Motorcycle helmets are a form of protective headgear worn by motorcyclists while riding to protect the riders head during impact and reducing head injuries in the case of an accident. Motorcycle riding has the potential to be very dangerous so it is critical that the correct protective gear be worn while riding to ensure the safety of the rider.

The concept of a crash helmet was developed by a neurosurgeon who saw his patients die from motorcycle accidents and saw this as a waste of life and wanted to develop a way in which to protect the head during an accident. He conducted a lot of research into the damage that can occur in the head and the best way in which to reduce this damage.

Some countries disagree on the necessity of motorcycle helmets and therefore laws vary for country to country on whether it is compulsory to wear them or not when riding a motorcycle. By law, in Australia, motorcyclists must wear a motorcycle helmet while riding a motorcycle on public roads. If a rider is caught by police riding without a motorcycle helmet charges can be laid and fines apply.

Motorcycle helmets come in a variety of different colours. When choosing a motorcycle helmet it is important to take into consideration the visibility that it gives the rider. Black helmets are very popular; however, they are very hard to see in the dark. White motorcycle helmets reflect light a lot more and therefore make the riding much easier for other motorist to see (particularly at night).

There five main types of motorcycle helmets

• full face-covers the entire head, with a rear that covers the base of the skull, and a protective section over the front of the chin.
• off-road/motocross-has a clearly elongated chin and visor portions, a chin bar, and partially open face to give the rider extra protection while wearing goggles.
• modular/’flip-up’-a hybrid between a full face and an open face helmet that is used for street use.
• open face-has a rear which also covers the back of the skull, however, lacks the lower chin bar of the full faced helmet.
• half helmets-has the same front design as an open face helmet, however, it does not have the lowered rear in the shape of a bowl.

It is important to choose the right type of helmet for the type of riding that you do.

It is important that the chin strap on the helmet is secured properly. If the chin strap is not secured the helmet will most likely slide off from the impact of the accident and it will therefore be ineffective to providing protection.

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Motor Cycle Skull Caps, also known as Du Rags, Headwraps or Bandannas, are head coverings, usually made from cotton with motorcycle design patterns that are worn by motorcyclists. They were designed to be worn under motorcycle helmets to absorb swear and oils that the body release. The absorption of these substances helps to keep the rider cool and comfortable while riding. In addition they also help to keep the inside of the helmet clean and odor free.

Other advantages of wearing skull caps under helmets is that it helps to reduce itching and irritation on the head that can be caused by the helmet rubbing against the head. The invention of the motorcycle skull cap has also eliminated the dreaded concept of ‘helmet hair’ which is when ones hairstyle is altered or ruined due to the pressure the helmet places on the hair and head.

Skull caps can also be dipped in water and warn in hot whether to cool the head. The water will slowly evaporate creating a cooling effect in the blood stream.

Cotton is a very practical fabric as it breathes easily to keep you cool, it is durable and does not break easily and it is easy to wash and care for. Additionaly, skull caps are also avalible in a leather design.

Motorcycle skull caps come in a variety of different styles and designs. The most popular style is the tie back, with specially designed tag ties at the back of the cap to enable you to attach the cap to your head easily and securely. It also means that one size can fit all people with perfect ease.

Some designs contain a tail at the back which is a small piece of fabric attached to the back of the cap to protect the back of the neck from the sun and sun burn.

Motorcycle skull caps can be personalizes with many different designs such as motorcycle brands and bike concepts.

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Helmet bags are a small light bag that is used to carry motorcycle helmets. Below are a list of guidelines of things to look for, and things not to look for when choosing helmet bag that will best suit your needs:

• When choosing a helmet bag it is important to choose one where the outside material is weather resistant such as PVC or nylon to protect your helmet when it is exposed to the elements. A good helmet bag will have a soft inside lining such as fleece to ensure that your helmet is protected and not scratched or damaged.

• It is important to choose a bag with a good quality, durable, full length zipper to make taking your helmet in and out of the bag easy.

• An outside pocket can be very handy for carrying odds and ends.

• There are a number of ways in which helmet bags can attach to your motorcycle. The most common is with a series of tie down loops located at the bottom of the bag. When choosing a helmet bag it is important to choose one with a good quality attachment system to ensure that it does not fall off your motorcycle.

• More recent helmet bag designs are now collapsible. This means that they folded up and stored easily when not in use.

• A good helmet bag design will also have a padded back strap so that it can be carried like a back-pack. This enables you to easily transport your helmet in the bag while leaving both hands free to carry other objects.  The other handle alternative is smaller hand handles. These function well, however are not as convenient.

All Harley Davidson motorcycle helmet bags come with the embroider Harley Davidson logo to ensure that you are getting world known Harley Davidson quality.

For more information click here to see the Harley Davidson website and go to page 15 of the catalogue