Just like the 9 Weird Motorcycles of 2017, I also ran across some pretty wild helmets. Now I am sure some of these have been around for a while, it’s just 2017 was the first that I saw them.
If you have some of your own examples of wild helmets post them in the comments below. They might make the next list of wild helmets.
So what does that mean to you and me, the average motorcycle rider?
While your helmet might look clean and shiny it does not mean that it not ready for replacement. Worse yet, a single drop to the ground might be enough to cause you to consider replacement, according to the manufactures.
Here are some industry guidelines regarding your helmet:
Now it is your head so you need to make the decision, but you should at least check out your lid to make sure there are no major issues.
You can also go to HelmetCheck.Org to get some additional information.
Photo from Fox News
Fox News’ website has a nice article on helmet laws across the county. In addition to the table explaining the laws they also discuss some of stats around helmet usage. Check it out here.
DOT Approved? Not likely!
Consumer Reports is reporting that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has revised its helmet labeling requirements. That due to the ease of counterfeiting the current labels to many people are using “novelty helmets”.
The article states that “Novelty helmets often bear labels similar to those formerly used by the Department of Transportation to identify helmets in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218.” So the new label should reduce the fake DOT stickers on the back of helmets.
I JUST WANT 2 RIDE!! 