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From: bjc@drutx.UUCP (CampbellBJ)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: helmets
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Date: Wed, 2-Oct-85 09:53:12 EDT
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Posted: Wed Oct  2 09:53:12 1985
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According to the instructor at the Motorcycle Rider Course, your helmet
should fit snugly, but not tight, i.e., when you shake your head from
side to side, your helmet should barely move.  Don't forget, it will
loosen up a little.  

Whether to get a full-face helmet is the rider's decision, i would 
recommend it.  I have a full-face and have seen nice big bug splats that
would otherwise have hit my face, besides the consideration of rain 
hitting you while going 35+, sand, etc.

A D.O.T. approved helmet is virtually useless, make sure it is Snell
approved.  Expect to pay $150+ for a really good helmet, but i would
pick out the brand and size at my local parts store, then mail order
it through those mail-order houses that advertise in the motorcycle
magazines for about $30+ less, no postage and handling, about 7-10
days delivery time.  

I have a Simpson full-face helmet and have been really pleased with
it.  No problems with noise, etc.

Good luck

Becky


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