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2. Cotton (motorcycle) - Wikipedia

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   As before, Cotton made their own frames, and bought in the rest of the components for assembly. The first machine, produced till 1957, was the Cotton Vulcan, with a Villiers motor. In 1955 the Cotton Cotanza was released using a 242 cc Anzani engine, and a new frame with "pivoted-fork" rear suspension. The frame was also used in a new 1955 ...

3. Motorcycle personal protective equipment - Wikipedia

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   Full-face helmets offer much more protection than open-face helmets. [16] Several manufacturers have introduced full-face helmets with a flip-up front, combining the protection of a full-face with the ease of communication and donning or doffing that an open-face gives. [15]: 50 Studies have consistently shown that wearing a helmet: [17] [18]

4. List of pre-Columbian inventions and innovations of ...

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   It consisted of a layered cotton shirt, at least 2 inches thick, hardened with brine and other substances. It was originally intended to protect the wearer against projectiles and other weaponry, such as spears, arrows, and obsidian swords, but later was discovered to be capable of stopping musket shots.

5. Motorcycle helmet - Wikipedia

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   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%.

6. Ichcahuipilli - Wikipedia

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   Ichcahuipilli were made of successive layers of packed cotton and cloth, at least one inch thick, and sewn in diamond-shaped patterns. Wearers usually wore the ichcahuipilli directly on their skin, however, the most experienced warriors, especially those of the orders of eagle and jaguar warriors , used it to complement a tlahuiztli suit.

7. Bell Sports - Wikipedia

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   In 1971, Bell produced the first full-face off-road motorcycle helmet. [5] Bell made its first production helmet in 1954. It was the result of months of research and development. Richter, with the help of veteran naval pilot Frank Heacox, reverse engineered numerous helmets, including some used in military aviation. Heacox played a key role in ...

8. Chinese armour - Wikipedia

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   Cotton, paper, and rattan helmets. Barbarian paper armour. ... After the conquest of China and peace was established in the majority of the empire, many soldiers ...

9. 7th Infantry Regiment (United States) - Wikipedia

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   The 7th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment in the United States Army.In its 200-year history it has participated in 12 wars, been awarded 78 campaign streamers, and 14 unit decorations. [3]