There are several options available to the growing bike riding enthusiast. There is help though. The following tips will help to point a newbie in the right direction. Hopefully you may come to enjoy motorbike riding like so many people in this world.
The hint of light-weight oil, the rumble of the seat, the slight hint of octane scent lingers in the air as you slip on your motorbike helmet. You have got your motorbike boots on, and a rain suit packed on your motorbike baggage rack. You ease the clutch out slowly and rev the throttle barely, gliding forward, like a giant self propelled ice skate. (more…)
A helmet is on of the most important safety factor when anyone decides to get motorcycle.The motorcycle riders is more susceptible to crash situations and crash statistics paints a severe picture. Majority of the people do not realize the importance of wearing a good motorcycle helmet regardless of repeated warnings and horrific stories of crash victims.
In motorcycle accidents, head injuries are the most common cause of deaths. A rider without helmet is most prone to injury or death in case of any accident. The death or injury could have been avoided by using helmet as it absorbs much of the force of impact. Now many countries have approved laws requiring motorcycle riders to wear helmets
How a Motorcycle Helmet Works
Most of the helmets are made of plastic material and are designed with exclusive crumple zones which can absorb most of the shock on impact. Some helmets are made up of a combination of carbon fiber and Kevlar and hence are expensive. (more…)
Since 1958, the Joint stock Japanese company Shoei has been producing quality motorcycle helmets. The company’s roots go back to the discovery of Kamata Polyester in 1954, when the first helmets were produced mainly for the use in the construction industry. 1960 marked the year when Shoei’s founder, Eitaro Kamata began manufacturing helmets for the motorcycle racing sector.
Headquartered in Taito, Tokyo, Japan, the factory produces each shoei motorcycle helmet to meet the Japanese Industrial standard which includes guidelines for classifying and numbering. The Honda Motor Company adopted the Shoei helmets as their “genuine” helmets in 1965. This very much increased the popularity and availability of the Shoei motorcycle helmets. Due to expansion, the currently operative factory in Iwate was built in 1989. (more…)
A helmet is on of the most important safety factor when anyone decides to get motorcycle.The motorcycle riders is more susceptible to crash situations and crash statistics paints a severe picture. Majority of the people do not realize the importance of wearing a good motorcycle helmet regardless of repeated warnings and horrific stories of crash victims.
In motorcycle accidents, head injuries are the most common cause of deaths. A rider without helmet is most prone to injury or death in case of any accident. The death or injury could have been avoided by using helmet as it absorbs much of the force of impact. Now many countries have approved laws requiring motorcycle riders to wear helmets. (more…)
Since 1958, the Joint stock Japanese company Shoei has been producing quality motorcycle helmets. The company’s roots go back to the discovery of Kamata Polyester in 1954, when the first helmets were produced mainly for the use in the construction industry. 1960 marked the year when Shoei’s founder, Eitaro Kamata began manufacturing helmets for the motorcycle racing sector.
Headquartered in Taito, Tokyo, Japan, the factory produces each shoei motorcycle helmet to meet the Japanese Industrial standard which includes guidelines for classifying and numbering. The Honda Motor Company adopted the Shoei helmets as their “genuine” helmets in 1965. This very much increased the popularity and availability of the Shoei motorcycle helmets. Due to expansion, the currently operative factory in Iwate was built in 1989. (more…)
