| What to look for when Buying a Motorcycle | | | | want a skull cap then ck to see if you can |
| Helmet. | | | | find one that is at lest DOT approved if not |
| | | | DOT and Snell both. I ride a cruiser myself |
| Buying a motorcycle helmet can be quite | | | | so I understand the notion of the wind in |
| confusing these days. there are so many | | | | your hair and the freedom of the road. Its |
| helmets to choose from, trying to figure out | | | | just a good idea to cover your head with some |
| which one is the right one for you can take | | | | thing just in case. |
| some time. Motorcycle helmets come in a | | | | |
| variety of shapes sizes and colors. There | | | | Full face motorcycle helmets are mostly worn |
| are also quite a few manufacturers to choose | | | | by guys that ride crotch rockets or sport |
| from. Most people pick a helmet that fits | | | | bikes is the more correct term. Sport bikes |
| their personality or the colors of their | | | | these days pump out a serious amount of |
| bike. That is a good way to it. You should | | | | horsepower, therefore it is vital to wear a |
| like the helmet so you will wear it whenever | | | | helmet that can protect you in case of a |
| you are out there shredding some curves. Here | | | | crash, while still keeping you comfortable |
| are a few of the most popular motorcycle | | | | when you are out there tearing up the street |
| helmet makers around: Icon, AGV, Suomy, ZR, | | | | or track. It is almost impossible not to |
| Nolan, Thor and Scorpion are just a few of | | | | find a full face helmet that fits your |
| the popular manufacturers you can choose | | | | personality or your ride. These days you can |
| from. You have several types of motorcycle | | | | even get custom graphics painted on your |
| helmets to choose from. | | | | helmet. Most offer a venting system which |
| | | | will keep air flowing in, a quick switch face |
| Lets talk about half helmets. These are | | | | shield so you can switch from a clear to a |
| helmets that do not cover your entire face | | | | tinted shield in no time. Full face helmets |
| they just cover the top of your heads the | | | | are usually available starting at about $100 |
| side of your head and sometimes come with a | | | | on up in to the $600+ range depending on |
| visor. A lot of these types also come with a | | | | what you want, but for a couple of hundred |
| face shield to keep debris and bugs out of | | | | you should be able to find one that suits |
| your face. If the half helmet you pick does | | | | you. Make sure that the fit is tight enough |
| not you will need to get you some goggles. | | | | where the helmet can not be turned when its |
| Half helmets are very popular with the | | | | on your head. the fit should be snug. |
| cruiser crowd. Also skullcaps are popular | | | | |
| with this crowd. A skull cap is exactly what | | | | Motocross helmets are the other type that we |
| it implies it is a helmet that only covers | | | | should mention. Specifically designed for |
| the cap of your skull. A skull cap usually | | | | off road use these helmets are made to be |
| has no visor. They are very popular with the | | | | full face helmets with a visor and no face |
| American bike crowd mainly because the | | | | shield. A set of goggles is needed for them |
| skullcaps are usually adorned with a nice | | | | if you want eye protection. Thor makes some |
| paint job like skulls or an old airplane | | | | really nice ones for you to choose from. |
| motif, bullet holes, flames, iron crosses | | | | |
| and the like. Skullcaps are mostly for show | | | | When it comes to choosing a motorcycle helmet |
| and really do not offer much in the way of | | | | just remember a few things. Choose a helmet |
| protection. You will find most of the really | | | | that you will like and will choose to wear. |
| cool ones are not DOT and SNELL approved. So | | | | Make sure its DOT and Snell approved for |
| if you are looking for protection I would | | | | your safety. Make sure that the helmet fits |
| recommend at least a half face if not a full | | | | properly on your head and is comfortable |
| face helmet. For cruiser riders it is | | | | enough to wear for hours on end. |
| sometimes hard to ride around with a full | | | | |
| face when your buddies are wearing next to | | | | By: Dominik Hussl Motorcycle enthusiast and |
| nothing. So I would recommend at leas a half | | | | webmaster of discount-motorcycle-parts. |
| helmet if nothing else. If you absolutely | | | | |