you can use at any given circumstance.

5. Insured it. Get your motorcycle insurance. Just in case you encounter collision with another automobile, side-swept a person or other forms of compensatory instances, the insurance company will answer for the damages.

We must realize that everything is a compromise. As a consequence, it is vital therefore to be careful and to understand implications. An ounce of prevention is a pound of cure. Though said maxim is already ages old, still, it has perpetual stigma.