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Use Your Helmet To Be Seen On The Road

Brightly colored helmets increase your visibility to other vehicles. Add reflective tape on the back and sides of the helmet for even greater visibility. Decrease the chances of you getting hit by a car. Let's all be safe.

Make Sure Your Helmet Fits Properly

Always try on a helmet before you buy it. Your helmet should feel snug and it should not turn freely around your head. It should not be able to move back and forth on your head. A helmet should not in any way prevent you from turning your head to observe traffic. All helmets are required to provide the wearer with a 210º field of vision. If you purchase a helmet without trying it on first, then please be sure that it fits! If it doesn't feel comfortable and snug, then return it immediately for an exchange.

When you wear a properly fitted helmet, wind noise is actually reduced. Although a helmet does reduce the intensity of sounds, it reduces the intensity of all sounds equally. Loud external sounds such as car horns and sirens are still very audible above all other street noises.

Each brand of helmet fits differently. So, try on a variety of brands to find the one that fits you best. The dealership staff will assist you with the proper fit. Generally speaking the Shoei helmets will fit more comfortably than other brands. HJC's aren't bad either, for the money, they are a bargain.

Always Fasten and Tighten The Chinstrap

An unfastened helmet will fly off in a crash. Whenever you have the opportunity, check the chinstrap to make sure it is still secure.
To Learn How To Fasten Your Chin Strap Properly, Click Here.

NEVER Wear a Damaged Helmet

Is your life worth buying a used helmet? Is your life worth wearing a helmet you know was in an accident or a fall? It's definitely not worth mine. I would never wear a helmet that was involved in ANY kind of accident that may have reduced the integrity of the helmet. A used helmet may have been involved in a crash and damaged in ways that are not obvious. Even falls from places like the motorcycle's seat or the end of a handlebar shorten the life span of a helmet. Be sure to replace your helmet if it has been in a crash. Any damage to a helmet reduces its effectiveness, so replace your helmet if it has been damaged. If you are not sure that your helmet needs to be replaced, arrange to return it to the manufacturer for inspection. Care for your helmet as indicated in your owner's manual.

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