Motorcycle Helmets

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Motorcycle helmets are one of the highest ranking safety items you will ever purchase whether it is motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets or scooter helmets you want all the protection possible. The difference between good motorcycle helmets and cheap motorcycle helmets can be the difference between life and death. Why go to the expense of buying and wearing motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets or scooter helmets if they are not going to protect you? At www.motorcyclepartsngear.com we will sell ONLY DOT or Snell approved motorcycle helmets, scooter helmets or motocross helmets. We carry an extensive line of motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets and scooter helmets in an effort to provide every rider with the proper protection and desirable style. We have an array of motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets and scooter helmets from the very best in the industry and DOT approved discount motorcycle helmets. We should have your color and style as well as a considerable selection of face shields and goggles. If you have any particular motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets or scooter helmets in mind that are not in inventory let us know and we will try to track it down for you.

Anatomy of the Motorcycle Helmet

Regardless of whether it is a motorcycle helmet, motocross helmet or scooter helmet, there are Four Basic Components in their design.

Outer Shell Component - Purpose

Penetration Protection - protects against pointed or blunt objects trying to penetrate the inner lining of the motorcycle helmet.
Abrasion Protection - protects against abrasions and cuts to the face and head.
Strong fiber - reinforced composites - like Fiberglass / Kevlar, Thermoplastics, Carbon Fibers or other materials are designed to compress and disperse energy from the impact to lessen the force before it reaches your head.
Fashion Statement - provides a smooth surface for paint, decals and graphic designs.

Impact - Absorbing Inner Lining - Purpose

EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) material absorbs most of the energy (impact shock by compressing and spreading the forces of impact throughout the motorcycle helmet material.
Cushions and absorbs the energy shock as the motorcycle helmet stops and brings your head to a gentle stop after a collision.
Protection against diffused brain injuries

Comfort Padding - Purpose

Soft Foam - and Cloth layer that sits next to your head.
Provides a comfortable and snug fit. Motorcycle helmets, scooter helmets or motocross helmets should all fit snugly or tightly around your head.
Some padding can be removed for cleaning.

Retention System or Chin Strap - purpose

Chin strap keeps the helmet on your head during a crash.

WHAT IS DOT APPROVED

There are specific guidelines, or "laws" for what we motorcyclists in the U.S. know as the DOT regulations covering motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets or scooter helmets. Motorcycle helmets manufacturers would have to submit motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets or scooter helmets models for testing to these regulations to meet DOT standards and the right to place the DOT sticker on the back of the helmet.

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) known as FMVSS 218 (49CFR571.218), describes in great detail the requirements for "DOT" certification of all motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets and scooter helmets sold in the United States for use by motorcyclists. Motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets or scooter helmets that do not meet the minimal DOT certification standards may not be sold as "motorcycle helmets", thus you will see websites that sell "novelty helmets" that are not intended for protection.

The Snell Memorial Foundation is an additional certification source intended to provide testing standards and "Snell" certification to a different standard than FMVSS 218. The Snell standards don't replace the DOT standards; meeting Snell standards is completely voluntary. All motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets or scooter helmets sold in the U.S.A. must be DOT "certified", in that they must have gone through the proper procedures in a certified testing lab to meet DOT standards for a motorcycle helmet, but they are not required to be Snell certified.

Motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets or scooter helmets that carry both DOT and Snell standards may have gone through different testing schemes, but may not necessarily be superior to motorcycle helmets that meets only the DOT standard. Whether it is considered a motorcycle helmet, motocross helmet or a scooter helmet they all require DOT certification to be legal.

GUIDELINES FOR FINDING THE PROPER FIT FOR A

Motorcycle Helmet

Motocross Helmets
or

Scooter Helmets

Never buy used motocross helmets or borrow someone elses scooter helmets. Over time the protective foam and removable pads will adjust to the contours of the primary user head. Used motocross helmets or borrowed scooter helmets is a safety compromise for you. New scooter helmets or motocross helmets that closely fit you offers much more protection and safety.

Proper Fit & Sizing: Wearing the wrong size helmet can increase your risk of serious injury or death in an accident. To select and purchase the right size motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets or scooter helmets follow these instructions:

Measure your head by wrapping a cloth or paper tape measure around your head about one inch above your eyebrows.
Use the standard sizing chart to select the motorcycle helmets size that corresponds most closely to your head measurement. If your head size falls between two motorcycle helmets sizes, try on the larger size first and then the smaller size. You can e-mail or call us about your sizing concerns. All motocross helmets and scooter helmets vary somewhat in sizing and shape as do motorcycle helmets.

Try on motorcycle helmets or scooter helmets by grasping both chin straps to pull the helmets completely onto your head, ensuring that the top of you head is in contact with the top of the helmet interior.

Check for a Proper Fit by checking that:
The helmets inner lining fits snugly around your head
The top pad presses firmly on your head
The Cheek pads contact your cheeks.
There is no space around your brow under the inner lining.
Test this proper fit criteria by trying to insert your fingers between your head and the helmets lining. If the helmet does not fit snugly, try on a smaller size.
Check your field of vision when tying on the a helmet. If the helmets shape obstructs or blocks your vision when looking left, right, up or down, consider another helmet product.
Test the helmets fit by placing your hands on each side of the helmet. While holding your head as motionless as possible, try rotating your helmet from left to right then up and down. If you can feel the helmets padding sliding on your head, it is too big. Try a size smaller. You should feel the helmet move the skin on your head and face as you try to move the helmet. All helmets seems uncomfortable tight when new. Over time, however, the padding and lining will contour to your head measurements.

Fasten the retention system (chin strap) as tightly as possible under your jaw without causing pain. There must be no slack in the strap, and the strap must be tight against your jaw.

During an accident, the helmets must not slip off!

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Helmet Size

Size

centimeter

Hat Size

Inches

XXS 51   -   52 6 3/8   -   6 1/2 20   -   20   1/2

XS 53   -   54 6 5/8   -   6 3/4 20 7/8   -   21 1/4

S 55   -   56 6 7/8   -   7 21 5/8   -   22

M 57   -   58 7 1/8   -   7 1/4 22 1/2   -   22 7/8

L 59   -   60 7 3/8   -   7 1/2 22 1/4   -   23 5/8

XL 61   -   62 7 5/8   -   7 3/4 24   -   24 3/8

XXL 63   -   64 7 7/8   -   8 24 3/4   -   25 1/4

XXXL 65   -   66 8 3/8   -   8 25 5/8   -   26

Youth S 49   -   50 6 1/8   -   6 1/4 19 1/4   -   19 3/4

Youth M 51   -   52 6 3/8   -   6 1/2 20   -   20 1/2

Youth L 53   -   54 6 5/8   -   6 3/4 20 7/8   -   21 1/4

This chart is a good generic size chart for both motorcycle helmets, motocross helmets or scooter helmets.

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