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Every rider needs a
motorcycle helmet.
It's the law! You have to buy one, wear one and be comfortable in
your new motorcycle helmet. Follow the following guidelines in
purchasing and choosing your new motorcycle helmet. The National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers guidelines Make sure that your helmet meets the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218. First, look for the DOT symbol on the outside back of the helmet. Then, look for a label inside the helmet stating the manufacturer's name, month and year of manufacture, construction materials, helmet model and size, and owner information. A complying helmet must have both labels. HJC, Shoei and other brands we offer currently meet the DOT Standard Buy Books at Motorbooks.com
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Helmets that comply with the federal safety standard will have a firm polystyrene (Styrofoam) inner liner of about one-inch and weigh about three pounds. They will also have sturdy chinstraps with solid rivets. Safe helmets will never feature spikes or other protruding decorations. We recommend an HJC or Shoei. They have years of experience and are leaders in their industry. HJC is the #1 helmet in America. But if you wan to buy the best helmets, purchase a Shoei. You'll pay more, but they are better. HJC's give you the most bag for your buck! Full-face helmets offer the most protection in a collision. Plastic face shields protect you from wind, dust, rain, insects, and road debris thrown up from cars. If you buy a helmet without a face shield, be sure to wear goggles to protect your eyes. Remember, a windshield is not an adequate substitute for a face shield or goggles. And neither are eyeglasses as they cannot keep your eyes from watering and are easily dislodged. |
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