| Trying to decide which motorcycle helmet is right for | | | | helmet can be raised or lowered. This can be used to |
| you? Our motorcycle helmet review will help you | | | | talk or take a drink without removing the helmet. |
| make the right choice. | | | | DOT AND SNELL Whatever type of helmet you |
| If you want to start a heated discussion among | | | | choose, make sure it meets DOT standards. Helmet |
| motorcycle riders, start talking about helmet laws. | | | | manufacturers put the DOT sticker on the helmet. |
| There aren't many topics that will stir up more passion | | | | Some helmets are also Snell certified, which means |
| than whether or not motorcycle riders have the right | | | | they meet the standards of the Snell Memorial |
| to ride without a helmet. It's hard to disagree with the | | | | Foundation, which has been testing helmets since the |
| fact that motorcycle helmets help prevent serious | | | | 1950s. |
| head injuries. | | | | When doing a motorcycle helmet review, you have to |
| Here's a look at the different types of motorcycle | | | | look at the pros and cons of the different types of |
| helmets available. | | | | helmets. I like the feel of the half-shell, but I don't like the |
| HALF-SHELL The half-shell helmet covers only the top | | | | wind noise you get when riding with this type of |
| of your head. They give you the least amount of | | | | helmet. I guess ear plugs are for that. |
| protection. Many riders like these helmets for comfort | | | | I like the three-quarter-shell for cutting out wind noise |
| reasons. They are probably the next best thing to | | | | so you can hear that great Harley sound. This type |
| going without a helmet. | | | | helmet doesn't give you the face protection you might |
| THREE-QUARTER-SHELL These helmets cover the | | | | want, but it's cooler on those hot days. |
| sides of your head and ears but leave your chin | | | | The full-face is great for highway riding because it give |
| unprotected. Some of these come with face shields. | | | | you the most protection from bugs, rain, stones and |
| Some of the face shields can be raised or lowered | | | | other things that always seem to hit your head on long |
| which give you good eye protection. | | | | highway trips. |
| FULL-FACE Full-face helmets cover the riders chin | | | | It probably wouldn't hurt to have a couple of different |
| and more of the face. These provide the most | | | | helmets for the different types of riding you do. |
| protection. They come with movable face shields for | | | | Hope this motorcycle helmet review helps you decide |
| eye protection. | | | | which helmet is right for you. |
| MODULAR Modular helmets are full-face helmets that | | | | Enjoy the ride. |
| hinge at about ear level so the entire front of the | | | | |