But even with all of my manufacturing experience and visits to literally hundreds of manufacturers all over the world, I had never been in a motorcycle helmet factory. The closest I got was in 2008 when I visited MXL Industries, a company in Pennsylvania that makes face shields for Shoei and...
How to fit a motorcycle helmet by American Modern April 25, 2024 There’s no better feeling than hitting the open road on your motorcycle . . . unless your helmet isn’t properly fitted. Not only is a poorly fitted helmet uncomfortable, it won’t adequately protect you in the event of...
After degreasing, the surface finish must be sanded using a finewet sandpaper(400 grade) to remove the sheen and give the new base paint a suitable surface to adhere to. When the entire helmet surface has been sanded to give a flat dull appearance, it must be cleaned off using a damp c...
How To Paint a Visor So You Can See Through It On Skull Motorcycle Helmet Skull helmets are really awesome, and if you can make one yourself, it’s even better. But how can you do it so you are able to still see through the visor? In this great video from Daniel Andersson, he wil...
How to Buy the Best Motorcycle Helmet at the Best PriceSarah Simmons
Many top experts in the motorcycle helmet field are highly critical of the Snell standard, because it causes helmets to be too rigid. They point out in particular that the ability to withstand two hits in the same place has nothing whatever to do with real world crashes. By making the helm...
Let’s face it – your motorcycle helmet visor isn’t as clean as it used to be. You might think that visors are made to get dirty, but tiny imperfections, like cracks, dirt and stains, make it harder to see while driving. Your visor is there to shield you from everything flying ar...
How to tell if my motorcycle helmet is too small? A motorcycle helmet is meant to protect the head of the rider in case of an unfortunate fall or accident; however, this protection may not exist if the helmet is too small and does not fit your head correctly. ...
You should be able to send and receive calls while wearing your helmet. The audio system should fit into your helmet for a comfortable, safe ride. If your helmet doesn’t work with this technology, use a Bluetooth motorcycle helmet instead. ...
Similar to a strap,the luggage netis a web of cords that strap the helmet to the back of the motorcycle. It is a little more secure than the strap because there’s no way for the helmet to slip out of the net. The cords wrap around the entire helmet to keep it in place. However...