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...
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. So, how to tell if the motorcycle helmet is too small? Let us discuss this...
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,...
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...
You also don’t want your visor to fall to the ground, so avoid hanging it off the side of your handlebars. If the helmet lands visor-first, it could crack the plastic, forcing you to buy a replacement. Browse Motorcycle Communication Devices ...
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 a crash. So grab your measuring tape and follow our guide to properly fit your motorcycle helmet. ...
For many reasons, choosing a new helmet can be daunting at times, especially if you’ve never done so before. In this article about motorcycle helmets, we’ll give you the short and skinny about how to choose one that’s the right size and shape for your needs. ...
Tips & TricksVideoMotorcycle Helmet Customization How-To's & Guides ·February 28, 2017·1 min read How To Wrap a Motorcycle Helmet with a Decal Here are a few great videos that can take you through the process of wrapping your motorcycle helmet with a decal... Read...
Considerations When Choosing Motorcycle Helmet Speakers Now that you know a thing or two about helmet speakers, it’s time to think about getting a pair for yourself. Keep these considerations in mind when looking around for the best deal. ...
Unless you are highway patrol with a need that interferes with the choice of a full face helmet, this is a non-decision. I belong to an internet motorcycle list, one of whose members suffered what should have been a very minor injury crash. Because the helmet was a convertible style, ...