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A collection of full-face motorcycle helmets worn by Moto GP racer Valentino Rossi. A motorcycle helmet is a type of helmet used by motorcycle riders. Motorcycle helmets contribute to motorcycle safety by protecting the rider's head in the event of an impact. They reduce the risk of head injury by 69% and the risk of death by 42%.
A motorcyclist wearing helmet, gloves, boots and leathers slides along a racetrack after crashing Some riders neglect safety with other priorities in choosing what equipment to wear. To improve motorcycle safety, many countries mandate the wearing of personal protective equipment such as protective clothing and helmets.
[2] [3] Roy Richter began working for Bell Auto Parts in 1933. In 1945, he purchased the store for $1,000. [2] Richter produced his first race car helmets in 1954. The "Bell Helmet Company" was established as a division of Bell Auto Parts in 1956. [2] Bell introduced its Star model, the first full-face motorcycle helmet on the market, in 1968. [4]
1. HANS device, 2. Tether (one per side), 3. Helmet anchor (one per side), and 4. Shoulder support. Primarily made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer, the HANS device is shaped like a "U", with the back of the "U" set behind the nape of the neck and the two arms lying flat along the top of the chest over the pectoral muscles.
A motorcycle fork is the portion of a motorcycle that holds the front wheel and allows one to steer. For handling, the front fork is the most critical part of a motorcycle. The combination of rake and trail determines how stable the motorcycle is. The 'fork' on a motorcycle consists of multiple components.
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Motorcycle Superstore's product selection includes motorcycle-related helmets and riding gear, parts, tires, accessories and casual apparel [5] for all riding styles including street/sportbike, cruiser, dirt bike, scooter, and ATV as well as gear and accessories for snowmobiles and personal watercraft. [6]
Modern helmets have a much wider range of applications, including helmets adapted to the specific needs of many athletic pursuits and work environments, and these helmets very often incorporate plastics and other synthetic materials for their light weight and shock absorption capabilities.