April 10, 2022
Albert Riley
5 minutes
There is a lot of debate about whether or not motorcycle helmets should squeeze your cheeks. Some people believe it provides a more secure fit, while others think it’s just uncomfortable. So, how should a motorcycle helmet fit? If your motorcycle helmet is a perfect fit, you should feel the cushions against your cheeks. It’s perfectly normal for your cheeks to be pushed up a little like “chipmunk cheeks”, but not to the level of discomfort. However, open face helmets won’t give you this effect because they don’t have cheek pads. If you’re in the market for a new motorcycle…
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March 25, 2022
Albert Riley
5 minutes
Riding a motorcycle is a thrilling experience when the open road is calling. But it can also be deadly when a crash occurs. Wearing a helmet while riding decreases your chances of a serious brain or head injury. Riders often wonder just how much force a helmet can withstand in a crash. A motorcycle helmet is designed to withstand a top acceleration force of 400 G’s. A crash can generate 1000 G’s on an unprotected head, but a helmet reduces that number to about 250 G’s, well within a helmet’s range. Most of us aren’t well-versed when it comes to the…
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March 20, 2022
Albert Riley
6 minutes
Motorcycle helmets are a necessary safety gear for anyone who rides a motorcycle. They protect your head in the event of an accident and can save your life. However, they can be expensive, and many people wonder why they cost so much. But just because motorcycle helmets are pricey doesn’t mean you should skimp on safety and buy a cheap, low-quality helmet. In fact, purchasing a subpar helmet could end up costing you more in the long run. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the reasons why motorcycle helmets are so expensive. Why Are Motorcycle Helmets So…
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September 2, 2021
Owen Hunt
10 minutes
Music is a powerful thing. It can help you focus, calm you down, and get you pumped up all at the same time! When you drive a car, listening to music is a no-brainer, but if you regularly get around on a motorcycle, listening to music is a luxury. Luckily, thanks to modern technology, Bluetooth helmets have been invented. A Bluetooth helmet can be used for several purposes, from taking calls to listening to directions or your favorite tunes. It is generally safe and legal to do so in most states. There are a few things you should know, however,…
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August 24, 2020
Gokul Nair
7 minutes
This should be a surprise to none of you: gray skies make it much harder to see. Not just because they’re gray, but because of what turns them gray. There are many well-researched articles like this one that tell us about how much harder rain makes it see, due to droplets: Making street lamps less bright by blocking part of their light output Scattering light rays (meaning less light reflected by objects to your eye; meaning less visibility) Droplets on headlamps causing light to “backscatter” and create a glare in your field of vision (makes it much harder on your…
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August 13, 2020
Albert Riley
14 minutes
It’s rarely mentioned when discussing the motorcycle culture, but motorcyclists are surprisingly high up on the list of people who care a lot about their outfits. They’re pretty picky about their helmet and jacket matching the color schemes of their bikes. Custom paint jobs, however, can be prohibitively expensive. Wrapping a helmet, though, is inexpensive and easy to do yourself. How do you wrap a motorcycle helmet? In a clean, windless space, remove all removable components and clean the helmet with rubbing alcohol. Roughly cut the vinyl into the needed shapes. leaving an inch or two or all sides. Heat…
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July 13, 2020
Albert Riley
7 minutes
Snowmobile and motorcycle riding are two of the most popular motorsports out there. For the rider to be as safe as possible, finding the right helmet is always the best option. Snowmobiles and motorcycles are both critical pieces of machinery, and helmets are often required while the vehicle is in motion. Since helmets seem to do the same thing, can you wear helmets designed for different motorsports? Can you Wear a Snowmobile Helmet on a Motorcycle? While any helmet may seem like it will work, the truth is that snowmobile and motorcycle helmet are not built the same. The environment…
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June 11, 2020
Albert Riley
8 minutes
A helmet is used to protect the heads of people while performing activities that could result in head trauma if something goes wrong; this is especially important for those who ride motorcycles. However, wearing a bike helmet may not be so appealing if they always look unnecessarily large or dorky. Why does your bike helmet look huge? Motorcycle helmets look huge because of the multiple layers that are required to protect a person’s head in the event of a bike crash or other traumatic accident. However, in some cases, a helmet may appear large because it is the wrong size…
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June 4, 2020
Gokul Nair
12 minutes
It doesn’t matter if you’re riding to the nearest Target or doing a cross-country road trip with your friends. If you’re sitting pretty on your motorcycle and the wheels on that thing start rotating, you’d best wear a helmet. Lest you won’t be sitting very pretty for long. But you’re smart enough to know not to do that. So are most people. Because motorcycle bikers wear helmets everywhere. And for good reason. A compilation of four studies concluded that helmets reduced the risk of death by 42%. Furthermore, a summation of six other studies concluded that helmets reduced the risk…
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April 9, 2020
Gokul Nair
15 minutes
The mind finds ways to link things in the most creative of ways. I’ll explain. The (original) Mass Effect trilogy is one of the most critically acclaimed video game series of all time. The cinematic visuals, fantastic narrative, incredible storyline and some of the greatest video game characters make it so. This article is not about the video game, but one of the helmets in the video game that I remembered when researching intercom technology. You see, the main character who you play as goes by the name of Commander Shepard. He starts the game with this suit of armor…
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