April 6, 2020
Gokul Nair
12 minutes
You Should Know Better Than To Not Wear A Helmet You don’t need us to tell you that riding a motorcycle without a helmet is a dangerous- and downright stupid- thing to do. However, “downright stupid” is a character trait not privy to a surprisingly large section of the population. And lawmakers are among them. Until 1998, observed helmet use among Florida’s motorcyclists was nearly 100%. But that changed. Because on July 1st, 2001, Florida’s universal helmet law was amended to exclude “riders ages 21 and older with insurance coverage providing at least 10,000 US dollars in medical benefits for…
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February 3, 2020
Gokul Nair
18 minutes
It took me about 30 minutes to learn the basics of riding a motorcycle. But to learn how to ride it well? That takes a long time. My MSF class happened decades ago, and I’m still learning. The barrier of entry for learning is ridiculously low for a motorcycle, but the learning curve goes on forever. And that’s because there is a truckload of things you need to keep in mind when you’re on a bike that you don’t when you’re in a car. Cars don’t tip over when you make mistakes. They also don’t tip over when some other…
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January 30, 2020
Gokul Nair
8 minutes
Head and brain injury are two of the leading causes of fatal injuries in accidents involving motorcycles. Back in 1914, a medical officer who went by the name of Dr. Eric Gardner was stationed at the Brooklands race track. Now, this was from a time where safety standards were extremely lax. Unsurprisingly, he saw a biker with a fatal head injury brought over to his clinic every two weeks. Having had seen enough young men come in gravely injured every two weeks, he tried every method possible to find a solution against this. Eventually, he had an architect procure a…
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October 20, 2019
Owen Hunt
9 minutes
Options presented in this article: Shoei Neotec 2 View now on Amazon Schuberth C4 View now on Amazon Moldex 7700 Ear Plugs View now on Amazon The quietest helmets for motorcyclists will make a long ride more enjoyable. But they can also reduce some of the health-related downsides of longer rides. There are several features you’ll want to look for when buying quiet helmets. Obviously, you’ll want something which reduces noise, is comfortable and aerodynamic. When selecting the quietest motorcycle helmets, we’re going to look at the following as must-have: A face shield and aerodynamic head design Built-in or preparation…
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October 14, 2019
Olivia Walsh
9 minutes
When you’re looking for a helmet for your motorcycle, there’s a lot more to think about than just what looks cool (although that may be very important to you, too!) A helmet is primarily a piece of safety gear, not a fashion accessory, and the right one could save your life in an accident. There are six main types of motorcycle helmets that this article will explain, so you can decide which is right for you: Full-face Modular (flip-up) Open face (3/4 helmet) Half helmet (‘brain bucket’) Off-road (motocross helmet) Dual sport (crossover, hybrid, enduro, adventure) Let’s take a detailed…
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June 21, 2019
Olivia Walsh
10 minutes
In this article, we will discuss 4 different helmets: Scorpion EXO-ST1400 Carbon, Shoei GT-Air II, Klim Krios Pro, and Nolan N70-2 X. We believe these are the four helmets in 2019 to keep an eye on. When looking for a helmet, there are certain things most people pay attention to. First is the shell, how hard it is, how stiff it is, will it crack after the first fall or it will be able to keep your head safe? The second thing is the weight of the helmet. Is it light enough for you to be able to keep your…
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May 30, 2019
Owen Hunt
6 minutes
The Shoei RF-1200 helmet is an elite quality helmet that combines premium features with a sleek style, innovative comforts and a tunnel-tested design that is both comfortable and safe. Perhaps the most notable feature of the Shoei RF-1200 helmet is its reception among motorcycle enthusiasts and reviewers who have taken a thorough look at this helmet’s excellent qualities. The following review guide will provide the most essential information from the most popular reviews of this Shoei helmet, giving you greater insight into why this helmet is still considered one of the most popular helmets ever released on the market. FortNine:…
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May 26, 2019
Owen Hunt
6 minutes
When you’re getting started with motorbikes, it’s easy to find the cost of all the accessories you’ll need overwhelming and look for ways to cut costs with cheaper products. However, there’s one type of accessory you should never skimp on – the right protective safety gear – and your choice of helmet is arguably the most critical piece of safety gear you’ll be buying. That’s why it’s so disturbing to read the negative reviews of this ILM Full Face Motorcycle Street Bike Helmet with Removable Winter Neck Scarf + 2 Visors, which looks like a steal – and to be…
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May 23, 2019
Olivia Walsh
8 minutes
Introduction A subsidiary of Vista Outdoor, the Bell Helmet Company like the name implies, is a helmet manufacturing company. Bell has been around for over 50 years and they have established quite a reputation for themselves. They manufacture what is generally regarded as the best quality helmets for bicycle, motorbike and auto racing. Basically, if you need to participate in any activity that would require wearing a helmet – you will be hard-pressed to find a more highly recommended helmet brand than Bell. Bell helmets are known for their sleekness, durability, and strength and the Bell Qualifier Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet…
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