| Being a motorcycle enthusiast, motorcycle | | | | if not you can always Google "motorcyle helmet |
| helmets are one of the highest ranking safety | | | | size charts". If your head size falls between two |
| items you will ever purchase, whether it is | | | | motorcycle helmets sizes, try the larger size first |
| motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets or | | | | and then the smaller size. All motorcycle helmets |
| scooter helmets you want all the protection | | | | vary somewhat in sizing and shape but most |
| possible. This head protection must not only be an | | | | manufacturers have standardized the sizes. I don't |
| approved quality but properly fitted for maximum | | | | know of any internet retailer that will not happily |
| protection. The difference a between good | | | | exchange sizes for you. |
| motorcycle helmet and cheap motorcycle helmets | | | | 3.) Once you have received the product, try the |
| can be the difference between life and death. | | | | motorcycle helmets for fit by grasping both chin |
| Why go to the expense of buying and wearing | | | | straps to pull the helmet completely onto your |
| motorcycle helmet if they are not going to | | | | head, ensuring that the top of you head is in |
| protect you? | | | | contact with the top of the helmet interior. |
| Number one advisory, never buy used | | | | 4.) Check for a Proper Fit by checking that: |
| motorcycle helmets or borrow a friends. Over | | | | The helmets inner lining fits snugly around |
| time the protective foam and removable pads will | | | | your head |
| adjust to the contours of the primary users head. | | | | The top pad presses firmly on your head |
| Used or borrowed motorcycle helmets are a | | | | The Cheek pads contact your cheeks. |
| safety compromise for you. New helmets that | | | | There is no space around your brow under |
| closely fit you offer much more protection and | | | | the inner lining. |
| safety. Beyond that reason, you never know how | | | | You can check the final fit by trying to insert |
| often or how hard a used/borrowed helmet has | | | | your fingers between your head and the helmets |
| been dropped. Dropped enough times and a | | | | lining. With the chin strap tightened move your |
| helmet loses its' ability to protect you and may | | | | head quickly in a front to back motion; the helmet |
| not perform up to the standards, even if it is | | | | should not slide in either direction. Next move your |
| DOT approved. | | | | head quickly from side to side; again the helmet |
| Number two advisory, stay away from so called | | | | should not slide in either direction. You should feel |
| "Novelty Helmets". These are exactly what they | | | | the helmet move your skin and cheeks slightly. If |
| claim to be, novelty, and not intended for street | | | | the helmet slides around or moves considerably |
| use or protection of any kind. They are | | | | you should try a smaller size. Last but not least, |
| manufactured to set on a bookshelf somewhere | | | | put both hands on the back of the helmet and |
| to generate conversation. These helmets are not | | | | try to pull it upward of you head; you should not |
| DOT approved and do not have the ability to | | | | be able to pull this helmet off if it is properly |
| protect you in any shape, form or fashion in an | | | | fitted. |
| accident. | | | | If the helmet fits so tight it is really |
| Proper Fit & Sizing: Wearing the wrong size | | | | uncomfortable, or the top of your head feels like |
| helmet can increase your risk of serious injury or | | | | it is not fully inserted into the helmet you should |
| death in an accident. To select and purchase the | | | | try the next size larger.. All helmets seem a little |
| right size motorcycle helmets is much easier if | | | | uncomfortably tight when new. Over time, |
| you are purchasing at a brick and mortar location; | | | | however, the padding and lining will contour to |
| internet purchases are a little more difficult but | | | | your head measurements. A tight fitting helmet, |
| there are some things you can do to simplify the | | | | opposed to a snug fitting helmet, can give you a |
| process by following these suggestions: | | | | headache on longer rides. The motorcycle helmet |
| 1.) Measure your head by wrapping a cloth or | | | | needs to fit snugly, but not tightly. |
| paper tape measure around your head about one | | | | It is also a good idea to check your field of vision |
| inch above your eyebrows. | | | | when tying on motorcycle helmets. If the helmets |
| 2.) Use the standard sizing chart to select the | | | | shape obstructs or blocks your vision when |
| motorcycle helmets size that corresponds most | | | | looking left, right, up or down, consider another |
| closely to your head measurement. Size charts | | | | product. |
| can usually be found on the internet retailers site, | | | | |
